Announcing the launch of AI Agent Configuration Scanning. The post Securing the New Control Plane: Introducing Static Scanning for AI Agent Configurations appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Securing…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-18 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-02-17 22:34 : Japan’s Washington Hotel Reports Ransomware Attack 22:13 : Trust No Agent: How to Secure Autonomous Tools on Your Machine 22:13 : China…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-02-17
169 posts were published in the last hour 22:34 : Japan’s Washington Hotel Reports Ransomware Attack 22:13 : Trust No Agent: How to Secure Autonomous Tools on Your Machine 22:13 : China remains embedded in US energy networks ‘for the…
Japan’s Washington Hotel Reports Ransomware Attack
Washington Hotel, located in Japan, confirmed a ransomware attack on internal servers and is investigating the extent of the incident. The post Japan’s Washington Hotel Reports Ransomware Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Trust No Agent: How to Secure Autonomous Tools on Your Machine
Two weeks ago, one of my friends called me and asked if it was a good idea to install OpenClaw on a personal machine. The immediate thought that crossed my mind was how about security and how to reduce the…
China remains embedded in US energy networks ‘for the purpose of taking it down’
Plus 3 new goon squads targeted critical infrastructure last year Three new threat groups began targeting critical infrastructure last year, while a well-known Beijing-backed crew – Volt Typhoon – continued to compromise cellular gateways and routers, and then break into…
OpenClaw Flaw Enables AI Log Poisoning Risk
OpenClaw versions prior to 2026.2.13 logged unsanitized WebSocket headers, creating a potential AI log poisoning risk. The post OpenClaw Flaw Enables AI Log Poisoning Risk appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the…
Critical Vulnerabilities in Ivanti EPMM Exploited
We discuss widespread exploitation of Ivanti EPMM zero-day vulns CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340. Attackers are deploying web shells and backdoors. The post Critical Vulnerabilities in Ivanti EPMM Exploited appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit 42…
NDSS 2025 – LADDER: Multi-Objective Backdoor Attack Via Evolutionary Algorithm
Session 12D: ML Backdoors Authors, Creators & Presenters: Dazhuang Liu (Delft University of Technology), Yanqi Qiao (Delft University of Technology), Rui Wang (Delft University of Technology), Kaitai Liang (Delft University of Technology), Georgios Smaragdakis (Delft University of Technology) PAPER LADDER:…
CVE-2026-25903 Impacts Apache NiFi Users
CVE-2026-25903 allows lower-privileged users to modify restricted components in affected Apache NiFi versions. The post CVE-2026-25903 Impacts Apache NiFi Users appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: CVE-2026-25903 Impacts Apache…
Malware in the Wild as Malicious Fork of Legitimate Triton App Surfaces on GitHub
A malicious fork of the legitimate macOS application Triton has surfaced on GitHub, exploiting open-source repositories to distribute malware. The fraudulent repository, created under the account “JaoAureliano,” appeared as a copy of the original Triton app developed by Otávio C.…
Context-Based Attestation: A Practical Approach to High-Confidence Identity Verification
From hiring and onboarding fraud to service desk social engineering, attackers increasingly exploit identity workflows with stolen identities, forged documents, and deepfake-enabled impersonation. Gartner® warns that “by 2028, one in four candidate profiles will be fake.”1 Their latest CISO Edge research…
News alert: Award nominations reveal a shift from AI hype to a sharper focus on governing agentic AI
WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2026, CyberNewswire: The Cybersecurity Excellence Awards today published early nomination insights from the 2026 program, highlighting a shift in vendor emphasis from broad AI positioning toward governance frameworks, identity architecture, and measurable accountability. Produced by Cybersecurity Insiders,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-17 21h : 10 posts
10 posts were published in the last hour 19:36 : SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware 19:36 : A New Denial-of-Service Vector in React Server Components 19:36 : Securing the Software Supply Chain: A Federal Imperative…
SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware
Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users into downloading malware that installs the StealC info-stealer. Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs team uncovered a SmartLoader campaign in which attackers cloned a legitimate MCP server linked to Oura Health…
A New Denial-of-Service Vector in React Server Components
React Server Components (RSC) have introduced a hybrid execution model that expands application capabilities while increasing the potential attack surface. Following earlier disclosures and fixes related to React DoS vulnerabilities, an additional analysis of RSC internals was conducted to assess…
Securing the Software Supply Chain: A Federal Imperative for 2026
As federal systems continue to underpin mission execution, software supply chain security has moved from a technical concern to a leadership responsibility. In 2026, the ability to understand, manage, and defend software risk directly influences whether programs can deliver capability…
Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard
This article explains why Chrome’s “preloading” can cause scary-looking blocks in Malwarebytes Browser Guard. The post Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
From BRICKSTORM to GRIMBOLT: UNC6201 Exploiting a Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines Zero-Day
Written by: Peter Ukhanov, Daniel Sislo, Nick Harbour, John Scarbrough, Fernando Tomlinson, Jr., Rich Reece Introduction Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have identified the zero-day exploitation of a high-risk vulnerability in Dell RecoverPoint for Virtual Machines, tracked as…
Building an AI-Ready Cybersecurity Team
A practical framework for security leaders to build AI-ready teams. Learn to assess capabilities, prioritize training, and balance AI with foundational skills. The post Building an AI-Ready Cybersecurity Team appeared first on OffSec. This article has been indexed from OffSec…
Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard
This article explains why Chrome’s “preloading” can cause scary-looking blocks in Malwarebytes Browser Guard. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Chrome “preloading” could be leaking your data and causing problems in Browser Guard
SecOps Automation for Scalable AI Security Workflows
The post SecOps Automation for Scalable AI Security Workflows appeared first on AI Security Automation. The post SecOps Automation for Scalable AI Security Workflows appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
Unify now or pay later: New research exposes the operational cost of a fragmented SOC
New research from Microsoft and Omdia reveals how fragmented tools, manual workflows, and alert overload are pushing SOCs to a breaking point. The post Unify now or pay later: New research exposes the operational cost of a fragmented SOC appeared…
Researchers Show Copilot and Grok Can Be Abused as Malware C2 Proxies
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed that artificial intelligence (AI) assistants that support web browsing or URL fetching capabilities can be turned into stealthy command-and-control (C2) relays, a technique that could allow attackers to blend into legitimate enterprise communications and evade detection.…