Companies hiding ransomware payments Ransomware attacks are ugly. For every ransomware attack news story we see in our feed, a different reality hides behind it. Victims secretly pay their attackers. The shadow economy feeds on corporate guilt and regulatory hysteria.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-10 18h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 15:34 : Operation Chakra V: Call Center Scammers and your PII 15:34 : The AI Threat: How Enterprises Can Defend Against the Next Generation of Attacks 15:34 : BSidesSF 2025: Confidential Computing:…
Operation Chakra V: Call Center Scammers and your PII
Here we have another cautionary tale about off-shoring customer service when faced with the reality of Call Center Scams that commit fraud via Tech Support Scams and Government Impersonation. In this case, FirstIdea, an Indian company is charged with committing…
The AI Threat: How Enterprises Can Defend Against the Next Generation of Attacks
AI is transforming the way work gets done across industries. But while it improves business efficiencies, it also arms cybercriminals with highly effective tools. These bad actors use AI to… The post The AI Threat: How Enterprises Can Defend Against…
BSidesSF 2025: Confidential Computing: Protecting Customer Data In The Cloud
Creator/Author/Presenter: Jordan Mecom Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators/Authors/Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a…
New Malware Campaign Using Legitimate-Looking Software Targets Users Worldwide
Cybersecurity experts are warning about a new wave of cyberattacks involving PXA Stealer, a sophisticated info-stealing malware now spreading rapidly across multiple countries. Originally detected by Cisco Talos researchers, PXA Stealer, written in Python was initially deployed against government…
South Dakota Researchers Develop Secure IoT-Based Crop Monitoring System
At the 2025 annual meeting of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, researchers from South Dakota State University unveiled a groundbreaking system designed to help farmers increase crop yields while reducing costs. This innovative technology combines sensors,…
Research Raises Concerns Over How Apple’s Siri and AI System Handle User Data
Apple’s artificial intelligence platform, Apple Intelligence, is under the spotlight after new cybersecurity research suggested it may collect and send more user data to company servers than its privacy promises appear to indicate. The findings were presented this week…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-10 15h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 13:3 : Federated Identity Management using OpenID Connect 12:32 : Passkeys recovery and management strategies
Google Paid Ads for Fake Tesla Websites, (Sun, Aug 10th)
In recent media events, Tesla has demoed progressively more sophisticated versions of its Optimus robots. The sales pitch is pretty simple: “Current AI” is fun, but what we really need is not something to create more funny kitten pictures. We…
Telcom Security: The Intersection of Critical Infrastructure
Telecommunications service providers (TSP) are foundational to the functioning of our modern technical society, serving as the conduit through which many critical infrastructure sectors maintain communication, coordination, and control. While… The post Telcom Security: The Intersection of Critical Infrastructure appeared…
Researchers Detail Windows EPM Poisoning Exploit Chain Leading to Domain Privilege Escalation
Cybersecurity researchers have presented new findings related to a now-patched security issue in Microsoft’s Windows Remote Procedure Call (RPC) communication protocol that could be abused by an attacker to conduct spoofing attacks and impersonate a known server. The vulnerability, tracked…
Federated Identity Management using OpenID Connect
Explore federated identity management using OpenID Connect for secure enterprise single sign-on. Learn about benefits, implementation, and how it enhances security and user experience. The post Federated Identity Management using OpenID Connect appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
Passkeys recovery and management strategies
Learn effective passkey recovery and management strategies for secure, user-friendly passwordless authentication. Implement fallback methods and enhance security. The post Passkeys recovery and management strategies appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the…
ClickFix macOS Malware Targets User Login Credentials
Security researchers have identified a new malware campaign targeting macOS users through a sophisticated ClickFix technique that combines phishing and social engineering to steal cryptocurrency wallet details, browser credentials, and sensitive personal data. The Odyssey Stealer malware, discovered by X-Labs…
DEF CON hackers plug security holes in US water systems amid tsunami of threats
Five pilot deployments are just a drop in the bucket, so it’s time to turbo scale def con A DEF CON hacker walks into a small-town water facility…no, this is not the setup for a joke or a (super-geeky) odd-couple…
After researchers unmasked a prolific SMS scammer, a new operation has emerged in its wake
Security researchers are now sounding the alarm on a new SMS text message fraud operation, which is surging in popularity — and its ability to steal people’s credit cards — since the demise of its predecessor. This article has been…
I changed these 6 settings on my iPad to significantly improve its battery life
Getting more out of your tablet in a day means more work and more play. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I changed these 6 settings on my iPad to significantly improve its battery…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-10 12h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 10:3 : I compared the best headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose, and Sonos: Here’s how the AirPods Max wins
AgentFlayer 0-click exploit abuses ChatGPT Connectors to Steal 3rd-party app data
AgentFlayer is a critical vulnerability in ChatGPT Connectors. Learn how this zero-click attack uses indirect prompt injection to… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: AgentFlayer 0-click…
I’ve tested every iPad sold by Apple right now – here’s the model I recommend most
Apple’s 11th-generation iPad is still the best and most accessible tablet to date. And at this price, it makes the Pro that much harder to justify. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I’ve tested…
DeepSeek Under Investigation Leading to App Store Withdrawals
As one of the world’s leading AI players, DeepSeek, a chatbot application developed by the Chinese government, has been a formidable force in the artificial intelligence arena since it emerged in January 2025, launching at the top of the…
How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams
POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here’s how they work—and how you can protect yourself. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams
I compared the best headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose, and Sonos: Here’s how the AirPods Max wins
Here’s what makes Apple’s over-ear headphones great, where they fall short, and whether they’re still worth it in 2025. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I compared the best headphones from Apple, Sony, Bose,…