If you are using a Windows PC, your privacy and security are nothing short of a myth, and this incident proves it. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original…
Suspicious Polymarket Bets Spark Insider Trading Fears After Maduro’s Capture
A sudden, massive bet surfaced just ahead of a major political development involving Venezuela’s leader. Days prior to Donald Trump revealing that Nicolás Maduro had been seized by U.S. authorities, an individual on Polymarket placed a highly profitable position.…
Attackers Leveraging telnetd Exploit for Root Privileges After PoC Goes Public
The threat actors have begun actively exploiting a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in GNU InetUtils telnetd immediately after proof-of-concept code became publicly available. The flaw allows remote attackers to gain root access without authentication, triggering widespread exploitation attempts across internet-exposed…
Researchers Uncover Multi-Stage AiTM Attack Using SharePoint to Bypass Security Controls
Microsoft Defender researchers have exposed a sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing campaign targeting energy sector organizations, leveraging SharePoint file-sharing services to bypass traditional email security controls and compromise multiple user accounts. SharePoint Abuse for Initial Access The attack began with a…
Microsoft Shared BitLocker Recovery Keys with the FBI to Unlock Encrypted Laptop Data
Microsoft has confirmed that it provided BitLocker encryption recovery keys to the FBI following a valid search warrant, marking the first publicly known case of the technology giant sharing encryption keys with law enforcement. The disclosure occurred after federal investigators…
Microsoft Open-Sources winapp, a New CLI Tool for Streamlined Windows App Development
Microsoft has announced the public preview of the Windows App Development CLI (winapp), a new open-source command-line tool designed to simplify Windows application development across multiple frameworks and toolchains. The tool is now available on GitHub for developers working outside…
Microsoft Teams to Begin Sharing Employee Location with Employers Based on Wi-Fi Networks
Microsoft has confirmed a controversial new feature coming to Teams that will automatically reveal employee work locations by detecting which Wi-Fi networks they connect to raising significant concerns about workplace surveillance and hybrid work policies. The feature, documented in Microsoft’s…
Lego’s Move Into Smart Toys Faces Scrutiny From Play Professionals
In the wake of its unveiling of the company’s smart brick technology, LEGO is seeking to reassure critics who argue that the initiative could undermine the company’s commitment to hands-on, imaginative play as well as its longstanding history of…
Chrome WebView Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Security, Update Urgently Advised
Google has rolled out an urgent security fix for the Chrome browser to address a high severity flaw in the browser’s WebView tag. According to the tech firm, the flaw allows hackers to evade major browser security features to…
DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data, DOJ Admits
Plus: The FAA blocks drones over DHS operations, Microsoft admits it hands over Bitlocker encryption keys to the cops, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: DOGE May Have Misused Social Security Data,…
Microsoft Teams to Share your Location With Your Employer Soon Based on Wi-Fi Network
Microsoft is preparing to deploy a significant, potentially controversial update to Microsoft Teams that automatically detects and displays a user’s physical work location based on the Wi-Fi network they connect to. According to the latest update on the Microsoft 365…
U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Broadcom VMware vCenter Server to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw impacting Broadcom VMware vCenter to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a Broadcom VMware vCenter Server vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-37079 (CVSS score of…
ISO 27001:2013 vs 2022 – A Quick Comparison Guide
ISO 27001 is an internationally recognized standard that defines the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving an Information Security Management System (ISMS) within an organization. First introduced in 1999, the standard has evolved through multiple revisions to address…
Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign Targets Russia with Amnesia RAT and Ransomware
A new multi-stage phishing campaign has been observed targeting users in Russia with ransomware and a remote access trojan called Amnesia RAT. “The attack begins with social engineering lures delivered via business-themed documents crafted to appear routine and benign,” Fortinet…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-24 12h : 1 posts
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UK border tech budget swells by £100M as Home Office targets small boat crossings
Drone, satellite, and other data combined to monitor unwanted vessels The UK Home Office is spending up to £100 million on intelligence tech in part to tackle the so-called “small boats” issue of refugees and irregular immigrants coming across the…
Microsoft Launches Open-Source WinApp CLI to Streamline Windows App Development
Microsoft has unveiled the public preview of WinApp CLI (winapp), a new open-source command-line tool designed to simplify Windows app development for developers using diverse frameworks outside Visual Studio or MSBuild. Hosted on GitHub, the tool targets web devs with…
Threat Actors Leverage SharePoint Services in Sophisticated AiTM Phishing Campaign
Microsoft Defender researchers have exposed a sophisticated adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) phishing campaign targeting energy sector organizations through SharePoint file-sharing abuse. The multi-stage attack compromised multiple user accounts and evolved into widespread business email compromise (BEC) operations across several organisations. Initial Compromise…
Nike Probing Potential Security Incident as Hackers Threaten to Leak Data
The WorldLeaks cybercrime group claims to have stolen information from the footwear and apparel giant’s systems. The post Nike Probing Potential Security Incident as Hackers Threaten to Leak Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
CISA Adds Actively Exploited VMware vCenter Flaw CVE-2024-37079 to KEV Catalog
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added a critical security flaw affecting Broadcom VMware vCenter Server that was patched in June 2024 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation in the…
Who Approved This Agent? Rethinking Access, Accountability, and Risk in the Age of AI Agents
AI agents are accelerating how work gets done. They schedule meetings, access data, trigger workflows, write code, and take action in real time, pushing productivity beyond human speed across the enterprise. Then comes the moment every security team eventually hits:…
New DynoWiper Malware Used in Attempted Sandworm Attack on Polish Power Sector
The Russian nation-state hacking group known as Sandworm has been attributed to what has been described as the “largest cyber attack” targeting Poland’s power system in the last week of December 2025. The attack was unsuccessful, the country’s energy minister,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-24 09h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 7:36 : Children and chatbots: What parents should know 7:36 : ESET Research: Sandworm behind cyberattack on Poland’s power grid in late 2025
Children and chatbots: What parents should know
As children turn to AI chatbots for answers, advice, and companionship, questions emerge about their safety, privacy, and emotional development This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Children and chatbots: What parents should know