The Lockly Visage Zeno Series is one of the smartest devices you can add to your smart home, especially when paired with this ZDNET-exclusive discount. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: This exclusive discount…
Why the Samsung S95F is one of the best OLED TVs you can buy – especially at this price
The Samsung S95F offers excellent picture and audio in one of the thinnest OLED TVs I’ve ever seen, making it perfect for users looking to stay on the cutting edge of entertainment. This article has been indexed from Latest news…
K2 Think AI Model Jailbroken Within Hours After The Release
Within mere hours of its public unveiling, the K2 Think model experienced a critical compromise that has sent ripples throughout the cybersecurity community. The newly launched reasoning system, developed by MBZUAI in partnership with G42, was designed to offer unprecedented…
Samsung Zero-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited to Execute Remote Code
Samsung has released its September 2025 security update, addressing a critical zero-day vulnerability that is being actively exploited in the wild. The patch resolves a total of 25 Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVEs), alongside fixes from Google and Samsung Semiconductor,…
New ToneShell Backdoor With New Features Leverage Task Scheduler COM Service for Persistence
Since its first appearance earlier this year, the ToneShell backdoor has demonstrated a remarkable capacity for adaptation, toyed with by the Mustang Panda group to maintain an enduring foothold in targeted environments. This latest variant, discovered in early September, arrives…
Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0 Announced That Their Going Dark Permanently
A sudden and definitive statement emerged from the “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters 4.0” Telegram channel on September 8, signaling an abrupt end to their public operations. After months of high-profile campaigns targeting major corporations and critical infrastructure, the collective declared a…
Chinese Guarantee Syndicates and the Fruit Machine
When I was speaking to a group of Bank Security people in New York City yesterday, I mentioned “machine rooms” — which are rooms full of Apple iPhones that are used to send iMessage phishing spam. Someone in the audience…
HybridPetya: (Proof-of-concept?) ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot
ESET researchers have discovered HybridPetya, a bootkit-and-ransomware combo that’s a copycat of the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware, augmented with the capability of compromising UEFI-based systems and weaponizing CVE-2024-7344 to bypass UEFI Secure Boot on outdated systems. The sample was uploaded from…
Why IPVanish is going RAM-only – and what it means for your privacy and data
The VPN’s RAM-only servers are now available in 19 countries, including 10 US states. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Why IPVanish is going RAM-only – and what it means for your privacy and…
These popular free VPNs all share the same shady security practices – here’s why
A new study revealed potential links between some of the most downloaded VPNs in the Google Play Store with deceptive practices and poor security standards. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: These popular free…
I used Google Lens to identify my weirdest junk drawer items – here’s how it did
Think Google Lens is just for IDing flowers and landmarks? I tried it on random 3D printed parts, medical thingamajigs, and one oddly familiar object that almost tricked it. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original…
Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect Identified as 22-Year-Old Utah Man
Authorities have named Tyler Robinson as a suspect in the murder of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, citing Discord messages as evidence of his alleged role. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Charlie Kirk Shooting…
Cisco fixes high-severity IOS XR flaws enabling image bypass and DoS
Cisco addressed multiple high-severity IOS XR vulnerabilities that can allow ISO image verification bypass and trigger DoS conditions. Cisco addressed multiple vulnerabilities in IOS XR software as part of its semiannual Software Security Advisory Bundled Publication published on September 10,…
The Critical Role of Sboms (Software Bill of Materials) In Defending Medtech From Software Supply Chain Threats
Software supply chain attacks have emerged as a serious threat in the rapidly evolving field of cybersecurity, especially in medical devices. As these devices become more and more interconnected and… The post The Critical Role of Sboms (Software Bill of…
1,200 undergrads hung out to dry after jailbreak attack on laundry machines
Dorm management refuses to cover costs after payment system borked More than a thousand university students in the Netherlands must continue to travel to wash their clothes after their building management company failed to bring its borked smart laundry machines…
In Other News: $900k for XSS Bugs, HybridPetya Malware, Burger King Censors Research
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Huntress research raises concerns, Google paid out $1.6 million for cloud vulnerabilities, California web browser bill. The post In Other News: $900k for XSS Bugs, HybridPetya Malware, Burger King Censors Research…
Cybersecurity Snapshot: Security Lags Cloud and AI Adoption, Tenable Report Finds, as CISA Lays Out Vision for CVE Program’s Future
Check out Tenable’s report detailing challenges and best practices for cloud and AI security. Plus, CISA rolled out a roadmap for the CVE Program, while NIST updated its guidelines for secure software patches. And get the latest on TLS/SSL security…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-12 15h : 15 posts
15 posts were published in the last hour 12:41 : Top 10 Best Breach and Attack Simulation (BAS) Tools in 2025 12:41 : What is a stealth virus and how does it work? 12:41 : How to upgrade your ‘incompatible’…
HybridPetya Exploits UEFI Vulnerability to Bypass Secure Boot on Legacy Systems
ESET Research has uncovered a sophisticated new ransomware variant called HybridPetya, discovered on the VirusTotal sample sharing platform. This malware represents a dangerous evolution of the infamous Petya/NotPetya ransomware family, incorporating advanced capabilities to compromise UEFI-based systems and exploit CVE-2024-7344…
Meet Yurei: The New Ransomware Group Rising from Open-Source Code
New Group, Fast Growth: Yurei ransomware first appeared on September 5, already listing three victims in Sri Lanka, India, and Nigeria within its first week. Copy-Paste Malware: The ransomware is largely based on the open-source Prince-Ransomware project, showing how attackers…
Verizon will give you an iPhone 17 Pro free with trade-in right now – how the deal works
The iPhone 17 is now available to preorder, and Verizon is offering new and current customers up to $1,100 off any of the new phones, and some free Apple Watch and iPad offers, too. This article has been indexed from…
The best laptops under $1,000 of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
Be more productive with the top laptops under $1,000 from brands like Apple, Acer, and Lenovo. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best laptops under $1,000 of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
T-Mobile will give you a free iPhone 17 Pro with this preorder deal – how to qualify
At T-Mobile, you can get the all-new iPhone 17 Pro for free when you sign up for or switch to the Experience Beyond mobile plan and use a qualifying trade-in. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
The 5 best iPads of 2025: We’ve tested every iPad available – these are the best ones
From the iPad Mini to the iPad Pro, ZDNET tested all the iPad models available to help you choose the right one for your needs. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The 5 best…