32 posts were published in the last hour 20:2 : ISC Stormcast For Monday, October 20th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9662, (Sun, Oct 19th) 20:2 : Volkswagen Allegedly Hacked in Ransomware Attack as 8Base Claims Data Leak 20:2 : Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Update…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, October 20th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9662, (Sun, Oct 19th)
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Volkswagen Allegedly Hacked in Ransomware Attack as 8Base Claims Data Leak
Volkswagen Group is investigating claims from the 8Base ransomware group, which asserts it has stolen sensitive company data. While the German automaker has stated that its core IT systems are secure, its response leaves open the possibility of a breach…
Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Update Breaks Mouse and Keyboard in Recovery Mode
Microsoft’s latest cumulative update for Windows 11, KB5066835, is causing significant disruptions for users, most notably by rendering USB keyboards and mice useless within the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). The patch, released on October 14, 2025, affects Windows 11 versions…
5 Million Qantas Travellers’ Data Leaked on Dark Web After Global Ransomware Attack
Personal data of around five million Qantas passengers has surfaced on the dark web after the airline fell victim to a massive ransomware attack. The cybercriminal group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, released the data publicly when their ransom demands went…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-19 18h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : NDSS 2025 – Workshop On The Security Of Space And Satellite Systems (SpaceSec) 2025, Paper Session 1 16:2 : Exploring the Dark Web: A Conversation with Criminology Researcher David Décary-Hétu…
NDSS 2025 – Workshop On The Security Of Space And Satellite Systems (SpaceSec) 2025, Paper Session 1
PAPERS LeoCommon – A Ground Station Observatory Network for LEO Satellite Research Eric Jedermann, Martin Böh (University of Kaiserslautern), Martin Strohmeier (Armasuisse Science & Technology), Vincent Lenders (Cyber-Defence Campus, Armasuisse Science & Technology), Jens Schmitt (University of Kaiserslautern) Space Cybersecurity…
Exploring the Dark Web: A Conversation with Criminology Researcher David Décary-Hétu
In this episode, Jim Love interviews David Décary-Hétu, a criminologist at the Universite´de Montréal, discussing the dark web and its impact on criminal activity and cybersecurity. They delve into what the dark web is, how it operates, its primary users,…
The Identity Renaissance: Redefining Digital Trust for a New Era
Cybersecurity has made remarkable strides over the past decade. We have seen the rise of AI-driven threat detection, cloud-native architecture, and real-time analytics. But amid all this innovation, one critical… The post The Identity Renaissance: Redefining Digital Trust for a…
The Hidden Risk Behind 250 Documents and AI Corruption
As the world transforms into a global business era, artificial intelligence is at the forefront of business transformation, and organisations are leveraging its power to drive innovation and efficiency at unprecedented levels. According to an industry survey conducted recently,…
PoC Exploit Released for Linux-PAM Vulnerability Allowing Root Privilege Escalation
A high-severity vulnerability in the Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) framework was assigned the identifier CVE-2025-8941. This vulnerability stems from the heart of Linux operating systems, enabling attackers with local access to exploit symlink attacks and race conditions for full root…
Security Affairs newsletter Round 546 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION
A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Winos…
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 67
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter Astaroth: Banking Trojan Abusing GitHub for Resilience North Korea’s Contagious Interview Campaign Escalates: 338 Malicious npm Packages, 50,000 Downloads…
The Ghost in the Machine: How Ai Turned Voice into the Ultimate Cyber Weapon
For years, vishing (voice phishing) was the clumsy cousin of cybercrime, relying on crude robocalls and easily detectable scripts. That era is over. What was once a mere annoyance has… The post The Ghost in the Machine: How Ai Turned…
AI Rising, Budgets Falling: The 2025 NASCIO Annual Story
NASCIO held their annual conference in Denver this past week, and while many leaders describe difficult budget environments, the opportunities for using AI remain abundant. The post AI Rising, Budgets Falling: The 2025 NASCIO Annual Story appeared first on Security…
Automakers Face Surge in Cyberattacks as Jaguar Land Rover and Renault Recover from Major Breaches
Cybersecurity experts have warned that global automakers are likely to face an increasing wave of cyberattacks, as recent incidents continue to disrupt operations at leading manufacturers. The warning follows a series of high-profile breaches, including a major cyberattack on…
Rewiring OT Security: AI Turns Data Overload into Smart Response
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming operational technology (OT) security by shifting the focus from reactive alerts to actionable insights that strengthen industrial resilience and efficiency. OT environments—such as those in manufacturing, energy, and utilities—were historically designed for reliability, not…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-19 15h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 12:32 : WatchGuard VPN Vulnerability Let Remote Attacker Execute Arbitrary Code
WatchGuard VPN Vulnerability Let Remote Attacker Execute Arbitrary Code
WatchGuard has disclosed a critical out-of-bounds write vulnerability in its Fireware OS, enabling remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via IKEv2 VPN connections. Designated CVE-2025-9242 under advisory WGSA-2025-00015, the flaw carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, highlighting its…
From Secure Access to Smart Interactions: Using Weather APIs in SaaS Platforms
Learn how integrating weather APIs into authenticated SaaS apps enhances user engagement with contextual, real-time experiences. The post From Secure Access to Smart Interactions: Using Weather APIs in SaaS Platforms appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed…
The Security-Convenience Tradeoff in Authentication: Are We Finally Solving It?
Explore how passwordless logins, biometrics, and adaptive authentication are redefining the balance between security and convenience. The post The Security-Convenience Tradeoff in Authentication: Are We Finally Solving It? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Week in review: F5 data breach, Microsoft patches three actively exploited zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works In this Help Net Security interview, Wayman Cummings, CISO at Ochsner Health, talks about building a healthcare cybersecurity…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-19 09h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 7:2 : Europol Dismantles SIM Farm Network Powering 49 Million Fake Accounts Worldwide
Europol Dismantles SIM Farm Network Powering 49 Million Fake Accounts Worldwide
Europol on Friday announced the disruption of a sophisticated cybercrime-as-a-service (CaaS) platform that operated a SIM farm and enabled its customers to carry out a broad spectrum of crimes ranging from phishing to investment fraud. The coordinated law enforcement effort,…