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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-11-04 18h : 33 posts
33 posts published in the last hour 16:33PLEASE_READ_ME: The Opportunistic Ransomware Devastating MySQL Servers 16:32Do You Have Android Smart TV? Google Disable 1.3M-Device XCPE Botnet 16:32cPGuard Update Channel Hijacked to Deploy Linux Backdoor and Steal Server Credentials 16:32Companies spending more…
PLEASE_READ_ME: The Opportunistic Ransomware Devastating MySQL Servers
Guardicore Labs uncovers a Ransomware detection campaign targeting MySQL servers. Attackers use Double Extortion and publish data to pressure victims.
Do You Have Android Smart TV? Google Disable 1.3M-Device XCPE Botnet
HOC Shorts | BREAKING! Google, alongside industry security partners and law enforcement, successfully dismantled the XCPE botnet, cutting…
cPGuard Update Channel Hijacked to Deploy Linux Backdoor and Steal Server Credentials
A cyberattack targeting OPSSHIELD’s software distribution infrastructure allowed an unidentified attacker to compromise cPGuard updates and deploy a…
Companies spending more on cybersecurity but still struggling with AI oversight
Shadow AI remains a persistent problem, even as IT and security budgets grow, according to a new report.
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, November 3rd, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10162, (Tue, Nov 3rd)
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Ukrainian news outlet Kyiv Independent hit by suspected Russian cyberattack
A suspected Russian cyberattack disrupted the website of The Kyiv Independent, one of Ukraine’s leading English-language news outlets.
Harvard Breach Exposed 851,000 Email Addresses, HIBP Finds
Have I Been Pwned lists roughly 851,000 email addresses from Harvard’s breach. See what was exposed and how alumni, donors, and security teams can respond.
Binance says hackers who stole billions in crypto spent months planning heist
Techniques included laptop infections, compromised internal tooling, and fake job interviews.
Cogent Security Makes the Fortune Cyber 60 for a Second Year, With a Plan to Run Cyber Defense Like a Factory
San Francisco, CA, 3rd November 2026, CyberNewswire
Tech Firms Dismantle Botnet That Turned 1.3M TV Boxes Into Proxies
Google said today it worked with industry partners to dismantle a botnet made up of more than 1.3 million Android TV set-top boxes that ship with…
The Oracle of Delphi Will Steal Your Credentials
Our deception technology is able to reroute attackers into honeypots, where they believe that they found their real target. The attacks brute forced…
One Hacker Used 12 AI Agents to Target Taiwan’s Emergency Services
Acronis uncovered BOSSAI, a 12-agent attack system that exposed Taiwan emergency records and targeted universities, financial firms, and government…
Cyber chief: UK facing AI-powered attacks on critical infrastructure within two years
The NCSC warns that ‘tech on the cheap’ has left UK organisations exposed to AI uncovering and exploiting longstanding cyber security weaknesses and calls…
MariaDB enhances agent development for its next-gen database platform
MariaDB on Wednesday said it was adding four new agent-focused capabilities to Enterprise Platform 2027, the latest version of its enterprise database…
US gov IT worker pleads guilty to sending Top Secret files to Ethiopia
Help desk technician agrees to minimum 10-year jail term after being caught copying files for more than 2 years
Unit 42 Threat Intelligence Highlights – Nov. 2, 2026
Unit 42 details recent threat intelligence, highlighting cyberespionage, financial extortion, and the rapid adoption of AI across offensive workflows.
Syrian Man Sentenced for Wide-Ranging Hacking Conspiracy Conducted on Behalf of the Bashar Al Assad Regime
Ahmad Umar Agha (also known as Th3Pr0) had spent more than a decade as a fugitive for targeting of Western media entities, businesses, NGOs, and U.S. and…
Node.js Schedules High-Severity Security Fixes for 22.x, 24.x, and 26.x Release Lines
The Node.js project has scheduled security updates for its 22.x, 24.x, and 26.x release lines on or shortly after Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The…
mSecure password manager hack prompts password reset warnings
mSeven Software is warning current and former mSecure password manager customers to change passwords, reset two-factor authentication, and remove passkeys…
Incidents Move Too Fast for Pen & Paper
Organizations may not be ready for completely autonomous communication processes, but there are places where automating information updates would…
Google shuts down global botnet running on certified Android devices
Videostrong sold TV set-top boxes and other devices with pre-installed malware. The yearslong operation evaded Google’s security tests and established a…
How Microsoft Edge Scareware Blocker Stops Malicious Notification Scams
HOC Shorts | Cybercriminals have weaponized native browser push notifications, tricking users into clicking “Allow” under fake “prove…