Yes, our worst nightmares are probably about to happen. WIRED has just reported that “The Era of AI-Generated Ransomware Has Arrived.” What’s more, the U.S.-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic admitted that its technology has been weaponized by hackers to…
Making Self-Service Password Reset and Account Recovery Secure
Self-service password reset (SSPR) and self-service account recovery (SSAR) are essential for reducing IT workload and empowering users. However, these solutions, if not implemented securely, can become an organization’s biggest security hole. Up to 50% of all IT help desk…
Chinese Espionage Group Exploits Fake Wi-Fi Portals to Infiltrate Diplomatic Networks
A recent investigation by Google’s security researchers has revealed a cyber operation linked to China that is targeting diplomats in Southeast Asia. The group behind the activity, tracked as UNC6384, has been found hijacking web traffic through deceptive Wi-Fi…
DDoS Attacks Emerge as Geopolitical Weapons in 2025
The first half of 2025 witnessed more than 8 million distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks worldwide, according to new figures from Netscout. The EMEA region absorbed over 3.2 million incidents, with peak strikes hitting 3.12 Tbps in speed and 1.5…
Microsoft Tapped China Engineers for SharePoint Support
A new investigation has revealed that Microsoft relied on China-based engineers to provide technical support and bug fixes for SharePoint, the same collaboration software that was recently exploited by Chinese state-sponsored hackers in a massive cyberattack affecting hundreds of organizations,…
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Get the inside scoop from Jason Hiner, Kerry Wan, and Sabrina Ortiz on the upcoming Apple Event, Meta Connect, a special Samsung Unpacked, and more. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Join ZDNET’s livestreamed…
These new AI earbuds offer real-time translation of 42 languages – different accents too
The Timekettle W4 AI Interpreter Earbuds also use bone conduction audio technology for more accurate, clearer translations. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: These new AI earbuds offer real-time translation of 42 languages –…
The CSA AI Controls Matrix: A Framework for Trustworthy AI
The Cloud Security Alliance, a respected non-profit founded in 2008 to pursue cloud security assurance, has now unveiled its Artificial Intelligence Controls Matrix (AICM), a quiet revolution for trustworthy AI. It has come at a time when generative AI and…
Raw Disk Reads: The EDR Blind Spot Threat Actors Love
Attackers use raw disk reads to evade EDR and steal Windows credential files, exposing a major blind spot in enterprise defenses. The post Raw Disk Reads: The EDR Blind Spot Threat Actors Love appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article…
X is now offering me end-to-end encrypted chat — you probably shouldn’t trust it yet
X’s new encrypted messaging feature, XChat, has some red flags. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: X is now offering me end-to-end encrypted chat — you probably shouldn’t trust it yet
Wealthsimple Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Some Users
Canadian fintech giant Wealthsimple announced today that it has suffered a data breach, resulting in the unauthorized access of personal information belonging to a small fraction of its client base. The company stressed that all funds and accounts remain secure…
Threats Actors Weaponize ScreenConnect Installers to Gain Initial Access to Organizations
A sophisticated cyber campaign has emerged targeting U.S.-based organizations through trojanized ConnectWise ScreenConnect installers, marking a significant evolution in remote monitoring and management (RMM) tool abuse. Since March 2025, these attacks have demonstrated increased frequency and technical sophistication, leveraging legitimate…
Nexar dashcam video database hacked
A hacker cracked into a database of video recordings taken from Nexar-branded cameras, which are built to be placed drivers’ cars,… This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Nexar dashcam video database hacked
The GhostAction Campaign: 3,325 Secrets Stolen Through Compromised GitHub Workflows
On September 5, 2025, GitGuardian discovered GhostAction, a massive supply chain attack affecting 327 GitHub users across 817 repositories. Attackers injected malicious workflows that exfiltrated 3,325 secrets, including PyPI, npm, and DockerHub tokens via HTTP POST requests to a remote…
IRONSCALES Honored with CRN 2025 Annual Report Card (ARC) Award
Solution Providers Rank IRONSCALES as the Top Performer in Security – Email and Web Today we’re excited to announce that IRONSCALES has earned a 2025 CRN Annual Report Card (ARC) Award in Security – Email and Webfrom CRN®, a brand…
LLM06: Excessive Agency – FireTail Blog
Sep 05, 2025 – Lina Romero – In 2025, we are seeing an unprecedented rise in the volume and scale of AI attacks. Since AI is still a relatively new beast, developers and security teams alike are struggling to keep…
CISA Orders Immediate Patch of Critical Sitecore Vulnerability Under Active Exploitation
Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) agencies are being advised to update their Sitecore instances by September 25, 2025, following the discovery of a security flaw that has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-53690, carries…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-05 18h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 15:35 : Chess.com Hit by Limited Data Breach Linked to 3rd-Party File Transfer Tool 15:35 : Finally, a MagSafe battery pack with a built-in kickstand that isn’t a joke 15:35 : Unified…
Over 143,000 Malware Files Target Android and iOS Users in Q2 2025
In the second quarter of 2025, users of Android and iOS devices faced relentless cyberthreats, with Kaspersky Security Network reporting nearly 143,000 malicious installation packages detected across its mobile security products. Although the overall number of mobile attacks—including malware, adware,…
These are the only USB-C rechargeable batteries you should consider buying
I used to have AA and AAA batteries that needed a specific charger; now, I’ve replaced them with batteries that are charged using USB. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: These are the only…
Your electronics could be costing you, even while off. Here’s one way to check
Tapo’s smart power strip has six outlets and provides real-time power monitoring, even for devices that are turned off. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Your electronics could be costing you, even while off.…
This free Chrome tool cleans up your Google searches – hide AI, sponsored links, and more
Let’s get you back to classic search. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: This free Chrome tool cleans up your Google searches – hide AI, sponsored links, and more
X is now offering me end-to-end encrypted chat. You probably shouldn’t trust it yet.
X’s new encrypted messaging feature, XChat, has some red flags. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: X is now offering me end-to-end encrypted chat. You probably shouldn’t trust it yet.
The Role of Data Governance in Data Strategy: Part 4
In the previous articles of this series, we explored the importance of data governance in managing enterprise data effectively (Part 1), how BigID supports data governance, particularly for data privacy, security, and classification (Part 2), and the role of Data…