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,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-19 06h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 4:3 : Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Update Blocks Mouse and Keyboard in Recovery Mode 4:3 : Volkswagen Allegedly Hit by Ransomware Attack as 8Base Claims Sensitive Data Theft
Windows 11 24H2/25H2 Update Blocks Mouse and Keyboard in Recovery Mode
Microsoft’s latest security update has rendered USB keyboards and mice inoperable within the Windows Recovery Environment (WinRE). Released on October 14, 2025, as KB5066835 for OS Build 26100.6899, the patch affects Windows 11 versions 24H2 and 25H2, as well as…
Volkswagen Allegedly Hit by Ransomware Attack as 8Base Claims Sensitive Data Theft
Volkswagen Group has issued a statement addressing claims by the ransomware group 8Base, which alleges it has stolen and leaked sensitive data from the automaker. The German carmaker maintains that its core IT infrastructure remains unaffected; however, the company’s vague…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-19 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 1:2 : Is Your Secrets Management Scalable? 1:2 : Ensuring a Safe Digital Landscape with NHIDR 1:2 : How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities?
Is Your Secrets Management Scalable?
What Are Non-Human Identities, and Why Do They Matter in Cybersecurity? Have you ever stopped to consider the role of machine identities in your organization’s security framework? The focus often drifts toward human-centric threats. However, the rapidly increasing number of…
Ensuring a Safe Digital Landscape with NHIDR
What is the Role of Non-Human Identities in Securing a Safe Digital Landscape? Where organizations increasingly migrate to cloud environments, the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes pivotal in securing a safe digital. But what exactly are NHIs, and how…
How Secure Are Your Non-Human Identities?
Are Non-Human Identities the Weakest Link in Your Cybersecurity Chain? Safeguarding Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is crucial for any organization striving to maintain robust security protocols. These machine identities, composed of encrypted credentials such as passwords, tokens, or keys, serve as…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-19 00h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-18
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-10-18
35 posts were published in the last hour 21:3 : Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp 21:3 : NDSS 2025 – Workshop On The Security Of Space And Satellite Systems (SpaceSec) 25, Keynote Address: NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS)…
Spyware maker NSO Group blocked from WhatsApp
A federal judge has granted Meta-owned WhatsApp’s request for a permanent injunction blocking Israeli cyberintelligence company NSO Group from targeting the messaging app’s users. At the same time, the judge dramatically reduced the fine that NSO Group must pay to…
NDSS 2025 – Workshop On The Security Of Space And Satellite Systems (SpaceSec) 25, Keynote Address: NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS) 2.0 And Beyond
Author, Creator & Presenter: Dr. Ashok Prajapati (NASA) Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and Presenter’s superb NDSS Symposium 2025 Conference content on the organization’s’ YouTube channel. Permalink The post…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-18 21h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 18:32 : Winos 4.0 hackers expand to Japan and Malaysia with new malware
Winos 4.0 hackers expand to Japan and Malaysia with new malware
Winos 4.0 hackers expand from China, Taiwan to Japan, Malaysia using fake Finance Ministry PDFs to spread HoldingHands RAT malware. Threat actors behind Winos 4.0 (ValleyRAT) have expanded their attacks from China and Taiwan to Japan and Malaysia, using PDFs…
American Airlines Subsidiary Envoy Compromised in Oracle Hacking Campaign
Envoy Air, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines, has confirmed it fell victim to a hacking campaign exploiting vulnerabilities in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS). The breach, first highlighted by the notorious Clop ransomware group, underscores the growing risks facing…