Welcome to your weekly cybersecurity briefing. In a digital landscape where the only constant is change, this past week has been a stark reminder that vigilance is not just a best practice, but a necessity for survival. From corporate giants…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-07 18h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 15:7 : Unbreakable? Defending Data in A Quantum-powered World
BSidesSF 2025: Everyday AI: Leveraging LLMs For Simple, Effective Security Automation
Creator, Author and Presenter: Matthew Sullivan, Dominic Zanardi Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators, Authors and Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the…
Smartwatch on the Stand: How Wearable Data Is Turning Into Courtroom Evidence
Fitness trackers and smartwatches are increasingly becoming digital witnesses in legal proceedings, with biometric data from Apple Watch, Fitbit, and similar devices now regularly used as evidence in murder, injury, and insurance cases across the country. Wearables transform into…
Nearly Two Billion Discord Messages Scraped and Sold on Dark Web Forums
Security experts have raised alarms after discovering that a massive collection of Discord data is being offered for sale on underground forums. According to researchers at Cybernews, who reviewed the advertisement, the archive reportedly contains close to two billion…
Credit Bureau TransUnion Confirms Breach Impacting Millions
In the apparent wake of growing threats to consumers’ personal information, credit reporting giant TransUnion has recently announced a cybersecurity incident that exposed personal information from more than 4.4 million Americans. Several regulators and state attorneys general have confirmed…
Unbreakable? Defending Data in A Quantum-powered World
Imagine a world where today’s encryption, the very foundation of digital trust, can be unraveled in seconds. This isn’t science fiction – it’s the promise and peril of quantum computing…. The post Unbreakable? Defending Data in A Quantum-powered World appeared…
MathWorks Confirms Ransomware Incident that Exposed Personal Data of Over 10,000 People
MathWorks, the company behind MATLAB and Simulink, has confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted several of its online services and internal systems. The company said the disruption affected services customers use to sign in and manage software, and that…
Russia’s New MAX Messaging App Sparks Spying Fears
From first September, Russia’s new state-backed messaging app MAX will come pre-installed on every smartphone and tablet sold in the country, igniting strong concerns over data privacy and state monitoring. Built by VK, the company behind Mail.ru and VKnote,…
Data Sovereignty in the Age of Geopolitical Uncertainty
From the ongoing war in Ukraine, to instability in the Middle East, and rising tensions in the South China Sea, global conflicts are proving that digital systems are deeply exposed to geopolitical risks. Speaking at London Tech Week, UK…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-07 15h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 13:3 : Your Cyber Policy is a Security Control: Why CISOs Need a Seat at the Table 12:34 : Antrhopic to use your chats with Claude to train its AI
No Retirement? No Problem: Rethinking Workforce Planning
For decades, governments nationwide have predicted a coming tidal wave of retirements will cripple critical government services. But recent surveys say otherwise. The post No Retirement? No Problem: Rethinking Workforce Planning appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Your Cyber Policy is a Security Control: Why CISOs Need a Seat at the Table
It’s that time of the year again– time to renew the corporate cyber insurance policy, and as the most senior cyber security professional in the company you are asked to… The post Your Cyber Policy is a Security Control: Why…
Antrhopic to use your chats with Claude to train its AI
Anthropic announced last week that it will update its terms of service and privacy policy to allow the use of chats for training its AI model “Claude.” Users of all subscription levels- Claude Free, Max, Pro, and Code subscribers- will be impacted…
How cybersecurity debts can damage your organization and finances
A new term has emerged in the tech industry: “cybersecurity debt.” Similar to technical debt, cybersecurity debt refers to the accumulation of unaddressed security bugs and outdated systems resulting from inadequate investments in cybersecurity services. Delaying these expenditures can provide…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-07 12h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 9:6 : Samsung is still giving away free 65-inch TVs – but this is the final day
Your electronics could be quietly draining energy – this gadget prevents that
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 quietly draining energy – this…
Samsung is still giving away free 65-inch TVs – but this is the final day
Right now, when you buy a 98-inch QN90F or 100-inch QN80F from Samsung, you’ll get a free 65-inch Crystal UHD U8000F. Here’s how to redeem the offer, which ends Sunday. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
Top Identity and Access Management Tools for 2025
Discover the leading Identity and Access Management (IAM) tools for 2025. Enhance security and streamline user management with our expert guide. The post Top Identity and Access Management Tools for 2025 appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Week in review: Several companies affected by the Salesloft Drift breach, Sitecore 0-day vulnerability
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Zscaler, Palo Alto Networks, SpyCloud among the affected by Salesloft Drift breach In the wake of last week’s revelation of a breach at Salesloft by…
Hackers Used Anthropic’s Claude to Run a Large Data-Extortion Campaign
A security bulletin from Anthropic describes a recent cybercrime campaign in which a threat actor used the company’s Claude AI system to steal data and demand payment. According to Anthropic’s technical report, the attacker targeted at least 17 organizations…
Beyond Google: The Rise of Privacy-Focused Search Engines
For years, the search engine market has been viewed as a two-player arena dominated by Google, with Microsoft’s Bing as the backup. But a quieter movement is reshaping how people explore the web: privacy-first search engines that promise not…
How Trust Centers and AI are replacing security questionnaires and accelerating B2B sales
Something strange happens in the final weeks of a sales quarter. No matter how aligned the stakeholders are, it often takes just one email to derail a deal: “Hey, before we proceed, our InfoSec team needs you to fill out…
Top 10 Best AI Penetration Testing Companies in 2025
AI is no longer just a buzzword; it’s a fundamental part of business operations, from customer service chatbots to complex financial models. However, this adoption has created a new and specialized attack surface. Traditional penetration testing, which focuses on network…