A critical security flaw in the WordPress Post SMTP plugin has left more than 400,000 websites vulnerable to account takeover attacks. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-11833, enables unauthenticated attackers to access email logs containing sensitive password reset information, potentially compromising…
HydraPWK Penetration Testing OS With Necessary Hacking Tools and Simplified Interface
The HydraPWK project’s latest Apes-T1 snapshot refines its penetration-testing Linux distribution by replacing Elasticsearch with the open-source OpenSearch, resolving licensing issues and enhancing tools for industrial security assessments. This update, released shortly after the major Apes version, highlights HydraPWK’s focus…
Attackers Exploit Microsoft Teams Flaws to Manipulate Messages and Fake Notifications
Check Point Research uncovered four critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft Teams that could allow attackers to impersonate executives, manipulate messages, alter notifications, and forge identities during video and audio calls. The research team discovered that both external guest users and malicious…
Connected homes: Is bystander privacy anyone’s responsibility?
Smart doorbells, connected cameras, and home monitoring systems have become common sights on doorsteps and living rooms. They promise safety and convenience, but they also raise a problem. These devices record more than their owners. They capture neighbors, visitors, and…
VulnRisk: Open-source vulnerability risk assessment platform
VulnRisk is an open-source platform for vulnerability risk assessment. It goes beyond basic CVSS scoring by adding context-aware analysis that reduces noise and highlights what matters. The tool is free to use and designed for local development and testing. The…
Ransomware Insider Threats, AI Vulnerabilities, and Major Security Gaffes
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love dives into several shocking security lapses and emerging threats. Highlights include ransomware negotiators at Digital Mint accused of being behind attacks, a new AI vulnerability that exploits Windows’ built-in stack,…
DragonForce Cartel Surfaces from Leaked Conti v3 Ransomware Source Code
Acronis Threat Research Unit has analyzed recent activity linked to the DragonForce ransomware group and identified a new malware variant in the wild. The latest sample uses vulnerable drivers such as truesight.sys and rentdrv2.sys to disable security software, terminate protected…
Google says 2026 will be the year AI supercharges cybercrime
Security leaders are staring down a year of major change. In its Cybersecurity Forecast 2026, Google paints a picture of a threat landscape transformed by AI, supercharged cybercrime, and increasingly aggressive nation-state operations. Attackers are moving faster, scaling their operations…
Critical RCE Bug in Leading React Native NPM Module Could Allow Full System Compromise
A severe security vulnerability has been discovered in a widely used React Native development package, potentially exposing millions of developers to remote attacks. Security researchers from JFrog recently uncovered CVE-2025-11953, a critical remote code execution flaw affecting the @react-native-community/cli NPM…
XLoader Malware Analyzed Using ChatGPT’s, Breaks RC4 Encryption Layers in Hours
XLoader remains one of the most challenging malware families confronting cybersecurity researchers. This sophisticated information-stealing loader emerged in 2020 as a rebrand of FormBook and has evolved into an increasingly complex threat. The malware’s code decrypts only at runtime and…
Beat Threats with Context: 5 Actionable Tactics for SOC Analysts
Security teams drown in alerts but starve for insight. Blocklists catch the obvious. SIEM correlation gives clues. But only context reveals what an alert really means, and what you should do about it. Every SOC sees thousands of signals: odd domains,…
RondoDox Botnet Updated Their Arsenal with 650% More Exploits Targeting Enterprises
A sophisticated evolution of the RondoDox botnet has emerged with a staggering 650% increase in exploitation capabilities, marking a significant escalation in the threat landscape for both enterprise and IoT infrastructure. First documented by FortiGuard Labs in September 2024, the…
Attack Techniques of Tycoon 2FA Phishing Kit Targeting Microsoft 365 and Gmail Accounts Detailed
The Tycoon 2FA phishing kit has emerged as one of the most sophisticated Phishing-as-a-Service platforms since its debut in August 2023, specifically engineered to circumvent two-factor authentication and multi-factor authentication protections on Microsoft 365 and Gmail accounts. This advanced threat…
Enterprise Ready SaaS Application Guide to Product Security
Learn how to build secure, enterprise-ready SaaS applications. This guide covers development, ops, and product security best practices for meeting enterprise requirements. The post Enterprise Ready SaaS Application Guide to Product Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9686, (Wed, Nov 5th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, November 5th, 2025…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-05 03h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 1:7 : Adapting to New Cybersecurity Challenges with NHIs 1:6 : Staying Ahead of Threats with Smart NHIs 1:6 : Relieving Stress in Cloud Compliance: How NHIs Help
Adapting to New Cybersecurity Challenges with NHIs
Are Your Machine Identities Truly Secure in the Cloud Ecosystem? With organizations strive to protect their digital assets, one critical yet sometimes overlooked area is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management. These machine identities, essential for…
Staying Ahead of Threats with Smart NHIs
How Can Smart NHI Management Enhance Cybersecurity? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) may seem like an abstract task, yet its significance in bolstering cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With the shift towards digital transformation, NHIs have become an integral part of many…
Relieving Stress in Cloud Compliance: How NHIs Help
Can Understanding Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Really Help Relieve Cloud Compliance Stress? Navigating the complexities of cloud compliance can often feel overwhelming for organizations across various sectors. With the growing adoption of cloud services, ensuring compliant and secure environments has become…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-05 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-11-04 22:38 : Uncle Sam wants to scan your iris and collect your DNA, citizen or not
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-11-04
171 posts were published in the last hour 22:38 : Uncle Sam wants to scan your iris and collect your DNA, citizen or not 22:4 : New ‘SleepyDuck’ Malware in Open VSX Marketplace Allow Attackers to Control Windows Systems Remotely…
Uncle Sam wants to scan your iris and collect your DNA, citizen or not
DHS rule would expand biometric collection to immigrants and some citizens linked to them If you’re filing an immigration form – or helping someone who is – the Feds may soon want to look in your eyes, swab your cheek,…
New ‘SleepyDuck’ Malware in Open VSX Marketplace Allow Attackers to Control Windows Systems Remotely
A sophisticated remote access trojan named SleepyDuck has infiltrated the Open VSX IDE extension marketplace, targeting developers using code editors like Cursor and Windsurf. The malware disguised itself as a legitimate Solidity extension under the identifier juan-bianco.solidity-vlang, exploiting name squatting…
Microsoft Teams Flaws Let Hackers Impersonate Executives
Researchers found Microsoft Teams bugs letting attackers spoof executives, alter messages, and erode trust in workplace communication. The post Microsoft Teams Flaws Let Hackers Impersonate Executives appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…