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…
Securing Agentic AI: Extending Network Security Principles to Serverless Environments
As enterprise AI rapidly matures, we’re entering a new phase, one powered by agentic AI. These intelligent agents are more autonomous, capable of making decisions, taking actions, and adapting dynamically to new environments. This evolution introduces new complexity in how…
Google Expands Chrome Autofill to Passports and Licenses, But Is It Safe?
Google Chrome browser’s new enhanced autofill feature can now remember and automatically fill in personal data such as… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More Read the original article: Google…
Tiny Bug, Huge Loss: $100M+ Balancer Exploit Rocks DeFi
A tiny rounding bug in Balancer’s code led to a massive $100M DeFi exploit, exposing critical flaws in smart contract security. The post Tiny Bug, Huge Loss: $100M+ Balancer Exploit Rocks DeFi appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
FBI Warns of Criminals Posing as ICE, Urges Agents to ID Themselves
In a bulletin to law enforcement agencies, the FBI said criminal impersonators are exploiting ICE’s image and urged nationwide coordination to distinguish real operations from fakes. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: FBI Warns…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-11-04 21h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 19:38 : Apple Patches Major iOS and iPadOS Flaws in Critical Update 19:38 : Google fixed a critical remote code execution in Android 19:38 : What is Managed ITDR? Key Definitions, Features,…
Apple Patches Major iOS and iPadOS Flaws in Critical Update
Apple’s iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 updates fix major security bugs in WebKit, Kernel, and privacy features. Update now to stay protected. The post Apple Patches Major iOS and iPadOS Flaws in Critical Update appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…
Google fixed a critical remote code execution in Android
Google’s November 2025 Android update fixes two flaws in the System component, including a critical remote code execution issue. Google’s November 2025 Android security updates addressed two vulnerabilities impacting the System component. The fixes are included in the 2025-11-01 security…
What is Managed ITDR? Key Definitions, Features, and Benefits
Key takeaways: MITDR explained: Managed ITDR combines identity threat detection with expert-led response. Why it matters: Get better protection and lower costs without building a full in-house team. What to look for: Prioritize behavioral monitoring, real-time response, and expert oversight…
Nearly 40% of 2024 Ransomware Payouts May Have Gone to Russia, China & North Korea
Ransomware victims paid an estimated $813 million in 2024. Nearly 40 percent of that may have gone to actors in Russia, China and North Korea, according to new analysis from cybersecurity firm Heimdal. Heimdal used recent telemetry, infrastructure tracing and…
Digital Warfare and the New Geopolitical Frontline
This article follows our recent article on the source of cybercrime attacks – read it here – we’re now exploring the global, commercial, and political dimensions of digital warfare. Key takeaways $100 billion in global cyber damages annually – equivalent…
Russian spies pack custom malware into hidden VMs on Windows machines
Curly COMrades strike again Russia’s Curly COMrades is abusing Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor in compromised Windows machines to create a hidden Alpine Linux-based virtual machine that bypasses endpoint security tools, giving the spies long-term network access to snoop and deploy malware.……
A Cybercrime Merger Like No Other — Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters Join Forces
The nascent collective that combines three prominent cybercrime groups, Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters, has created no less than 16 Telegram channels since August 8, 2025. “Since its debut, the group’s Telegram channels have been removed and recreated at least…
100,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AI Engine WordPress Plugin
On October 4th, 2025, we received a submission for a Sensitive Information Exposure vulnerability in AI Engine, a WordPress plugin with more than 100,000 active installations. The post 100,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in AI Engine WordPress…
Online Fraud and Abuse 2025: AI Is in the Driver’s Seat
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SesameOp Backdoor Abused OpenAI Assistants API for Remote Access
Microsoft researchers found the SesameOp backdoor using OpenAI’s Assistants API for remote access, data theft, and command communication. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More Read the original article: SesameOp…
Learn what generative AI can do for your security operations center
This new e-book showcases what generative AI can do for your SOC, from reducing alert fatigue and enabling quicker triage to getting ahead of cyberattacks with proactive threat hunting, and more. The post Learn what generative AI can do for…
Critical RCE Vulnerability in Popular React Native NPM Package Exposes Developers to Attacks
A critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability tracked as CVE-2025-11953 in the @react-native-community/cli NPM package. With nearly 2 million weekly downloads, this package powers the command-line interface for React Native, a JavaScript framework beloved by developers building cross-platform mobile apps.…
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s security falls apart amid layoffs
Security program fails to meet federal standards as government cuts drain resources The infosec program run by the US’ Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) “is not effective,” according to a fresh audit published by the Office of the Inspector General…