Cybercriminals have discovered a sophisticated new attack vector by exploiting Microsoft 365’s Direct Send feature to deliver phishing campaigns that masquerade as legitimate internal communications. This emerging threat leverages a legitimate Microsoft service designed for multifunction printers and legacy applications,…
11,000 Android Devices Hacked by Chinese Threats Actors to Deploy PlayPraetor Malware
A sophisticated malware-as-a-service operation orchestrated by Chinese-speaking threat actors has successfully compromised over 11,000 Android devices worldwide through the deployment of PlayPraetor, a powerful Remote Access Trojan designed for on-device fraud. The campaign represents a significant escalation in mobile banking…
LockBit Operators Using Stealthy DLL Sideloading Technique to Load Malicious App as Legitimate One
LockBit ransomware operators have adopted an increasingly sophisticated approach to evade detection by leveraging DLL sideloading techniques that exploit the inherent trust placed in legitimate applications. This stealthy method involves tricking legitimate, digitally signed applications into loading malicious Dynamic Link…
Qilin Ransomware Surging Following The Fall of dominant RansomHub RaaS
The ransomware landscape experienced a significant shift in the second quarter of 2025 as Qilin ransomware emerged as the dominant threat following the unexpected collapse of RansomHub, previously the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service operation. This transition has reshaped the cybercriminal ecosystem,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-02 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:2 : 15+ Vegas Gems for Black Hat 2025
15+ Vegas Gems for Black Hat 2025
Stop drowning in security alerts. See Morpheus autonomous SOC platform live at booth #1851and discover why analysts are smiling again. The post 15+ Vegas Gems for Black Hat 2025 appeared first on D3 Security. The post 15+ Vegas Gems for…
Storm-2603 Using Custom Malware That Leverages BYOVD to Tamper with Endpoint Protections
A newly identified threat actor designated Storm-2603 has emerged as a sophisticated adversary in the ransomware landscape, leveraging advanced custom malware to circumvent endpoint security protections through innovative techniques. The group first gained attention during Microsoft’s investigation into the “ToolShell”…
BrainDamage – Payload Generator and Encrypted Shell Stager for Red Teams
Generate and stage encrypted payloads with BrainDamage, a flexible toolkit for red teamers focused on stealth, staging, and remote command delivery. This article has been indexed from Darknet – Hacking Tools, Hacker News & Cyber Security Read the original article:…
One Week of the Online Safety Act: Cyber Experts Weigh In
The conversation around the UK’s Online Safety Act has transformed over the past week. Since it came into force last Friday (25th July 2025), there has been a lot of public outcry, including a petition, which was signed by over…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-02 00h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-01 21:33 : DHS Launches Over $100 Million in Funding to Strengthen Communities’ Cyber Defenses 21:33 : NASA Sends International Crew Of Four Into Orbit…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-01
174 posts were published in the last hour 21:33 : DHS Launches Over $100 Million in Funding to Strengthen Communities’ Cyber Defenses 21:33 : NASA Sends International Crew Of Four Into Orbit 21:33 : Verizon will give you up to…
Malicious AI-generated npm package hits Solana users
AI-generated npm package @kodane/patch-manager drained Solana wallets; 1,500+ downloads before takedown on July 28, 2025. AI-generated npm package @kodane/patch-manager was flagged for hiding malicious software to drain Solana wallets. The package was uploaded on July 28, 2025, and it was…
DHS Launches Over $100 Million in Funding to Strengthen Communities’ Cyber Defenses
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from CISA News Read the original article: DHS Launches Over $100 Million in Funding to Strengthen Communities’ Cyber…
NASA Sends International Crew Of Four Into Orbit
NASA sends crew of four to ISS, including three whose planned trips were changed due to Boeing Starliner technical troubles This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: NASA Sends International Crew Of Four Into Orbit
Verizon will give you up to four free iPhone 15 Plus phones – here’s how to get yours
What’s better than a free phone? Four free phones. Verizon will give you up to four iPhone 15 Plus smartphones free when you sign up for an eligible Unlimited Plan. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the…
A backlog at the Commerce Department is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China. This article has been indexed…
Friday Squid Blogging: A Case of Squid Fossil Misidentification
What scientists thought were squid fossils were actually arrow worms. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article: Friday Squid Blogging: A Case of Squid Fossil Misidentification
OpenAI removes ChatGPT self-doxing option
Checkbox to make chatbot conversations appear in search engines deemed a footgun OpenAI has removed the option to make ChatGPT interactions indexable by search engines to prevent users from unwittingly exposing sensitive information.… This article has been indexed from The…
Week in Review: Surveillance camera vulnerabilities, data sovereignty conundrum, French submarine cyberattack
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest Derek Fisher, Director of the Cyber Defense and Information Assurance Program, Temple University – also check out Derek’s substack. Thanks…
A backlog at the Commerce Dept. is reportedly stalling Nvidia’s H20 chip licenses
News of a backlog at the U.S. federal department comes less than a week after national security experts urged the Trump administration to reverse its decision that allows Nvidia to export H20 chips to China. This article has been indexed…
Threat Actor Groups Tracked by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 (Updated Aug. 1, 2025)
A comprehensive list of threat actor groups tracked by Unit 42, along with information such as summaries and industries typically impacted. The post Threat Actor Groups Tracked by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 (Updated Aug. 1, 2025) appeared first on…
Xreal wants you to split with your Meta Ray-Ban specs – here’s how with this trade-in deal
Xreal’s trade-in program will help you ditch your old specs and give you a digital MasterCard to spend. Here’s how it works. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Xreal wants you to split with…
The best Apple deals right now: Save on MacBooks, iPhones, and more
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your MacBook or your iPhone, there are plenty of great deals on Apple tech and accessories. Here are my favorites. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best Apple…
BSidesSF 2025: GenAI Application Security: Not Just Prompt Injection
Creator/Author/Presenter: Ahmed Abugharbia Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators/Authors/Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView / AMC Metreon – certainly a…