Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that exploited a recently disclosed security flaw impacting Cisco IOS Software and IOS XE Software to deploy Linux rootkits on older, unprotected systems. The activity, codenamed Operation Zero Disco by Trend…
Architectures, Risks, and Adoption: How to Assess and Choose the Right AI-SOC Platform
Scaling the SOC with AI – Why now? Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are under unprecedented pressure. According to SACR’s AI-SOC Market Landscape 2025, the average organization now faces around 960 alerts per day, while large enterprises manage more than 3,000…
F5 Reports Hackers Stole Source Code
A recent security breach at F5, a prominent provider of security and application delivery solutions, has raised concerns about state-sponsored cyber espionage. The post F5 Reports Hackers Stole Source Code first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from…
Fake Password Manager Hijack PCs
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting users of popular password managers LastPass and Bitwarden. The scam involves fake emails that claim the companies The post Fake Password Manager Hijack PCs first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from…
Malicious VSCode Extensions Steal Crypto
A persistent threat actor, known as TigerJack, has been targeting developers with malicious extensions on both the Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VSCode) The post Malicious VSCode Extensions Steal Crypto first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial…
Fortinet And Ivanti Patch Severe Flaws
Fortinet and Ivanti have simultaneously released their essential October 2025 Patch Tuesday updates, designed to correct numerous serious security The post Fortinet And Ivanti Patch Severe Flaws first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the…
Capita Fined 14 Million Pounds For Breach
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has issued a £14 million fine to Capita, a major provider of business process and professional services The post Capita Fined 14 Million Pounds For Breach first appeared on CyberMaterial. This article has been…
Shifts in the Underground: The Impact of Water Kurita’s (Lumma Stealer) Doxxing
A targeted underground doxxing campaign exposed alleged core members of Lumma Stealer (Water Kurita), resulting in a sharp decline in its activity and a migration of customers to rival infostealer platforms. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research,…
CISA Alerts on Actively Exploited Windows Improper Access Control Flaw
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an urgent alert regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The flaw resides in the Windows Remote Access Connection Manager component, which handles remote network connections. By exploiting this weakness,…
Organizations Warned of Exploited Adobe AEM Forms Vulnerability
A public PoC existed when Adobe patched the Experience Manager Forms (AEM Forms) bug in early August. The post Organizations Warned of Exploited Adobe AEM Forms Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Exposing the Misconceptions That Keep Users Misusing VPNs
The idea of privacy has become both a luxury and a necessity in an increasingly interconnected world. As cyber surveillance continues to rise, data breaches continue to occur, and online tracking continues to rise, more and more Internet users…
LastPass Warns Customers It Has Not Been Hacked Amid Phishing Email Scam
LastPass warns customers it has not been breached, after phishing emails falsely claim a hack and urge users to update their desktop app This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: LastPass Warns Customers It Has Not…
Auction house Sotheby’s finds its data on the block after cyberattack
Alert says financial account information lifted from systems Auction house Sotheby’s says it was breached on July 24, and those behind the intrusion stole an unspecified amount of data, including Social Security numbers and financial account information.… This article has…
Fuji Electric HMI Configurator Flaws Expose Industrial Organizations to Hacking
Fuji Electric has released patches and Japan’s JPCERT has informed organizations about the vulnerabilities. The post Fuji Electric HMI Configurator Flaws Expose Industrial Organizations to Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
New Tech Support Scam Uses Microsoft Logo to Fake Browser Lock, Steal Data
The Cofense Phishing Defense Centre warns of a new tech support scam using Microsoft’s brand to lock browsers and steal data. Learn how the attack uses fake ‘payment lures’ and urgent security alerts to trick victims into calling a fraudulent…
Qilin Ransomware Leverages Ghost Bulletproof Hosting for Global Attacks
Qilin ransomware–an increasingly prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation–has intensified its global extortion campaigns by exploiting a covert network of bulletproof hosting (BPH) providers. These rogue hosting services, often headquartered in secrecy-friendly jurisdictions and operated through labyrinthine shell-company structures, allow Qilin’s operators…
Cryptocurrency ATMs
CNN has a great piece about how cryptocurrency ATMs are used to scam people out of their money. The fees are usurious, and they’re a common place for scammers to send victims to buy cryptocurrency for them. The companies behind…
Critical Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code
The Apache Software Foundation has disclosed a critical vulnerability in its ActiveMQ NMS AMQP Client that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. Tracked as CVE-2025-54539, this deserialization flaw poses a serious risk to applications relying on…
New nightMARE Python Library to Analyze Malware and Extract Intelligence Indicators
Since its public debut in October 2025, nightmare has quickly become a vital tool for malware analysts seeking to streamline static and dynamic analysis workflows. Developed by Elastic Security Labs, nightmare brings together mature open-source reverse engineering components under a…
Capita To pay £14 Million For Data Breach Exposes 6.6 Million Users Personal Data
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has imposed a £14 million fine on outsourcing giant Capita following a major cyber attack in 2023 that exposed the personal data of 6.6 million individuals. This penalty, split as £8 million to Capita…
Tech industry grad hiring crashes 46% as bots do junior work
GenAI meets Gen Z – only one gets the job ai-pocalypse The UK tech sector is cutting graduate jobs dramatically – down 46 percent in the past year, with another 53 percent drop projected, according to figures from the Institute…
Cisco Routers Hacked for Rootkit Deployment
Threat actors are exploiting CVE-2025-20352, a recent Cisco zero-day, to deploy a rootkit on older networking devices. The post Cisco Routers Hacked for Rootkit Deployment appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Beware the Hidden Costs of Pen Testing
Penetration testing helps organizations ensure IT systems are secure, but it should never be treated in a one-size-fits-all approach. Traditional approaches can be rigid and cost your organization time and money – while producing inferior results. The benefits of pen…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-16 12h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 10:3 : Inside Sekoia.io Hackathon 2025 – Innovating together for customer satisfaction 10:3 : Laura Faria: Empathy on the front lines 10:3 : BeaverTail and OtterCookie evolve with a new Javascript module…