Summary Note: This joint Cybersecurity Advisory is part of an ongoing #StopRansomware effort to publish advisories for network defenders that detail various ransomware variants and ransomware threat actors. These #StopRansomware advisories include recently and historically observed tactics, techniques, and procedures…
Startup takes personal data stolen by malware and sells it on to other companies
A tech startup is using personal data stolen by infostealer malware that it has found on the dark web, and then selling access to that data. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Startup takes personal…
Credential Theft and Remote Access Surge as AllaKore, PureRAT, and Hijack Loader Proliferate
Mexican organizations are still being targeted by threat actors to deliver a modified version of AllaKore RAT and SystemBC as part of a long-running campaign. The activity has been attributed by Arctic Wolf Labs to a financially motivated hacking group…
Cisco Confirms Active Exploits Targeting ISE Flaws Enabling Unauthenticated Root Access
Cisco on Monday updated its advisory of a set of recently disclosed security flaws in Identity Services Engine (ISE) and ISE Passive Identity Connector (ISE-PIC) to acknowledge active exploitation. “In July 2025, the Cisco PSIRT [Product Security Incident Response Team],…
I finally gave NotebookLM my full attention – and it really is a total game changer
Google’s AI tool is the secret weapon I’ve been missing in my daily workflow. Here’s why. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I finally gave NotebookLM my full attention – and it really is…
An explanation of firewall types and uses
<p><i>In this video, Informa TechTarget managing editor Kate Murray explains the different kinds of firewalls and how they are used to combat cyberthreats.</i></p> <div class=”ad-wrapper ad-embedded”> <div id=”halfpage” class=”ad ad-hp”> <script>GPT.display(‘halfpage’)</script> </div> <div id=”mu-1″ class=”ad ad-mu”> <script>GPT.display(‘mu-1’)</script> </div> </div> <p>Firewalls…
Critical Sophos Firewall Vulnerabilities Enables pre-auth Remote Code Execution
Multiple security vulnerabilities affecting Sophos firewall products, with two enabling pre-authentication remote code execution that could allow attackers to compromise systems without valid credentials. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-6704, CVE-2025-7624, CVE-2025-7382, CVE-2024-13974, and CVE-2024-13973, impact various configurations of Sophos Firewall…
Vulnerabilities Expose Helmholz Industrial Routers to Hacking
Several potentially serious vulnerabilities were recently found and patched in routers made by Germany-based industrial and automation solutions provider Helmholz. The existence of the security holes came to light last week, when Germany’s CERT@VDE published an advisory describing eight vulnerabilities…
Microsoft Sentinel data lake: Unify signals, cut costs, and power agentic AI
We’re evolving our industry-leading Security Incidents and Event Management solution (SIEM), Microsoft Sentinel, to include a modern, cost-effective data lake. By unifying all your security data, Microsoft Sentinel data lake, in public preview, accelerates AI adoption and drives unparalleled visibility,…
Disrupting active exploitation of on-premises SharePoint vulnerabilities
Microsoft has observed two named Chinese nation-state actors, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, exploiting vulnerabilities targeting internet-facing SharePoint servers. In addition, we have observed another China-based threat actor, tracked as Storm-2603, exploiting these vulnerabilities. Microsoft has released new comprehensive security…
CYE AI delivers insights into an organization’s cyber risk
CYE launched its new AI Agent, CYE AI. The addition of this conversational AI assistant enables organizations to understand, prioritize, and act on their unique cyber risk from day one. In the growing threat landscape, where threat actors can compromise organizations…
Malwarebytes introduces security module designed to combat email-based threats
Malwarebytes announced the expansion of its ThreatDown product family with the launch of a new email security module designed to combat email-based threats. ThreatDown Email Security, powered by IRONSCALES‘ adaptive AI technology, extends protection beyond the endpoint—enabling users to manage…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-07-22 15h : 16 posts
16 posts were published in the last hour 12:36 : Cisco Alerts on ISE RCE Vulnerability Actively Exploited 12:36 : Lock-Free Programming: From Primitives to Working Structures 12:35 : SharePoint Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild: Patching 12:35 : UK to…
Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Flaws in Global Breaches
Hackers are exploiting critical SharePoint flaws (CVE-2025-53770/53771) to breach global targets, including governments and corporations. Microsoft urges immediate action. Learn about the active attacks and how to protect your network from credential theft and backdoors. This article has been indexed…
UK Bans Public Sector from Paying Ransomware Gangs
The UK government has announced a comprehensive ban preventing public sector organizations from paying ransom demands to cybercriminals, marking a significant escalation in the fight against ransomware attacks that cost the British economy millions of pounds annually. The new measures…
Phishing Trends Q2 2025: Microsoft Maintains Top Spot, Spotify Reenters as a Prime Target
Phishing continues to be a powerful tool in the cyber criminal arsenal. In the second quarter of 2025, attackers doubled down on impersonating the world’s most trusted brands—those that millions of people rely on every day. From tech giants to…
Galaxy Watch 8’s AI running coach tested my running level – and left me humbled
Gearing up for your first marathon? The new Running Coach feature on the Galaxy Watch 8 can help get you across the finish line. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Galaxy Watch 8’s AI…
‘Car crash victim’ calls mother for help and $15K bail money. But it’s an AI voice scam
A woman in Florida was tricked into giving thousands of dollars to a scammer after her daughter’s voice was AI-cloned and used in a scam. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: ‘Car crash victim’ calls…
BitRaser secures data erasure on macOS devices
BitRaser launched its Integrated Mac Eraser and Diagnostics Tool, a software designed to streamline IT asset disposition (ITAD) processes. The tool allows ITAD providers to simultaneously perform secure data erasure and comprehensive hardware diagnostics on macOS devices, including both Apple…
Seemplicity reduces time to remediation with AI-powered capabilities
Seemplicity unveiled a major product release packed with AI-powered capabilities to cut through noise, facilitate fixing teams, and reduce time to remediation. This latest release introduces AI Insights, Detailed Remediation Steps, and Smart Tagging and Scoping, three new capabilities that…
A vibe coding horror story: What started as ‘a pure dopamine hit’ ended in a nightmare
Software-as-a-Service leader Jason Lemkin found out the hard way that vibe coding is not ready for production. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: A vibe coding horror story: What started as ‘a pure dopamine…
Microsoft just upgraded Sentinel with an AI-powered data lake – here’s how it works
The new “agentic defense” system is intended to help organizations manage the mountains of data that are being collected in the burgeoning AI era. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Microsoft just upgraded Sentinel…
How Apps and Your Phone Can Expose Your Life Without Permission
Security challenges encompass the entire ecosystem of apps, services and IoT devices that modern consumers use without understanding the data exposure. The post How Apps and Your Phone Can Expose Your Life Without Permission appeared first on Palo Alto Networks…
New DCHSpy Android Malware Steals WhatsApp Data, Call Logs, Record Audio and Take Photos
A sophisticated new variant of DCHSpy Android surveillanceware, deployed by the Iranian cyber espionage group MuddyWater just one week after escalating tensions in the Israel-Iran conflict. This malicious tool represents a significant evolution in mobile surveillance capabilities, targeting sensitive communications…