Attackers exploit vulnerable cellular routers to send large-scale smishing messages that bypass traditional defenses. The post Silent Smishing: Abuse of Cellular Router APIs in Phishing Campaigns appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
Cybersecurity at Risk: CISA 2015 Lapses Amid Government Shutdown
The expiration of CISA 2015 weakens cyber defenses, limiting info-sharing protections and raising risks for CISOs and security leaders. The post Cybersecurity at Risk: CISA 2015 Lapses Amid Government Shutdown appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed…
How to Find Local File Inclusion (LFI) Vulnerabilities in WordPress Plugins and Themes
Local File Inclusion (LFI) occurs when user-controlled input is used to build a path to a file that is then included by the application. In WordPress (and PHP web applications in general), this means values from $_GET, $_POST, $_REQUEST, or…
How to Create an Incident Response Plan (+ Free Template)
Learn how to create an incident response plan to help your business handle security incidents, prevent data breaches, and protect your organization. The post How to Create an Incident Response Plan (+ Free Template) appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This…
CERT-UA warns UAC-0245 targets Ukraine with CABINETRAT backdoor
CERT-UA warns UAC-0245 targets Ukraine with CABINETRAT backdoor via malicious Excel XLL add-ins spotted in Sept 2025. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) warned of cyberattacks by the group UAC-0245 using the CABINETRAT backdoor. The campaign, seen in…
Microsoft to Launch New Secure Default Settings for Exchange and Teams APIs
Microsoft is updating its security policies to require administrator consent for new third-party applications seeking access to Exchange and Teams content. These “Secure by Default” changes, set to roll out from late October to late November 2025, aim to enhance…
Your Meta AI conversations may come back as ads in your feed
Meta has announced it will start using your interactions with its generative AI to serve targeted ads. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Your Meta AI conversations may come back as ads in your feed
Family group chats: Your (very last) line of cyber defense
Amy gives an homage to parents in family group chats everywhere who want their children to stay safe in this wild world. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Family group chats: Your (very…
Humanoid Robots are Walking Trojan Horses — And They’re Already in the Workplace
A new study reveals severe security flaws in the Unitree G1 humanoid robot, exposing risks from Bluetooth backdoors to hidden data exfiltration. Researchers warn that humanoid robots could be exploited as surveillance devices and active cyberattack platforms, raising urgent concerns…
Microsoft named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for XDR
Microsoft has been named a Leader in IDC’s inaugural category for Worldwide Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Software for 2025, recognized for its deep integration, intelligent automation, and unified security operations solutions. The post Microsoft named a Leader in the…
Top 10 Best End-to-End Threat Intelligence Compaines in 2025
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, cyber attacks have become more complex, frequent, and damaging than ever before. Businesses, governments, and organizations need stronger solutions to protect their assets from evolving threats. End-to-end threat intelligence platforms play a crucial role in…
Top 10 Best Cyber Threat Intelligence Companies in 2025
Cybersecurity has become one of the most vital aspects of the digital-first world, where organizations face advanced and persistent threats daily. The need for Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI) companies has never been more important in 2025. These companies provide organizations…
Top 10 Best Digital Risk Protection (DRP) Platforms in 2025
In 2025, businesses are facing unprecedented challenges in the digital risk landscape. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, organizations need advanced solutions to detect, assess, and mitigate risks originating outside traditional network perimeters. Digital Risk Protection (DRP) platforms offer proactive visibility…
Subpoena tracking platform blames outage on AWS social engineering attack
Software maker Kodex said its domain registrar fell for a fraudulent legal order A software platform used by law enforcement agencies and major tech companies to manage subpoenas and data requests went dark this week after attackers socially engineered AWS…
How to Build Apps That Are Secure, Fast, and Accessible
Learn how to build apps that are secure, fast, and accessible. Follow best practices in data handling, speed, security, and inclusive design. The post How to Build Apps That Are Secure, Fast, and Accessible appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Survey Surfaces Extent to Which Cybersecurity Teams Are Drowning in Alerts
A new Illumio survey shows 67% of security teams face 2,000+ daily alerts, fueling fatigue and missed threats. AI/ML seen as key to reducing risk. The post Survey Surfaces Extent to Which Cybersecurity Teams Are Drowning in Alerts appeared first…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-02 18h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 16:5 : Raise3D Pro2 Series 3D Printers 16:4 : Small Business Cybersecurity Statistics in 2025 15:32 : Allianz Life data breach impacted 1.5 Million people 15:32 : PoC exploit Released for VMware…
How to Clean Your Phone from Virus for Free in 4 Simple Steps
Suspect a virus on your mobile device? Here’s what to do ASAP: Disconnect from Wi-Fi and mobile data immediately. Restart in Safe Mode (Android) or… The post How to Clean Your Phone from Virus for Free in 4 Simple Steps…
CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released two Industrial Control Systems (ICS) advisories on October 2, 2025. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-275-01 Raise3D Pro2 Series 3D Printers ICSA-25-275-02 Hitachi Energy MSM Product CISA encourages users…
Co-op Faces Heavy Financial Losses Following April Cyberattack
The Co-operative Group in the United Kingdom has revealed the extent of the damage caused by the cyberattack it suffered earlier this year. In its interim financial report for the first half of 2025, the company announced an £80…
Hackers claim to have plundered Red Hat’s GitHub repos
The Crimson Collective, an emerging extortion / hacker group, has made a bombshell claim on their Telegram channel: they have gained access to Red Hat’s GitHub and have exfiltrated data from over 28,000 internal repositories connected to the company’s consulting…
Defending against supply chain attacks like Chalk/Debug and the Shai-Hulud worm
Building on top of open source packages can help accelerate development. By using common libraries and modules from npm, PyPI, Maven Central, NuGet, and others, teams can focus on writing code that is unique to their situation. These open source…
Daniel Miessler on the AI Attack/Defense Balance
His conclusion: Context wins Basically whoever can see the most about the target, and can hold that picture in their mind the best, will be best at finding the vulnerabilities the fastest and taking advantage of them. Or, as the…
Decentralized AI Emerges as Counterweight to Big Tech Dominance
Artificial intelligence has undeniably transformed productivity and daily life, but its development has also concentrated power in the hands of a few corporations. Giants such as Google (Gemini), OpenAI (ChatGPT), X (Grok), and Anthropic (Claude) dominate the ecosystem, holding…