In this Help Net Security video, Roman Sannikov, Global Research Coordinator at iCOUNTER, explains why geopolitics belongs in every security team’s threat model. With open and simmering conflicts around the world, attacks can come from actors that would never have…
Google Disrupts NetNut Residential Proxy Botnet Used for Malware C2 and Password Spray Attacks
Google has disrupted the NetNut residential proxy botnet, a large-scale infrastructure widely exploited for malware command-and-control (C2) operations and password spray attacks. This coordinated effort involved the FBI, Lumen, and various industry partners. It was announced by Google’s Threat Intelligence…
Hackers Compromise GitHub Maintainer Accounts to Publish PolinRider-Infected Package Versions
A widescale escalation in the PolinRider supply‑chain campaign: threat actors have compromised GitHub maintainer accounts to publish infected package versions across multiple ecosystems. The investigation identified 162 malicious release artifacts across 108 unique packages and extensions in npm, Packagist, Go…
Organizations struggle to prioritize known cyber risks
Organizations collect more cyber risk data than ever, with many still struggling to build a unified view of their exposure. The latest State of Threat Management report from Filigran found that security teams continue to work across disconnected tools, leaving…
New infosec products of the week: July 3, 2026
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Digi International, iboss, Jamf, and Netzilo. Digi International’s DANI automates network diagnostics and device management Digi International has announced the launch of DANI, the Digi…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-03 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:4 : Google Dismantles NetNut Residential Proxy That Hacked 2 Million Home Devices
Google Dismantles NetNut Residential Proxy That Hacked 2 Million Home Devices
Google, working alongside the FBI, Lumen Technologies, and other industry partners, has taken action to dismantle the NetNut residential proxy network, also tracked as “Popa,” which is estimated to have compromised at least 2 million home devices worldwide. Google disabled…
Teams battles bots, Bioshocking AI browser guardrails, Fortibleed fuels ransomware
Teams cracks down on meeting bots, AI guardrails get bypassed, FortiBleed fuels ransomware, and Nissan confirms PeopleSoft breach Microsoft rolls out a new Teams admin policy, “Manage External Bots and Their Access to Meetings,” to detect third‑party bots, hold…
Dev says Google warned him about account hijack – then charged him $11,000 anyway
Left hand, meet right hand This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Dev says Google warned him about account hijack – then charged him $11,000 anyway
Startup sues Palo Alto Networks’ Koi Security, saying an AI-hallucinated report falsely linked it to Chinese espionage
MeetingTV wants to see the evidence This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Startup sues Palo Alto Networks’ Koi Security, saying an AI-hallucinated report falsely linked it to Chinese espionage
How We Added WebAuthn to a Browser-Based RDP Client
A look inside the reverse-engineering journey of building the first RDP client outside of Windows to support WebAuthn redirection. The post How We Added WebAuthn to a Browser-Based RDP Client appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed…
VMware Licensing Changes and Their Impact on Infrastructure Modernization
Explore how VMware licensing changes are influencing infrastructure modernization, cloud strategy, and AI readiness, and what enterprises should evaluate next. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article: VMware…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-03 00h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-07-02
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-07-02
145 posts were published in the last hour 20:34 : New Chrome Update Fixes 382 Security Bugs Across Desktop, Mobile 20:34 : Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Privacy Flaw Exposes Real Email Addresses 20:9 : FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa…
New Chrome Update Fixes 382 Security Bugs Across Desktop, Mobile
Google released a Chrome update addressing 382 security bugs, including sandbox-escape risks. Users and IT teams should update quickly. The post New Chrome Update Fixes 382 Security Bugs Across Desktop, Mobile appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed…
Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Privacy Flaw Exposes Real Email Addresses
Researchers say Apple’s Hide My Email flaw may expose real addresses, despite two fixes. Here’s what users should know about the privacy risk. The post Apple’s ‘Hide My Email’ Privacy Flaw Exposes Real Email Addresses appeared first on TechRepublic. This…
FBI Seizes NetNut Proxy Platform, Popa Botnet
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said today it worked with industry partners to seize hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a sprawling residential proxy service operated by the publicly-traded Israeli company Alarum Technologies [NASDAQ: ALAR]. The action comes roughly…
Identity Was Never the Real Problem. Intent Is — and Almost Nobody Is Building For It Yet
Go back through every machine-identity breach from the past eighteen months and look for the one thing they all have in common. Not the attacker. Not the industry. Not even the dollar figure. Look for what happened at the authentication…
AI-Driven Threats, Global Breaches, and Compliance Shifts Define the Week in Cybersecurity for July 2026
Weekly summary of Cybersecurity Insider newsletters The post AI-Driven Threats, Global Breaches, and Compliance Shifts Define the Week in Cybersecurity for July 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article:…
Ransomware Groups Turn to Citrix Bleed 2, BYOVD, and Supply Chain Credentials
Threat actors associated with the Anubis ransomware operation have been observed exploiting the Citrix Bleed 2 (CVE-2025-5777) vulnerability to obtain initial access. “Although tactics differ between affiliates, common patterns emerged in tradecraft through use of legitimate Remote Management and Monitoring…
Google Disrupts NetNut Residential Proxy Network Spanning 2 Million Home Devices
Google has significantly degraded NetNut, one of the biggest networks that turns home devices into rented relays for other people’s traffic. Working with the FBI, Lumen, and others, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said this week it had reduced the network’s pool…
Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (June 22, 2026 to June 28, 2026)
Last week, there were disclosed in and that have been added to the Wordfence Intelligence Vulnerability Database, and there were that contributed to WordPress Security last week. Review those vulnerabilities in this report now to ensure your site is not…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-02 21h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 18:34 : Europe Confirms Record €4.1B Penalty Against Google for Android Practices 18:34 : Claude Cowork’s Sandbox Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Run Arbitrary Commands as Root 18:34 : Ousaban Malware Uses Phishing…
Europe Confirms Record €4.1B Penalty Against Google for Android Practices
EU’s top court upheld a €4.1B fine against Google, ruling it abused Android’s market dominance through restrictive licensing practices. The Court of Justice of the European Union issued its ruling on July 2, 2026, and Google lost. The court dismissed…