A first-person journey from undetected fraud to defending trust—how life events, neurodiversity, and hard-won insight shaped a former fraudster into a fraud fighter. The post Hacker Conversations: Alex Hall, One-time Fraudster appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Hackers Claim Stealing 94GB of Pornhub Premium User Watch Histories
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters targets former Pornhub Premium users in a massive 94GB data extortion campaign. Learn about the stolen data details, the involvement of a smishing attack, and the conflicting reports on the breach. This article has been indexed from…
Deliberate Internet Shutdowns
For two days in September, Afghanistan had no internet. No satellite failed; no cable was cut. This was a deliberate outage, mandated by the Taliban government. It followed a more localized shutdown two weeks prior, reportedly instituted “to prevent immoral…
Russian state hackers targeted Western critical infrastructure for years, Amazon says
Amazon disclosed a years-long Russian state-backed cyber campaign targeting Western critical infrastructure from 2021 to 2025. Amazon Threat Intelligence reports a long-running Russian state-backed campaign (2021–2025) targeting Western critical infrastructure. Threat actors shifted from exploiting vulnerabilities to abusing misconfigured network…
Five Cybersecurity Predictions for 2026: Identity, AI, and the Collapse of Perimeter Thinking
Cybersecurity has always evolved in response to attacker innovation, but the pace of change over the last few years has been unprecedented—particularly with the emergence of weaponized AI to scale phishing, deepfakes, and voice cloning. As we head toward 2026,…
IP Blacklist Check: How to Recover and Prevent Blacklisted IP Addresses
Originally published at IP Blacklist Check: How to Recover and Prevent Blacklisted IP Addresses by EasyDMARC. When your emails suddenly stop reaching inboxes, one … The post IP Blacklist Check: How to Recover and Prevent Blacklisted IP Addresses appeared first…
Fake Microsoft Support Call Center Scam Targeting US Citizens Brought Down
An investigation by the Bengaluru police has revealed that a sophisticated cyber fraud operation was operating in the city masquerading as Microsoft Technical Support, targeting U.S. citizens in an attempt to defraud them, bringing an end to a transnational…
China-Linked Ink Dragon Hacks Governments Using ShadowPad and FINALDRAFT Malware
The threat actor known as Jewelbug has been increasingly focusing on government targets in Europe since July 2025, even as it continues to attack entities located in Southeast Asia and South America. Check Point Research is tracking the cluster under…
Fix SOC Blind Spots: See Threats to Your Industry & Country in Real Time
Modern security teams often feel like they’re driving through fog with failing headlights. Threats accelerate, alerts multiply, and SOCs struggle to understand which dangers matter right now for their business. Breaking out of reactive defense is no longer optional. It’s…
From Linear to Complex: An Upgrade in RansomHouse Encryption
Operators behind RansomHouse, a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group, have upgraded their encryption methods from single-phase to complex and layered. The post From Linear to Complex: An Upgrade in RansomHouse Encryption appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from…
Security by Design: Why Multi-Factor Authentication Matters More Than Ever
In an era marked by escalating cyber threats and evolving risk landscapes, organisations face mounting pressure to strengthen their security posture whilst maintaining seamless user experiences. At Thales, we recognise that robust security must be foundational – embedded into products…
Adaptive Security Raises $81 Million in Series B Funding
Led by Bain Capital Ventures, the investment round brings the total raised by the company to $146.5 million. The post Adaptive Security Raises $81 Million in Series B Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-17 12h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 11:2 : Lexi DiScola’s guide to global teamwork and overflowing TBRs 11:2 : Waymo Car Filmed Driving Wrong Way In Austin 11:2 : Microsoft Will Finally Kill an Encryption Cipher That Enabled…
Lexi DiScola’s guide to global teamwork and overflowing TBRs
Lexi DiScola shares how her unconventional path led her to global cyber threat analysis and highlights the power of diverse backgrounds on an international team This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Lexi DiScola’s…
Waymo Car Filmed Driving Wrong Way In Austin
Autonomous car from Google sister company Waymo filmed driving wrong way on one-way road in Austin, amid ongoing school bus incidents This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Waymo Car Filmed Driving Wrong Way In…
Microsoft Will Finally Kill an Encryption Cipher That Enabled a Decade of Windows Hacks
The weak RC4 for administrative authentication has been a hacker holy grail for decades. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Microsoft Will Finally Kill an Encryption Cipher That Enabled a Decade of Windows Hacks
GhostPoster Firefox Extensions Hide Malware in Icons
The malware hijacks purchase commissions, tracks users, removes security headers, injects hidden iframes, and bypasses CAPTCHA. The post GhostPoster Firefox Extensions Hide Malware in Icons appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
US Autoparts Maker LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach
LKQ confirmed that over 9000 individuals saw their personal data compromised because of the breach This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Autoparts Maker LKQ Confirms Oracle EBS Breach
App Developers Urge EU To Act On Apple Fees
App developer group says it remains disadvantaged by Apple fees six months after they were found to breach EU laws This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: App Developers Urge EU To Act On Apple…
Operation ForumTroll continues: Russian political scientists targeted using plagiarism reports
Kaspersky’s GReAT experts have uncovered a new wave of cyberattacks by the ForumTroll APT group, targeting Russian political scientists and delivering the Tuoni framework to their devices. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article: Operation ForumTroll…
New GhostPoster Attack Leverages PNG Icon to Infect 50,000+ Firefox Users
A sophisticated new malware campaign dubbed “GhostPoster” has been uncovered, leveraging a clever steganography technique to compromise approximately 50,000 Firefox users. The attack vector primarily involves seemingly innocent browser extensions, such as “Free VPN Forever,” which conceal malicious payloads within…
NVIDIA Isaac Lab Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Malicious Code
A critical security update addressing a dangerous deserialization vulnerability in NVIDIA Isaac Lab, a component of the NVIDIA Isaac Sim framework. The flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, prompting the company to take immediate action.…
Cellik Android Malware with One-Click APK Builder Let Attackers Wrap its Payload Inside with Google Play Store Apps
Cellik represents a significant evolution in Android Remote Access Trojan capabilities, introducing sophisticated device control and surveillance features previously reserved for advanced spyware. This newly identified RAT combines full device takeover with an integrated Google Play Store connection, allowing attackers…
Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Exploited in 2025 – A Comprehensive Analysis
Throughout 2025, Google patched an unprecedented wave of actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities affecting its Chrome browser, patching a total of eight critical flaws that threatened billions of users worldwide. These vulnerabilities, all classified as high severity with CVSS scores averaging…