1 posts were published in the last hour 6:35 : Ransomware and Data Extortion Groups Intensify Targeting of Aviation and Aerospace Sector
Ransomware and Data Extortion Groups Intensify Targeting of Aviation and Aerospace Sector
The aviation and aerospace sector has become one of the most actively targeted industries by ransomware operators and data extortion groups in 2025 and 2026. From passenger-processing platforms to satellite-dependent navigation systems, attackers are finding that disrupting even a single…
Remus Infostealer Adopts Lumma-Style Browser Key Theft to Bypass App-Bound Encryption
Remus is a newly observed 64-bit infostealer that closely tracks the Lumma Stealer codebase while adding EtherHiding-based C2 resolution and a refined Application‑Bound Encryption (ABE) bypass for Chromium browsers. The first Remus activity dates back to early 2026, shortly after…
Vimeo Confirms Breach Exposing 119,000 Unique User Email Addresses
Video hosting platform Vimeo has confirmed a data breach that exposed approximately 119,000 unique user email addresses, attributing the incident to a security compromise at Anodot, a third-party analytics vendor integrated with its systems. The breach came to light after…
A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming platform in a supply-chain attack
ESET researchers have investigated an ongoing attack by the ScarCruft APT group that targets the Yanbian region via backdoor-laced Windows and Android games This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: A rigged game: ScarCruft compromises gaming…
Attackers Bypass Azure AD Conditional Access Using Phantom Device Registration
A recent authorized red team operation by Howler Cell has demonstrated a critical attack path that completely bypasses Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD) Conditional Access. Azure Conditional Access acts as the primary gatekeeper for cloud identity security, enforcing access rules…
When Screens Turn Against You: The Dark Mechanics of Webcam Sextortion
In the dim privacy of a personal screen, where anonymity is often assumed and discretion rarely questioned, a silent threat has begun to take shape. What was once dismissed as a crude bluff has, in certain cases, evolved into…
Critical Palo Alto Firewall Vulnerability Enables Attackers to Gain Root Privileges
Palo Alto Networks has issued an urgent security advisory concerning a critical vulnerability affecting its PAN-OS software. Tracked as CVE-2026-0300, this high-severity security flaw carries a CVSS 4.0 base score of 9.3 and is currently experiencing limited active exploitation in…
Ransomware Gangs Escalate Attacks on Aviation and Aerospace Sector
Ransomware and data extortion groups are increasingly targeting the aviation and aerospace sector, exploiting interconnected systems, shared platforms, and identity-based access models to cause operational disruption and data compromise. Cyber risk across aviation has shifted beyond traditional IT incidents toward…
Palo Alto Networks to Patch Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Firewalls
CVE-2026-0300 affects the Captive Portal service of PAN-OS software on PA and VM series firewalls. The post Palo Alto Networks to Patch Zero-Day Exploited to Hack Firewalls appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Tropic Trooper Expands Operations with Home Router Attacks and New Targets in Asia
A China-linked advanced persistent threat group known as Tropic Trooper is modifying how it operates, introducing unusual attack methods and expanding both its target base and technical toolkit. Recent observations show the group experimenting with new intrusion paths, including an…
Over 80 Organisations Impacted by Phishing Leveraging SimpleHelp and ScreenConnect
Researchers have identified a systematic intrusion operation that is utilizing remote management utilities, and recent findings reinforce this shift in phishing campaigns, which have evolved from opportunistic scams to structured intrusion operations. Researchers have identified an ongoing campaign that…
QR Phishing Explodes, Ubuntu Under Attack, CISA Warns Critical Infrastructure Prepare for Isolation
QR-code phishing is no longer a niche attack. Microsoft says QR phishing attacks jumped from 7.6 million in January to 18.7 million in March 2026 — a 146% increase in just three months. In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, David…
Critical Palo Alto Firewalls Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild to Gain Root Access
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in PAN-OS software, tracked as CVE-2026-0300, that is already being actively exploited in the wild. The flaw carries a CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3 (CRITICAL) and allows unauthenticated attackers to…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 3:9 : India orders infosec red alert in case Mythos sparks crime spree
India orders infosec red alert in case Mythos sparks crime spree
Securities regulator urges market players to develop new strategies and nail cyber-basics before AI models fuel mass attacks India’s Securities and Exchange Board has advised participants in the nation’s equities industry to immediately revisit their information security systems and practices,…
ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9920, (Wed, May 6th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Wednesday, May 6th, 2026…
6 things to check in your cyber insurance policy fine print
<p>Cybersecurity insurance has never been a “must-have” purchase for enterprises, with many still forgoing any form of coverage. Others, however, have found it attractive as a way to hedge against the failure of their cybersecurity investments.</p> <p>Cyber insurance can help…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 0:13 : Securing The AI-Enabled Workforce: The Next Evolution Of Human Risk Management 0:13 : The Insurance Industry Is Rewriting Cybersecurity Strategy
Securing The AI-Enabled Workforce: The Next Evolution Of Human Risk Management
Human-initiated cybersecurity incidents are now the leading cause of breaches, with 74% of all incidents involving the human element. This reflects a fundamental shift: cybersecurity is no longer just about protecting systems—it’s… The post Securing The AI-Enabled Workforce: The Next Evolution Of…
The Insurance Industry Is Rewriting Cybersecurity Strategy
Why the Economics of Cyber Risk Are Changing How Organizations Think About Cybersecurity Cybersecurity used to be a technology problem. Today it is becoming an insurability problem. As ransomware and… The post The Insurance Industry Is Rewriting Cybersecurity Strategy appeared…
Copy Fail: What You Need to Know About the Most Severe Linux Threat in Years
Copy Fail (CVE-2026-31431) is a critical Linux kernel LPE that allows stealthy root access. This flaw impacts millions of systems. Read our analysis. The post Copy Fail: What You Need to Know About the Most Severe Linux Threat in Years…
InstallFix and Claude Code: How Fake Install Pages Lead to Real Compromise
Targeting multiple industries worldwide, the InstallFix campaign uses fake Claude AI installer pages to trick users into running malware that collects system information, disables security features, achieves persistence, and connects to attacker-controlled C&C servers for additional payloads. This article has…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-05-05 21:34 : Scientists connect “time crystal” to real device in quantum breakthrough 21:9 : U.S. court sentences Karakurt ransomware negotiator to 8.5 years