Funds in ‘Money Safe’ accounts are only available when customers appear for face-to-face verification Hong Kong’s banks have a new weapon against scams: Accounts that require customers to visit a branch to access their funds.… This article has been indexed…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-31 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 2:2 : Cybersecurity pros admit to moonlighting as ransomware scum
Cybersecurity pros admit to moonlighting as ransomware scum
Pair became ALPHV affiliates to prey on US-based clients A ransomware negotiator and a security incident response manager have admitted to running ransomware attacks.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: Cybersecurity pros…
New York’s incoming mayor bans Raspberry Pi at his inauguration party
Zohran Mamdani appears not to understand that smartphones can be used for evil New York’s mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has invited the city’s residents to join him at a block party to celebrate his inauguration but told attendees not to bring…
How to Prevent Credential Stuffing Attacks: Detection & Protection Strategies
Learn how to stop credential stuffing attacks with advanced detection and protection strategies for Enterprise SSO and CIAM solutions. The post How to Prevent Credential Stuffing Attacks: Detection & Protection Strategies appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-31 00h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 23:2 : How does AI decision making help companies stay ahead of threats 23:2 : Are NHIs safe from unauthorized access in cloud environments 23:2 : How powerful are current AI solutions…
How does AI decision making help companies stay ahead of threats
How Do Non-Human Identities Shape Our Approach to Cybersecurity? Are you aware of how machine identities are silently reshaping cybersecurity? With the rise of Non-Human Identities (NHIs), the traditional approach to cybersecurity needs a significant shift. These NHIs, such as…
Are NHIs safe from unauthorized access in cloud environments
How Secure Are Non-Human Identities in Cloud Environments? Have you ever pondered the safety of machine identities within your organization’s cloud infrastructure? While we integrate more technology into our systems, managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) becomes critical. These machine identities play…
How powerful are current AI solutions in detecting NHIDR
What Are Non-Human Identities (NHIs), and Why Are They Crucial in Today’s Cloud Environment? Where data breaches and cyber threats are escalating, how do organizations secure the growing infrastructure of machine identities, known as Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? Where organizations shift…
What innovations are driving secure NHI management
What Makes NHI Management a Crucial Component in Cybersecurity? Have you ever wondered why Non-Human Identity (NHI) management is a fundamental part of robust cybersecurity frameworks? With the increasing reliance on digital solutions across various industries, managing machine identities and…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-12-30
97 posts were published in the last hour 21:31 : New ‘GhostPairing’ Technique Enables Undetected WhatsApp Access 21:2 : EmEditor Website Breach Turns Trusted Installer Into Infostealer Malware 21:2 : Coupang announces $1.17B compensation plan for 33.7M data breach victims…
New ‘GhostPairing’ Technique Enables Undetected WhatsApp Access
Researchers warn of a new WhatsApp “GhostPairing” attack that silently links attacker devices to accounts, enabling message spying without users knowing. The post New ‘GhostPairing’ Technique Enables Undetected WhatsApp Access appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from…
EmEditor Website Breach Turns Trusted Installer Into Infostealer Malware
A supply chain attack on the EmEditor website delivered a trojanized installer that installed infostealer malware. The post EmEditor Website Breach Turns Trusted Installer Into Infostealer Malware appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
Coupang announces $1.17B compensation plan for 33.7M data breach victims
Coupang will spend about $1.17B to compensate 33.7 million users affected by a data breach, providing purchase vouchers to those impacted. Coupang announced it will spend about $1.17 billion to compensate 33.7 million people affected by a recent data breach,…
Palo Alto Networks Allies with Google to Secure AI
Palo Alto Networks will significantly expand the scope of the cybersecurity offerings it makes available on Google Cloud in the New Year while at the same time making greater use of cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provided by…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-30 21h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 19:32 : An early end to the holidays: ‘Heartbleed of MongoDB’ is now under active exploit 19:31 : Bluetooth Headphones Can Be Weaponized to Hack Phones 19:31 : Hackers Advertised VOID ‘AV…
An early end to the holidays: ‘Heartbleed of MongoDB’ is now under active exploit
You didn’t think you’d get to enjoy your time off without a major cybersecurity incident, did you? A high-severity MongoDB Server vulnerability, for which proofs of concept emerged over Christmas week, is now under active exploitation, according to the US…
Bluetooth Headphones Can Be Weaponized to Hack Phones
High-severity flaws in popular Bluetooth headphones can enable eavesdropping and smartphone hijacking, with many devices still unpatched. The post Bluetooth Headphones Can Be Weaponized to Hack Phones appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
Hackers Advertised VOID ‘AV Killer’ with Kernel-level Termination Claims
The cybercriminal threat actor known as Crypt4You has recently emerged on underground forums and dark web marketplaces, advertising a sophisticated tool named VOID KILLER. This malicious software operates as a kernel-level antivirus and endpoint detection response (EDR) process killer, designed…
Massive Magecart with 50+ Malicious Scripts Hijacking Checkout and Account Creation Flows
A large-scale web skimming operation has emerged across the internet, targeting online shoppers and account holders with unprecedented scope. Security researchers have identified an over 50-script global campaign that intercepts sensitive information during checkout and account creation processes. The attack…
Widely Used Malicious Extensions Steal ChatGPT, DeepSeek Conversations
Threat actors used two malicious Chrome extensions that have 900,000 users to steal their chats with AI models like ChatGPT and DeepSeek and browser history. The incident is the latest in a growing string of attacks in which hackers weaponized…
ESET Warns AI-driven Malware Attack and Rapidly Growing Ransomware Economy
The cybersecurity landscape has reached a critical turning point as artificial intelligence moves from theoretical threat to operational reality. In their H2 2025 Threat Report, ESET researchers have documented a disturbing shift in how attackers operate, revealing that AI-powered malware…
Copilot Studio Feature Enables Silent AI Backdoors
Copilot Studio’s Connected Agents feature can be abused to create silent AI backdoors that bypass visibility and audit controls. The post Copilot Studio Feature Enables Silent AI Backdoors appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
CISA Releases Two Industrial Control Systems Advisories
CISA released two Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Advisories. These advisories provide timely information about current security issues, vulnerabilities, and exploits surrounding ICS. ICSA-25-364-01: WHILL C2 Wheelchairs ICSA-25-345-03: AzeoTech DAQFactory (Update A) CISA encourages users and administrators to review newly released…