More fun with AI jailbreaks, this time at the workflow level This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: GitHub Copilot: Sorry Dave, I can’t do that harmful thing – unless you ask me in…
A Hacker Claims 35 GB of Accenture Source Code. The Company discloses the data breach
Accenture confirmed a breach after a hacker claimed to steal 35 GB of source code, keys, and Azure credentials now offered for sale. A threat actor using the handle “888” claimed on the cybercrime forum PwnForums this week to have…
Designing for the inevitable: System prompt leakage and mitigations in generative AI applications
System prompts form the foundation of generative AI applications. A system prompt is a collection of instructions and operational context provided to a large language model (LLM) that shapes how the model behaves and interacts with users and tools. System…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-08 21h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 18:35 : DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Most YouTube Ads Right Inside Its Browser 18:35 : Accenture Confirms Cyber Breach as Hacker Lists Alleged Company Data 18:16 : CISO’s guide to hiring for the…
DuckDuckGo Now Blocks Most YouTube Ads Right Inside Its Browser
DuckDuckGo’s browser now blocks most YouTube ads by default on supported devices. Here’s how it works, which platforms support it, and its limits. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the…
Accenture Confirms Cyber Breach as Hacker Lists Alleged Company Data
Accenture, a global IT services firm, has confirmed experiencing a cybersecurity breach as a threat actor claimed to have stolen company data and was offering it for sale on a cybercrime forum. The breach claim was made in relation…
CISO’s guide to hiring for the right cybersecurity skills
<p>The cybersecurity talent crisis has moved from a simple numbers problem to a fundamental mismatch between what organizations need and what the workforce can deliver.</p> <p>While 87% of organizations plan to expand their security teams this year, according to Fortinet…
DuckDuckGo Browser Blocks YouTube Ads by Default Using Community Filter Lists
DuckDuckGo has rolled out native YouTube ad blocking across its browser applications, automatically stripping pre-roll and mid-roll video ads without requiring users to install third-party extensions. The feature works across YouTube and other video platforms, marking a significant shift in…
Fake Indian ITR Notice Delivers Dual RAT Malware Through Six-Stage Infection Chain
A new malware campaign is using fake Indian tax notices to trick users into installing not one, but two separate remote access trojans on their computers. The attack disguises itself as an official Income Tax Department communication, playing on the…
Protecting Microsoft at AI speed: How SFI proactively hardens our cloud
At Microsoft we encompass these security requirements, along with threat knowledge, and operational frameworks in our Secure Future Initiative (SFI), to guide what a well-defended cloud service looks like. But defining the requirements is only the start. Meeting the requirements means continuously evaluating…
Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Exposes Age Verification Gap
Australia’s under-16 social media ban faces scrutiny after testers found major platforms did not ask for age proof. The post Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Exposes Age Verification Gap appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security…
Fake Job Offers Impersonate Netflix, OpenAI, and FIFA to Steal Google Credentials
A fake recruitment phishing campaign impersonates major brands and uses trusted HR platforms to steal Google account credentials. The post Fake Job Offers Impersonate Netflix, OpenAI, and FIFA to Steal Google Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…
Accenture Confirms Breach After Hacker Claims 35GB Data Theft
The Accenture breach reinforces the need to secure development environments. The post Accenture Confirms Breach After Hacker Claims 35GB Data Theft appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: Accenture Confirms…
AI Coding Agents Found Triggering Endpoint Security Rules Built to Catch Attackers
Sophos looked at a week of its own endpoint data and found that AI coding agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, and OpenAI Codex are setting off detection rules written to catch human intruders. The agents are not malicious. They…
Hacker Claims Accenture Breach Exposed Source Code, SSH Keys, and Azure Tokens
Accenture confirmed a breach after a hacker claimed 35GB of source code and cloud keys were stolen, raising questions for cloud and security teams. The post Hacker Claims Accenture Breach Exposed Source Code, SSH Keys, and Azure Tokens appeared first…
Another massive data breach exposed millions of driver’s license numbers
The cyberattack targeting a U.S. insurance giant is the largest known breach of driver’s license numbers so far in 2026. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Another massive data breach exposed millions…
Accenture Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Claims Source Code Theft
The professional services giant says it contained the incident, remediated its source, and experienced no operational or service delivery impact. The post Accenture Confirms Data Breach After Hacker Claims Source Code Theft appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Romania’s Hospital Cyberattack Highlights Growing Ransomware Threats to Healthcare Systems
A large-scale ransomware attack that took place in the healthcare system of Romania in February 2024 makes for textbook material on how to respond to such incidents, as well as the challenges they present. The ransomware attack scenario started…
ED Charge Sheet Maps Sriki’s Darknet Crypto Laundering Network
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a sprawling 3,500-page prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Bengaluru, laying out what it calls a “sophisticated network” blending high-level hacking, darknet operations, cyber extortion and multi-crore cryptocurrency laundering. The charge…
New HalluSquatting Attack Could Trick AI Coding Assistants Into Installing Botnet Malware
AI coding assistants have a habit of making things up. Ask one to fetch a popular tool, and it will sometimes hand back a real-sounding name for a project that does not exist. New research, which its authors call HalluSquatting, turns…
Agentic Security: How to Build Trust in AI Agents
Trust remains the biggest barrier to adopting AI agents in modern security operations. The post Agentic Security: How to Build Trust in AI Agents appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
China-Linked APT Expands Arsenal With New ‘Leash’ Backdoors
Cisco says the threat actor behind the LapDogs campaign has expanded its SOHO router malware toolkit with LongLeash, DogLeash, and JarLeash backdoors. The post China-Linked APT Expands Arsenal With New ‘Leash’ Backdoors appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
US enterprises incorporate cyber risk into larger strategic focus
The rapid adoption of AI and cloud is forcing significant shifts toward business resilience and financial impact. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: US enterprises incorporate cyber risk into larger strategic…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-07-08 18h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 15:39 : Best Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) Solutions Compared (2026): Features & Pricing 15:37 : RedWing Android Spyware Sold as a Service on Telegram 15:35 : Accenture faces massive data breach that could…