EU imposes fine on X for ‘deceptive’ blue checkmarks, lack of transparency around advertising system and public research data This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: EU Fines X €120m Over ‘Deceptive’ Blue Checkmarks
From Idea to Proof of Concept to MVP – 3 article series
This is a a developer focused guide in three parts to evolving code, architecture, and processes with the purpose of turning a raw concept into a usable product. This process is one of the hardest parts of software development. Teams…
Burp Suite’s Scanning Arsenal Powered With Detection for Critical React2Shell Vulnerabilities
PortSwigger has enhanced Burp Suite’s scanning arsenal with the latest update to its ActiveScan++ extension, introducing detection for the critical React2Shell vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-55182 and CVE-2025-66478). This server-side request forgery (SSRF) flaw in React applications allows attackers to execute arbitrary shell…
500+ Apache Tika Toolkit Instances Vulnerable to Critical XXE Attack Exposed Online
Over 565 internet-exposed Apache Tika Server instances are vulnerable to a critical XML External Entity (XXE) injection flaw. That could enable attackers to steal sensitive data, launch denial-of-service attacks, or conduct server-side request forgery operations. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-66516,…
SAP Security Patch Day: Fix for Critical Vulnerabilities in SAP Solution Manager, NetWeaver, and Other Products
SAP released 14 new security notes on its monthly Security Patch Day on December 9, 2025, addressing vulnerabilities across key products, including SAP Solution Manager, NetWeaver, Commerce Cloud, and more. Three critical flaws with CVSS scores exceeding 9.0 demand immediate…
AI-driven threats are heading straight for the factory floor
In this Help Net Security interview, Natalia Oropeza, Chief Cybersecurity Officer at Siemens, discusses how industrial organizations are adapting to a shift in cyber risk driven by AI. She notes that in-house capability, especially for OT response and recovery, is…
Researchers spot 700 percent increase in hypervisor ransomware attacks
Get your Hyper-V and VMware ESXi setups in order, people Researchers at security software vendor Huntress say they’ve noticed a huge increase in ransomware attacks on hypervisors and urged users to ensure they’re as secure as can be and properly…
New image signature can survive cropping, stop deepfakes from hijacking trust
Deepfake images can distort public debate, fuel harassment, or shift a news cycle before anyone checks the source. A new study from researchers at the University of Pisa examines one specific part of this problem. They introduced a way to…
AI agents break rules in unexpected ways
AI agents are starting to take on tasks that used to be handled by people. These systems plan steps, call tools, and carry out actions without a person approving every move. This shift is raising questions for security leaders. A…
The simple shift that turns threat intel from noise into real insight
In this Help Net Security video, Alankrit Chona, CTO at Simbian, explains how security teams can put threat intelligence to work in a way that supports detection, response, and hunting. Chona walks through why many teams stumble. The problem is…
Cybersecurity jobs available right now: December 9, 2025
Associate Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence Sony | USA | Remote – View job details As an Associate Analyst, Cyber Threat Intelligence, you will collect and analyze open-source threat data to identify signs of cyber threats. You will prepare analysis reports,…
Apple, Google and Samsung May Enable Always-On GPS in India
The Indian government is currently evaluating a controversial proposal from the telecom industry that would mandate smartphone manufacturers to enable “always-on” satellite location tracking. This move has sparked significant opposition from major technology companies, including Apple, Google, and Samsung, who…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-09 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 2:2 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9730, (Tue, Dec 9th) 2:2 : Department of Know: CISO hiring warning, critical threat actor law, Microsoft Defender outage
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, December 9th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9730, (Tue, Dec 9th)
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 Tuesday, December 9th, 2025…
Department of Know: CISO hiring warning, critical threat actor law, Microsoft Defender outage
Link to episode page This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Sarah Lane with guests Jason Shockey, CISO, Cenlar FSB, and Mike Lockhart, CISO, Eagleview Thanks to our show sponsor, Adaptive Security This episode is brought to you by…
FinCEN data shows $4.5B in ransomware payments, record spike in 2023
Ransomware payments reported to FinCEN exceeded $4.5B by 2024, with 2023 marking a record year at $1.1B across 1,512 incidents. FinCEN analyzed ransomware trends using Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reports filed from January 2022 to February 2025. During this period,…
IAM Policy Autopilot: An open-source tool that brings IAM policy expertise to builders and AI coding assistants
Today, we’re excited to announce IAM Policy Autopilot, an open-source static analysis tool that helps your AI coding assistants quickly create baseline AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policies that you can review and refine as your application evolves. IAM…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-09 00h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 23:2 : FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-12-08
FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott Zuckerman
Zuckerman, who used to run the stalkerware apps SpyFone and SpyTrac, claimed the ban is hurting his unrelated business. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: FTC upholds ban on stalkerware founder Scott…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-12-08
153 posts were published in the last hour 21:31 : Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components (Updated December 8) 21:2 : ChrimeraWire Trojan Fakes Chrome Activity to Manipulate Search Rankings 20:31 : Initial access brokers involved in more…
Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components (Updated December 8)
We discuss the CVSS 10.0-rated RCE vulnerability in the Flight protocol used by React Server Components. This is tracked as CVE-2025-55182. The post Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability in React Server Components (Updated December 8) appeared first on Unit 42. This…
ChrimeraWire Trojan Fakes Chrome Activity to Manipulate Search Rankings
ChrimeraWire is a new Windows trojan that automates web browsing through Chrome to simulate user activity and manipulate search engine rankings. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, Tech, AI, Crypto and More Read the…
Initial access brokers involved in more attacks, including on critical infrastructure
A research firm also finds nation-states aligning their cyberattacks more closely with geostrategic goals. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Initial access brokers involved in more attacks, including on critical infrastructure
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-08 21h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 19:31 : AI Pulse: The First Agentic Cyber Week 19:31 : Guide to using digital twins for cybersecurity testing 19:31 : CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 19:31 : Petco’s…