The digital landscape in 2025 is characterized by unprecedented connectivity and an equally sophisticated array of cyber threats. Organizations face a constant barrage of attacks targeting their data, infrastructure, and reputation. Selecting the right cybersecurity partners has become a mission-critical…
3.7M breach notification letters set to flood North America’s mailboxes
Allianz Life and WestJet lead the way, along with a niche software shop A trio of companies disclosed data breaches this week affecting approximately 3.7 million customers and employees across North America.… This article has been indexed from The Register…
Chinese APT ‘Phantom Taurus’ Targeting Organizations With Net-Star Malware
Focused on espionage, the threat actor shares infrastructure with Chinese APTs, but uses different TTPs in attacks. The post Chinese APT ‘Phantom Taurus’ Targeting Organizations With Net-Star Malware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Federal cuts force many state and local governments out of cyber collaboration group
The Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center lost U.S. government funding at midnight, jeopardizing the cybersecurity of thousands of cash-strapped counties, cities and towns. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Federal…
Landmark US cyber information-sharing program expires, bringing uncertainty
Without legal protections, companies might stop reporting information about cybersecurity threats. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Landmark US cyber information-sharing program expires, bringing uncertainty
Quantum Resistance and Coding for a Post-Quantum Bitcoin
Bitcoin was created with strong cryptography, based on mathematical problems so complex that even the most powerful computers… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Quantum Resistance…
Multiple NVIDIA Flaws Allow Attackers to Escalate Privileges on Systems
NVIDIA has issued a critical security bulletin revealing multiple vulnerabilities in its NVIDIA App software that can enable attackers to escalate privileges on Windows systems. The flaws, addressed in the September 2025 update, stem from improper file handling during the…
The Case for Multidomain Visibility
Get key insights from the 2025 Unit 42 Global Incident Response Report. Defend against complex, multidomain cyberattacks with unified visibility, AI-powered detection and identity controls. The post The Case for Multidomain Visibility appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This…
Canadian Airline WestJet Says Hackers Stole Customer Data
The company says names, contact details, and ID documents provided in connection with reservations and travel were stolen from its systems. The post Canadian Airline WestJet Says Hackers Stole Customer Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Fuel iX Fortify helps enterprises expose GenAI vulnerabilities at scale
TELUS Digital has released its continuous automated red-teaming application, Fuel iX Fortify. The solution helps enterprises test GenAI systems at scale and identify vulnerabilities by simulating real-world attack scenarios using advanced adversarial techniques. Fuel iX Fortify runs thousands of adversarial…
New FlipSwitch Hooking Method Overcomes Linux Kernel Defenses
A novel rootkit hooking method dubbed FlipSwitch has emerged, circumventing the latest Linux 6.9 kernel dispatch safeguards and reigniting concerns over kernel-level compromise. By manipulating the machine code of the new syscall dispatcher rather than the deprecated sys_call_table, FlipSwitch restores…
Implementing Governance on Databricks Using Unity Catalog
Data governance has historically been the least glamorous part of data engineering. Engineers thrive on building things, designing scalable pipelines, curating high-quality datasets, and enabling machine learning models that deliver real business impact due to business demands. Governance, on the…
Use of Generative AI in Scams
New report: “Scam GPT: GenAI and the Automation of Fraud.” This primer maps what we currently know about generative AI’s role in scams, the communities most at risk, and the broader economic and cultural shifts that are making people more…
New Chinese Nexus APT Hackers Attacking Organizations to Deliver NET-STAR Malware Suite
In recent weeks, security teams worldwide have observed a surge in covert operations orchestrated by a clandestine group known colloquially as the “Chinese Nexus” APT. This actor has been tailoring highly targeted campaigns against organizations in the finance, telecommunication, and…
New Battering RAM Attack Bypasses Latest Defenses on Intel and AMD Cloud Processors
Confidential computing promised to protect sensitive workloads in the public cloud. Yet a new low-cost hardware attack, Battering RAM, demonstrates that even up-to-date memory-encryption schemes on Intel and AMD processors can be defeated with a simple interposer costing under 50 dollars. Modern…
Red Hat Openshift AI Service Vulnerability Allow Attackers to Take Control of the Infrastructure
Red Hat published security advisory CVE-2025-10725, detailing an Important severity flaw in the OpenShift AI Service that could enable low-privileged attackers to elevate their permissions to full cluster administrator and compromise the entire platform. With a CVSS v3 base score…
Autonomous AI adoption stalls amid trust and governance crisis
Only 15% considering deployments and just 7% say it’ll replace humans in next four years Enterprises aren’t keen on letting autonomous agents take the wheel amid fears over trust and security as research once again shows that AI hype is…
Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Prioritizing Identity to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure
This year’s theme focuses on government entities and small and medium-sized businesses that are vital to protecting the systems and services that keep our communities running. The post Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Prioritizing Identity to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure appeared first…
Descope Raises $35 Million in Seed Round Extension
The identity and access management provider will invest in agentic identity R&D, expand to new regions, and hire new talent. The post Descope Raises $35 Million in Seed Round Extension appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
NIST Publishes Guide for Protecting ICS Against USB-Borne Threats
NIST Special Publication 1334 focuses on reducing cybersecurity risks associated with the use of removable media devices in OT environments. The post NIST Publishes Guide for Protecting ICS Against USB-Borne Threats appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
Top Data Breaches In September 2025
September 2025 saw major data breaches affecting Volvo, Gucci, European airports, Wealthsimple, and Harrods. From HR data to critical infrastructure, attackers exploited vendor ecosystems and third-party systems. These incidents underscore the importance of robust third-party risk management, continuous threat exposure,…
Hackers Exploit Milesight Routers to Send Phishing SMS to European Users
Unknown threat actors are abusing Milesight industrial cellular routers to send SMS messages as part of a smishing campaign targeting users in European countries since at least February 2022. French cybersecurity company SEKOIA said the attackers are exploiting the cellular…
2025 Cybersecurity Reality Check: Breaches Hidden, Attack Surfaces Growing, and AI Misperceptions Rising
Bitdefender’s 2025 Cybersecurity Assessment Report paints a sobering picture of today’s cyber defense landscape: mounting pressure to remain silent after breaches, a gap between leadership and frontline teams, and a growing urgency to shrink the enterprise attack surface. The annual…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-01 12h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 10:2 : Forensic journey: hunting evil within AmCache 10:2 : New Android Banking Trojan “Klopatra” Uses Hidden VNC to Control Infected Smartphones 10:2 : New China-Aligned Hackers Hit State and Telecom Sectors…