In this Help Net Security video, Nico Chiaraviglio, Chief Scientist at Zimperium, explores how Android apps can be abused to escalate privileges, giving attackers access to sensitive data and system functions. Drawing on Zimperium’s recent research, he breaks down two…
Achtstellige Passwörter unzureichend: Datenschutzstrafe für Genfirma 23andme
2023 wurden fast 7 Millionen Datensätze von Kunden 23andmes im Darknet feilgeboten. Großbritannien verhängt eine Millionenstrafe. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Achtstellige Passwörter unzureichend: Datenschutzstrafe für Genfirma 23andme
Web Application Security Report 2025 – Evolving Threats, Strategies, and Best Practices
Introduction Web applications are the backbone of modern organizations, enabling digital transformation, customer engagement, and business operations. However, rapid development cycles, complex cloud environments, and increasingly sophisticated threats expose critical security gaps. Weak access controls, insufficient visibility, and delayed threat…
Your Backup System Is Your Biggest Security Blind Spot
The cybersecurity industry has made tremendous strides in protecting organizations from external threats. Zero Trust architecture, advanced endpoint detection, and AI-powered threat hunting have become standard components of the modern security stack. Yet despite these investments, many organizations remain vulnerable…
Securing the Gaps: Firewalls in a Hybrid Cloud World
Hybrid cloud has fundamentally changed how systems are built—but how we secure them hasn’t evolved at the same pace. The illusion that a firewall can “secure the edge” is still baked into most architectures, even though there’s no meaningful edge…
A New Breed of Ransomware Threatens Total Data Destruction
Until now, most ransomware attacks have revolved around double or triple extortion tactics—where hackers not only encrypt the victim’s data but also steal it and threaten to leak it publicly unless a ransom is paid. However, a new and even…
Trump administration set to waive TikTok sell-or-die deadline for a third time
Quick reminder: The law that banned the app is called ‘Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act’ The Trump administration is set to again waive the 2024 law that requires the made-in-China social network TikTok to either sell its…
Employees are using AI where they know they shouldn’t
Despite widespread anticipation about AI’s positive impact on workforce productivity, most employees feel they were overpromised on its potential, according to GoTo. In fact, 62% believe AI has been significantly overhyped. However, this is likely because employees aren’t making the…
Gendaten: Britische Datenschutzstrafe für 23andme
2023 wurden fast 7 Millionen Datensätze von Kunden 23andmes im Darknet feilgeboten. Großbritannien verhängt eine Millionenstrafe. Dieser Artikel wurde indexiert von heise security News Lesen Sie den originalen Artikel: Gendaten: Britische Datenschutzstrafe für 23andme
MY TAKE: Microsoft takes ownership of AI risk — Google, Meta, Amazon, OpenAI look the other way
Last week at Microsoft Build, Azure CTO Mark Russinovich made headlines by telling the truth. Related: A basis for AI optimism In a rare moment of public candor from a Big Tech executive, Russinovich warned that current AI architectures—particularly ……
Why a Layered Approach Is Essential for Cybersecurity and Zero Trust
Today’s cybersecurity landscape is complex and unforgiving. Remote work, Saas, AI Agents, cloud migration, and ever-evolving cyber threats have exposed the limitations of relying on standalone security measures. To reduce risk, CISOs and IT leaders must embrace a layered cybersecurity…
Don?t Make it Easier than it Already is?..Default Passwords [Guest Diary], (Wed, Jun 18th)
[This is a Guest Diary by Matthew Paul, an ISC intern as part of the SANS.edu BACS program] This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Don?t Make it Easier than it…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-18 00h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-06-17 22:3 : Ensure Certainty in Your Cloud-Native Security 22:3 : Make Your Team Capable with Advanced NHIDR 22:3 : How Safe Are Your Secrets…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-06-17
210 posts were published in the last hour 21:34 : AWS locks down cloud security, hits 100% MFA enforcement for root users 21:5 : Scattered Spider Aims at US Insurers After UK Retail Hit, Google Warns 21:5 : New ClickFix…
Ensure Certainty in Your Cloud-Native Security
How Secure is Your Cloud-Native Security? We can’t ignore the rising importance of non-human identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security Management in the field of cloud-native security. Defined by the unique interplay between “Secrets” and permissions, NHIs illustrate an innovative approach…
Make Your Team Capable with Advanced NHIDR
Are You Leveraging NHIDR Capabilities for Advanced Cybersecurity? Managing Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Security is not only a critical factor but also a cornerstone. With cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, isn’t it time your team upgraded its capabilities with…
How Safe Are Your Secrets in the Cloud?
Are Your Cloud Secrets as Secure as They Could Be? You’d likely agree that secrets management, particularly for Non-Human Identities (NHIs), is a critical aspect of cybersecurity. But how safe are your secrets stored in the cloud? NHIs, a term…
AWS locks down cloud security, hits 100% MFA enforcement for root users
Plus adds a ton more security capabilities for cloud customers at re:Inforce Amazon Web Services hit a major multi-factor authentication milestone, achieving 100 percent MFA enforcement for root users across all types of AWS accounts.… This article has been indexed…
Scattered Spider Aims at US Insurers After UK Retail Hit, Google Warns
Scattered Spider targets US insurance firms after UK retail attacks, using social engineering to breach help desks and disrupt services, Google warns. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the…
New ClickFix Malware Variant ‘LightPerlGirl’ Targets Users in Stealthy Hack
Researchers identify a previously unknown ClickFix variant exploiting PowerShell and clipboard hijacking to deliver the Lumma infostealer via a compromised travel site. The post New ClickFix Malware Variant ‘LightPerlGirl’ Targets Users in Stealthy Hack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
WhatsApp to start targeting you with ads
WhatsApp has announced it will start showing its users targeted ads. Will this be yet another Meta “Pay or OK” choice? This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: WhatsApp to start targeting you with ads
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-06-17 21h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 18:34 : New Chaos RAT Variants Targeting Windows and Linux Systems to Steal Sensitive Data 18:34 : Why SMS two-factor authentication codes aren’t safe and what to use instead 18:34 : Google’s…
Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims responsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
The apparent cyberattack comes as Israel and Iran engage in a days-long escalating military conflict. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Pro-Israel hacktivist group claims responsibility for alleged Iranian bank hack
New Sorillus RAT Targets European Organizations Through Tunneling Services
An important development discovered in March 2025 by Orange Cyberdefense’s Managed Threat Detection teams in Belgium was that a European client was the subject of a malicious infection chain that used the Sorillus Remote Access Trojan (RAT). Further analysis by…