Discover key strategies and leadership insights to help government agencies protect sensitive data and strengthen overall cybersecurity resilience. The post Security strategies for safeguarding governmental data appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been indexed from Microsoft Security…
Updated PCI PIN compliance package for AWS CloudHSM now available
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of Payment Card Industry Personal Identification Number (PCI PIN) audit for the AWS CloudHSM service. With CloudHSM, you can manage and access your keys on FIPS 140-3 Level 3…
Secure, Reliable Terraform At Scale With Sonatype Nexus Repository
Terraform has become the de facto standard for infrastructure as code (IaC). From cloud-native startups to global enterprises, teams rely on Terraform to define, provision, and manage infrastructure with speed and consistency across cloud and on-prem environments. The post Secure,…
NDSS 2025 – ERW-Radar
Authors, Creators & Presenters: Lingbo Zhao (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Yuhui Zhang (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Zhilu Wang (Institute of Information Engineering, Chinese Academy of Sciences), Fengkai Yuan (Institute of Information Engineering,…
Deepfake ‘Nudify’ Technology Is Getting Darker—and More Dangerous
Sexual deepfakes continue to get more sophisticated, capable, easy to access, and perilous for millions of women who are abused with the technology. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Deepfake ‘Nudify’ Technology Is Getting…
Saudi satirist hacked with Pegasus spyware wins damages in court battle
The London High Court awarded the London-based satirist and human rights activist Ghanem Al-Masarir more than £3 million, after finding the Saudi government hacked his phone and was likely behind a physical attack targeting him in London. This article has…
Indian Users Targeted in Tax Phishing Campaign Delivering Blackmoon Malware
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered an ongoing campaign that’s targeting Indian users with a multi-stage backdoor as part of a suspected cyber espionage campaign. The activity, per the eSentire Threat Response Unit (TRU), involves using phishing emails impersonating the Income Tax…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-26 18h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 17:2 : HAIP 1.0 for Verifiable Presentations: Securing the VP Flow 17:2 : Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears 17:2 : Cybercrime group claims credit for voice phishing attacks…
HAIP 1.0 for Verifiable Presentations: Securing the VP Flow
In my previous article, I covered DPoP for securing the credential issuance (VCI) flow. This follow-up focuses on the Verifiable Presentation (VP) flow, in which a wallet presents credentials to a verifier. The VP Security Challenge Before HAIP, VP flows…
Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears
Microsoft confirmed it can hand over BitLocker recovery keys stored in the cloud under warrant, reviving debate over who controls encrypted data. The post Microsoft Shared BitLocker Keys With FBI, Raising Privacy Fears appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Cybercrime group claims credit for voice phishing attacks
Security researchers at Okta previously disclosed a social engineering campaign involving custom phishing kits. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Cybercrime group claims credit for voice phishing attacks
ShinyHunters claims 2 Million Crunchbase records; company confirms breach
Crunchbase confirms a data breach after cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims to have stolen over 2 million personal records. Crunchbase confirmed a data breach after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed to steal over 2 million personal records from its systems. The…
800K+ Telnet Servers Exposed to RCE Attacks – PoC Released
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in the telnetd component of GNU Inetutils has exposed approximately 800,000 internet-accessible Telnet instances to unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE). Tracked as CVE-2026-24061 with a CVSS score of 9.8, the flaw allows attackers to gain…
Nova Ransomware Allegedly Claiming Breach of KPMG Netherlands
A major accounting firm in the Netherlands has reportedly become the latest victim of Nova, an active ransomware operation. The breach was discovered and indexed by ransomware live on January 23, 2026, with the estimated attack date coinciding with the…
Access System Flaws Enabled Hackers to Unlock Doors at Major European Firms
More than 20 vulnerabilities were found and patched in Dormakaba physical access control systems. The post Access System Flaws Enabled Hackers to Unlock Doors at Major European Firms appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Malicious VS Code AI Extensions with 1.5 Million Installs Steal Developer Source Code
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extensions that are advertised as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered coding assistants, but also harbor covert functionality to siphon developer data to China-based servers. The extensions, which have 1.5 million…
CISA Releases List of Post-Quantum Cryptography Product Categories
CISA released initial list of PQC-capable hardware and software to guide companies amid quantum threats This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Releases List of Post-Quantum Cryptography Product Categories
Federal agencies abruptly pull out of RSAC after organizer hires Easterly
The decision fits a pattern of government withdrawal from the cybersecurity community under the Trump administration. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Federal agencies abruptly pull out of RSAC after organizer…
1Password Launches Pop-Up Alerts to Block Phishing Scams
1Password has introduced a new phishing protection feature that displays pop-up warnings when users visit suspicious websites, aiming to reduce the risk of credential theft and account compromise. This enhancement builds on the password manager’s existing safeguards and responds…
Multi-Stage Phishing Campaign Deploys Amnesia RAT and Ransomware Using Cloud Services
One recently uncovered cyberattack is targeting individuals across Russia through a carefully staged deception campaign. Rather than exploiting software vulnerabilities, the operation relies on manipulating user behavior, according to analysis by Cara Lin of Fortinet FortiGuard Labs. The attack…
Microsoft BitLocker Encryption Raises Privacy Questions After FBI Key Disclosure Case
Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption, long viewed as a safeguard for Windows users’ data, is under renewed scrutiny after reports revealed the company provided law enforcement with encryption keys in a criminal investigation. The case, detailed in a government filing [PDF],…
PeckBirdy: A Versatile Script Framework for LOLBins Exploitation Used by China-aligned Threat Groups
PeckBirdy is a sophisticated JScript-based C&C framework used by China-aligned APT groups to exploit LOLBins across multiple environments, delivering advanced backdoors to target gambling industries and Asian government entities. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and…
Apple updates AirTag with expanded range and improved findability
Apple has released a new version of its AirTag tracking accessory that extends its connectivity range and improves how items are located. The updated AirTag uses a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, similar to the chip in the iPhone 17 lineup,…
Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.26
North Korea targets blockchain devs, FortiGate and VMware exploits spread, major breach claims surface, phishing grows, and tech giants probe failures. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.26