Third-party cyber risk continues to concern security leaders as vendor ecosystems grow, supply chains stretch, and AI plays a larger role in business operations. A recent Panorays survey of U.S. CISOs shows rising third-party incidents and growing regulatory attention, while…
The NSA lays out the first steps for zero trust adoption
Security pros often say that zero trust sounds straightforward until they try to apply it across real systems, real users, and real data. Many organizations are still sorting out what they own, how access works, and where authority sits. That…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-15 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:31 : Improving VirtOps: Manage, migrate or modernize with Red Hat and Cisco 4:31 : Microsoft SQL Server Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Elevate Privileges over a Network 4:31 : Palo Alto Networks…
Improving VirtOps: Manage, migrate or modernize with Red Hat and Cisco
Virtualization has been an evolving part of ITOps over the past several years. A variety of applications run on virtualization technology and many companies are assessing their options for new platforms to run these critical workloads. Goals include cost optimization,…
Microsoft SQL Server Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Elevate Privileges over a Network
Microsoft released security updates on January 13, 2026, addressing a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in SQL Server that enables authorized attackers to bypass authentication controls and gain elevated system privileges remotely. Tracked as CVE-2026-20803, the vulnerability stems from missing…
Palo Alto Networks Firewall Vulnerability Allows Unauthenticated Attackers to Trigger Denial of Service
Palo Alto Networks has patched a critical denial-of-service vulnerability in its PAN-OS firewall software, tracked as CVE-2026-0227, which lets unauthenticated attackers disrupt GlobalProtect gateways and portals. The flaw carries a CVSS v4.0 base score of 7.7 (HIGH severity), stemming from…
What innovations do NHIs bring to cloud security
How Are Non-Human Identities Revolutionizing Cloud Security? What drives the evolution of cybersecurity? The answer often lies in the innovative management of non-human identities (NHIs). With the unprecedented surge in cloud adoption, the challenge of securing machine identities and their…
Can Agentic AI keep your data protection strategies ahead
How Can Advanced AI Strategies Transform Data Protection? How do organizations ensure that their data protection strategies remain cutting-edge and resilient against evolving threats? For many cybersecurity professionals, the key lies in harnessing the potential of Agentic AI. Advanced AI…
How do you trust a machine with secret management
How Do Organizations Ensure Machine Trust in Secret Management? How can organizations ensure that machines, which are increasingly handling vast amounts of sensitive data, can be trusted with secret management? With digital landscpe evolves, machine identities are taking center stage.…
Are NHIs scalable for growing tech ecosystems
How Does Non-Human Identity Management Enhance Scalability in Tech Ecosystems? Is your organization struggling to keep pace with the scalability demands of emerging tech? With technology grow and evolve, the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) in ensuring seamless operations becomes…
Microsoft, Law Enforcement Disrupt RedVDS Global Cybercrime Service
Microsoft and law enforcement agencies in Europe disrupted the operations of RedVDS, a global cybercrime service that sold cheap and disposable dedicated virtual servers to threat actors that used them to run BEC, phishing, and other fraud campaigns. The vendor…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-15 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 2:2 : ISC Stormcast For Thursday, January 15th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9768, (Thu, Jan 15th)
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, January 15th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9768, (Thu, Jan 15th)
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-15 00h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-14
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-14
181 posts were published in the last hour 22:2 : Stealthy CastleLoader Malware Attacking US Government Agencies and Critical Infrastructure 22:2 : CVE-2025-64155: Exploit Code Released for Critical Fortinet FortiSIEM Command Injection Vulnerability 21:31 : Microsoft Copilot Reprompt Attack Enables…
Stealthy CastleLoader Malware Attacking US Government Agencies and Critical Infrastructure
A sophisticated malware loader known as CastleLoader has emerged as a critical threat to US government agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. First identified in early 2025, this stealthy malware has been used as the initial access point in coordinated attacks…
CVE-2025-64155: Exploit Code Released for Critical Fortinet FortiSIEM Command Injection Vulnerability
Exploit code has been published for CVE-2025-64155, a critical command injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiSIEM devices. Key takeaways: CVE-2025-64155 is a critical operating system (OS) command injection vulnerability affecting Fortinet FortiSIEM. Fortinet vulnerabilities have historically been common targets for cyber…
Microsoft Copilot Reprompt Attack Enables Stealthy Data Exfiltration
Reprompt is a one-click Microsoft Copilot attack that could enable silent data exfiltration, though Microsoft says it’s now patched. The post Microsoft Copilot Reprompt Attack Enables Stealthy Data Exfiltration appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from…
This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds
A sophisticated phishing campaign impersonating WhatsApp Web uses fake meeting links and QR codes to hijack accounts and enable real-time surveillance. The post This WhatsApp Link Can Hand Over Your Account in Seconds appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
New Linux malware targets the cloud, steals creds, and then vanishes
Cloud-native, 37 plugins … an attacker’s dream A brand-new Linux malware named VoidLink targets victims’ cloud infrastructure with more than 30 plugins that allow attackers to perform a range of illicit activities, from silent reconnaissance and credential theft to lateral…
CERT-UA reports PLUGGYAPE cyberattacks on defense forces
CERT-UA reported PLUGGYAPE malware attacks on Ukraine’s defense forces, linked with medium confidence to Russia’s Void Blizzard group. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) reported new cyberattacks against Ukraine’s defense forces using PLUGGYAPE malware. Government experts attributed the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-14 21h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 20:4 : The multibillion-dollar AI security problem enterprises can’t ignore 20:4 : Researchers Null-Route Over 550 Kimwolf and Aisuru Botnet Command Servers 19:32 : The multi-billion AI security problem enterprises can’t ignore 19:32 : Hacking Wheelchairs…
The multibillion-dollar AI security problem enterprises can’t ignore
AI agents are supposed to make work easier. But they’re also creating a whole new category of security nightmares. As companies deploy AI-powered chatbots, agents, and copilots across their operations, they’re facing a new risk: How do you let employees and AI…
Researchers Null-Route Over 550 Kimwolf and Aisuru Botnet Command Servers
The Black Lotus Labs team at Lumen Technologies said it null-routed traffic to more than 550 command-and-control (C2) nodes associated with the AISURU/Kimwolf botnet since early October 2025. AISURU and its Android counterpart, Kimwolf, have emerged as some of the…