A new technique enables attackers to exploit antivirus software by injecting harmful code directly into the antivirus processes. This approach makes it easier for them to evade detection and compromise the security that antivirus software is designed to provide. This…
Zero-click Exploit AI Flaws to Hack Systems
What if machines, not humans, become the centre of cyber-warfare? Imagine if your device could be hijacked without you opening any link, downloading a file, or knowing the hack happened? This is a real threat called zero-click attacks, a covert…
Microsoft Defender Vulnerabilities Allow Attackers to Bypass Authentication and Upload Malicious Files
Critical flaws uncovered in the network communication between Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (DFE) and its cloud services, allowing post-breach attackers to bypass authentication, spoof data, disclose sensitive information, and even upload malicious files to investigation packages. These vulnerabilities, detailed in…
Rise of Evil LLMs: How AI-Driven Cybercrime Is Lowering Barriers for Global Hackers
As artificial intelligence continues to redefine modern life, cybercriminals are rapidly exploiting its weaknesses to create a new era of AI-powered cybercrime. The rise of “evil LLMs,” prompt injection attacks, and AI-generated malware has made hacking easier, cheaper, and…
Payroll Hackers Target U.S. Universities, Microsoft Warns
Microsoft researchers have surfaced a new phishing campaign where cybercriminals are stealing university employees’ salaries by redirecting their payroll deposits to accounts under their control. The group behind the attacks has been named “Storm-2657” by Microsoft. The hackers have…
How Reporting Spam Calls and Texts Helps Stop Scammers for Everyone
Almost everyone has experienced an unexpected call or text from an unknown number. While some turn out to be harmless misdials, many are actually spam or phishing attempts aimed at stealing personal or financial information. In some cases,…
Google Launches Gemini AI Across Home and Nest Devices
Google has unveiled its new Gemini-powered smart home lineup and AI strategy, positioning its AI assistant Gemini at the core of refreshed Google Home and Nest devices. This reimagined approach follows Amazon’s recent Echo launch, highlighting an intensifying competition…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-11 18h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 16:2 : NDSS 2025 – Keynote 1: Quantum Security Unleashed: A New Era for Secure Communications and Systems 16:2 : Unauthorized Use of AI Tools by Employees Exposes Sensitive Corporate Data
Attackers exploit valid logins in SonicWall SSL VPN compromise
Huntress warns of widespread SonicWall SSL VPN breaches, with attackers using valid credentials to access multiple accounts rapidly. Cybersecurity firm Huntress warned of a widespread compromise of SonicWall SSL VPNs, with threat actors using valid credentials to access multiple customer…
NDSS 2025 – Keynote 1: Quantum Security Unleashed: A New Era for Secure Communications and Systems
Author, Creator & Presenter: Dr. Johanna Sepúlveda PhD, Senior Expert and Technical Domain Manager for Quantum and Quantum-Secure Technologies, Airbus Defence and Space Our thanks to the Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium for publishing their Creators, Authors and…
Unauthorized Use of AI Tools by Employees Exposes Sensitive Corporate Data
Artificial intelligence has rapidly revolutionised the modern workplace, creating both unprecedented opportunities and presenting complex challenges at the same time. Despite the fact that AI was initially conceived to improve productivity, it has quickly evolved into a transformational force…
Is a CIAM Certification Beneficial?
Explore the pros & cons of CIAM certification for authentication & software development. Learn about career benefits, core skills validated, and how it compares to other certifications. The post Is a CIAM Certification Beneficial? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Experts Warn of Widespread SonicWall VPN Compromise Impacting Over 100 Accounts
Cybersecurity company Huntress on Friday warned of “widespread compromise” of SonicWall SSL VPN devices to access multiple customer environments. “Threat actors are authenticating into multiple accounts rapidly across compromised devices,” it said. “The speed and scale of these attacks imply…
Hackers Turn Velociraptor DFIR Tool Into Weapon in LockBit Ransomware Attacks
Threat actors are abusing Velociraptor, an open-source digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) tool, in connection with ransomware attacks likely orchestrated by Storm-2603 (aka CL-CRI-1040 or Gold Salem), which is known for deploying the Warlock and LockBit ransomware. The threat…
Microsoft Fixes Long-standing Windows 11 ‘Update and Shut down’ Bug
Microsoft has rolled out a fix in its latest preview builds to resolve a notorious glitch with the “update and shut down” feature. This long-standing issue, which has haunted the operating system for years, tricked users into believing their PCs were powering off when updates were pending, only for the machines to restart unexpectedly and disrupt sleep cycles with noisy fans. The…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-10-11 12h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 10:2 : Vietnam Airlines – 7,316,915 breached accounts
‘Happy Gilmore’ Producer Buys Spyware Maker NSO Group
Plus: US government cybersecurity staffers get reassigned to do immigration work, a hack exposes sensitive age-verification data of Discord users, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: ‘Happy Gilmore’ Producer Buys Spyware Maker…
New Stealit Malware Exploits Node.js Extensions to Target Windows Systems
Security researchers have identified a new, active campaign of the Stealit malware that uses an experimental Node.js feature to infect Windows systems. According to a report from FortiGuard Labs, threat actors are leveraging Node.js’s Single Executable Application (SEA) functionality to…
Hackers Attacking Remote Desktop Protocol Services from 100,000+ IP Addresses
A massive, coordinated botnet campaign is actively targeting Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) services across the United States. Security firm GreyNoise reported on October 8, 2025, that it has been tracking a significant wave of attacks originating from over 100,000 unique…
5 Immediate Steps to be Followed After Clicking on a Malicious Link
Clicking on a malicious link can quickly turn your device into a security risk. Just seconds after clicking, your browser might start downloading malware, taking advantage of weaknesses, or sending you to fake websites that try to steal your personal…
Vietnam Airlines – 7,316,915 breached accounts
In October 2025, data stolen from the Salesforce instances of multiple companies by a hacking group calling itself “Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters” was publicly released. Among the affected organisations was Vietnam Airlines, which had 7.5M unique customer email addresses exposed following…
Bridewell encourages elevating “untapped talent” this Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Bridewell, a cybersecurity provider to CNI organisations, is marking Cybersecurity Awareness Month by encouraging the industry to make cybersecurity careers more accessible to individuals from all backgrounds in order to address the UK’s chronic skills shortage. To lead by example…
New Kali Tool llm-tools-nmap Uses Nmap For Network Scanning Capabilities
Along with the release of Kali Linux 2025.3, a major update introduces an innovative tool that combines artificial intelligence and cybersecurity: the llm-tools-nmap. A new experimental plugin, llm-tools-nmap, has been released, providing Simon Willison’s command-line Large Language Model (LLM) tool with…
The Role and Evolution of Virtual CISOs with Craig Taylor
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, Jim hosts Craig Taylor, a seasoned virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO) with over 25 years of experience. They discuss the evolution and significance of the vCISO role, Taylor’s career path, and the founding…