The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced charges against a 36-year-old Yemeni national for allegedly deploying the Black Kingdom ransomware against global targets, including businesses, schools, and hospitals in the United States. Rami Khaled Ahmed of Sana’a, Yemen,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-03 09h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 6:31 : The Paramount Importance of Strong Passwords and Credential Hygiene
Steganography Challenge, (Sat, May 3rd)
If you are interested in experimenting with steganography and my tools, I propose the following challenge. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: Steganography Challenge, (Sat, May 3rd)
The Paramount Importance of Strong Passwords and Credential Hygiene
“This World Password Day is a timely reminder that strong passwords are more than just a best practice, they are critical to safeguarding our personal and professional digital lives. In a world where our data is stored, processed, and accessed…
Post-Breach Recovery – A CISO’s Guide to Reputation Management
In an era where data breaches increasingly dominate headlines, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face unprecedented pressure to mitigate technical fallout and salvage organizational trust. The 2024 FTC settlement with Marriott International, a $52 million penalty for systemic security failures,…
How NHIs Contribute to IT Stability
Why Are NHIs Crucial for IT Stability? How often do we consider Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their role in IT stability? Many organizations are unaware of the strategic importance of NHI management. With more businesses adopt cloud-based solutions, the science…
Being Proactive with NHIs in Cyber Defense
The Proactive Cyber Defense: Why Embrace NHIs? How often do you consider the role of Non-Human Identities (NHIs)? The significance of NHIs cannot be downplayed. Ensuring the security of these machine identities or NHIs is a cornerstone for a proactive…
Are Expenditures on NHI Justified?
Does Your Cybersecurity Strategy Justify NHI Costs? Organizations must frequently evaluate their strategies to ascertain if the costs of implementing and maintaining specific security measures are justified. The scenario is no different when it comes to Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and…
How to Handle CMMC Scoping for Remote Employees
CMMC mandates that companies working as part of the government supply line need to comply with a level of security determined by their handling of controlled information. Identifying the level of compliance necessary for your business is the first step…
Cybersecurity Today: Insights from BSides and RSAC
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love is joined by roving correspondent David Shipley to discuss his experiences at the BSides and RSAC conferences. They dive into the significant takeaways from BSides, including highlights from notable presentations such…
RSAC 2025: Why the AI agent era means more demand for CISOS
RSAC 2025 made one thing clear: AI agents are entering security workflows, but boards want proof they work. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: RSAC 2025: Why the AI agent era means…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-03 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 22:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-05-02 22:2 : State-Sponsored Hacktivism on the Rise, Transforming the Cyber Threat Landscape 22:2 : Stealthy New NodeJS Backdoor Infects Users Through CAPTCHA Verifications 21:31…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-05-02
145 posts were published in the last hour 21:31 : Tsunami Malware Surge: Blending Miners and Credential Stealers in Active Attacks 21:31 : NVIDIA Riva AI Speech Flaw Let Hackers Gain Unauthorized Access to Abuse GPU Resources & API keys…
Hundreds of Fortune 500 Companies Have Unknowingly Employed North Korean IT Operatives
North Korean nationals have successfully infiltrated the employee ranks of major global corporations at a scale previously underestimated, creating a pervasive threat to IT infrastructure and sensitive data worldwide. Security experts revealed at the RSAC 2025 Conference that the infiltration…
State-Sponsored Hacktivism on the Rise, Transforming the Cyber Threat Landscape
Global cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, as state-sponsored hacktivism gains traction amid ongoing conflicts. In 2024, Forescout Technologies Inc. documented 780 hacktivist attacks, predominantly conducted by four groups operating on opposite sides of the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Palestine conflicts:…
Stealthy New NodeJS Backdoor Infects Users Through CAPTCHA Verifications
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign utilizing fake CAPTCHA verification screens to deploy a stealthy NodeJS backdoor. The attack, part of the broader KongTuke campaign, leverages compromised websites to distribute malicious JavaScript that ultimately deploys advanced remote access…
Tsunami Malware Surge: Blending Miners and Credential Stealers in Active Attacks
Security researchers have recently discovered a sophisticated malware operation called the “Tsunami-Framework” that combines credential theft, cryptocurrency mining, and potential botnet capabilities. The framework employs advanced evasion techniques to bypass security measures and maintain persistent access to infected systems. Analysis…
NVIDIA Riva AI Speech Flaw Let Hackers Gain Unauthorized Access to Abuse GPU Resources & API keys
Researchers have uncovered significant security vulnerabilities in NVIDIA Riva, a breakthrough AI speech technology platform used for transcription, voice assistants, and conversational AI. The flaws, now formally recognized as CVE-2025-23242 and CVE-2025-23243, expose enterprise users to potential unauthorized access and…
RSAC Conference 2025
Follow SearchSecurity’s RSAC 2025 guide for insightful pre-conference insights and reports on notable presentations and breaking news at the world’s biggest infosec event. This article has been indexed from Search Security Resources and Information from TechTarget Read the original article:…
The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Cybersecurity: Threats, Defenses & the Dark Web Insights Report 2025
Check Point Research’s latest AI Security Report 2025 reveals a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape where artificial intelligence simultaneously presents unprecedented threats and defensive capabilities. The comprehensive investigation, which included dark web surveillance and insights from Check Point’s GenAI Protect platform,…
Microsoft Switches to Passkeys By Default, Pledges to Eliminate Passwords
Apple and Google also pledged to use the FIDO Alliance’s standard for biometric or PIN logins as opposed to passwords. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Microsoft Switches to Passkeys By Default, Pledges…
Ireland’s DPC fined TikTok €530M for sending EU user data to China
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined TikTok €530M for violating data rules by sending European user data to China. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined the popular video-sharing platform TikTok €530 million for violating data laws by transferring data belonging…
How to Configure Email Security With DMARC, SPF, And DKIM
Email is a critical business communication tool, but it is also a primary target for cybercriminals who exploit its openness to launch phishing attacks, impersonate brands, and distribute malware. To counter these threats, organizations must implement robust email authentication protocols…
Week in Review: Cybersecurity CEO busted, Cloudflare’s DDoS increase, FBI’s help request
Link to episode page This week’s Cyber Security Headlines – Week in Review is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guest DJ Schleen, Head of Security, Boats Group Thanks to our show sponsor, ThreatLocker ThreatLocker® is a global leader in Zero…
Hackers Exploit Critical NodeJS Vulnerabilities to Hijack Jenkins Agents for RCE
Security researchers have identified critical vulnerabilities in the Node.js CI/CD infrastructure, exposing internal Jenkins agents to remote code execution and raising the risk of supply chain attacks. These flaws stemmed from the integration and communication gaps between multiple DevOps platforms-specifically…
Hackers Exploit New Eye Pyramid Offensive Tool With Python to Launch Cyber Attacks
Security researchers from Intrinsec have published a comprehensive analysis revealing significant overlaps in infrastructure between multiple ransomware operations and the open-source offensive tool, Eye Pyramid. Their investigation, which began by examining a Python backdoor used by the RansomHub ransomware group,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-05-02 21h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 19:3 : DragonForce Ransomware Cartel attacks on UK high street retailers: walking in the front door 19:3 : CISA Adds Two Known Exploited Vulnerabilities to Catalog 19:3 : Privacy for Agentic AI