Spock befriends a giant space squid in the comic Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: The Seeds of Salvation #5. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t…
Patch or die: VMware vCenter Server bug fixed in 2024 under attack today
If you skipped it back then, now’s a very good time You’ve got to keep your software updated. Some unknown miscreants are exploiting a critical VMware vCenter Server bug more than a year after Broadcom patched the flaw.… This article…
Can managing NHIs keep companies ahead in cybersecurity?
How Do Non-Human Identities (NHIs) Shape the Future of Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered the risks associated with the identities of machines in your network? With cybersecurity professionals continue to confront increasingly complex threats, a crucial, often overlooked area is…
How proactive can Agentic AI be in threat detection?
The Crucial Intersection: Non-Human Identities and AI in Cybersecurity What role do Non-Human Identities (NHIs) play in cybersecurity? Traditional human-centric security measures are no longer sufficient. The emergence of NHIs, or machine identities, is reshaping how organizations approach security threats,…
Can AI manage compliance requirements efficiently?
How Can AI Revolutionize Compliance Management? Are you leveraging AI technologies to optimize compliance management in your organization? Where compliance requirements continue to grow more complex across industries, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into compliance management is becoming increasingly…
How do NHIs empower agile cybersecurity strategies?
How Do Organizations Secure Machine Identities Effectively? Have you ever considered how machine identities, or Non-Human Identities (NHIs), impact cybersecurity in cloud environments? NHIs act as the digital passports for machines, governing how they interact with systems and data. With…
149M Logins from Roblox, TikTok, Netflix, Crypto Wallets Found Online
Another day, another trove of login credentials in plain text found online. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original article: 149M Logins from Roblox, TikTok, Netflix, Crypto Wallets Found…
Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook
A massive unsecured database exposed 149 million logins, raising concerns over infostealer malware and credential theft. The post Data Leak Exposes 149M Logins, Including Gmail, Facebook appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
NDSS 2025 – WAVEN: WebAssembly Memory Virtualization For Enclaves
Session 10A: Confidential Computing 2 Authors, Creators & Presenters: Weili Wang (Southern University of Science and Technology), Honghan Ji (ByteDance Inc.), Peixuan He (ByteDance Inc.), Yao Zhang (ByteDance Inc.), Ye Wu (ByteDance Inc.), Yinqian Zhang (Southern University of Science and…
AWS achieves 2025 C5 Type 2 attestation report with 183 services in scope
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce a successful completion of the 2025 Cloud Computing Compliance Criteria Catalogue (C5) attestation cycle with 183 services in scope. This alignment with C5 requirements demonstrates our ongoing commitment to adhere to the…
Secure AI Architecture for Payments: From Risk Signals to Real-Time Decisions
Most users tap Pay on Android and assume it’s simple. Behind that one tap, your app is juggling PCI rules, device security, fraud checks, and 3DS — usually inside a tight latency budget measured in hundreds of milliseconds. If all…
Surrender as a service: Microsoft unlocks BitLocker for feds
If you’re serious about encryption, keep control of your encryption keys If you think using Microsoft’s BitLocker encryption will keep your data 100 percent safe, think again. Last year, Redmond reportedly provided the FBI with encryption keys to unlock the…
AWS renews the GSMA SAS-SM certification for two AWS Regions and expands to cover four new Regions
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the expansion of GSMA Security Accreditation Scheme for Subscription Management (SAS-SM) certification to four new AWS Regions: US West (Oregon), Europe (Frankfurt), Asia Pacific (Tokyo), and Asia Pacific (Singapore). Additionally, the AWS…
Researchers say Russian government hackers were behind attempted Poland power outage
Security researchers have attributed the attempted use of destructive “wiper” malware across Poland’s energy infrastructure in late December to a Russian-backed hacking group known for causing power outages in neighboring Ukraine. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-23 21h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 20:3 : Threat Actors Weaponizes LNK File to Deploy MoonPeak Malware Attacking Windows Systems 20:3 : 20,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Backdoor Vulnerability Allowing Malicious Admin User Creation 19:34 : Fortinet warns…
Threat Actors Weaponizes LNK File to Deploy MoonPeak Malware Attacking Windows Systems
A new malware campaign targeting Windows users has emerged, using deceptive LNK shortcut files to distribute MoonPeak, a dangerous remote access trojan. This malware, which appears to be a variant of XenoRAT, has been linked to threat actors affiliated with…
20,000 WordPress Sites Affected by Backdoor Vulnerability Allowing Malicious Admin User Creation
A critical backdoor vulnerability has been discovered in the LA-Studio Element Kit for Elementor, a popular WordPress plugin used by more than 20,000 active sites. This security flaw allows attackers to create administrator accounts without any authentication, putting thousands of…
Fortinet warns of active FortiCloud SSO bypass affecting updated devices
Fortinet confirmed attacks are bypassing FortiCloud SSO authentication, affecting even fully patched devices, similar to recent SSO flaws. Fortinet confirmed attacks bypass FortiCloud SSO on fully patched devices. Threat actors automate firewall changes, add users, enable VPNs, and steal configs,…
Exploring common centralized and decentralized approaches to secrets management
One of the most common questions about secrets management strategies on Amazon Web Services (AWS) is whether an organization should centralize its secrets. Though this question is often focused on whether secrets should be centrally stored, there are four aspects…
News brief: Email scams highlight need for employee vigilance
<p>A workday for many employees involves sorting through a seemingly endless flow of emails and meeting invitations. Some are important. Some are not. Some are downright dangerous.</p> <p>As this week’s featured news shows, bad actors won’t let up on inserting…
Fake Captcha Ecosystem Exploits Trusted Web Infrastructure to Deliver Malware
A new wave of web-based malware campaigns is using fake verification pages to trick users into installing dangerous software. These attacks copy the look and feel of legitimate security checks that people see every day while browsing the internet. The…
ShinyHunters claims Okta customer breaches, leaks data belonging to 3 orgs
‘A lot more’ victims to come, we’re told ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for an Okta voice-phishing campaign during which the extortionist crew allegedly gained access to Crunchbase and Betterment.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Truly Universal Outlet’
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Truly Universal Outlet’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall…
WhatsApp Bug Leads to Exposure of User Metadata
The Meta organization has begun to address a number of vulnerabilities in WhatsApp that expose sensitive user information. These vulnerabilities indicate that, even when platforms are encrypted, they can inadvertently reveal critical device details. The vulnerabilities are caused by…