A massive ad fraud and click fraud operation dubbed SlopAds ran a cluster of 224 apps, collectively attracting 38 million downloads across 228 countries and territories. “These apps deliver their fraud payload using steganography and create hidden WebViews to navigate…
Chinese AI Villager Pen Testing Tool Hits 11,000 PyPI Downloads
AI-native Villager, which automates Kali and DeepSeek penetration tests, has reached 11,000 PyPI downloads fueling dual-use threat This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese AI Villager Pen Testing Tool Hits 11,000 PyPI Downloads
Context is key in a world of identity-based attacks and alert fatigue
A new report highlights why businesses struggle to separate true cyber threats from false positives. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Context is key in a world of identity-based attacks and…
Check Point to Acquire Lakera, Redefining Security for the AI era
We’re excited to share the Check Point is acquiring Lakera to deliver a full AI security stack for AI-powered enterprises AI is the new frontier of the IT revolution As organizations seek to modernize operations and unlock new business potential, AI-driven…
Looking for an laptop with an OLED? Here’s one I recommend (and it’s on sale)
The Asus Vivobook S 15 is an affordable Copilot+ PC with a vivid OLED display, nice battery life, and competitive price. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Looking for an laptop with an OLED?…
Don’t like Apple’s new Liquid Glass look? Here’s how to tone it down
You can’t disable Liquid Glass but you can reduce its effects. Here’s how to do this on an iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Don’t like Apple’s new…
Self-Replicating Worm Hits 180+ Software Packages
At least 187 code packages made available through the JavaScript repository NPM have been infected with a self-replicating worm that steals credentials from developers and publishes those secrets on GitHub, experts warn. The malware, which briefly infected multiple code packages from…
AI Penetration Testing Tools: How Villager Is Shaping the Next Wave of Offensive Security
Villager, an AI-powered pen testing tool, is reshaping cybersecurity with powerful automation—and raising misuse concerns. The post AI Penetration Testing Tools: How Villager Is Shaping the Next Wave of Offensive Security appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
5 Best VPN Services (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Every VPN says it’s the best, but only some of them are telling the truth. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: 5 Best VPN Services (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Security Analytics Firm Vega Emerges From Stealth With $65M in Funding
Vega provides security analytics and operations solutions designed to help organizations detect and respond to threats. The post Security Analytics Firm Vega Emerges From Stealth With $65M in Funding appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Schools are getting better at navigating ransomware attacks, Sophos finds
In 2025, 67% of global lower education providers said they stopped an attack before their stolen data was encrypted, the cybersecurity company reported. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Schools are…
Top 10 Best Privileged Access Management (PAM) Companies in 2025
In an increasingly complex digital landscape, where cloud migrations, remote work, and a distributed workforce have become the norm, the traditional security perimeter has all but disappeared. The most valuable and vulnerable assets of any organization are the privileged accounts…
Windows Users Hit by VenomRAT in AI-Driven RevengeHotels Attack
RevengeHotels, also known as TA558, has escalated its long-standing cybercrime campaign by incorporating artificial intelligence into its infection chains, deploying the potent VenomRAT malware against Windows users. Active since 2015, this threat actor has traditionally targeted hotel guests and travelers,…
Google may shift to risk-based Android security patch rollouts – what that means for you
Google is prioritizing critical real-world vulnerabilities while also improving the OEM patching process. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Google may shift to risk-based Android security patch rollouts – what that means for you
Cybercrime group accessed Google Law Enforcement Request System (LERS)
Google found threat actors created a fake account in its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) and shut it down. Google confirmed that threat actors gained access to its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) platform by creating a fake account. The…
Grok, ChatGPT, other AIs happy to help phish senior citizens
Big name AI chatbots are happy to create phishing emails and malicious code to target senior citizens. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Grok, ChatGPT, other AIs happy to help phish senior citizens
Ray Security Emerges From Stealth With $11M to Bring Real-Time, AI-Driven Data Protection
Tel Aviv, Israel-based Ray Security emerged from stealth with $11 million seed funding and a desire to change the way corporate data is protected. The funding was co-led by Venture Guides and Ibex Investors. The post Ray Security Emerges From…
GitHub Supply Chain Attack ‘GhostAction’ Exposes Over 3,000 Secrets Across Ecosystems
A newly uncovered supply chain attack on GitHub, named GhostAction, has compromised more than 3,300 secrets across multiple ecosystems, including PyPI, npm, DockerHub, GitHub, Cloudflare, and AWS. The campaign was first identified by GitGuardian researchers, who traced initial signs…
Neon Cyber exits stealth with Workforce Cybersecurity Platform
Neon Cyber announced its emergence from stealth and unveiled the first Workforce Cybersecurity Platform (WCP), delivering protection across browsers, SaaS applications and enterprise systems in every department. Built by cybersecurity veterans with decades of experience, Neon was created to solve…
Sentra enables organizations to leverage Copilot without compromising security
Sentra launched its solution for securing Microsoft 365 Copilot, enabling organizations to adopt Copilot with confidence while remaining compliant and protecting sensitive enterprise data. The solution allows organizations to prevent overexposure of sensitive data of employees and other users, discover…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-09-16 15h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 12:33 : Millions of Customer Records Stolen in Cyberattack on Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen 12:19 : Ukrainian Fugitive Added to EU Most Wanted List for LockerGoga Ransomware 12:19 : I did…
Threat Actors and Code Assistants: The Hidden Risks of Backdoor Injections
AI code assistants integrated into IDEs, like GitHub Copilot, offer powerful chat, auto-completion, and test-generation features. However, threat actors and careless users can exploit these capabilities to inject backdoors, leak sensitive data, and produce harmful code. Indirect prompt injection attacks…
Calm’s new Sleep app gives you a personal bedtime plan to help you rest better – plus earbuds
The new Calm x Ozlo Sleepbuds will play ‘sleep stories’ and soundscapes, and they’ll come with a free year of Calm Sleep. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Calm’s new Sleep app gives you…
North Korean Hackers Weaponize ChatGPT in AI-Driven Phishing Attack
North Korea’s Kimsuky hackers used ChatGPT to forge government IDs in a phishing attack, marking a new era of AI-powered cyber warfare. The post North Korean Hackers Weaponize ChatGPT in AI-Driven Phishing Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article…