In this Help Net Security video, Josh Meier, Senior Generative AI Author at Pluralsight, debunks the myth that AI could “escape” servers or act on its own. He explains how large language models actually work, why they can’t become sentient,…
Infosec products of the month: August 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past month, featuring releases from: Black Kite, Brivo, Cloudflare, Descope, Doppel, Druva, Elastic, ExtraHop, LastPass, Prove, Riverbed, Rubrik, StackHawk, and Trellix. StackHawk empowers security teams to expand their API testing…
Weaponized ScreenConnect RMM Tool Tricks Users into Downloading Xworm RAT
In a sophisticated campaign uncovered during a recent Advanced Continual Threat Hunt (ACTH) by Trustwave’s SpiderLabs team, threat actors weaponized a legitimate remote management tool, ScreenConnect, to deploy the Xworm Remote Access Trojan (RAT) through a deceptive, multi-stage infection chain.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-29 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 0:33 : FBI cyber cop: Salt Typhoon pwned ‘nearly every American’
ISC Stormcast For Friday, August 29th, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9592, (Fri, Aug 29th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Friday, August 29th, 2025…
RedExt – Browser Extension-Based C2 Framework for Red Team Recon
RedExt turns Chromium into a browser-based C2 agent, collect cookies, DOM, screenshots, clipboard, system data via a Flask server and Chrome extension. This article has been indexed from Darknet – Hacking Tools, Hacker News & Cyber Security Read the original…
News alert: Halo Security’s custom dashboards give security teams control while streamlining workflows
Miami, Aug. 28, 2025, CyberNewswire — Halo Security, a leading provider of external risk management solutions, today announced significant platform enhancements designed to give security teams greater flexibility and control within the platform. The new features include custom dashboards, ……
FBI cyber cop: Salt Typhoon pwned ‘nearly every American’
Plus millions of other people across 80+ countries China’s Salt Typhoon cyberspies hoovered up information belonging to millions of people in the United States over the course of the years-long intrusion into telecommunications networks, according to a top FBI cyber…
BSidesSF 2025: Trust Engineering: Building Security Leadership At Early-Stage Startups
Creator, Author and Presenter: Mike Privette Our deep appreciation to Security BSides – San Francisco and the Creators, Authors and Presenters for publishing their BSidesSF 2025 video content on YouTube. Originating from the conference’s events held at the lauded CityView…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-29 00h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 22:57 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-28 21:36 : Microsoft Will Start Delivering Windows Quality Updates During Setup Soon 21:36 : Salt Typhoon Cyber Spies Breached 80+ Nations, FBI Warns
IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-28
210 posts were published in the last hour 21:36 : Microsoft Will Start Delivering Windows Quality Updates During Setup Soon 21:36 : Salt Typhoon Cyber Spies Breached 80+ Nations, FBI Warns 20:35 : Securing the AI “Before Times” 20:35 :…
Securing the AI Before Times
The cybersecurity landscape is being reshaped by AI, requiring a fundamental rethinking of our approach to cyber resilience and a new security framework. The post Securing the AI Before Times appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has…
Use scalable controls to help prevent access from unexpected networks
As your organization grows, the amount of data you own and the number of data sources to store and process your data across multiple Amazon Web Services (AWS) accounts increases. Enforcing consistent access controls that restrict access to known networks…
Nous Research drops Hermes 4 AI models that outperform ChatGPT without content restrictions
Nous Research launches Hermes 4 open-source AI models that outperform ChatGPT on math benchmarks with uncensored responses and hybrid reasoning capabilities. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat Read the original article: Nous Research drops Hermes 4…
Best Labor Day laptop deals 2025: Sales on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and more
I’ve rounded up the best laptop deals in the lead-up to the big Labor Day sales event, many of which we’ve tested ourselves and recommend. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Best Labor Day…
Google launches Pixel Care+ device protection with unlimited claims – is your device eligible?
The program, which replaces Google Preferred Care, offers a host of benefits to Pixel and Fitbit owners. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Google launches Pixel Care+ device protection with unlimited claims – is…
OpenAI increases ChatGPT user protections following wrongful death lawsuit
New guardrails provide parents with more control over their kids’ chatbot use. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: OpenAI increases ChatGPT user protections following wrongful death lawsuit
Samsung offers enticing preorder deal for new Galaxy tablets ahead of September Unpacked
The upcoming product launch will likely feature several Android tablets – and potentially a new phone. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Samsung offers enticing preorder deal for new Galaxy tablets ahead of September…
I took this 360-degree camera around the world – why it’s still the most versatile gear I own
The Insta360 X5 is my go-to travel camera for its versatility and ease of use – and it’s currently $30 off for Labor Day. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I took this 360-degree…
Anthropic Warns of AI-Powered Cybercrime in New Threat Report
Anthropic’s August report reveals hackers, North Korean operatives, and state actors misused its Claude AI for extortion, fraud, and espionage. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Anthropic Warns of AI-Powered Cybercrime in New…
El 60 % fracasa. ¿También usted?
Qué revela FireMon Insights sobre los riesgos de las políticas de firewall y cómo evitarlos La gestión del firewall es el héroe olvidado (o el villano oculto) de la seguridad… The post El 60 % fracasa. ¿También usted? appeared first…
Microsoft Will Start Delivering Windows Quality Updates During Setup Soon
Microsoft says these Windows 11 out-of-box experience quality updates should help improve security and stability. This new system does come with a trade-off. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Microsoft Will Start Delivering…
Salt Typhoon Cyber Spies Breached 80+ Nations, FBI Warns
Salt Typhoon hackers bypassed smash-and-grab tactics, infiltrating routers and surveillance systems to steal sensitive data and evade detection. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Salt Typhoon Cyber Spies Breached 80+ Nations, FBI Warns
Securing the AI “Before Times”
The cybersecurity landscape is being reshaped by AI, requiring a fundamental rethinking of our approach to cyber resilience and a new security framework. The post Securing the AI "Before Times” appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has…