Don’t let it happen to you Storm-0501, a financially motivated cybercrime crew, recently broke into a large enterprise’s on-premises and cloud environments, ultimately exfiltrating and destroying data within the org’s Azure environment. The criminals then contacted the victim via a…
Hackers Weaponize Trust with AI-Crafted Emails to Deploy ScreenConnect
AI-powered phishing attacks leverage ConnectWise ScreenConnect for remote access, underscoring their sophistication. The post Hackers Weaponize Trust with AI-Crafted Emails to Deploy ScreenConnect appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Hackers Weaponize…
Storm-0501’s evolving techniques lead to cloud-based ransomware
Financially motivated threat actor Storm-0501 has continuously evolved their campaigns to achieve sharpened focus on cloud-based tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). While the threat actor has been known for targeting hybrid cloud environments, their primary objective has shifted from deploying…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-27 18h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 15:35 : Check Point Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls 15:35 : The best portable power stations for camping in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed…
Cephalus Ransomware Exploits RDP for Initial Access in Latest Attack Campaign
Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress identified a novel ransomware variant dubbed Cephalus, deployed in two separate incidents targeting organizations lacking robust access controls. This emerging threat, which claims its name from Greek mythology symbolizing inevitable tragedy, leverages exposed Remote Desktop Protocol…
Seamless Storage: Configuring Kubernetes PVC for Windows Shared Folders With SMB
Introduction In the new cloud-native era, it is important to be able to scale and manage applications efficiently. Kubernetes, as a leading container orchestration platform, provides strong features for managing storage through Persistent Volume Claims (PVCs). Mapping Kubernetes to traditional…
Google insists AI isn’t killing traffic, yet it’s changing AI Mode – here’s how
Google: Search traffic is fine. Also Google: OK, we’ll show more site links in AI Mode. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Google insists AI isn’t killing traffic, yet it’s changing AI Mode –…
China-Linked Hackers Hijack Web Traffic to Deliver Backdoor
Google researchers say China-linked UNC6384 combined social engineering, signed malware, and adversary-in-the-middle attacks to evade detection. The post China-Linked Hackers Hijack Web Traffic to Deliver Backdoor appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Hundreds of Salesforce Customers Hit by Widespread Data Theft Campaign
Google says the hackers systematically exported corporate data, focusing on secrets such as AWS and Snowflake keys. The post Hundreds of Salesforce Customers Hit by Widespread Data Theft Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
How to Assess Your Organization’s Cyberfraud Protection Maturity & Readiness
Discover how to assess and advance your cyberfraud protection maturity with practical strategies and the Cyberfraud Protection Maturity Model for CISOs. The post How to Assess Your Organization’s Cyberfraud Protection Maturity & Readiness appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
BSidesSF 2025: Shadow IT Battlefield: The CyberHaven Breach And Defenses That Worked
Creators, Authors and Presenters: Rohit Bansal, Zach Pritchard 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…
CISA Strengthens Software Procurement Security With New Tool
CISA has launched a new Software Acquisition Guide Web Tool to enhance security in software procurement This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Strengthens Software Procurement Security With New Tool
This is the most popular AI app – and you might be surprised by the runner-up
Andreessen Horowitz’s Top 100 Gen AI Consumer Apps shows which apps are ahead – and which are falling behind. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: This is the most popular AI app – and…
First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research
The discovery of PromptLock shows how malicious use of AI models could supercharge ransomware and other threats This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: First known AI-powered ransomware uncovered by ESET Research
Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall
Palo Alto Networks named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Hybrid Mesh Firewall in its inaugural report The post Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewall appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed…
Microsoft ranked number one in modern endpoint security market share third year in a row
For a third year a row, Microsoft has been named the number one leader for endpoint security market share, as featured in a new IDC report. The post Microsoft ranked number one in modern endpoint security market share third year…
ShadowSilk Hits 35 Organizations in Central Asia and APAC Using Telegram Bots
A threat activity cluster known as ShadowSilk has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks targeting government entities within Central Asia and Asia-Pacific (APAC). According to Group-IB, nearly three dozen victims have been identified, with the intrusions mainly geared…
Anthropic Disrupts AI-Powered Cyberattacks Automating Theft and Extortion Across Critical Sectors
Anthropic on Wednesday revealed that it disrupted a sophisticated operation that weaponized its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot Claude to conduct large-scale theft and extortion of personal data in July 2025. “The actor targeted at least 17 distinct organizations, including in…
Researchers Discover First Reported AI-Powered Ransomware
While still in development, PromptLock is described as the “first known AI-powered ransomware” by ESET researchers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Discover First Reported AI-Powered Ransomware
Check Point Named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Hybrid Mesh Firewalls
Delivering AI-powered network security across on-premises, cloud and SASE to prevent the most advanced threats Check Point is named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Hybrid Mesh Firewall. Gartner recognized Check Point for ability to execute and completeness…
The best portable power stations for camping in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
We tested the best portable power stations for camping to power your most essential devices, whether you’re tent camping or staying in an RV. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best portable power…
Nevada “Network Security Incident” Shuts Down State Offices and Services
The Office of the Governor of Nevada revealed that the incident has shut down in-person State services, while government phone lines and websites are offline This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Nevada “Network Security Incident”…
Cross-domain Solutions: The Present and Future of a Growing Industry
Cross-domain solutions (CDS) consist of the secure exchange of information between security domains. This type of solution, which emerged as a technological answer to the need to share data between… The post Cross-domain Solutions: The Present and Future of a…
The best electric screwdrivers of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
I tested some of the best electric screwdrivers on the market to help you find the perfect one to streamline your DIY tasks. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best electric screwdrivers of…