Cybercriminals have escalated their proxyjacking campaigns by exploiting legitimate user behavior around YouTube video downloads, according to a recent security analysis. The attack leverages fake YouTube download sites to distribute proxyware malware, specifically targeting users seeking free video conversion services.…
New Malvertising Attack Spreads Crypto Stealing PS1Bot Malware
Cisco Talos researchers have discovered a dangerous new malware framework called PS1Bot. Active since early 2025, this sophisticated… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: New Malvertising…
Ransomware Actors Combine Legitimate Tools with Custom Malware to Evade Detection
Operators behind the Crypto24 strain are employing highly coordinated, multi-stage attacks that blend legitimate system tools with bespoke malware to infiltrate networks, maintain persistence, and evade endpoint detection and response (EDR) systems. According to detailed analysis from Trend Micro researchers,…
Spring 2025 PCI 3DS compliance package available now
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is pleased to announce the successful completion of our annual audit to renew our Payment Card Industry Three Domain Secure (PCI 3DS) certification. As part of this renewal, we have expanded the scope to include three…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-14 21h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 19:3 : Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam 19:3 : Norway confirms dam intrusion by Pro-Russian hackers 18:33 : PS1Bot: Multi-Stage Malware Framework Targeting Windows Systems 18:33 : The…
New Trends in Phishing Attacks Emerges as AI Reshaping the Tool Used by Cybercriminals
The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a fundamental transformation as artificial intelligence becomes the newest weapon in cybercriminals’ arsenals, revolutionizing traditional phishing and scam operations. Unlike conventional phishing campaigns that were often riddled with grammatical errors and obvious tells, modern AI-powered…
Threat Actors Leverage CrossC2 to Extend Cobalt Strike to Linux and macOS
JPCERT/CC verified a number of events in which threat actors were seen using CrossC2, an unofficial extension tool that creates Cobalt Strike Beacons that work with Linux and macOS. This campaign, which targeted Active Directory (AD) infrastructures, involved the use…
Google Announces That Android’s pKVM Framework Achieves SESIP Level 5 Certification
Google has achieved a significant milestone in mobile security with the announcement that Android’s protected KVM (pKVM) hypervisor has officially received SESIP Level 5 certification, marking it as the first software security system designed for large-scale consumer electronics deployment to…
Psst: wanna buy a legit FBI email account for $40?
Government and police employee credentials sold at bargain-basement prices on underground forums Criminals are selling access to FBI and other law enforcement and government email accounts to other criminals via dark web marketplaces for as little as $40.… This article…
Norway spy chief blames Russian hackers for hijacking dam
The Russian hackers used their access to the dam’s computer systems to open a flood gate that spilled millions of gallons of water. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Norway spy chief…
Norway confirms dam intrusion by Pro-Russian hackers
Norway’s security service PST says pro-Russian hackers took over a dam in April, opening outflow valves. Norway’s Police Security Service (PST) says pro-Russian hackers seized control of a dam’s systems in April, opening outflow valves. On April 7, the attackers…
PS1Bot: Multi-Stage Malware Framework Targeting Windows Systems
Cisco Talos researchers have uncovered an aggressive malware campaign active since early 2025, deploying a sophisticated multi-stage framework dubbed PS1Bot, primarily implemented in PowerShell and C#. This threat actor leverages malvertising and SEO poisoning to distribute compressed archives with file…
The Next Frontier in Cybersecurity: Securing AI Agents Is Now Critical and Most Companies Aren’t Ready
You can’t secure what you don’t understand, and right now, most enterprises don’t understand the thing running half their operations. Autonomous AI agents are here. They’re booking appointments, executing trades, handling customer complaints, and doing it all without waiting for…
The Vulnerability Multiverse: Only Proactive Training Can Keep It Together
In a world where code moves faster than ever and threat actors adapt in milliseconds, securing software can feel like navigating a multiverse of possible failures. One path leads to clean, secure releases. Another leads to breach headlines. And in…
Act Surprised: Data Brokers Seem to Scoff at California Privacy Act
Privacy Rights Crushed by robots.txt: Sen. Hassan is on the warpath. The post Act Surprised: Data Brokers Seem to Scoff at California Privacy Act appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
What happened in Vegas (that you actually want to know about)
Hazel braves Vegas, overpriced water and the Black Hat maze to bring you Talos’ latest research — including a deep dive into the PS1Bot malware campaign. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: What…
‘MadeYouReset’ HTTP/2 flaw lets attackers DoS servers
Researchers had to notify over 100 vendors of flaw that builds on 2023’s Rapid Reset with neat twist past usual mitigations Security researchers Gal Bar Nahum, Anat Bremler-Barr, and Yaniv Harel have published details of a “common design flaw” in…
How ChatGPT prompt can allow cybercriminals to steal your Google Drive data
Chatbots and other AI tools have made life easier for threat actors. A recent incident highlighted how ChatGPT can be exploited to obtain API keys and other sensitive data from cloud platforms. Prompt injection attacks leads to cloud access Experts…
Netflix Job Phishing Scam Steals Facebook Login Data
Beware of fake Netflix job offers! A new phishing campaign is targeting job seekers, using fraudulent interviews to… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Netflix Job…
New NFC-Based PhantomCard Malware Targets Android Banking Users
ThreatFabric analysts have uncovered PhantomCard, a sophisticated NFC-based Trojan designed to relay sensitive card data from victims’ devices to cybercriminals. This malware, which primarily targets banking customers in Brazil but shows potential for global expansion, exemplifies the growing interest among…
Lock down your critical infrastructure, CISA begs admins
The agency offered some tips for operational technology environments, where attacks are rising CISA is urging companies with operational technology environments to set a better cybersecurity posture, and not just by adopting some new best practices and purchasing some new…
Anthropic takes on OpenAI and Google with new Claude AI features designed for students and developers
Anthropic launches learning modes for Claude AI that guide users through step-by-step reasoning instead of providing direct answers, intensifying competition with OpenAI and Google in the booming AI education market. This article has been indexed from Security News | VentureBeat…
Siemens SINEC Traffic Analyzer
As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services…
Siemens SIMATIC RTLS Locating Manager
As of January 10, 2023, CISA will no longer be updating ICS security advisories for Siemens product vulnerabilities beyond the initial advisory. For the most up-to-date information on vulnerabilities in this advisory, please see Siemens’ ProductCERT Security Advisories (CERT Services | Services…