The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized a lightweight cryptography standard to protect even the smallest networked devices from cyberattacks. Published as Ascon-Based Lightweight Cryptography Standards for Constrained Devices (NIST Special Publication 800-232), the standard offers tools…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-13 15h : 14 posts
14 posts were published in the last hour 13:4 : The Limitations of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: Why Large-Scale Autonomous Cyberattacks Aren’t Yet a Reality 13:4 : Web DDoS and App Exploitation Attacks Surge in First Half of 2025 13:3…
ShinyHunters May Have Teamed Up With Scattered Spider in Salesforce Attack Campaigns
The financially motivated threat group ShinyHunters has returned with a sophisticated series of attacks targeting Salesforce instances across high-profile enterprises in industries like retail, aviation, and insurance, after a year of relative quiet following member arrests in June 2024. ReliaQuest’s…
I replaced Windows 11 with Linux on this mini PC, and it’s already paying off for my workflow
If you only have space for a tiny PC, but don’t want to skimp on power, the Geekom IT15 gets my recommendation. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I replaced Windows 11 with Linux…
The multitool for people who don’t think they need a multitool
This 36-in-1 set by Kelvin Tools looks rather strange and bizarre, but it’s actually very effective. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The multitool for people who don’t think they need a multitool
Android phone feeling slow? I changed these 4 settings to revitalize the whole system
Just a few quick taps and swipes can make your old phone feel brand new again. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Android phone feeling slow? I changed these 4 settings to revitalize the…
How we found TeaOnHer spilling users’ driver’s licenses in less than 10 minutes
Exclusive: A dating gossip app for men exposed thousands of users’ personal data, including scans of driver’s licenses. CEO Xavier Lampkin won’t say if he plans to notify affected users about the app’s security lapse. This article has been indexed…
Akamai and Bitmovin: Revolutionizing Live and On-Demand Video Streaming
Discover how Akamai and Bitmovin?s partnership reduces costs, enhances performance, and delivers personalized video experiences to content providers. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Akamai and Bitmovin: Revolutionizing Live and On-Demand Video Streaming
GitHub Abuse Engine: Stay One Step Ahead
In the dynamic world of cyber security, staying ahead of malicious actors is paramount. We are thrilled to introduce the GitHub Abuse Engine, a cutting-edge engine of ThreatCloud AI designed to detect and mitigate malicious abuse on GitHub. This engine leverages…
A year after Altman said superintelligence was imminent, GPT-5 is all we get?
The incremental progress of GPT-5 versus the hype should make everyone question the relentless claims of superintelligence. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: A year after Altman said superintelligence was imminent, GPT-5 is all…
Chinese SMS Spammers Go Mobile
CommsRisk once more has a story today about how Chinese organized crime is recruiting people online to drive around with SMS Blasters installed in their vehicles. https://commsrisk.com/thais-caught-with-smishing-sms-blaster-say-chinese-boss-paid-75-per-day/ In many countries, notably NOT the United States, government telecom regulations has made…
Tech Giant Google Introduces an Open-Source AI Agent to Automate Coding Activities
Google has launched Gemini CLI GitHub Actions, an open-source AI agent that automates routine coding tasks directly within GitHub repositories. This tool, now in beta and available globally, acts as an AI coding teammate that works both autonomously and…
The Limitations of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: Why Large-Scale Autonomous Cyberattacks Aren’t Yet a Reality
There are a few universal rules that apply in the ongoing cybersecurity arms race between attackers and security companies. The first, and most important rule, is that technological evolution that… The post The Limitations of Agentic AI in Cybersecurity: Why…
Web DDoS and App Exploitation Attacks Surge in First Half of 2025
Radware’s monitoring showed a 39% increase in Web DDoS attacks compared to the second half of 2024, culminating in a record 54% quarter-over-quarter increase in Q2, indicating a dramatic escalation of cyber threats during the first half of 2025. This…
Staffing Company Manpower Discloses Large-Scale Data Breach
The personal data of almost 145,000 people who were registered in Manpower’s systems was compromised This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Staffing Company Manpower Discloses Large-Scale Data Breach
WinRAR Fixed A Zero-Day Flaw Exploited By RomCom
The popular file archiving tool WinRAR had a serious zero-day vulnerability threatening systems with code… WinRAR Fixed A Zero-Day Flaw Exploited By RomCom on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has…
Secure Private Connectivity Between VMware and Object Storage: An Enterprise Architecture Guide
As an architect, security is the first thing that comes to mind when defining an architecture for a customer. One of the key things that you need to keep in mind is minimizing the network traffic routed through the public…
Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome – and yes, it’s serious
Perplexity made an unsolicited $34.5 billion bid for Google’s web browser and claims it has the backing to pull it off. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Why Perplexity is going after Google Chrome…
MadeYouReset: Turning HTTP/2 Server Against Itself
Introduction HTTP/2 was designed for performance- faster multiplexed connections, stream prioritization, and header compression. But these same features have also opened the door for sophisticated denial-of-service attacks. Back in 2023, the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset vulnerability made headlines after attackers exploited…
New Charon Ransomware Employs DLL Sideloading, and Anti-EDR Capabilities to Attack Organizations
A sophisticated new ransomware family called Charon has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, targeting organizations in the Middle East’s public sector and aviation industry with advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques typically reserved for nation-state actors. The ransomware campaign represents a…
Several Docker Images Contain Infamous XZ Backdoor Planted for More Than a Year
The cybersecurity community continues to grapple with the lingering effects of the XZ Utils backdoor, a sophisticated supply chain attack that shook the industry in March 2024. What began as a carefully orchestrated two-year campaign by the pseudonymous developer ‘Jia…
FortiWeb Authentication Bypass Vulnerability Let Attackers Log in As Any Existing User
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in FortiWeb allows unauthenticated remote attackers to impersonate any existing user on affected systems. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-52970 with a CVSS score of 7.7, affects multiple FortiWeb versions and stems from improper parameter handling…
Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Many Vulnerabilities Addressed by Intel, AMD, Nvidia
Intel, AMD and Nvidia have published security advisories describing vulnerabilities found recently in their products. The post Chipmaker Patch Tuesday: Many Vulnerabilities Addressed by Intel, AMD, Nvidia appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Microsoft fixes “BadSuccessor” Kerberos vulnerability (CVE-2025-53779)
For August 2025 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released security updates resolving 100+ security vulnerabilities in its various solutions, including a relative path traversal flaw in Windows Kerberos (CVE-2025-53779) that allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network as…