GnuTLS version 3.8.13 has been officially released to patch a dozen security vulnerabilities, including critical flaws affecting secure network communications. The update is highly recommended for all systems using GnuTLS, as it addresses memory corruption, authentication bypasses, and certificate validation…
Indirect Prompt Injection: The Hidden AI Threat
Indirect prompt injection is becoming one of the most worrying AI security risks because attackers can hide malicious instructions inside content that an AI system reads and trusts. In plain terms, the AI is not being attacked through the chat…
DAEMON Tools Supply Chain Attack Compromises Official Installers with Malware
A newly identified supply chain attack targeting DAEMON Tools software has compromised its installers to serve a malicious payload, according to findings from Kaspersky. “These installers are distributed from the legitimate website of DAEMON Tools and are signed with digital…
Critical Apache HTTP/2 Flaw (CVE-2026-23918) Enables DoS and Potential RCE
The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) has released security updates to address several security vulnerabilities in the HTTP Server, including a severe vulnerability that could potentially lead to remote code execution (RCE). The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-23918 (CVSS score: 8.8), has…
Tanium Atlas aims to accelerate threat response in the AI era
Tanium announced Tanium Atlas, an autonomous operating system (OS) that gives a single IT or security operator the data, guidance and reach to accomplish what once required an entire team – moving from intent to outcome in a single, governed…
What If Your Digital Footprint Could Shrink?
Get Surfshark One+ with Incogni for $91.99 (reg. $500.40) and cover VPN, alerts, antivirus, and data removal. The post What If Your Digital Footprint Could Shrink? appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been indexed from Security Archives – TechRepublic…
Microsoft Flags Mass Phishing Campaign Using Fake Compliance Emails
Microsoft researchers warn of a large-scale phishing campaign using fake compliance emails to steal credentials, targeting 35,000 users across 13,000 organizations worldwide This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Microsoft Flags Mass Phishing Campaign Using Fake…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-05 18h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 15:36 : Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack 15:36 : Critical Android vulnerability CVE-2026-0073 fixed by Google 15:36 : LastPass Mobile Smart Scanner improves password…
Kaspersky suspects Chinese hackers planted a backdoor into Daemon Tools in ‘widespread’ attack
The cybersecurity company says it’s seen thousands of infection attempts, and at least a dozen successful hacks after users installed malicious versions of the popular Windows software. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original…
Critical Android vulnerability CVE-2026-0073 fixed by Google
Google patched a critical Android flaw (CVE‑2026‑0073) that lets attackers run code remotely without user action. Google released a security update for Android to address a critical remote code execution flaw, tracked as CVE‑2026‑0073, in the System component. The bug…
LastPass Mobile Smart Scanner improves password security
LastPass has launched Mobile Smart Scanner, a solution that converts photographs of typed or handwritten credentials into structured, ready-to-use password entries that can be reviewed, saved, and autofilled directly from the vault. Available in early access for Free, Premium, and…
Unpatched flaws turn Ollama’s auto-updater into a persistent RCE vector, researchers say
Researchers at Striga have disclosed two vulnerabilities (CVE-2026-42248, CVE-2026-42249) in Ollama’s Windows auto-updater that, when chained together, may allow an attacker to covertly plant a persistent executable that runs on every login. CVE-2026-42248 and CVE-2026-42249 Ollama is an open-source tool…
China-Linked UAT-8302 Targets Governments Using Shared APT Malware Across Regions
A sophisticated China-nexus advanced persistent threat (APT) group has been attributed to attacks targeting government entities in South America since at least late 2024 and government agencies in southeastern Europe in 2025. The activity is being tracked by Cisco Talos…
Five ways to use Kiro and Amazon Q to strengthen your security posture
A Monday morning security alert flags unauthorized access attempts, security group misconfigurations, and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) policy violations. Your team needs answers fast. Security teams are using Kiro and Amazon Q Developer to handle repetitive tasks—scanning resources,…
Trellix investigating breach of source code repository
The cybersecurity company said there is no immediate evidence of code being exploited or released. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Trellix investigating breach of source code repository
The Other Side of the MCP Threat Conversation
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Attackers are cashing in on fresh ‘CopyFail’ Linux flaw
Researchers dropped a reliable root exploit and it didn’t sit idle for long CISA is warning that a newly-disclosed Linux kernel bug dubbed “CopyFail” is already being exploited, just days after researchers dropped a working root-level exploit.… This article has…
Hackers steal students’ data during breach at education tech giant Instructure
The data breach at education tech giant Instructure includes students’ private data, according to a sample of the allegedly stolen data seen by TechCrunch. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Hackers steal…
Microsoft Warns of Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Targeting US Organizations
The malicious emails claim to contain a conduct report and lure victims to a Microsoft phishing website that leverages AitM. The post Microsoft Warns of Sophisticated Phishing Campaign Targeting US Organizations appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed…
North Korean APT Targets Yanbian Gamers via Trojanized Platform
ESET warns that North Korean hackers compromised a Yanbian gaming site in a supply‑chain attack, trojanizing Windows and Android software to spy on users This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: North Korean APT Targets Yanbian…
CISA urges critical infrastructure firms to ‘fortify’ now before it’s too late
As concerns mount about potential cyber sabotage by the Chinese government, the U.S. is warning infrastructure operators to practice maintaining services in a degraded state. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article:…
Android Zero-Click RCE Vulnerability Enables Remote Shell Access
A patched Android RCE flaw allows nearby attackers to gain zero-click remote shell access. The post Android Zero-Click RCE Vulnerability Enables Remote Shell Access appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original…
DAEMON Tools Software Hacked to Deliver Malware in a Supply Chain Attack
In a sophisticated supply chain attack discovered in early May 2026, the popular disk image mounting software DAEMON Tools has been compromised to deliver malicious payloads to users globally. Kaspersky security researchers identified that official installers distributed from the legitimate…
Education Sector Under Attack From State Espionage, Spear-Phishing, and Supply Chain Attacks
Schools, universities, and research institutions across the globe are facing a growing wave of cyber threats in 2026, with state-backed espionage groups, spear-phishing campaigns, and supply chain attacks placing the entire education sector on high alert. Data from Q1 2026…