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Ransomware Incidents Targeting Japan Increased by Approximately 1.4 Times
Japan experienced a significant surge in ransomware attacks during the first half of 2025, with incidents increasing by approximately 1.4 times compared to the same period in 2024. According to comprehensive research conducted by cybersecurity analysts, 68 ransomware cases affected…
Elastic Denies Serious Security Flaw in Its Defend Software
Elastic, the company known for its enterprise search and security products, has pushed back against recent claims of a serious vulnerability in its Defend endpoint detection and response (EDR) tool. The controversy began after a small cybersecurity group, AshES…
The End of Tribal Knowledge: Why Contextual Policy Is the Foundation for Agentic AI Development
For years, the challenge in software security and governance hasn’t been knowing what to do, but instead scaling that knowledge across fast-moving teams. At Sonatype, we invested heavily in solving that through contextual policy. Not just rules, but rules that…
URL-based threats become a go-to tactic for cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are using advanced social engineering and AI-generated content to make malicious URLs difficult for users to identify, according to Proofpoint. Whether through email, text messages, or collaboration apps, URL-based threats now dominate the cyber threat landscape. Attackers are not…
CISOs need to think about risks before rushing into AI
Organizations are increasing investments in cloud, AI, and emerging technologies, but their infrastructure and security strategies often lag behind. A recent Unisys survey of 1,000 senior executives shows that business and IT leaders are not always aligned on what needs…
Critical Apple 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild – Update Now
Apple yesterday released emergency security updates for iOS and iPadOS to patch a critical zero-day vulnerability in its core Image I/O framework. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-43300, is confirmed to be under active exploitation in highly targeted attacks. The urgent…
Want to learn Linux? These 5 games make it fun – and they’re free
Does the thought of learning Linux seem daunting? It doesn’t have to be. Start with a few games. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Want to learn Linux? These 5 games make it fun…
ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9580, (Thu, Aug 21st)
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SIM-Swapper, Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years
A 21-year-old Florida man at the center of a prolific cybercrime group known as “Scattered Spider” was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison today, and ordered to pay roughly $13 million in restitution to victims. Noah Michael Urban of…
China cut itself off from the global internet for an hour on Wednesday
Took out all traffic to port 443 at a time Beijing didn’t have an obvious need to keep its netizens in the dark China cut itself off from much of the global internet for just over an hour on Wednesday.……
Microsoft stays mum about M365 Copilot on-demand security bypass
Redmond doesn’t bother informing customers about some security fixes Microsoft has chosen not to tell customers about a recently patched vulnerability in M365 Copilot.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: Microsoft stays…
Logit-Gap Steering: A New Frontier in Understanding and Probing LLM Safety
New research from Unit 42 on logit-gap steering reveals how internal alignment measures can be bypassed, making external AI security vital. The post Logit-Gap Steering: A New Frontier in Understanding and Probing LLM Safety appeared first on Unit 42. This…
Secrets Management Solutions That Fit Your Budget
Are You Seeking a Budget-Friendly Approach to Secrets Management? One area that often perplexes businesses is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and their secrets. This crucial aspect of cybersecurity requires strategic focus, however, cost constraints can often pose a…
Empower Your SOC Team with Enhanced NHI Management
Could You Revolutionize Your Cybersecurity Strategy with NHI Management? Raising the bar in cybersecurity defense has become a critical concern for organizations operating. One area that has gained traction in this regard is Non-Human Identities (NHIs) and Secrets Management. This…
Quantum-safe security: Progress towards next-generation cryptography
Microsoft is proactively leading the transition to quantum-safe security by advancing post-quantum cryptography, collaborating with global standards bodies, and helping organizations prepare for the coming quantum era. The post Quantum-safe security: Progress towards next-generation cryptography appeared first on Microsoft Security…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 00h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 21:33 : RingReaper Malware Targets Linux Servers, Stealthily Evading EDR Solutions 21:33 : I went hands-on with every Google Pixel 10 phone, and this model stole my heart 21:33 : I tried…
2025-08-20: SmartApeSG CAPTCHA page to ClickFix script to NetSupport RAT to StealCv2
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Britain targets Kyrgyz financial institutions, crypto networks aiding Kremlin
The UK has imposed new sanctions on Kyrgyz financial institutions and crypto networks accused of helping Russia evade restrictions. The UK imposed sanctions on Kyrgyz financial institutions and crypto networks accused of aiding Russian sanctions evasion, war funding, and ransomware…
Oakley Meta preorders open up, and you can get the AI glasses next week
Meta’s newest smart glasses pack some significant upgrades over the original Ray-Bans, and now you can finally get your hands on them. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Oakley Meta preorders open up, and…
RingReaper Malware Targets Linux Servers, Stealthily Evading EDR Solutions
A new malware campaign dubbed RingReaper has emerged, targeting servers with advanced post-exploitation capabilities that exploit the kernel’s io_uring asynchronous I/O interface to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) systems. This sophisticated agent minimizes reliance on traditional system calls like…
I went hands-on with every Google Pixel 10 phone, and this model stole my heart
It only took a few minutes of hands-on time to completely change my mind about which Pixel model I really want this year. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I went hands-on with every…
I tried the standard Google Pixel 10 and didn’t miss the Pro models one bit
With upgraded features and an improved camera system, the Pixel 10 sets a new standard for entry-level smartphones. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I tried the standard Google Pixel 10 and didn’t miss…
Amazon quietly fixed Q Developer flaws that made AI agent vulnerable to prompt injection, RCE
Move along, nothing to see here Amazon has quietly fixed a couple of security issues in its coding agent: Amazon Q Developer VS Code extension. Attackers could use these vulns to leak secrets, including API keys from a developer’s machine,…