Government officials say they are monitoring the situation A major supplier of healthcare equipment to the UK’s National Health Service and local councils is on the verge of collapse 16 months after falling victim to cyber criminals.… This article has…
Browser Extensions Pose Serious Threat to Gen-AI Tools Handling Sensitive Data
LayerX has disclosed an AI chatbot hacking method via web browser extensions it has named ‘man-in-the-prompt’. The post Browser Extensions Pose Serious Threat to Gen-AI Tools Handling Sensitive Data appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
API Security Firm Wallarm Raises $55 Million
Wallarm has raised money in a Series C funding round led by Toba Capital, which brings the total raised by the company to over $70 million. The post API Security Firm Wallarm Raises $55 Million appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Must Do Before 2027
The European Union isn’t asking nicely anymore. With the Cyber Resilience Act, they’re laying down the law, literally, for how every company that makes or sells digital products in the… The post EU Cyber Resilience Act: What You Must Do…
AI-Driven Trends in Endpoint Security: What the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ Reveals
Cyber threats and attacks like ransomware continue to increase in volume and complexity with the endpoint typically being the most sought after and valued target. With the rapid expansion and adoption of AI, it is more critical than ever to…
Browser Extensions Can Exploit ChatGPT, Gemini in ‘Man in the Prompt’ Attack
Man in the Prompt attack shows how browser extensions can exploit ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools to steal data or inject hidden prompts. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto…
Outpost24 launches Credential Checker to spot leaked credentials on the dark web
Outpost24 has launched the Outpost24 Credential Checker, a free tool that provides organizations with a sneak peek into exposed credentials leaked on the dark web. Timely visibility into credential exposure can mean the difference between a contained incident and a…
Intel 471 unveils Verity471, a unified platform for next-gen cyber threat intelligence
Intel 471 has launched Verity471, a next-generation cyber threat intelligence (CTI) platform. It brings together all of Intel 471’s solutions into one place, making it easier for security teams to work together, improve workflows, and get more from their threat…
Proton Authenticator: free open-source two-factor authentication app
Proton is on a role. The company released its privacy-friendly AI Lumo last week and has now released Proton Authenticator, a two-factor authentication app. Proton Authenticator is a cross-platform open source application […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader.…
Bangalore Techie Arrested for Alleged Role in $44 Million Cryptocurrency Theft
A Bangalore-based technology professional has been arrested in connection with a massive cryptocurrency theft worth approximately ₹379 crore ($44 million) from the popular Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX, according to law enforcement officials. The arrest represents one of the most significant…
LAMEHUG: First AI-Powered Malware Targets Organizations via Compromised Official Email Accounts
The Russian state-sponsored threat actor APT28, also known as Fancy Bear or Forest Blizzard, has deployed LameHug, the first publicly documented malware leveraging large language models (LLMs) for automated command generation and execution. According to a recent CERT-UA report, this…
Hacker Arrested for Data Theft Targeting Spanish Bank Customers
Spanish authorities have successfully apprehended a sophisticated cybercriminal who allegedly stole sensitive data from major financial institutions, educational organizations, and private companies across the country. The arrest represents a significant victory in the ongoing battle against cybercrime targeting Spanish citizens…
Scattered Spider Breached Allianz Life – How to Prevent This Threat
Scattered Spider is on the news again – this time they breached Allianz Life. This week’s headlines range from ransomware-ready flaws to physical CCTV vulnerabilities, cloud outages, insurance data breaches, and unfinished patch jobs. Follow cybersecurity advisor Adam Pilton to…
Bangalore Techie Arrested in Connection With the $44 Million CoinDCX Hack
The Bangalore-based software engineer Rahul Agarwal, an employee of prominent crypto exchange CoinDCX, was arrested in connection with a massive $44 million (approximately Rs 379 crore) theft. The Whitefield CEN crime police detained Agarwal on July 26 following an extensive…
20 Best Kubernetes Monitoring Tools in 2025
Kubernetes monitoring tools are essential for maintaining the health, performance, and reliability of Kubernetes clusters. These tools provide real-time visibility into the state of clusters, nodes, and pods, allowing administrators to identify and resolve issues quickly. They offer detailed metrics…
Microsoft SharePoint Server 0-Day Hack Hits African Treasury, Companies, and University
A sophisticated cyberattack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint servers has compromised over 400 entities globally, with significant impact across African nations including South Africa and Mauritius. The attack specifically targets on-premise SharePoint installations, exploiting previously unknown security flaws…
Cybercriminals ‘Spooked’ After Scattered Spider Arrests
The arrest of members of the Scattered Spider cyber-attack group have temporarily halted new intrusions, however, similar threat actors continue to pose risks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Cybercriminals ‘Spooked’ After Scattered Spider Arrests
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-07-31 12h : 14 posts
14 posts were published in the last hour 10:3 : IR Trends Q2 2025: Phishing attacks persist as actors leverage compromised valid accounts to enhance legitimacy 10:3 : Using LLMs as a reverse engineering sidekick 10:3 : Introducing Unit 42’s…
Cheating on Quantum Computing Benchmarks
Peter Gutmann and Stephan Neuhaus have a new paper—I think it’s new, even though it has a March 2025 date—that makes the argument that we shouldn’t trust any of the quantum factorization benchmarks, because everyone has been cooking the books:…
Report Links Chinese Companies to Tools Used by State-Sponsored Hackers
SentinelLabs connects the dots between prolific Chinese state-sponsored hackers and companies developing intrusion tools. The post Report Links Chinese Companies to Tools Used by State-Sponsored Hackers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Alert Fatigue, Data Overload, and the Fall of Traditional SIEMs
Security Operations Centers (SOCs) are stretched to their limits. Log volumes are surging, threat landscapes are growing more complex, and security teams are chronically understaffed. Analysts face a daily battle with alert noise, fragmented tools, and incomplete data visibility. At…
UNC2891 Breaches ATM Network via 4G Raspberry Pi, Tries CAKETAP Rootkit for Fraud
The financially motivated threat actor known as UNC2891 has been observed targeting Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) infrastructure using a 4G-equipped Raspberry Pi as part of a covert attack. The cyber-physical attack involved the adversary leveraging their physical access to install…
FunkSec Ransomware Victims Can Now Recover Files with Free Decryptor
Avast researchers shared a step-by-step guide to decrypt files for victims of FunkSec ransomware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: FunkSec Ransomware Victims Can Now Recover Files with Free Decryptor
Google To Sign EU’s AI Code Of Practice
Google latest to commit to signing EU voluntary code of practice for general-purpose AI models, amidst corporate opposition This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Google To Sign EU’s AI Code Of Practice