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
Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers File Over 10 Patents for Advanced Intrusive Hacking Tools
A SentinelLABS investigation has revealed that businesses linked to the Chinese advanced persistent threat (APT) group Hafnium, also known as Silk Typhoon, have submitted more than ten patents for highly intrusive forensics and data exfiltration methods. These patents, registered by…
The best CRM software 2025: Streamline your customer relationships
Our favorite scalable options suit small businesses to the enterprise and can help your team efficiently handle customer relationships, sales, lead management, and more. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: The best CRM software…
IR Trends Q2 2025: Phishing attacks persist as actors leverage compromised valid accounts to enhance legitimacy
Phishing remained the top initial access method in Q2 2025, while ransomware incidents see the emergence of new Qilin tactics. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: IR Trends Q2 2025: Phishing attacks persist…
Using LLMs as a reverse engineering sidekick
LLMs may serve as powerful assistants to malware analysts to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and provide actionable insights during malware analysis. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: Using LLMs as a reverse engineering…
Introducing Unit 42’s Attribution Framework
Peel back the layers on Unit 42’s Attribution Framework. We offer a rare inside view into the system used to ultimately assign attribution to threat groups. The post Introducing Unit 42’s Attribution Framework appeared first on Unit 42. This article…
OAuth2-Proxy Vulnerability Enables Authentication Bypass by Manipulating Query Parameters
A critical security vulnerability has been identified in OAuth2-Proxy, a widely-used reverse proxy that provides authentication services for Google, Azure, OpenID Connect, and numerous other identity providers. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-54576, enables attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms by manipulating…