A sophisticated threat campaign has emerged that leverages CrossC2, an unofficial extension tool that expands Cobalt Strike’s notorious capabilities beyond Windows systems to target Linux and macOS environments. Between September and December 2024, cybersecurity incidents involving this cross-platform malware have…
Google Requires Crypto App Developers to Have License or Certification From Relevant Authorities
Google Play has implemented comprehensive licensing requirements for cryptocurrency exchanges and software wallets, fundamentally reshaping the mobile app ecosystem for digital asset services. The policy mandates that developers seeking to publish cryptocurrency applications must obtain specific licenses and certifications from…
Ransomware Actors Blending Legitimate Tools with Custom Malware to Evade Detection
The cybersecurity landscape faces a new sophisticated threat as the Crypto24 ransomware group demonstrates an alarming evolution in attack methodology, seamlessly blending legitimate administrative tools with custom-developed malware to execute precision strikes against high-value targets. This emerging ransomware operation has…
Top 10 Best NDR Solutions (Network Detection and Response) in 2025
The network remains the central nervous system of every organization. While endpoints and cloud environments are crucial, all digital activity ultimately traverses the network. Implementing the best NDR solutions is essential for monitoring and securing this critical infrastructure. Traditional perimeter…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-15 21h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 19:4 : I retested Lenovo’s PC handheld but with SteamOS – the difference was night and day 19:4 : I finally found a lightweight multitool that doesn’t sacrifice function for form –…
Do yourself a favor and skip buying a Google Pixel right now – it’ll be worth it
A bit of patience will net you either a shiny new Pixel 10 phone or an older model at a steeper discount. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Do yourself a favor and skip…
Cisco patches critical security hole in Firewall Management Center – act now
There is no mitigation and no workaround for this level 10 vulnerability, so patch immediately. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Cisco patches critical security hole in Firewall Management Center – act now
I retested Lenovo’s PC handheld but with SteamOS – the difference was night and day
The new Lenovo Legion Go S model swaps Windows 11 for a lightweight, gaming-focused operating system. It’s not perfect, but a great first step. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I retested Lenovo’s PC…
I finally found a lightweight multitool that doesn’t sacrifice function for form – and it’s only $30
While it’s hard to beat a full-size multitool, NexTool’s S11 Pro is a lightweight, reliable option for keeping carry weight to a minimum. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: I finally found a lightweight…
News brief: Rising OT threats put critical infrastructure at risk
<p>One of the most notorious ransomware incidents in history happened in May 2021, when malicious hackers held the Colonial Pipeline hostage, causing gas shortages and widespread panic. The high-profile incident underscored the vulnerability of U.S. critical infrastructure and operational technology…
New NFC-Driven Android Trojan PhantomCard targets Brazilian bank customers
PhantomCard, an NFC-driven Android Trojan in Brazil, relays card data to fraudsters, spread via fake Google Play “card protection” apps. ThreatFabric warns of PhantomCard, a new Android NFC-driven trojan targeting Brazilian banking customers and possibly expanding globally. The malicious code is based…
10 Best Free Data Recovery Software 2025
Free data recovery software or tools are among the most essential tools, playing a crucial role in our lives. Although you can find dozens of them nowadays, their importance remains significant. Losing our data from a device due to failure…
How to Architect a Compliant Cloud for Healthcare Clients (Azure Edition)
Designing cloud infrastructure for healthcare isn’t just about uptime and cost; it’s about protecting sensitive patient data and satisfying regulatory requirements like HIPAA and HITRUST. When we were tasked with migrating a healthcare client’s legacy workloads into Azure, we knew…
My favorite keychain accessory turns the AirTag into an even more useful tracker
The KeySmart AirTag holder has endured nearly three years of daily use – here’s why I’m still a fan. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: My favorite keychain accessory turns the AirTag into an…
Tell Google’s new AI tool about your travel needs and it’ll find flight deals for you now
Rolling out this week in the US, Canada, and India, the Flight Deals tool surfaces relevant, affordable flight options from multiple airlines and booking sites. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Tell Google’s new…
Samsung offers $250 discount on its latest Galaxy S25 model – multiple retailers included
The Galaxy S25 Edge pairs a top-tier camera with its slimmest, lightest design yet – making this deal tough to ignore. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Samsung offers $250 discount on its latest…
Mobile Phishers Target Brokerage Accounts in ‘Ramp and Dump’ Cashout Scheme
Cybercriminal groups peddling sophisticated phishing kits that convert stolen card data into mobile wallets have recently shifted their focus to targeting customers of brokerage services, new research shows. Undeterred by security controls at these trading platforms that block users from…
Analysis Sees Limited End User Ability to Accurately Identify Phishing Attacks
An analysis of telemetry data published by Red Canary, a unit of Zscaler, finds only 16% of the tens of thousands of phishing emails reported by end users in the first half of 2025 proved to be actual threats. At…
Cisco’s Secure Firewall Management Center now not-so secure, springs a CVSS 10 RCE hole
Switchzilla’s summer of perfect 10s Cisco has issued a patch for a maximum-severity bug in its Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) software that could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to inject arbitrary shell commands on vulnerable systems.… This article has…
Your ESR power bank could be a fire hazard – check it now
You should stop using this ESR power bank immediately. This article has been indexed from Latest news Read the original article: Your ESR power bank could be a fire hazard – check it now
AI Agents Vulnerable to ‘Silent Hijacking,’ Security Researchers Warn
Researchers reveal zero-click exploits that let hackers hijack AI agents from OpenAI, Microsoft, and Google to steal data and disrupt workflows. The post AI Agents Vulnerable to ‘Silent Hijacking,’ Security Researchers Warn appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Italian hotels breached for tens of thousands of scanned IDs
A cybercriminal was found selling scanned IDs that were stolen from guests at Italian hotels on underground forums, warned CERT-AGID. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Italian hotels breached for tens of thousands of scanned…
Security Wins Only When Institutionalized – Here’s Why! ⎥ Kevan Bard
Discover insights from The Elephant in AppSec episode with Kevan Bard. The post Security Wins Only When Institutionalized – Here’s Why! ⎥ Kevan Bard appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original…
Taiwan Web Servers Breached by UAT-7237 Using Customized Open-Source Hacking Tools
A Chinese-speaking advanced persistent threat (APT) actor has been observed targeting web infrastructure entities in Taiwan using customized versions of open-sourced tools with an aim to establish long-term access within high-value victim environments. The activity has been attributed by Cisco…