Some schemes might sound unbelievable, but they’re easier to fall for than you think. Here’s how to avoid getting played by gamified job scams. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Task scams: Why you should…
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How to get into cybersecurity | Unlocked 403 cybersecurity podcast (S2E3)
Cracking the code of a successful cybersecurity career starts here. Hear from ESET’s Robert Lipovsky as he reveals how to break into and thrive in this fast-paced field. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How…
FBI Warns Airlines and Insurers as Scattered Spider Ransomware Attacks Surge
When the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) sounds the alarm on cybersecurity, organizations should take immediate notice. The latest urgent warning involves the notorious Scattered Spider group, which has already made headlines for attacking major retailers such as Marks…
North Korea-linked threat actors spread macOS NimDoor malware via fake Zoom updates
North Korea-linked hackers use fake Zoom updates to spread macOS NimDoor malware, targeting crypto firms with stealthy backdoors. North Korea-linked threat actors are targeting Web3 and crypto firms with NimDoor, a rare macOS backdoor disguised as a fake Zoom update.…
ByBit Crypto Heist: First Half of 2025 Records All-time High Crypto Theft
2025 H1 records all-time crypto theft In the first half of 2025, hackers stole a record $2.1 billion in cryptocurrency, marking an all-time high. The data highlights the vulnerable state of the cryptocurrency industry. North Korean state-sponsored hackers accounted for…
FBI Warns of Scattered Spider Cyberattacks on Airline and Transport Sectors
The FBI, along with top cybersecurity firms, has issued a fresh warning that the notorious hacking group Scattered Spider is expanding its targets to include the airline and broader transportation industries. In a statement released Friday and shared with…
Chinese Attackers Target France Infrastructure in Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Campaign
The French cybersecurity agency stated in a study released Tuesday that three zero-day flaws impacting Ivanti Cloud Services Appliance devices triggered an attack spree in France last year that affected several critical infrastructure sectors. The French National Agency for…
Denmark Empowers Public Against Deepfake Threats
A groundbreaking bill has been proposed by the Danish government to curb the growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes, a threat that is expected to rise in the future. In the proposed framework, individuals would be entitled to claim…
North Korea-Linked Hackers Behind $2.1 Billion in Crypto Theft in Early 2025
A new report from blockchain analytics firm TRM Labs reveals that hackers stole an unprecedented $2.1 billion in cryptocurrency during the first half of 2025—marking the highest amount ever recorded for a six-month period. A staggering 70% of the…
“CitrixBleed 2” Vulnerability PoC Released – Warns of Potential Widespread Exploitation
Critical flaw in Citrix NetScaler devices echoes infamous 2023 security breach that crippled major organizations worldwide. The new critical vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler devices has security experts warning of potential widespread exploitation, drawing alarming parallels to the devastating “CitrixBleed” attacks…
New Phishing Attack Impersonates as DWP Attacking Users to Steal Credit Card Data
A sophisticated phishing campaign targeting UK citizens has emerged, masquerading as official communications from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to steal sensitive financial information. The campaign, which has been active since late May 2025, represents a significant escalation…
Writable File in Lenovo’s Windows Directory Enables a Stealthy AppLocker Bypass
A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in Lenovo’s preloaded Windows operating systems, where a writable file in the Windows directory enables attackers to bypass Microsoft’s AppLocker security framework. The issue affects all variants of Lenovo machines running default Windows…
Instagram Started Using 1-Week Validity TLS Certificates and Changes Them Daily
Instagram has adopted an unprecedented approach to web security by implementing daily rotation of TLS certificates that maintain validity periods of just one week, according to a recent technical analysis. This practice represents a significant departure from industry standards, where…
Threat Actors Turning Job Offers Into Traps, Over $264 Million Lost in 2024 Alone
Cybercriminals are exploiting the economic uncertainty and remote work trends to orchestrate sophisticated employment fraud schemes, with victims losing over $264 million in 2024 alone according to FBI reports. These malicious campaigns, known as “task scams,” represent a rapidly evolving…
Russia Jailed Hacker Who Worked for Ukrainian Intelligence to Launch Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure
Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) officers have detained two hackers in Siberia who conducted cyberattacks on critical infrastructure facilities under direct orders from Ukrainian intelligence services. The simultaneous arrests in the Kemerovo and Tomsk regions exposed a sophisticated cyber espionage…
Massive spike in use of .es domains for phishing abuse
¡Cuidado! Time to double-check before entering your Microsoft creds Cybersecurity experts are reporting a 19x increase in malicious campaigns being launched from .es domains, making it the third most common, behind only .com and .ru.… This article has been indexed…
How Digital Executive Protection Shields Top Leaders from Modern Threats
Cybersecurity threats have emerged so quickly that most companies struggle to keep up and executives are often the… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: How Digital…
Android May Soon Warn You About Fake Cell Towers
Plus: Iran-linked hackers threaten to release Trump campaign emails, Chinese hackers still in US telecoms networks, and an abusive deepfake website plans an expansion. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: Android May Soon Warn…
Scattered Spider Upgraded Their Tactics to Abuse Legitimate Tools to Evade Detection and Maintain Persistence
The cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has significantly evolved its attack methodologies, demonstrating alarming sophistication in exploiting legitimate administrative tools to maintain persistent access to compromised networks. Also tracked under aliases including UNC3944, Scatter Swine, and Muddled Libra, this…
Researchers Uncover New Technique to Exploit Azure Arc for Hybrid Escalation in Enterprise Environment and Maintain Persistence
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated attack technique that exploits Microsoft Azure Arc deployments to gain persistent access to enterprise environments. The research, conducted during recent red team operations, reveals how adversaries can leverage misconfigured Azure Arc installations to escalate…
Hackers Exploit Legitimate Inno Setup Installer to Use as a Malware Delivery Vehicle
Cybercriminals have increasingly turned to legitimate software installation frameworks as vehicles for malware distribution, with Inno Setup emerging as a preferred tool for threat actors seeking to bypass security measures. This legitimate Windows installer framework, originally designed to simplify software…
Hackers Exploiting Java Debug Wire Protocol Servers in Wild to Deploy Cryptomining Payload
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting organizations that inadvertently expose Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) servers to the internet, with attackers leveraging this overlooked entry point to deploy sophisticated cryptomining malware. JDWP, a standard feature in the Java platform,…
Alert: Exposed JDWP Interfaces Lead to Crypto Mining, Hpingbot Targets SSH for DDoS
Threat actors are weaponizing exposed Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interfaces to obtain code execution capabilities and deploy cryptocurrency miners on compromised hosts. “The attacker used a modified version of XMRig with a hard-“coded configuration, allowing them to avoid suspicious…
Taiwan NSB Alerts Public on Data Risks from TikTok, Weibo, and RedNote Over China Ties
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has warned that China-developed applications like RedNote (aka Xiaohongshu), Weibo, TikTok, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud pose security risks due to excessive data collection and data transfer to China. The alert comes following an inspection of…
UK Man Accused in Major International Hacking Case, Faces US Charges
A 25-year-old British citizen has been formally charged in the United States for allegedly leading an international hacking operation that caused millions in damages to individuals, companies, and public institutions. Authorities in the US claim the man, identified as Kai…
Next.js Cache Poisoning Vulnerability Let Attackers Trigger DoS Condition
Key Takeaways1. Next.js versions 15.1.0-15.1.8 have a cache poisoning bug causing DoS attacks through blank page delivery.2. Needs affected Next.js version + ISR with cache revalidation + SSR with CDN caching 204 responses.3. Race condition allows HTTP 204 responses to…
Friday Squid Blogging: How Squid Skin Distorts Light
New research. As usual, you can also use this squid post to talk about the security stories in the news that I haven’t covered. Blog moderation policy. This article has been indexed from Schneier on Security Read the original article:…
Critical Sudo bugs expose major Linux distros to local Root exploits
Critical Sudo flaws let local users gain root access on Linux systems, the vulnerabilities affect major Linux distributions. Cybersecurity researchers disclosed two vulnerabilities in the Sudo command-line utility for Linux and Unix-like operating systems. Local attackers can exploit the vulnerabilities…
Ransomware Attacks Spike Despite Gang Closure
New research from Comparitech revealed that in the first half of 2025, 3,627 ransomware attacks were reported and logged. This is a 47% increase since the first half of 2024, which is highly concerning for major organisations due to the…
Personal AI Agents Could Become Digital Advocates in an AI-Dominated World
As generative AI agents proliferate, a new concept is gaining traction: AI entities that act as loyal digital advocates, protecting individuals from overwhelming technological complexity, misinformation, and data exploitation. Experts suggest these personal AI companions could function similarly to…
2.2 Million People Impacted by Ahold Delhaize Data Breach
Ahold Delhaize, the Dutch grocery company, reported this week that a ransomware attack on its networks last year resulted in a data breach that affected more than 2.2 million customers. The cybersecurity breach was discovered in November 2024, when…
Cybercrime Gang Hunters International Shuts Down, Returns Stolen Data as Goodwill
Cybercrime gang to return stolen data The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has recently announced that it is shutting down its operation and will provide free decryptors to help targets recover their data without paying a ransom. “After careful consideration…
Cloudflare Thwarts Record-Breaking DDoS Attack as Global Threat Escalates
Cloudflare has successfully blocked the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever recorded, marking a significant moment in the escalating battle against cyber threats. The attack peaked at an unprecedented 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps), targeting an unnamed hosting provider…
Yet More Stalkerware Leaks Secret Data: ‘Catwatchful’ is Latest Nasty App
Content warning: Domestic abuse, stalking, controlling behavior, Schadenfreude, irony. The post Yet More Stalkerware Leaks Secret Data: ‘Catwatchful’ is Latest Nasty App appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Yet…
The 47-Day SSL Certificate Era: What It Means for Site Owners and IT Teams
The move to 47-day SSL certificates is a major step toward a more secure, automated internet. While it introduces new challenges, especially for organizations relying on manual processes, it ultimately pushes the ecosystem toward greater resilience and trust. The post…
AI and Cybersecurity: A Deep Dive into Enterprise Applications and Digital Sovereignty with Krish Banerjee
In this episode of Cybersecurity Today, host Jim Love engages in a comprehensive conversation with Krish Banerjee, the Canada Managing Director at Accenture for AI and Data. They delve into the stark difference between perceived and actual preparedness for cybersecurity…
Disrupting the Ransomware Attack Chain with Hybrid Mesh Security (Part 1)
In this three-part blog series, we explore how a hybrid mesh architecture can effectively break the ransomware attack chain. Part One examines the evolving state of ransomware in 2025, unpacks the stages of the ransomware attack chain, and explains why…
Google fined $314M for misusing idle Android users’ data
Google must pay $314M after a California court ruled it misused idle Android users’ data. The case ends a class-action suit filed in August 2019. A San Jose jury ruled that Google misused Android users’ cell phone data and must…
NightEagle APT Exploits Microsoft Exchange Flaw to Target China’s Military and Tech Sectors
Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a previously undocumented threat actor called NightEagle (aka APT-Q-95) that has been observed targeting Microsoft Exchange servers as a part of a zero-day exploit chain designed to target government, defense, and technology sectors in…
Malicious SEO Plugins on WordPress Can Lead to Site Takeover
A new wave of cyberattacks is targeting WordPress websites through malicious SEO plugins that can lead to complete site takeover. Security analysts have uncovered sophisticated malware campaigns where attackers disguise their plugins to blend seamlessly with legitimate site components, making…
Instagram Now Rotating TLS Certificates Daily with 1-Week Validity
Instagram has begun rotating its TLS certificates on a daily basis, with each certificate valid for just over a week. This approach, which goes far beyond current industry standards, was discovered during routine network debugging and has since been confirmed…
Apache APISIX Vulnerability Enables Cross-Issuer Access Under Misconfigurations
A newly disclosed vulnerability, CVE-2025-46647, has been identified in the openid-connect plugin of Apache APISIX, a widely used open-source API gateway. This flaw, rated as important, could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access across different identity issuers under specific misconfigurations. The vulnerability…
SquareX Reveals That Employees Are No Longer The Weakest Link, Browser AI Agents Are
Every security practitioner knows that employees are the weakest link in an organization, butthis is no longer the case. SquareX’s research reveals that Browser AI Agents are more likely tofall prey to cyberattacks than employees, making them the new weakest…
Ransomware: Hunters International Is Not Shutting Down, It’s Rebranding
Some admins of Hunters International are now part of the encryption-less cyber extortion group World Leaks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Ransomware: Hunters International Is Not Shutting Down, It’s Rebranding
Scattered Spider Enhances Tactics to Exploit Legitimate Tools for Evasion and Persistence
Scattered Spider, also tracked under aliases such as UNC3944, Scatter Swine, and Muddled Libra, has emerged as a formidable financially motivated cybercriminal group since at least May 2022. Initially known for targeting telecommunications and tech firms with phishing and SIM-swapping…
Multiple PHP Vulnerabilities Allow SQL Injection & DoS Attacks – Update Now
Critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered in PHP that could allow attackers to execute SQL injection attacks and cause denial of service (DoS) conditions. Two distinct vulnerabilities, assigned CVE-2025-1735 and CVE-2025-6491, affect multiple PHP versions and require immediate patching. Key…
Critical HIKVISION applyCT Vulnerability Exposes Devices to Code Execution Attacks
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in HIKVISION’s applyCT component, part of the HikCentral Integrated Security Management Platform, that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely without authentication. Assigned CVE-2025-34067 with a maximum CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability…
Validation is an Increasingly Critical Element of Cloud Security
Cloud security isn’t just about having the right solutions in place — it’s about determining whether they are functioning correctly. The post Validation is an Increasingly Critical Element of Cloud Security appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…
Hackers Abuse Legitimate Inno Setup Installer to Deliver Malware
Cybercriminals are increasingly weaponizing legitimate software installer frameworks like Inno Setup to distribute malware, turning user-friendly tools into covert vehicles for malicious payloads. Originally designed to simplify software deployment on Windows, Inno Setup has become a favored tool among threat…
Next.js Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Trigger DoS via Cache Poisoning
A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-49826, has been discovered and addressed in the popular React-based web framework, Next.js. The flaw, present in versions >=15.1.0 and <15.1.8, allowed attackers to exploit a cache poisoning bug, potentially leading to a Denial of Service (DoS)…
In Other News: Hacker Helps Kill Informants, Crylock Developer Sentenced, Ransomware Negotiator Probed
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: drug cartel hires hacker to identify FBI informants, prison time for Russian ransomware developer, ransomware negotiator investigated. The post In Other News: Hacker Helps Kill Informants, Crylock Developer Sentenced, Ransomware Negotiator…
Cisco Issues Emergency Fix for Critical Root Credential Flaw in Unified CM
Cisco fixes critical root credential vulnerability in Unified CM rated CVSS 10 urging users to patch now to stop remote admin takeovers. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the…
Critical HIKVISION applyCT Flaw Allows Remote Code Execution
A newly disclosed vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-34067, has been identified in HIKVISION’s widely deployed security management platform, applyCT (also known as HikCentral). This critical flaw allows unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE), putting countless surveillance and security infrastructures at risk across government,…
Researchers Discover New Method to Identify Azure Arc in Enterprise Environments and Maintain Persistence
Security researchers have discovered novel ways to identify and take advantage of Microsoft Azure Arc in business settings, which is a major advancement in cybersecurity and may reveal weaknesses in this hybrid management system. Introduced in 2019, Azure Arc extends…
Writable File in Lenovo Path Lets Attackers Evade AppLocker Restrictions
A security researcher has uncovered a significant vulnerability affecting Lenovo computers: a writable file within the Windows directory that can be exploited to bypass AppLocker restrictions. The file in question, C:\Windows\MFGSTAT.zip, is present on many Lenovo machines that ship with…
Mastering Real-Time Cloud Data Governance Amid Evolving Threats and Regulations
Real-time data governance provides security and privacy teams with immediate visibility into what is happening, allowing them to stop a problem before it becomes a crisis. The post Mastering Real-Time Cloud Data Governance Amid Evolving Threats and Regulations appeared first…
WhatsApp Under Fire for AI Update Disrupting Group Communication
The new artificial intelligence capability introduced by WhatsApp aims to transform the way users interact with their conversations through sophisticated artificial intelligence. It uses advanced technology from Meta AI to provide a concise summary of unread messages across individual chats…
Taiwan Flags Chinese Apps Over Data Security Violations
Taiwan warned that popular Chinese-owned apps, including TikTok and Weibo, are harvesting personal data and sending it back to servers in China This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Taiwan Flags Chinese Apps Over Data Security…
Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebrands as World Leaks
Hunters International ransomware gang closes after 55 confirmed and 199 unconfirmed cyberattacks. Read about its rebrand to World… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Hunters International…
Hackers Exploit Java Debug Wire Protocol Servers to Deploy Cryptomining Payloads
A sophisticated cyberattack targeting unsecured Java Debug Wire Protocol (JDWP) interfaces on honeypot servers running TeamCity, a popular CI/CD application, has been discovered, according to a startling disclosure from the Wiz Research Team. The team observed that within mere hours…
Hackers use Fake Cloudflare Verification Screen to Trick Users into Executing Malware
A sophisticated social engineering campaign has emerged targeting unsuspecting users through fraudulent Cloudflare verification screens, representing a new evolution in malware distribution tactics. This attack method leverages the trusted appearance of legitimate web security services to deceive victims into executing…
New “123 | Stealer” Advertised on Underground Hacking Forums for $120 Per Month
A new credential-stealing malware dubbed “123 | Stealer” has surfaced on underground cybercrime forums, being marketed by threat actor “koneko” for $120 per month. This malware-as-a-service (MaaS) offering represents the latest evolution in information stealer technology, combining sophisticated data exfiltration…
Microsoft Investigating Forms Service Issue Not Accessible for Users
Microsoft is currently investigating a significant service disruption affecting Microsoft Forms, leaving numerous users unable to access the popular online survey and quiz platform. The issue, identified as incident FM1109073, began on July 4, 2025, at 12:42 PM GMT+5:30 and…
New Sophisticated Attack ypasses Content Security Policy Using HTML-Injection Technique
A sophisticated technique to bypass Content Security Policy (CSP) protections using a combination of HTML injection and browser cache manipulation. The method exploits the interaction between nonce-based CSP implementations and browser caching mechanisms, specifically targeting the back/forward cache (bfcache) and…
Massive Android Ad Fraud ‘IconAds’ Leverages Google Play to Attack Phone Users
A sophisticated mobile ad fraud operation dubbed “IconAds” has infiltrated Android devices worldwide through 352 malicious applications distributed via Google Play Store, generating up to 1.2 billion fraudulent bid requests daily at its peak. The scheme represents a significant evolution…
The Role Culture and Trust Play in Countering Deepfakes
Empowering employees with critical thinking and transparency to combat synthetic media impersonations and fortify organizational defenses. The post The Role Culture and Trust Play in Countering Deepfakes appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard…
Critical Sudo Vulnerabilities Let Local Users Gain Root Access on Linux, Impacting Major Distros
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed two security flaws in the Sudo command-line utility for Linux and Unix-like operating systems that could enable local attackers to escalate their privileges to root on susceptible machines. A brief description of the vulnerabilities is below…
Your AI Agents Might Be Leaking Data — Watch this Webinar to Learn How to Stop It
Generative AI is changing how businesses work, learn, and innovate. But beneath the surface, something dangerous is happening. AI agents and custom GenAI workflows are creating new, hidden ways for sensitive enterprise data to leak—and most teams don’t even realize…
Massive Android Ad Fraud ‘IconAds’ Uses Google Play to Target and Exploit Users
HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team has dismantled a sprawling ad fraud operation named IconAds, which infiltrated the Google Play Store with 352 malicious apps. At its peak, this scheme generated a staggering 1.2 billion bid requests daily, flooding…
Cybercriminals Use Fake Cloudflare Verification Screens to Deceive Users into Running Malware
Threat actors have developed a clever social engineering technique to disseminate malware by posing as trustworthy security measures, which is a terrifying new development in the realm of cybercrime. Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a malicious campaign that leverages fake Cloudflare…
EU Launches Plan to Implement Quantum-Secure Infrastructure
The EU’s Quantum Strategy includes plans to develop secure quantum communication infrastructure across the region This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: EU Launches Plan to Implement Quantum-Secure Infrastructure
A flaw in Catwatchful spyware exposed logins of +62,000 users
A flaw in Catwatchful spyware exposed logins of 62,000 users, turning the spy tool into a data leak, security researcher Eric Daigle revealed. A flaw in the Catwatchful Android spyware exposed its full user database, leaking email addresses and plaintext…
Google Ordered to Pay $314M for Misusing Android Users’ Cellular Data Without Permission
Google has been ordered by a court in the U.S. state of California to pay $314 million over charges that it misused Android device users’ cellular data when they were idle to passively send information to the company. The verdict…
New “123 | Stealer” Malware Rented on Dark Web for $120/Month
A new credential-stealing malware, dubbed “123 | Stealer,” has surfaced on underground cybercrime forums, with the threat actor known as #koneko offering the tool for rent at $120 per month. The malware, which is being marketed as a powerful and flexible information stealer,…
Researchers Defeat Content Security Policy Protections via HTML Injection
In a breakthrough that challenges the perceived safety of nonce-based Content Security Policy (CSP), security researchers have demonstrated a practical method to bypass these protections by combining HTML injection, CSS-based nonce leakage, and browser cache manipulation. The Setup: A Realistic…
Catwatchful Android Spyware Leaks Credentials of 62,000+ Users
A major security lapse has exposed the credentials of over 62,000 users of Catwatchful, a full-featured Android spyware app that openly markets itself as a tool for covert surveillance. The breach, discovered by a security researcher, highlights the persistent risks…
Multiple PHP Vulnerabilities Enables SQLi and DoS Attacks – Update Now
Security researchers have disclosed two significant vulnerabilities in PHP, the popular server-side scripting language, that could allow attackers to launch SQL injection (SQLi) and Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. According to the report, Administrators and developers are urged to update…
Undetectable Android spyware is detectable, Hunters ransomware quits, Salt Typhoon dormant
Undetectable Android spyware leaks user logins Hunters ransomware group shuts doors Medical device company Surmodics reports cyberattack Huge thanks to our sponsor, Palo Alto Networks You’re moving fast in the cloud and so are attackers. But while SecOps and cloud…
NTLM relay attacks are back from the dead
NTLM relay attacks are the easiest way for an attacker to compromise domain-joined hosts. While many security practitioners think NTLM relay is a solved problem, it is not – and, in fact, it may be getting worse. Anecdotally, they are…
New hires, new targets: Why attackers love your onboarding process
In this Help Net Security video, Ozan Ucar, CEO of Keepnet Labs, highlights a critical cybersecurity blind spot: the vulnerability of new hires during onboarding. He explains how attackers now use AI-powered, multi-channel phishing tactics to target fresh employees who…
A Simple Guide to Launching GenAI Successfully
Generative AI (GenAI) is one of today’s most exciting technologies, offering potential to improve productivity, creativity, and customer service. But for many companies, it becomes like a forgotten gym membership, enthusiastically started, but quickly abandoned. So how can businesses…
Exposed and unaware? Smart buildings need smarter risk controls
75% of organizations have building management systems (BMS) affected by known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs), according to Claroty. The post Exposed and unaware? Smart buildings need smarter risk controls appeared first on Help Net Security. This article has been indexed from…
Africa’s cybersecurity crisis and the push to mobilizing communities to safeguard a digital future
While Africa hosts some of the fastest-growing digital economies globally, it also faces persistent challenges in cybersecurity preparedness. Many organizations and individuals remain unaware of the risks they face online. Phishing schemes and social engineering tactics continue to succeed at…
Azure API Vulnerabilities Leak VPN Keys and Built-In Roles Allow Over-Privileged Access
Microsoft Azure’s role-based access control system has been found to contain critical security vulnerabilities that could expose enterprise networks to unauthorized access. Security researchers have identified a combination of over-privileged built-in roles and API implementation flaws that create dangerous attack…
New Hpingbot Abusing Pastebin for Payload Delivery and Hping3 Tool to Launch DDoS Attacks
A sophisticated new botnet family has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, demonstrating unprecedented innovation in malware design and attack methodologies. The hpingbot malware, first detected in June 2025, represents a significant departure from traditional botnet architectures by leveraging legitimate online…
AI Dilemma: Emerging Tech as Cyber Risk Escalates
As AI adoption accelerates, businesses face mounting cyber threats—and urgent choices about secure implementation This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: AI Dilemma: Emerging Tech as Cyber Risk Escalates
New infosec products of the week: July 4, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from DigitalOcean, Scamnetic, StealthCores, and Tracer AI. Scamnetic KnowScam 2.0 helps consumers detect every type of scam KnowScam 2.0 now comes with major upgrades, including an…
Internet outages are costing companies millions every month
To ensure resilience across the internet stack, organizations need to protect and manage four key areas: reachability, availability, reliability, and performance, according to Catchpoint. The negative economic impact of incidents 51% report monthly losses of over $1 million due to…
How government cyber cuts will affect you and your business
Deep cuts in cybersecurity spending risk creating ripple effects that will put many organizations at a higher risk of falling victim to cyberattacks This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: How government cyber cuts will affect…
Bridging the Security Knowledge Gap: Introducing AI ExplAIn for Imperva Cloud WAF
The challenge of maintaining robust web application security often comes down to communication. Security teams frequently spend countless hours explaining WAF blocking decisions to application developers who may lack security expertise. This communication gap not only creates friction between teams…
Psychological Contract Breach and the Power of Security Culture – Research Insights
Employees are expected to behave securely, and the definition of “securely” is often written down in a myriad of security policies. Yet, people do not always comply with security policies or make use of available tools. Gartner documents in their…
Why Diverse Cloud Environments Require Flexible Security
Can multicloud environments rely on one CSP to secure all their cloud environments? The post Why Diverse Cloud Environments Require Flexible Security appeared first on Palo Alto Networks Blog. This article has been indexed from Palo Alto Networks Blog Read…
Catwatchful – 61,641 breached accounts
In June 2025, spyware maker Catwatchful suffered a data breach that exposed over 60k customer records. The breach was due to a SQL injection vulnerability that enabled email addresses and plain text passwords to be extracted from the system. This…
Protecting Your Business Communications: The Critical Role of Secure Email Gateways
Email is still the backbone of how businesses communicate, with more than 300 billion messages sent every day.… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the original article: Protecting Your…
The Person in Charge of Testing Tech for US Spies Has Resigned
IARPA director Rick Muller is departing after just over a year at the R&D unit that invests in emerging technologies of potential interest to agencies like the NSA and the CIA, WIRED has learned. This article has been indexed from…
Security Pros Say Hunters International RaaS Operators are ‘Changing Jerseys’
The notorious Hunters International RaaS group that racked up hundreds of victims over two years says it’s shutting down and offering decryption software to victims, but security pros say this happens regularly in the cybercriminal world and that the threat…
WordPress Plugin Flaw Exposes 600,000 Sites to File Deletion
A severe flaw identified in the Forminator WordPress plugin allows arbitrary file deletion and potential site takeover This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: WordPress Plugin Flaw Exposes 600,000 Sites to File Deletion
Self-Supervised Learning Techniques
Visual tracking systems are essential for applications ranging from surveillance to autonomous navigation. However, these systems have a significant Achilles’ heel: they rely heavily on large, labeled datasets for training. This reliance makes it challenging to deploy them in real-world…
RegRipper
The awesome folks over at Cyber Triage recently published their 2025 Guide to Registry Forensic Tools, and being somewhat interested in the Windows Registry, I was very interested to take a look. The article is very well-written, and provides an…
China-linked group Houken hit French organizations using zero-days
China-linked group Houken hit French govt, telecom, media, finance and transport sectors using Ivanti CSA zero-days, says France’s ANSSI. France’s cyber agency ANSSI revealed that a Chinese hacking group used Ivanti CSA zero-days to target government, telecom, media, finance, and…