Ukrainian national Oleksandr Didenko, 29, was sentenced in U.S. District Court to 5 years in prison for an identity theft scheme that enabled North Korean workers to secure fraudulent employment. He pleaded guilty in November 2025 to wire fraud conspiracy…
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Facebook ads spread fake Windows 11 downloads that steal passwords and crypto wallets
Attackers are weaponizing Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware masked as a Windows download. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Facebook ads spread fake Windows 11 downloads that steal passwords and crypto wallets
Hackers Using OAuth Apps in Microsoft Entra ID to Establish Persistence
Hackers are increasingly abusing OAuth applications in Microsoft Entra ID to gain persistent access, blending in as normal “business integrations” while keeping access even after defenders reset passwords. Recent Wiz research and incident reporting show attackers using fake OAuth apps, deceptive consent…
Hackers Actively Exploiting Critical BeyondTrust Vulnerability to Deploy VShell and SparkRAT
A critical vulnerability in BeyondTrust’s remote support software is being actively exploited by hackers to deliver dangerous backdoors on compromised systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-1731, carries a CVSS score of 9.9 and lets attackers run system commands with no…
PoC Released for Windows Notepad Vulnerability that Enables Malicious Command Execution
Microsoft has patched a high-severity remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in the modern Windows Notepad application, tracked as CVE-2026-20841, as part of its February 2026 Patch Tuesday release cycle. The flaw, rooted in command injection, was originally discovered by Cristian…
Chip Testing Giant Advantest Hit by Ransomware
The company is investigating whether any customer or employee data was stolen by hackers. The post Chip Testing Giant Advantest Hit by Ransomware appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Chip Testing…
Real-Time Risk Detection with Automated Vulnerability Assessment Tools
The global vulnerability landscape continues to expand rapidly, with thousands of new CVEs published every year. Thus, allowing hackers to weaponize newly disclosed flaws at an instant. Public reporting and threat intelligence analyses consistently show that exploitation often begins within…
LLM-Generated Passwords Expose Security Risks with Predictability and Weakness
LLM-generated passwords may look complex and “high entropy,” but new research shows they are highly predictable, frequently repeated, and far weaker than traditional cryptographic password generators. At the core of a secure password generator is a CSPRNG, which produces characters…
Former Google Engineers Indicted Over Trade Secret Transfers to Iran
Two former Google engineers and one of their husbands have been indicted in the U.S. for allegedly committing trade secret theft from the search giant and other tech firms and transferring the information to unauthorized locations, including Iran. Samaneh Ghandali,…
FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents Since 2020, $20M Lost in 2025
The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of an increase in ATM jackpotting incidents across the country, leading to losses of more than $20 million in 2025. The agency said 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents have been reported since…
PromptSpy abuses Gemini AI to gain persistent access on Android
PromptSpy is the first Android malware to abuse Google’s Gemini AI, enabling persistence and advanced spying features. Security researchers at ESET have uncovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to exploit Google’s Gemini AI to maintain persistence. The malware can…
Red Card 2.0: INTERPOL busts scam networks across Africa, seizes millions
INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0 led to 651 arrests across 16 African countries and recovered over $4.3 million from online scams. INTERPOL’s Operation Red Card 2.0, a joint effort involving law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries, resulted in 651…
651 arrested, $4.3 million recovered in African cybercrime sweep
Operation Red Card 2.0, supported by INTERPOL and involving law enforcement agencies from 16 African countries, led to 651 arrests and the recovery of more than $4.3 million from online scams. In Nigeria police took down a fraud ring that…
CISA’s DELL order, Android AI malware, browsers as weak link
CISA orders urgent patch of Dell flaw Android malware uses Gemini to navigate infected devices Half of all cyberattacks start in the browser, says Palo Alto Networks Get the full show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-cisas-dell-order-android-ai-malware-browsers-as-weak-link/ Huge thanks to our sponsor, Conveyor…
Apple Updates iPhones After Targeted Attacks
Apple updates iOS, iPadOS, macOS after Google uncovers security flaw being actively exploited to target specific individuals This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Apple Updates iPhones After Targeted Attacks
Google Rushes Out Critical Chrome Update to Address Serious PDFium and V8 Vulnerabilities
Google has rushed out a vital security patch for Chrome, fixing three flaws that could let attackers run malicious code on users’ devices. The Stable Channel update bumps versions to 145.0.7632.109/.110 for Windows and Mac, and 144.0.7559.109 for Linux. High-severity…
Is Poshmark safe? How to buy and sell without getting scammed
Like any other marketplace, the social commerce platform has its share of red flags. It pays to know what to look for so you can shop or sell without headaches. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original…
PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
ESET researchers discover PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI in its execution flow This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: PromptSpy ushers in the era of Android threats using GenAI
PentAGI – Automated AI-Powered Penetration Testing Tool that Integrates 20+ Security Tools
PentAGI introduces an AI-driven approach to penetration testing, automating complex workflows with tools like Nmap and Metasploit while generating detailed reports. Developed by VXControl and released on GitHub in early 2025, this open-source platform empowers security professionals to conduct autonomous…
Ongoing Campaign Targets Microsoft 365 to Steal OAuth Tokens and Gain Persistent Access
An ongoing phishing campaign that targets Microsoft 365 users by abusing OAuth tokens to gain long‑term access to corporate data, which focuses on business users in North America and aims to compromise Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive without directly stealing passwords.…