Esse Health, a prominent healthcare provider, disclosed a data breach that has potentially exposed the personal and medical information of approximately 263,000 patients. The breach, detected on April 2025, involved unauthorized access to the organization’s network by a cybercriminal who…
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From VPN to SASE: Enabling Hybrid Work Beyond Legacy Access
It’s 8 AM EST and your VPN is already at 85% capacity. New York comes online in an hour, and your help desk is already fielding ‘slow connection’ tickets. Sounds familiar? You’re not alone. The appliance-based VPN was built for…
How to install a smart lock on an existing deadbolt – and why this model is my top pick
The Nuki smart lock comes with an array of features and works with your existing deadbolt, so you can still use a key. This article has been indexed from Latest stories for ZDNET in Security Read the original article: How…
US imposes sanctions on second Russian bulletproof hosting vehicle this year
Aeza Group accused of assisting data bandits and BianLian ransomware crooks The US Treasury has sanctioned Aeza Group, a Russian bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider, and four of its cronies for enabling ransomware and other cybercriminal activity.… This article has been…
Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory Drives the Most Effective Response
Ransomware is a major threat to the enterprise. Tools and training help, but survival depends on one thing: your organization’s muscle memory to respond fast and recover stronger. The post Like Ransoming a Bike: Organizational Muscle Memory Drives the Most…
Agentic AI Is Here ? and It?s Shaping the Future of Bot Defense
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from Blog Read the original article: Agentic AI Is Here ? and It?s Shaping the Future of Bot…
New macOS Malware Uses Process Injection and Remote Access to Steal Keychain Credentials
A sophisticated campaign by North Korean (DPRK)-aligned threat actors targeting Web3 and cryptocurrency businesses has been uncovered, showcasing an alarming evolution in macOS malware tactics. According to detailed analysis by SentinelLABS, alongside corroborating reports from Huntabil.IT and Huntress, the attackers…
US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’
The United States has warned of continued Iranian cyberattacks following American strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The post US Calls Reported Threats by Pro-Iran Hackers to Release Trump-Tied Material a ‘Smear Campaign’ appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Blind Eagle Linked to Russian Host Proton66 in Latin America Attacks
Blind Eagle hackers linked to Russian host Proton66 to target banks in Latin America using phishing and RATs. Trustwave urges stronger security. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto Read the…
IDE Extensions Like VSCode Allow Attackers to Bypass Trust Checks and Deliver Malware to Developer Systems
OX Research conducted a ground-breaking study in May and June 2025 that revealed concerning security flaws in the extension verification procedures of some of the most popular Integrated Development Environments (IDEs), such as Visual Studio Code (VSCode), Visual Studio, IntelliJ…
YONO SBI Banking App Vulnerability Exposes Users to Man-in-the-Middle Attack
A critical security flaw has been discovered in the widely used YONO SBI: Banking & Lifestyle app, potentially exposing millions of users to man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and putting sensitive financial data at risk. The vulnerability, catalogued as CVE-2025-45080, affects version…
US drops sanctions on second Russian bulletproof hosting vehicle this year
Aeza Group accused of assisting data bandits and BianLian ransomware crooks The US Treasury has sanctioned Aeza Group, a Russian bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider, and four of its cronies for enabling ransomware and other cybercriminal activity.… This article has been…
International Criminal Court Hit by Advanced Cyber Attack, No Major Damage
Swift discovery helped the ICC Last week, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that it had discovered a new advanced and targeted cybersecurity incident. Its response mechanism and prompt discovery helped to contain the attack. The ICC did not provide…
Polymorphic Security Approaches for the Next Generation of Cyber Threats
Considering the rapid evolution of cybersecurity today, organisations and security professionals must continue to contend with increasingly sophisticated adversaries in an ever-increasing contest. There is one class of malware known as polymorphic malware, which is capable of continuously changing…
Microsoft Ends Authenticator App’s Password Management Support From 2025
Microsoft has announced it will discontinue password management features in its widely used Authenticator app, marking a significant shift in its approach to digital security. Starting July 2025, the app’s autofill capability will be disabled, and by August 2025, all…
Office 365 Introduces New Mail Bombing Detection to Shield Users
Microsoft has announced a significant security upgrade for its Office 365 platform, introducing a new Mail Bombing Detection feature within Microsoft Defender for Office 365. This enhancement, rolling out globally from late June through early July 2025, is designed to…
Hackers Target Linux SSH Servers to Deploy TinyProxy and Sing-Box Proxy Tools
Hackers are exploiting poorly managed Linux servers, particularly those with weak SSH credentials, to install proxy tools such as TinyProxy and Sing-box. The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has been closely monitoring these intrusions through honeypots mimicking vulnerable SSH services.…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 41 Deals Announced in June 2025
Forty-one cybersecurity merger and acquisition (M&A) deals were announced in June 2025. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 41 Deals Announced in June 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Cybersecurity M&A…
Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers’ personal information. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
97% of MSPs Still Use Excel. Here’s the Risk – With Kevin Lancaster
Too many vendors, too little time, and more logins than you can count. Sound familiar? Our guest today is Kevin Lancaster, an advisor, investor, and founder of Channel Program, a platform that gives MSPs and vendors the data they need…
U.S. Treasury Sanctioned Bulletproof Hosting Provider Used by Ransomware Operator Groups
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed comprehensive sanctions on Aeza Group, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider that enabled cybercriminal activities worldwide. The action, announced July 1, 2025, targets the critical…
Anthropic MCP Inspector Tool Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute Arbitrary Code on Developer Machines
A critical Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability in Anthropic’s MCP Inspector tool, designated as CVE-2025-49596, has a severe CVSS score of 9.4. This vulnerability represents one of the first critical security flaws found in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem,…
Critical WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 600,000+ Sites to Remote Takeover
A severe arbitrary file deletion vulnerability has been discovered in the popular Forminator WordPress plugin, affecting over 600,000 active installations worldwide. The vulnerability, assigned CVE-2025-6463 with a high CVSS rating of 8.8, allows unauthenticated attackers to delete critical system files,…
10 Best VPN Alternative Solutions In 2025
As digital security and privacy demands evolve, users and businesses are increasingly seeking VPN alternatives that offer more robust protection, better scalability, and seamless remote access. While traditional VPNs remain popular, their limitations such as latency, complex management, and scalability…
YONO SBI Banking App Vulnerability Let Attackers Execute a Man-in-the-Middle Attack
A significant security flaw has been identified in the popular YONO SBI banking application that could potentially expose millions of users to cybersecurity threats. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2025-45080, affects version 1.23.36 of the YONO SBI: Banking & Lifestyle app…
Qantas: Breach affects 6 million people, “significant” amount of data likely taken
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a data breach at a third party provider that affects six million customers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Qantas: Breach affects 6 million people, “significant” amount of data likely…
US Senate Eliminates State AI Restrictions In 99-1 Vote
Senators vote 99-1 in favour of amendment to remove proposed 10-year ban on AI regulation by US states, in defeat for tech lobbyists This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Senate Eliminates State AI…
California Jury Finds Google Liable For $314.6m Data Payout
California state jury finds Google wrongly used Android users’ data for its own purposes, ahead of federal case alleging billions in damages This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: California Jury Finds Google Liable For…
Qantas confirms customer data breach amid Scattered Spider attacks
Qantas reports a cyberattack after hackers accessed customer data via a third-party platform, amid ongoing Scattered Spider aviation breaches. Qantas, Australia’s largest airline, disclosed a cyberattack after hackers accessed a third-party platform used by a call centre, stealing significant customer…
Kelly Benefits Data Breach Impacts 550,000 People
As Kelly Benefits’s investigation into a recent data breach progressed, the number of impacted individuals continued to grow. The post Kelly Benefits Data Breach Impacts 550,000 People appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Report Finds LLMs Are Prone to Be Exploited by Phishing Campaigns
A report published this week by Netcraft, a provider of a platform for combating phishing attacks, finds that large language models (LLMs) might not be a reliable source when it comes to identifying where to log in to various websites.…
Hackers Using PDFs to Impersonate Microsoft, DocuSign, and More in Callback Phishing Campaigns
Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to phishing campaigns that impersonate popular brands and trick targets into calling phone numbers operated by threat actors. “A significant portion of email threats with PDF payloads persuade victims to call adversary-controlled phone numbers, displaying…
That Network Traffic Looks Legit, But it Could be Hiding a Serious Threat
With nearly 80% of cyber threats now mimicking legitimate user behavior, how are top SOCs determining what’s legitimate traffic and what is potentially dangerous? Where do you turn when firewalls and endpoint detection and response (EDR) fall short at detecting…
Verizon and T-Mobile Deny Data Breaches as Millions of User Records Sold Online
User claims to sell stolen Verizon and T-Mobile data for 116 million users online Verizon says data is old T-Mobile denies any breach and links to it. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech,…
International Criminal Court Hacked via Sophisticated Cyber Campaign
The International Criminal Court (ICC), the global tribunal responsible for prosecuting serious international crimes, has been targeted by a sophisticated and highly focused cyberattack late last week. The Court confirmed that the incident, which marks the second such breach in…
Ubuntu Disables Spectre/Meltdown Protections
A whole class of speculative execution attacks against CPUs were published in 2018. They seemed pretty catastrophic at the time. But the fixes were as well. Speculative execution was a way to speed up CPUs, and removing those enhancements resulted…
Qantas data breach could affect 6 million customers
Qantas has suffered a cyber incident that has lead to a data breach. “The incident occurred when a cyber criminal targeted a call centre and gained access to a third-party customer servicing platform,” the Australian airline announced today, but said…
Chinese Hackers Target France in Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Campaign
The French cybersecurity agency identified Houken, a new Chinese intrusion campaign targeting various industries in France This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Chinese Hackers Target France in Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Campaign
DCRat Targets Windows Systems for Remote Control, Keylogging, Screen Capture, and Data Theft
A sophisticated email-based attack distributing a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) known as DCRat has been recently identified by the FortiMail IR team, specifically targeting organizations in Colombia. The campaign, impersonating a Colombian government entity, leverages advanced evasion techniques to compromise…
CISA Issues Alert on TeleMessage TM SGNL Flaws Actively Exploited
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a high-priority alert after adding two newly discovered vulnerabilities in the TeleMessage TM SGNL messaging platform to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog. These flaws CVE-2025-48927 and CVE-2025-48928, are confirmed…
Infinity Global Services’ Pen Testing Achieves CREST-Accreditation
With today’s unpredictable cyber threat landscape, proactive security measures are crucial. Infinity Global Services (IGS) offers penetration testing (PT), a vital service that uncovers vulnerabilities before exploitation. Delivered by a team of seasoned experts, IGS’s penetration testing service has now…
Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 400,000 Websites to Takeover
A vulnerability in the Forminator WordPress plugin allows attackers to delete arbitrary files and take over impacted websites. The post Forminator WordPress Plugin Vulnerability Exposes 400,000 Websites to Takeover appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
API Sprawl Can Trip Up Your Security, Big Time
The future of API security is not just about better firewalls — it is about smarter governance, automation and visibility at scale. The post API Sprawl Can Trip Up Your Security, Big Time appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
PDFs: Portable documents, or perfect deliveries for phish?
A popular social engineering technique returns: callback phishing, or TOAD attacks, which leverage PDFs, VoIP anonymity and even QR code tricks. This article has been indexed from Cisco Talos Blog Read the original article: PDFs: Portable documents, or perfect deliveries…
Windows Shortcut (LNK) Malware Strategies
Our telemetry shows a surge in Windows shortcut (LNK) malware use. We explain how attackers exploit LNK files for malware delivery. The post Windows Shortcut (LNK) Malware Strategies appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit…
Bots Now Account for 30% of Global Web Traffic, Surpassing Human Activity in Some Regions
The Internet, once dominated by human interaction, is undergoing a seismic shift as bots now constitute approximately 30% of global web traffic, according to recent Cloudflare Radar data. In certain regions, automated traffic even outpaces human activity, signaling a transformative…
Cl0p cybercrime gang’s data exfiltration tool found vulnerable to RCE attacks
Experts say they don’t expect the MOVEit menace to do much about it Security experts have uncovered a hole in Cl0p’s data exfiltration tool that could potentially leave the cybercrime group vulnerable to attack.… This article has been indexed from…
U.S. Sanctions Russian Bulletproof Hosting Provider for Supporting Cybercriminals Behind Ransomware
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has levied sanctions against Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) service provider Aeza Group to assist threat actors in their malicious activities and targeting victims in the country and across…
US Treasury Sanctions Russian Bulletproof Hosting Service Aeza Group
The Treasury said that Aeza Group has provided infrastructure services for notorious infostealer and ransomware operators This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Treasury Sanctions Russian Bulletproof Hosting Service Aeza Group
Baidu, Huawei Push Open-Source Shift With More AI Models
Baidu and Huawei, two of China’s biggest tech companies, release AI models as open source amidst rising competition This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Baidu, Huawei Push Open-Source Shift With More AI Models
Data-Labelling Firm Surge AI ‘Seeks $1bn’ In Funding Round
Surge AI seeks $1bn or more in first funding round, after competitor Scale AI attracts $14bn investment from Meta This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Data-Labelling Firm Surge AI ‘Seeks $1bn’ In Funding Round
CVE-2025-6554 is the fourth Chrome zero-day patched by Google in 2025
Google released security patches to address a Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6554, for which an exploit exists in the wild. Google released security patches to address a Chrome vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6554, for which an exploit is available in the…
Your Agentic AI Governance Checklist: 7 Non-Negotiables to Fix Governance Blind Spots
When you design agentic AI with governance at the core, you stay ahead of risk and avoid reactive fire drills. The post Your Agentic AI Governance Checklist: 7 Non-Negotiables to Fix Governance Blind Spots appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
Dozens of Corporates Caught in Kelly Benefits Data Breach
Benefits admin specialist Kelly Benefits has revealed a breach impacting over 500,000 individuals across 45 client organizations This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Dozens of Corporates Caught in Kelly Benefits Data Breach
TikTok Opens E-Commerce Operations In Japan
TikTok launches shopping features in Japan as it seeks to diversify outside of United States, where future remains uncertain This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: TikTok Opens E-Commerce Operations In Japan
US Judge Says Huawei Must Face Criminal Trial
US district judge rejects Huawei’s bid to dismiss most federal criminal counts of intellectual property theft and bank fraud This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: US Judge Says Huawei Must Face Criminal Trial
FileFix Attack Exploits Windows Browser Loophole to Evade Mark-of-the-Web Security
A newly identified attack vector, dubbed the “FileFix Attack,” has surfaced, exploiting a subtle yet critical loophole in how modern browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge handle saved web content. This technique cunningly sidesteps the Windows Mark-of-the-Web (MOTW) security…
Australian Airline Qantas Hacked – Attackers Gained Access to Customers Personal Data
Qantas Airways, Australia’s flagship carrier, has confirmed a major cyberattack that compromised the personal data of up to six million customers, marking one of the largest data breaches in the country’s aviation history. The breach, discovered earlier this week, targeted…
Chinese Houken Group Exploits Ivanti CSA Zero-Days to Install Linux Rootkits
The French National Agency for the Security of Information Systems (ANSSI) has uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack campaign orchestrated by a threat group dubbed “Houken.” This group, suspected to be linked to the Chinese intrusion set UNC5174, exploited multiple zero-day vulnerabilities…
Nessus Vulnerabilities on Windows Enables Arbitrary System File Overwrites
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered and patched in Tenable’s Nessus vulnerability scanner for Windows, potentially allowing non-administrative users to overwrite any system file with SYSTEM-level privileges. This flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-36630, impacts all Nessus versions prior to 10.8.5…
Microsoft Intune Update Wipes Custom Security Baseline Tweaks – Admins Alerted
Microsoft has confirmed a significant issue affecting its Intune security baseline update process, causing concern among IT administrators worldwide. The problem, acknowledged by Microsoft in late June, results in custom security baseline configurations being lost when updating to a newer…
U.S. CISA adds TeleMessage TM SGNL flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds TeleMessage TM SGNL flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added TeleMessage TM SGNL flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. Below are the…
TA829 Hackers Employs New TTPs and Upgraded RomCom Backdoor to Evade Detections
The cybersecurity landscape faces a renewed threat as TA829, a sophisticated threat actor group, has emerged with enhanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) alongside an upgraded version of the notorious RomCom backdoor. This hybrid cybercriminal-espionage group has demonstrated remarkable adaptability,…
FileFix Attack Exploits Windows Browser Features to Bypass Mark-of-the-Web Protection
A sophisticated new variation of cyberattacks emerged in July 2025, exploiting a critical vulnerability in how Chrome and Microsoft Edge handle webpage saving functionality. The attack, dubbed “FileFix 2.0,” bypasses Windows’ Mark of the Web (MOTW) security feature by leveraging…
UK eyes new laws as cable sabotage blurs line between war and peace
It might be time to update the Submarine Telegraph Act of 1885 Cyberattacks and undersea cable sabotage are blurring the line between war and peace and exposing holes in UK law, a government minister has warned lawmakers.… This article has…
Qantas Data Breach Impacts Up to 6 Million Customers
Australian airline Qantas says personal information stolen from systems hosting the service records of 6 million customers. The post Qantas Data Breach Impacts Up to 6 Million Customers appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Cyberattack Targets International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has detected and contained a sophisticated and targeted cyberattack. The post Cyberattack Targets International Criminal Court appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Cyberattack Targets International Criminal…
CISA Warns of Two Exploited TeleMessage Vulnerabilities
CISA says two more vulnerabilities in the messaging application TeleMessage TM SGNL have been exploited in the wild. The post CISA Warns of Two Exploited TeleMessage Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
How Monitoring Users’ Holistic Digital Identities Can Help Businesses Eliminate Cybercriminals’ Greatest Advantage
Businesses must take the threat of identity-based attacks seriously and adapt their cybersecurity practices to address this challenge. The post How Monitoring Users’ Holistic Digital Identities Can Help Businesses Eliminate Cybercriminals’ Greatest Advantage appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Guiding Global Teams: Fostering Compliance and Creativity
With empowered advocates and continuous measurement, teams can navigate the fine line between compliance, rule adherence and creative freedom. The post Guiding Global Teams: Fostering Compliance and Creativity appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Qantas Reveals “Significant” Contact Center Data Breach
Qantas admits that a “significant” volume of customer data may have been stolen from a contact center This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Qantas Reveals “Significant” Contact Center Data Breach
Cloudflare To Block AI Crawlers By Default
Online infrastructure company Cloudlfare to block AI crawlers for new customers by default as publishers seek accountability This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Cloudflare To Block AI Crawlers By Default
ESET APT Activity Report Q4 2024–Q1 2025: Malware sharing, wipers and exploits
ESET experts discuss Sandworm’s new data wiper, UnsolicitedBooker’s relentless campaigns, attribution challenges amid tool-sharing, and other key findings from the latest APT Activity Report This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET APT Activity Report Q4…
ESET Threat Report H1 2025: Key findings
ESET Chief Security Evangelist Tony Anscombe reviews some of the report’s standout findings and their implications for organizations in 2025 and beyond This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: ESET Threat Report H1 2025: Key findings
Google issues Chrome security update, ICC targeted by new attack, Microsoft nixes Authenticator password management
Chrome Zero-Day CVE-2025-6554 under active attack — Google issues security update International Criminal Court targeted by new ‘sophisticated’ attack Kelly Benefits says 2024 data breach impacts 550,000 customers, Esse Health says recent data breach affects over 263,000 patients Huge thanks…
Does U.S. traffic control still use floppy disks?
Yes, it does; as of June 2025, the U.S.’s air traffic control (ATC) system continues to rely on decades-old technology that includes floppy disks and… The post Does U.S. traffic control still use floppy disks? appeared first on Panda Security…
Top 6 Passwordless Authentication Solutions
Discover the top passwordless authentication solutions that can enhance security and user experience. Find the best solution for your business needs. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Top 6 Passwordless Authentication Solutions
Vercel’s v0 AI Tool Weaponized by Cybercriminals to Rapidly Create Fake Login Pages at Scale
Unknown threat actors have been observed weaponizing v0, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool from Vercel, to design fake sign-in pages that impersonate their legitimate counterparts. “This observation signals a new evolution in the weaponization of Generative AI by threat…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Bulletproof Hosting Firm Fueling Ransomware Campaigns
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has imposed sweeping sanctions on Aeza Group, a Russia-based bulletproof hosting (BPH) provider, for its pivotal role in enabling global cybercrime, including ransomware attacks, data theft, and illicit drug…
Over 600K WordPress Sites at Risk Due to Critical Plugin Vulnerability
A critical security flaw in the popular Forminator WordPress plugin has put more than 600,000 websites worldwide at risk of remote takeover, according to recent disclosures from security firm Wordfence and independent researchers. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-6463 and rated 8.8 (High) on the…
Kimsuky Hackers Using ClickFix Technique to Execute Malicious Scripts on Victim Machines
The notorious North Korean threat group Kimsuky has adopted a sophisticated social engineering tactic known as “ClickFix” to deceive users into executing malicious scripts on their own systems. Originally introduced by Proofpoint researchers in April 2024, this deceptive technique tricks…
Scamnetic KnowScam 2.0 helps consumers detect every type of scam
Scamnetic releaseed KnowScam 2.0, its flagship product for scam protection and digital identity verification. KnowScam 2.0 builds on everything users already trust — now with major upgrades, including an enhanced three-point scoring system, the new Auto Scan feature for Microsoft…
Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine
Exabeam announced a major expansion of its integrated multi-agent AI system Exabeam Nova that now equips security leaders with a real-time strategic planning engine and boardroom communication tool. The Exabeam Nova Advisor Agent is the AI capability designed to turn…
Cybersecurity essentials for the future: From hype to what works
Cybersecurity never stands still. One week it’s AI-powered attacks, the next it’s a new data breach, regulation, or budget cut. With all that noise, it’s easy to get distracted. But at the end of the day, the goal stays the…
Anthropic MCP Inspector Vulnerability Lets Hackers Run Arbitrary Code Remotely
A newly disclosed vulnerability in Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector tool has sent shockwaves through the AI development community, exposing a critical attack vector that could allow hackers to execute arbitrary code on developers’ machines—simply by luring them to…
How FinTechs are turning GRC into a strategic enabler
In this Help Net Security interview, Alexander Clemm, Corp GRC Lead, Group CISO, and BCO at Riverty, shares how the GRC landscape for FinTechs has matured in response to tighter regulations and global growth. He discusses the impact of frameworks…
Product showcase: Protect your data with Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC
The Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NXC is a 256-bit AES XTS hardware-encrypted flash drive with a USB-C connector. It is available in storage capacities ranging from 4GB to 512GB and holds FIPS 140-2 Level 3 validation. The device is OS-agnostic,…
Secretless Broker: Open-source tool connects apps securely without passwords or keys
Secretless Broker is an open-source connection broker that eliminates the need for client applications to manage secrets when accessing target services like databases, web services, SSH endpoints, or other TCP-based systems. Secretless Broker features “We created Secretless Broker to solve…
Scammers are tricking travelers into booking trips that don’t exist
Not long ago, travelers worried about bad weather. Now, they’re worried the rental they booked doesn’t even exist. With AI-generated photos and fake reviews, scammers are creating fake listings so convincing, people are losing money before they even pack a…
Model Context Protocol (MCP): Understanding security risks and controls
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a powerful protocol from Anthropic that defines how to connect large language models (LLMs) to external tools. It has quickly gained traction due to its ease of use and the benefits it adds in our…
Australian airline Qantas reveals data theft impacting six million customers
Frequent flyers’ info takes flight Australian airline Qantas on Wednesday revealed it fell victim to a cyberattack that saw information describing six million customers stolen.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original article: Australian…
Apple Confirms Some iOS 26 Features Will Not Launch in the EU
The Digital Markets Act requires Apple to ensure interoperability across its platforms, which the tech giant says compromises security. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Apple Confirms Some iOS 26 Features Will Not…
Apple’s Surprising AI Strategy for Siri Reportedly Includes OpenAI or Anthropic
Apple is reportedly testing Anthropic’s Claude and OpenAI models to replace Siri’s core AI, as executives weigh a shift away from in-house technology. This article has been indexed from Security | TechRepublic Read the original article: Apple’s Surprising AI Strategy…
ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE sightings, goes viral overnight after Bondi criticism
The citizen app for anonymously reporting ICE agents and raids went viral after criticism from the U.S. Attorney General. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: ICEBlock, an app for anonymously reporting ICE…
Rising star: Meet Dylan, MSRC’s youngest security researcher
At just 13 years old, Dylan became the youngest security researcher to collaborate with the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC). His journey into cybersecurity is inspiring—rooted in curiosity, resilience, and a deep desire to make a difference. Early beginnings: From…
U.S. Target North Korean IT Worker Scams with Raids, Indictments
The DOJ announced a far-reaching operation that aimed to knock out a substantial number of North Korean IT worker scams that have victimized more than 100 U.S. companies that unwittingly hired North Korean operatives as remote workers, who then stole…
Hacktivist Group Claimed Attacks Across 20+ Critical Sectors Following Iran–Israel Conflict
The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel have triggered an unprecedented surge in hacktivist cyber operations, with over 80 distinct groups launching coordinated attacks across 18 critical infrastructure sectors. Following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military and nuclear facilities in June…
A sophisticated cyberattack hit the International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is probing a sophisticated cyberattack that was discovered and contained last week. On June 30, 2025, the International Criminal Court (ICC) announced that it was hit by a sophisticated and targeted cyberattack. The organization confirmed…
Microsoft admits to Intune forgetfulness
Customizations not saved with security baseline policy update Microsoft Intune administrators may face a few days of stress after Redmond acknowledged a problem with security baseline customizations.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security Read the original…
Critical Vulnerability in Anthropic’s MCP Exposes Developer Machines to Remote Exploits
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a critical security vulnerability in artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP) Inspector project that could result in remote code execution (RCE) and allow an attacker to gain complete access to the hosts. The…