A component of the newly discovered SesameOp backdoor uses the API to store and relay commands from the C&C server. The post SesameOp Malware Abuses OpenAI API appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
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Hacker Conversations: Kunal Agarwal and the DNA of a Hacker
For Agarwal, being a hacker is not what you do, but who you are; that is, someone who always questions the status quo and questions how it could be different. The post Hacker Conversations: Kunal Agarwal and the DNA of…
Bugcrowd Acquires Application Security Firm Mayhem
Bugcrowd said the acquisition of Mayhem has nearly doubled its valuation — previously reported at over $1 billion. The post Bugcrowd Acquires Application Security Firm Mayhem appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original…
Apple Patches 19 WebKit Vulnerabilities
Apple has released iOS 26.1 and macOS Tahoe 26.1 with patches for over 100 vulnerabilities, including critical flaws. The post Apple Patches 19 WebKit Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Zscaler Acquires AI Security Company SPLX
SPLX red teaming, asset management, and threat inspection technology will enable Zscaler to expand its Zero Trust Exchange platform. The post Zscaler Acquires AI Security Company SPLX appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
Android Update Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw
The November 2025 Android patches resolve two vulnerabilities, both in the platform’s System component. The post Android Update Patches Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Android…
Ukrainian Extradited to US Faces Charges in Jabber Zeus Cybercrime Case
Yuriy Igorevich Rybtsov, aka MrICQ, was arrested in Italy and lost his appeal to avoid extradition to the US. The post Ukrainian Extradited to US Faces Charges in Jabber Zeus Cybercrime Case appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
How Software Development Teams Can Securely and Ethically Deploy AI Tools
To deploy AI tools securely and ethically, teams must balance innovation with accountability—establishing strong governance, upskilling developers, and enforcing rigorous code reviews. The post How Software Development Teams Can Securely and Ethically Deploy AI Tools appeared first on SecurityWeek. This…
Who is Zico Kolter? A Professor Leads OpenAI Safety Panel With Power to Halt Unsafe AI Releases
Kolter leads a panel at OpenAI that has the authority to halt the ChatGPT maker’s release of new AI systems if it finds them unsafe. The post Who is Zico Kolter? A Professor Leads OpenAI Safety Panel With Power to…
Claude AI APIs Can Be Abused for Data Exfiltration
An attacker can inject indirect prompts to trick the model into harvesting user data and sending it to the attacker’s account. The post Claude AI APIs Can Be Abused for Data Exfiltration appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been…
Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 45 Deals Announced in October 2025
Significant cybersecurity M&A deals announced by Jamf, LevelBlue, Ping Identity, Twilio, and Veeam Software. The post Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 45 Deals Announced in October 2025 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Chinese APT Uses ‘Airstalk’ Malware in Supply Chain Attacks
PowerShell and .NET variants of the malware abuse AirWatch’s MDM API to establish a C&C communication channel. The post Chinese APT Uses ‘Airstalk’ Malware in Supply Chain Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Google Pays $100,000 in Rewards for Two Chrome Vulnerabilities
The two bugs are high-severity type confusion and inappropriate implementation issues in the browser’s V8 JavaScript engine. The post Google Pays $100,000 in Rewards for Two Chrome Vulnerabilities appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
In Other News: WhatsApp Passkey-Encrypted Backups, Russia Targets Meduza Malware, New Mastercard Solution
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: several interesting Android malware families, UN cybercrime treaty, criminal complaint against Clearview AI in Europe. The post In Other News: WhatsApp Passkey-Encrypted Backups, Russia Targets Meduza Malware, New Mastercard Solution…
Ukrainian Man Extradited From Ireland to US Over Conti Ransomware Charges
Oleksii Oleksiyovych Lytvynenko is now in the US after being held in custody in Ireland since 2023. The post Ukrainian Man Extradited From Ireland to US Over Conti Ransomware Charges appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from…
Open VSX Downplays Impact From GlassWorm Campaign
Open VSX fully contained the GlassWorm attacks and says it was not a self-replicating worm in the traditional sense. The post Open VSX Downplays Impact From GlassWorm Campaign appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Jamf to Go Private Following $2.2 Billion Acquisition by Francisco Partners
The private equity firm will purchase the outstanding shares of Jamf common stock for $13 per share in an all-cash transaction. The post Jamf to Go Private Following $2.2 Billion Acquisition by Francisco Partners appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
CISA Adds Exploited XWiki, VMware Flaws to KEV Catalog
Broadcom has updated its advisory on CVE-2025-41244 to mention the vulnerability’s in-the-wild exploitation. The post CISA Adds Exploited XWiki, VMware Flaws to KEV Catalog appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: CISA…
Chinese APT Exploits Unpatched Windows Flaw in Recent Attacks
The Windows shortcut vulnerability has been seen in attacks conducted by Mustang Panda to drop the PlugX malware. The post Chinese APT Exploits Unpatched Windows Flaw in Recent Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
Japan Issues OT Security Guidance for Semiconductor Factories
The 130-page document covers several important aspects and it’s available in both Japanese and English. The post Japan Issues OT Security Guidance for Semiconductor Factories appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…