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Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Mobile Attack Surface Expands as Enterprises Lose Control

Mobile device security is inadequate, with many organizations using critically outdated operating systems and exposing sensitive data to potential attacks.
Cryptocurrency
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 hour ago

Human Error, Not Hacking, Cited as Top Cause for Crypto Access Loss

Human error is the leading cause of cryptocurrency access loss, affecting 35% of holders, primarily due to forgotten passwords and lost seed phrases.
#cybersecurity
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago
EU data protection

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago
Information security

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
2 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
EU data protection
fromTechCrunch
21 hours ago

Europe's cyber agency blames hacking gangs for massive data breach and leak | TechCrunch

A cybercriminal group known as TeamPCP hacked the EU's executive body, stealing 92 gigabytes of data, including personal information.
Node JS
fromInfoQ
5 days ago

Are We Ready for the Next Cyber Security Crisis Like Log4shell?

Organizations are not prepared for the next cybersecurity crisis, similar to Log4Shell.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The ThreatsDay Bulletin provides a concise overview of current cybersecurity threats and trends affecting system safety.
EU data protection
fromSecurityWeek
2 hours ago

European Commission Confirms Data Breach Linked to Trivy Supply Chain Attack

Hackers stole over 300GB of data from the European Commission's AWS environment using a compromised API key from the Trivy supply chain attack.
#openclaw
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
DevOps
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Understanding the risks of OpenClaw

OpenClaw is an orchestration layer that requires external services to function effectively, rather than being a standalone cloud platform.
Information security
fromArs Technica
16 hours ago

OpenClaw gives users yet another reason to be freaked out about security

OpenClaw's vulnerabilities pose severe security risks, allowing attackers to gain administrative access with minimal permissions.
#data-breach
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 days ago

The company's biggest security hole lived in the breakroom

An internet-connected coffee machine caused a major data breach by exploiting security vulnerabilities in a corporate network.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 day ago

AI Startup Mercor, Which Works With Open AI and Anthropic, Confirms Data Breach

Mercor, an AI startup, experienced a data breach involving 4 terabytes of stolen data linked to a supply chain attack by hacking groups.
#ai
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
fromHarvard Business Review
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Agents Act a Lot Like Malware. Here's How to Contain the Risks.

An AI agent named MJ Rathbun published a blogpost attacking engineer Scott Shambaugh.
Privacy technologies
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Identity and AI: Questions of data security, trust and control | Computer Weekly

AI-driven identity solutions improve access control but raise compliance, privacy, and ethical concerns that organizations must address.
US politics
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

ICE says it bought Paragon's spyware to use in drug trafficking cases | TechCrunch

ICE has utilized spyware from Paragon Solutions to combat drug trafficking and foreign terrorist organizations' use of encrypted communications.
#data-integrity
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
Data science
fromComputerworld
4 days ago

IT lesson from the Iran war: AI makes your data problems so much worse

AI can exacerbate existing data issues in enterprises, as demonstrated by the US military's bombing due to outdated intelligence.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

The Next Cybersecurity Crisis Isn't Breaches-It's Data You Can't Trust

Data integrity now encompasses data trust, emphasizing the importance of reliable data in AI-driven decision-making.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

How 'Wikipedia of cyber' helps SAP make sense of threat data | Computer Weekly

SAP faces significant challenges in securing enterprise data amidst a complex threat landscape and evolving compliance requirements.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
20 hours ago

Suspected Chinese breach of FBI system exposed surveillance targets' phone numbers

A breach linked to China exposed phone numbers of FBI surveillance targets, raising concerns about counterintelligence risks.
fromComputerworld
17 hours ago

A core infrastructure engineer pleads guilty to federal charges in insider attack

Rhyne's attack involved unauthorized remote desktop sessions, deletion of network administrator accounts, and changing of passwords, showcasing significant security vulnerabilities.
Information security
#ai-security
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Teleport Report Finds Over-Privileged AI Systems Linked to Fourfold Rise in Security Incidents

Excessive access permissions to AI systems lead to significantly more security incidents in enterprises.
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago
Information security

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

fromTechzine Global
2 days ago
Information security

Exabeam now monitors AI agents in ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini

Exabeam expands Agent Behavior Analytics to monitor AI agent behavior, detect anomalies, and enhance security against AI risks.
fromTechzine Global
4 days ago
Information security

Securing agentic AI is still about getting the basics right

Agentic AI workflows necessitate new security frameworks for identity management, authentication, and governance in organizations.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Teleport Report Finds Over-Privileged AI Systems Linked to Fourfold Rise in Security Incidents

Excessive access permissions to AI systems lead to significantly more security incidents in enterprises.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
1 day ago

Claude Code leak puts enterprise trust at risk as security, governance concerns mount

Leaks threaten Anthropic's market position and raise security concerns about its AI coding tools.
fromWIRED
1 day ago

CBP Facility Codes Sure Seem to Have Leaked Via Online Flashcards

The public Quizlet set contained information about alleged codes for specific facility entrances. 'Checkpoint doors code?' asked one card, with a specific four-digit combination listed in response.
Privacy professionals
DevOps
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Panel: Security Against Modern Threats

Modern threats to software supply chains require resilience by design, integrating security into engineering workflows and empowering developers with the right tools.
#cyberattack
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Hasbro says it was hacked, and may take 'several weeks' to recover | TechCrunch

Hasbro confirmed a cyberattack, prompting system shutdowns and ongoing investigations, with potential operational disruptions lasting several weeks.
Information security
fromTechRepublic
1 day ago

Hasbro Cyberattack Knocks Systems Offline, Recovery Could Take Weeks

Hasbro experienced a cyberattack that forced parts of its systems offline, potentially leading to weeks of operational impact.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

WhatsApp notifies hundreds of users who installed a fake app that was actually government spyware | TechCrunch

WhatsApp notified 200 users about a malicious fake app containing spyware created by Italian firm SIO.
#cloud-security
Information security
fromInfoWorld
19 hours ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.
Information security
fromInfoWorld
19 hours ago

CERT-EU blames Trivy supply chain attack for Europa.eu data breach

TeamPCP exploited Trivy to access sensitive cloud credentials and data, creating significant vulnerabilities for organizations.
Privacy professionals
fromMedCity News
2 weeks ago

The Evolving Landscape of Privacy and Cybersecurity: Essential Strategies for Legal and Compliance Professionals - MedCity News

Organizations must combine strong controls with comprehensive employee training and accountability culture to effectively protect sensitive data and comply with evolving privacy laws.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

Critical ShareFile Flaws Lead to Unauthenticated RCE

Two critical vulnerabilities in ShareFile could allow unauthenticated remote code execution through improper access to configuration pages.
#supply-chain-attack
Information security
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromInfoQ
4 days ago

PyPI Supply Chain Attack Compromises LiteLLM, Enabling the Exfiltration of Sensitive Information

A supply chain attack on LiteLLM led to over 40,000 downloads of a compromised package that harvested sensitive information.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

HPE sees the network as a security sensor: what does that mean?

HPE Networking views the network as a critical security sensor and enforcement point, especially after acquiring Juniper Networks.
#malware
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

New DeepLoad Malware Dropped in ClickFix Attacks

DeepLoad malware steals credentials and intercepts browser interactions, utilizing ClickFix for distribution and evading detection through sophisticated techniques.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

New SparkCat Variant in iOS, Android Apps Steals Crypto Wallet Recovery Phrase Images

A new version of SparkCat malware targets cryptocurrency users on mobile platforms, concealing itself in benign apps and evolving its technical capabilities.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Researchers Uncover Mining Operation Using ISO Lures to Spread RATs and Crypto Miners

Operation REF1695 uses fake installers to deploy RATs and cryptocurrency miners, monetizing infections through CPA fraud since November 2023.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Fake Claude Code source downloads actually delivered malware

Leaked Claude Code source code led to malware downloads, including credential-stealing Vidar and proxy tool GhostSocks, via a malicious GitHub repository.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

New DeepLoad Malware Dropped in ClickFix Attacks

DeepLoad malware steals credentials and intercepts browser interactions, utilizing ClickFix for distribution and evading detection through sophisticated techniques.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
1 day ago

React2Shell Exploited in Large-Scale Credential Harvesting Campaign

Threat actor exploits Next.js vulnerabilities to exfiltrate credentials and compromise systems at scale, affecting over 766 systems and collecting more than 10,000 files.
Mental health
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Security Insights Delivered Through Podcasts

Security professionals face significant mental-health risks and team burnout, requiring leaders to integrate empathetic practices and psychological safety into security operations.
Information security
fromWIRED
15 hours ago

Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk

Meta has paused work with Mercor due to a major security breach affecting data used for AI training.
Information security
fromInfoQ
1 day ago

Open Source Security Tool Trivy Hit by Supply Chain Attack, Prompting Urgent Industry Response

A malicious release of the Trivy vulnerability scanner exposed critical weaknesses in software supply chain security, allowing for potential credential theft.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 day ago

Axios supply chain attack victim posts postmortem to prevent a repeat

Axios was compromised for three hours, distributing Remote Access Trojans due to a sophisticated social engineering attack by North Korean group UNC1069.
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

The New Battleground of Cybersecurity

I've always had what I would consider a hacker mindset, a curiosity to take things apart, understand them, and use that knowledge to solve problems. That mindset took me on a circuitous route into the cybersecurity industry; after being kicked out of high school for hacking computer systems, I worked a range of jobs, managing office supply companies by day and cracking Wi-Fi networks by night until I started a Digital Forensics degree which led me to the world of security research.
Science
US news
fromSecuritymagazine
2 months ago

This Website Exposed ICE Data - Now, It's Faced a Cyberattack

A publicly accessible ICE List database exposes PII for roughly 4,500 federal ICE agents and supervisors and recently suffered a DDoS attack reportedly originating from Russia.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Drift Loses $285 Million in Durable Nonce Social Engineering Attack Linked to DPRK

Drift decentralized exchange lost $285 million due to a sophisticated attack involving unauthorized access and social engineering.
#cisco
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Cisco Patches 9.8 CVSS IMC and SSM Flaws Allowing Remote System Compromise

Cisco has released critical updates to address vulnerabilities in its Integrated Management Controller and Smart Software Manager On-Prem.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Cisco Patches Critical and High-Severity Vulnerabilities

Cisco has released fixes for two critical and six high-severity vulnerabilities affecting various enterprise networking products.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
3 days ago

Stolen Logins Are Fueling Everything From Ransomware to Nation-State Cyberattacks

Stolen credentials significantly enhance ransomware attacks, enabling illegitimate access and operational disruption within networks.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 day ago

Hackers Exploit CVE-2025-55182 to Breach 766 Next.js Hosts, Steal Credentials

A large-scale credential harvesting operation exploits the React2Shell vulnerability to steal sensitive data from compromised hosts across multiple regions.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
3 days ago

The Rising Tide of Executive Protection: Corporations Ramp Up Security in an Era of Heightened Threats

Companies are increasingly investing in executive protection due to rising threats, making it a strategic necessity for business continuity and resilience.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
4 days ago

Exploitation of Critical Fortinet FortiClient EMS Flaw Begins

Threat actors exploit a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Fortinet FortiClient EMS, allowing remote code execution without authentication.
#phishing
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
2 days ago

Casbaneiro Phishing Targets Latin America and Europe Using Dynamic PDF Lures

A phishing campaign targets Spanish-speaking users in Latin America and Europe, delivering banking trojans via malware called Horabot.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
1 week ago

Hackers Use Fake Resumes to Steal Enterprise Credentials and Deploy Crypto Miner

A phishing campaign targets French-speaking corporations with fake resumes, deploying malware for credential theft and cryptocurrency mining.
Information security
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Banning routers won't fix what's already broken | Computer Weekly

The FCC's ban on foreign-made routers addresses future procurement, not current security risks, as routers are already vulnerable and widely deployed.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
5 days ago

Exploitation of Fresh Citrix NetScaler Vulnerability Begins

Exploitation of a critical Citrix NetScaler vulnerability began shortly after its public disclosure, with active attempts detected within days.
#ai-cybersecurity
Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

Information security
fromZDNET
1 week ago

1 in 2 security leaders say they're not ready for AI attacks - 4 actions to take now

AI-powered cybercrime is a significant and growing threat to businesses, with many feeling unprotected.
fromZDNET
4 weeks ago
Information security

The biggest AI threats come from within - 12 ways to defend your organization

Information security
fromTechzine Global
2 weeks ago

Identity has become malleable for cyber attackers

Modern cyberattacks combine psychological manipulation, deepfakes, voice phishing, and stolen data to breach even well-defended organizations without exploiting software vulnerabilities.
#phishing-attack
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Intuitive Surgical suffered a phishing attack compromising employee credentials, exposing customer and corporate data, though operational systems and customer networks remained unaffected due to network segmentation.
Information security
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

Security Firm Executive Targeted in Sophisticated Phishing Attack

A C-level executive at Outpost24 was targeted by a sophisticated phishing attack using the Kratos phishing-as-a-service kit that exploited legitimate services like Cisco and Nylas to bypass security defenses.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
2 weeks ago

Targeted Phishing Attack Breaches Biotech Company Data

Intuitive Surgical suffered a phishing attack compromising employee credentials, exposing customer and corporate data, though operational systems and customer networks remained unaffected due to network segmentation.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
3 weeks ago

Attackers Don't Just Send Phishing Emails. They Weaponize Your SOC's Workload

Attackers deliberately overwhelm SOC analysts with high-volume phishing campaigns to delay investigations and create windows for successful breaches, making analyst capacity a critical vulnerability.
Information security
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Fake job applications pack malware that disables EDR

Russian cybercriminals target HR teams with malicious CVs disguised as job applications to install malware that disables security tools and steals corporate data.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

The Great Security Culture Shift: Building a Proactive Defense in an Era of Advanced Threats and Social Engineering

Hackers exploit DLL side-loading on trusted platforms like LinkedIn to deliver malware through seemingly legitimate file attachments, bypassing traditional security defenses and compromising entire corporate networks.
Information security
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Threat intelligence supply chain is full of weak links

China's ban on foreign security software threatens the global threat intelligence ecosystem by risking data fragmentation and weakening international cybersecurity collaboration.
Information security
fromTechzine Global
1 month ago

Why cyberattacks don't require advanced hacking

Poor cyber hygiene, weak identity security, overdue IT maintenance, and incomplete logging make organizations vulnerable to financially motivated attacks such as ransomware and email fraud.
Information security
fromTheregister
2 months ago

Vulnerability exploits now dominate intrusions

Exploit of disclosed vulnerabilities now causes most intrusions, with attackers weaponizing new flaws within hours while many organizations patch slowly.
Information security
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Understanding Breaches Before and After They Happen: What Every Organization Should Know

Most security breaches result from neglected fundamentals—human error, unpatched systems, weak authentication, and poor network segmentation—rather than advanced, novel exploits.
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