Dubbed GopherWhisper, the group relies on multiple Go-based backdoors alongside custom loaders and injectors. The post China-Linked APT GopherWhisper Abuses Legitimate Services in Government Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Discord Sleuths Gained Unauthorized Access to Anthropic’s Mythos
Plus: Spy firms tap into a global telecom weakness to track targets, 500,000 UK health records go up for sale on Alibaba, Apple patches a revealing notification bug, and more. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-25 12h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 9:32 : Crime crew impersonates help desk, abuses Microsoft Teams to steal your data 9:32 : Researchers Uncover Pre-Stuxnet ‘fast16’ Malware Targeting Engineering Software 9:9 : Uffizi Cyber Incident Serves as a…
Crime crew impersonates help desk, abuses Microsoft Teams to steal your data
Coming in cold with custom Snow malware A previously unknown threat group using tried-and-tested social engineering tactics – Microsoft Teams chat invitations and helpdesk staff impersonation – is also using custom malware in its data-stealing attacks, according to Google’s Threat…
Researchers Uncover Pre-Stuxnet ‘fast16’ Malware Targeting Engineering Software
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Lua-based malware created years before the notorious Stuxnet worm that aimed to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program by destroying uranium enrichment centrifuges. According to a new report published by SentinelOne, the previously undocumented cyber sabotage…
Uffizi Cyber Incident Serves as a Warning for Europe’s Cultural Sector
The cyber intrusion at the Uffizi Galleries in early 2026 has quickly evolved from an isolated security lapse into a case study of systemic digital exposure within Europe’s cultural infrastructure. One of the continent’s most prestigious custodians of artistic…
Hackers Can Abuse Entra Agent ID Administrator Role to Hijack Service Principals
A critical scope overreach vulnerability was recently identified in the Microsoft Entra Agent Identity Platform. The newly introduced Agent ID Administrator role allowed accounts to hijack arbitrary service principals and escalate privileges across the entire tenant. Microsoft has fully patched…
10 Warning Signs Your Current Authentication Stack Is a Breach Waiting to Happen
Run a quick self-audit against 10 warning signs that your authentication stack has critical vulnerabilities. Each sign includes a diagnostic check, an explanation of why it’s dangerous, and a concrete fix. Covers SMS OTP risk, bot detection gaps, session management…
13 Hidden Costs of Password-Based Authentication (With Real ROI Math)
Discover the 13 hidden costs of password-based authentication, from $70-per-reset help desk overhead to SMS OTP fees and breach exposure. Includes a simple ROI worksheet formula to calculate your organization’s annual password tax and build the business case for passwordless…
9 Identity-Based Threats Redefining Cybersecurity in 2026 (Beyond Credential Stuffing)
Discover the 9 most dangerous identity-based threats in 2026, from AI phishing attacks and deepfake authentication bypass to MFA fatigue and harvest-now-decrypt-later quantum threats. Learn why legacy authentication fails against each one and how phishing-resistant, passwordless authentication changes the equation.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-25 09h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 6:34 : CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal Deadline
CISA Adds 4 Exploited Flaws to KEV, Sets May 2026 Federal Deadline
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Friday added four vulnerabilities impacting SimpleHelp, Samsung MagicINFO 9 Server, and D-Link DIR-823X series routers to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing evidence of active exploitation. The list of vulnerabilities…
The calm before the ransom: What you see is not all there is
A breach claims the systems as well as the confidence that was, in retrospect, a major vulnerability This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: The calm before the ransom: What you see is not all there…
15 Costliest Credential Stuffing Attack Examples of the Decade (and the Authentication Lessons They Teach)
Explore the 15 most expensive credential stuffing attacks of the decade. Learn the critical authentication lessons to protect your business from account takeover. The post 15 Costliest Credential Stuffing Attack Examples of the Decade (and the Authentication Lessons They Teach)…
Cybersecurity Today Weekend: Deepfakes, the Death of Truth, and Verifying AI in the Enterprise
📍 again, we’d like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast Meter delivers full stack networking infrastructure, wired, wireless, and cellular to leading enterprises. Working with their partners, meter designs, deploys and manages everything required…
Hackers Exploiting Cisco Firepower Devices’ Using n-day Vulnerabilities to Gain Unauthorized Access
State-sponsored threat actors are actively targeting Cisco Firepower devices by chaining known vulnerabilities to deploy a highly customized backdoor. Cisco Talos recently discovered that the espionage-focused threat group UAT-4356 is exploiting two n-day vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2025-20333 and CVE-2025-20362, to…
ADT Confirms Data Breach Following ShinyHunters Data Leak Claim
Home security giant ADT Inc. has confirmed a data breach after the notorious threat group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen over 10 million records and issued a ransom ultimatum — “Pay or Leak.” ADT, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, disclosed…
5 top SIEM use cases in the enterprise
<p>A security, incident and event management system collects, centralizes and analyzes data from across the IT environment to uncover cybersecurity and operational problems.</p> <p>As with so many formerly distinct and well-defined cybersecurity systems, “SIEM” is now as often a set…
CISA reports persistent FIRESTARTER backdoor on Cisco ASA device in federal network
CISA said a federal Cisco Firepower ASA device was infected with the FIRESTARTER backdoor in Sept 2025, and it survived security patches. CISA revealed that a U.S. federal civilian agency’s Cisco Firepower device running ASA software was compromised in September…
Mystery Around Venezuelan Cyberattack Deepens, with New Discovery of “Highly Destructive” Wiper
The mystery around a cyberattack that struck Venezuela's state-owned oil company in December is growing, following an announcement by researchers this week that they had discovered a "highly destructive" wiper program that appears to have been designed to target the…
8 Best Encryption Software & Tools in 2026
Encryption software protects data by converting it into secure code. Explore the best encryption tools of 2026 to keep your information safe. The post 8 Best Encryption Software & Tools in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Top 8 Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions in 2026
Compare the top EDR solutions of 2026 to monitor, secure, and optimize your organization’s endpoints. The post Top 8 Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Solutions in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations
Unit 42 analyzes npm supply chain evolution post-Shai Hulud. Discover wormable malware, CI/CD persistence, multi-stage attacks and more. The post The npm Threat Landscape: Attack Surface and Mitigations appeared first on Unit 42. This article has been indexed from Unit…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-04-25 00h : 8 posts
8 posts were published in the last hour 21:55 : IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-04-24 21:32 : Most Secure Cloud Storage for Privacy & Protection in 2026 21:32 : 5 Enterprise VPN Solutions Every Business Should Know in 2026…