Testing is learning through questioning and acting upon questions and answers. The importance of our questions and their answers determines testing value. There is a truth hidden behind this perspective: Feedback is at the core of testing. Testing is valuable…
MuddyWater Uses Microsoft Teams to Steal Credentials in False Flag Ransomware Attack
The Iranian state-sponsored hacking group known as MuddyWater (aka Mango Sandstorm, Seedworm, and Static Kitten) has been attributed to a ransomware attack in what has been described as a “false flag” operation. The attack, observed by Rapid7 in early 2026,…
Cyber Briefing: 2026.05.06
Ongoing threats are characterized by the QLNX malware targeting developers and CISA’s warnings for infrastructure, while recent incidents include a 119K-user breach at Vimeo via a third-party vendor This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber…
Building Strategic Advantage With Integrated Planning
Siloed planning slows decisions and hides risk. Integrated business planning connects finance, demand, supply, and strategy into a single disciplined cycle. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article:…
Salat Malware Abuses QUIC and WebSockets for Stealthy C2 Control
A powerful new Windows malware family dubbed Salat Stealer, a Go-based Remote Access Trojan (RAT) that blends classic infostealing with a stealthy QUIC/WebSocket command-and-control (C2) channel and resilient blockchain-backed infrastructure. Written in Go, it supports remote shell access, desktop and webcam…
Buyer’s guide for CISOs: Cloud security posture management
<p>Cloud security posture management has become a core layer of modern cloud defense because it addresses a basic but persistent problem: many cloud security incidents begin with misconfigurations, excessive privileges, unmanaged assets, weak network exposure decisions and drift from approved…
Some kids are bypassing age verification checks with a fake mustache
A new survey found that kids find it easy to bypass age checks, despite a rise in age verification laws around the world. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the original article: Some kids are…
Massive DDoS Attack Generates 2.45 Billion Requests Using 1.2 Million IP Addresses
A distributed denial-of-service attack targeted a major user-generated content platform, generating an astonishing 2.45 billion malicious requests in just 5 hours. Security provider DataDome successfully intercepted the assault in real time, ensuring legitimate users experienced no disruption. Threat researchers analyzing…
Phishing Attack Weaponizes Calendar Invites to Steal Login Credentials
A new large-scale phishing campaign is abusing fake event invitations to compromise U.S. organizations, combining credential theft, OTP interception, and the deployment of remote monitoring and management (RMM) tools in a single operation. The campaign stands out because it blends…
Security in the Age of MCP: Preventing “Hallucinated Privilege”
We have officially crossed the rubicon from “AI as a Chatbot” to “AI as an Operator.” With the standardization of the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — the universal “USB-C for AI agents” introduced by Anthropic and rapidly adopted across the…
Resilient by Design: When the Network Itself Becomes the Target
Cyber security and operational resilience go hand-in-hand. Organizations have invested heavily in defending against breaches, ransomware, and service disruptions, building layered defenses designed to keep attackers out and systems running. But recent geopolitical developments are forcing a broader and more…
Millions of students’ personal data stolen in major education breach
ShinyHunters claims it stole personal data from 275 million users on Instructure’s Canvas platform across schools and education providers. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Millions of students’ personal data stolen in major education breach
Attackers adopt JavaScript runtime Bun to spread NWHStealer
A legitimate developer tool is being repurposed by attackers to package and spread this Windows infostealer in harder-to-detect ways. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Attackers adopt JavaScript runtime Bun to spread NWHStealer
Herd Security Raises $3 Million for AI-Powered Training Platform
The startup will invest in expanding its training categories, optimizing video generation, and growing its partnership ecosystem. The post Herd Security Raises $3 Million for AI-Powered Training Platform appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
CISA Urges Critical Infrastructure Providers to Make Plans to Remain Operational if hit by Cyber-Attack
CISA’s CI Fortify initiative aim for critical infrastructure operators to build isolation & recovery This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: CISA Urges Critical Infrastructure Providers to Make Plans to Remain Operational if hit by Cyber-Attack
LABScon25 Replay | Please Connect to the Foreign Entity to Enhance Your User Experience
Joe FitzPatrick reveals how consumer imports of networked devices pose a real security risk to small businesses and critical infrastructure alike. This article has been indexed from SentinelLabs – We are hunters, reversers, exploit developers, and tinkerers shedding light on…
Redefining Security Operations Through Seceon’s Open Threat Management Platform
The cybersecurity landscape of 2026 is defined by a brutal paradox. Organizations are spending more on security than ever before, yet breach costs and complexity continue to climb. For the… The post Redefining Security Operations Through Seceon’s Open Threat Management…
Darkhub Hacking-for-Hire Portal Promotes Crypto Fraud and Spyware Services
A newly identified dark web platform, Darkhub, is advertising a wide range of hacking-for-hire services, including account compromise, surveillance, and financial manipulation. The service, accessible via the Tor network, presents itself as a centralized hub for offensive cyber capabilities targeting…
FEMITBOT Network Exploits Telegram Mini Apps to Spread Crypto Scams and Android Malware
A large-scale fraud and malware operation called FEMITBOT that abuses Telegram Mini Apps to steal cryptocurrency and infect Android devices. The campaign shows how trusted in-app web experiences can be turned into powerful tools for social engineering and credential theft.…
UK age-gating plans risk breaking the internet, privacy groups warn
Activists say ministers are targeting access rather than Big Tech’s data-hungry business models This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: UK age-gating plans risk breaking the internet, privacy groups warn
OceanLotus suspected of using PyPI to deliver ZiChatBot malware
Kaspersky researchers uncovered malicious wheel packages in PyPI that targeted both Windows and Linux and contained a dropper delivering malware dubbed ZiChatBot. We attribute this activity to OceanLotus APT. This article has been indexed from Securelist Read the original article:…
Iranian APT Intrusion Masquerades as Chaos Ransomware Attack
Likely perpetrated by MuddyWater, the attack combined social engineering, persistence, credential harvesting, and data theft. The post Iranian APT Intrusion Masquerades as Chaos Ransomware Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article:…
Sophisticated Scams Surge in 2025, Costing Americans $2.1 Billion
Online fraud is evolving rapidly, with scammers employing increasingly sophisticated techniques that have already cost Americans an estimated $2.1 billion in 2025—a number expected to climb further. While social media continues to be the leading platform where scams originate,…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-05-06 15h : 13 posts
13 posts were published in the last hour 13:5 : Your AI Agents Are Already Inside the Perimeter. Do You Know What They’re Doing? 13:4 : The Hacker News Launches ‘Cybersecurity Stars Awards 2026’ — Submissions Now Open 13:4 :…