For a long time, I thought I had password hashing figured out. Like many Java developers, I relied on bcrypt, mostly because it’s the default choice in Spring Security. It was easy to use, widely recommended, and treated in tutorials…
Fake Winter Olympics 2026 Stores Target Fans With Data-Theft Scams
Fake Winter Olympics 2026 stores are using lookalike domains and deep discounts to steal fans’ payment and personal data. The post Fake Winter Olympics 2026 Stores Target Fans With Data-Theft Scams appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been…
GUEST ESSAY: The hidden risks lurking beneath legal AI — permission sprawl, governance drift
In many law firms today, leadership believes their data is secure. Policies are documented, annual reviews are completed, and vendor questionnaires are answered with confidence. On paper, the safeguards look strong. Related: The cost of law firm breaches Yet in…
NDSS 2025 – SiGuard: Guarding Secure Inference With Post Data Privacy
Session 12C: Membership Inference Authors, Creators & Presenters: Xinqian Wang (RMIT University), Xiaoning Liu (RMIT University), Shangqi Lai (CSIRO Data61), Xun Yi (RMIT University), Xingliang Yuan (University of Melbourne) PAPER SIGuard: Guarding Secure Inference with Post Data Privacy Secure inference…
Building an AI-powered defense-in-depth security architecture for serverless microservices
Enterprise customers face an unprecedented security landscape where sophisticated cyber threats use artificial intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and evade detection at machine speed. Traditional perimeter-based security models are insufficient when adversaries can analyze millions of attack vectors in…
Noodlophile Malware Creators Evolve Tactics with Fake Job Postings and Phishing Lures
The Noodlophile information stealer, originally uncovered in May 2025, has significantly evolved its attack strategies to bypass security measures. Initially, this malware hid behind deceptive advertisements for fake AI video generation platforms on social media, tricking users into downloading malicious…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-16 21h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 19:34 : A security flaw at DavaIndia Pharmacy allowed attackers to access customers’ data and more 19:16 : Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware 19:15 : BeyondTrust RCE Exploited…
A security flaw at DavaIndia Pharmacy allowed attackers to access customers’ data and more
A security flaw at DavaIndia Pharmacy exposed customer data and gave outsiders full admin control of its systems. DavaIndia is a large Indian pharmacy retail chain focused on selling affordable generic medicines. Operated by Zota Health Care Ltd., the brand…
Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware
A fake CAPTCHA scam is tricking Windows users into running PowerShell commands that install StealC malware and steal passwords, crypto wallets, and more. The post Fake CAPTCHA Scam Tricks Windows Users Into Installing Malware appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
BeyondTrust RCE Exploited for Domain Control
CVE-2026-1731 is being exploited to gain full Windows domain control in self-hosted BeyondTrust deployments. The post BeyondTrust RCE Exploited for Domain Control appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: BeyondTrust…
Study Uncovers 25 Password Recovery Attacks in Major Cloud Password Managers
A new study has found that multiple cloud-based password managers, including Bitwarden, Dashlane, and LastPass, are susceptible to password recovery attacks under certain conditions. “The attacks range in severity from integrity violations to the complete compromise of all vaults in…
Infostealer Steals OpenClaw AI Agent Configuration Files and Gateway Tokens
Cybersecurity researchers disclosed they have detected a case of an information stealer infection successfully exfiltrating a victim’s OpenClaw (formerly Clawdbot and Moltbot) configuration environment. “This finding marks a significant milestone in the evolution of infostealer behavior: the transition from stealing…
NDSS 2025 – A Method To Facilitate Membership Inference Attacks In Deep Learning Models
Session 12C: Membership Inference Authors, Creators & Presenters: Zitao Chen (University of British Columbia), Karthik Pattabiraman (University of British Columbia) PAPER A Method to Facilitate Membership Inference Attacks in Deep Learning Models Modern machine learning (ML) ecosystems offer a surging…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Aurora Coolness’
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ‘Aurora Coolness’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall Munroe’s…
Canada Goose ruffles feathers over 600K record dump, says leak is old news
Fashion brand latest to succumb to ShinyHunters’ tricks Canada Goose says an advertised breach of 600,000 records is an old raid and there are no signs of a recent compromise.… This article has been indexed from The Register – Security…
Beware of Fake Shops from Threat Actors to Attack Winter Olympics 2026 Fans
Cybercriminals are targeting fans of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics through an extensive network of fake online merchandise stores designed to steal payment information and personal data from unsuspecting shoppers. The scam campaign capitalizes on overwhelming demand for official…
Evaluating 5 Best Security Platforms for Hybrid Cloud Environments
Securing a hybrid cloud environment can be complex. As workloads move to on-premises data centers… Evaluating 5 Best Security Platforms for Hybrid Cloud Environments on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article…
Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials
A fake Android antivirus app called TrustBastion is spreading malware and stealing banking credentials. Here’s how it works and how to stay protected. The post Fake ‘Antivirus’ App Spreads Android Malware, Steals Banking Credentials appeared first on TechRepublic. This article…
Dutch cops arrest man after sending him confidential files by mistake
Bungled link handed over sensitive docs, and when recipient didn’t cooperate, police opted for cuffs Dutch police have arrested a man for “computer hacking” after accidentally handing him their own sensitive files and then getting annoyed when he didn’t hand…
Vulnerabilities in Password Managers Allow Hackers to View and Change Passwords
Security researchers have challenged end-to-end encryption claims from popular commercial password managers This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Vulnerabilities in Password Managers Allow Hackers to View and Change Passwords
Top 5 Software Development Companies for Law Firms
Law firms don’t just need “an app.” They need secure, permission-based systems that protect client… Top 5 Software Development Companies for Law Firms on Latest Hacking News | Cyber Security News, Hacking Tools and Penetration Testing Courses. This article has…
Phishing Evolves Into Multi-Platform Fraud Systems
Bolster AI finds phishing has evolved into scalable, multi-platform fraud that hides in search, ads, and SaaS workflows. The post Phishing Evolves Into Multi-Platform Fraud Systems appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read…
SMEs Wrong to Assume They Won’t Be Hit by Cyber-Attacks, NCSC Boss Warns
NCSC’s Richard Horne has warned that cybercriminals do not care about business size and called for SMEs to act now to secure their organizations This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: SMEs Wrong to Assume They…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-16 18h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 16:32 : Hackers Can Weaponize ‘Summarize with AI’ Buttons to Inject Memory Prompts Into AI Recommendations 16:32 : Joomla Novarain/Tassos Framework Vulnerabilities Enables SQL injection and Unauthenticated File Read 16:32 : Single…