New malware PDFSIDER enables covert, long-term access to compromised systems via advanced techniques This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Uncover PDFSIDER Malware Built for Long-Term, Covert System Access
Prompt Injection Defense Architecture: Sandboxed Tools, Allowlists, and Typed Calls
Why Prompt Injection Keeps Winning in Production Most prompt injection incidents follow the same pattern: The model reads untrusted instructions (user text, RAG chunks, web pages, PDFs, emails). Those instructions impersonate authority: “Ignore the rules… call this tool… send this…
Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down
The fix is for a bug that prevents some systems from shutting down, while another bug that prevents hibernation has no workaround yet. The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Fix After Some Windows 11 Systems Can’t Shut Down appeared first on…
Rogue agents and shadow AI: Why VCs are betting big on AI security
Misaligned agents are just one layer of the AI security challenge that startup Witness AI is trying to solve. It detects employee use of unapproved tools, blocking attacks, and ensuring compliance. This article has been indexed from Security News |…
StealC malware control panel flaw leaks details on active attacker
Researchers uncovered an XSS flaw in StealC malware’s control panel, exposing key details about a threat actor using the info stealer. StealC is an infostealer that has been active since at least 2023, sold as Malware-as-a-Service to steal cookies and…
European Authorities Identify Black Basta Suspects as Ransomware Group Collapses
Two Ukrainians are now under suspicion of aiding Black Basta, a ransomware network tied to Russia, after joint work by police units in Ukraine and Germany – this step adds pressure on the hacking group’s operations. The man believed…
UAE Banks Ditch SMS OTPs for Biometric App Authentication
UAE banks have discontinued SMS-based one-time passwords (OTPs) for online transactions from January 6, 2026, moving customers to app-based and biometric authentication as part of a wider security overhaul led by the Central Bank of the UAE. This marks…
Russian Hacktivists Intensify Disruptive Cyber Pressure on UK Orgs
UK NCSC warned of disruptive cyber attacks by Russian hacktivists targeting critical infrastructure This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Russian Hacktivists Intensify Disruptive Cyber Pressure on UK Orgs
Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.19
CrashFix ClickFix, StackWarp AMD VM flaw, GootLoader ZIP evasion, major ransomware and regulator breaches, Black Basta crackdown, and quantum cyber tools. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.01.19
TP-Link Patches Vulnerability Exposing VIGI Cameras to Remote Hacking
The researcher who discovered the vulnerability saw more than 2,500 internet-exposed devices. The post TP-Link Patches Vulnerability Exposing VIGI Cameras to Remote Hacking appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: TP-Link Patches…
Plaso / log2timeline
A forensic framework for generating super timelines by aggregating and normalizing events from multiple evidence sources. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Plaso / log2timeline
Visual Studio Code Abused in Sophisticated Multistage Malware Attacks
A newly analyzed campaign dubbed “Evelyn Stealer” is turning the Visual Studio Code (VSC) extension ecosystem into an attack delivery platform, enabling threat actors to compromise software developers and pivot deeper into enterprise environments. The campaign abuses seemingly legitimate extensions…
1-15 January 2026 Cyber Attacks Timeline
And I am back with the 1-15 January 2026 cyber attacks timeline. In the first timeline of January 2026, I collected 61 events (4.07 events/day) with a threat landscape dominated by malware with 36%, a direct comparison with the previous…
At Davos, Cybersecurity Is a Leadership Imperative
As leaders gather at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026, Fortinet highlights why cybersecurity is now a leadership imperative driven by systemic risk, AI, and the need for collective defense. This article has been indexed from Industry Trends…
Free Converter Apps that Convert your Clean System to Infected in Seconds
Malicious file converter applications distributed through deceptive advertisements are infecting thousands of systems with persistent remote access trojans (RATs). These seemingly legitimate productivity tools perform their advertised functions while secretly installing backdoors that give attackers continuous access to victim computers.…
Fake browser crash alerts turn Chrome extension into enterprise backdoor
Browser extensions are a high-risk attack vector for enterprises, allowing threat actors to bypass traditional security controls and gain a foothold on corporate endpoints. Case in point: A recently identified malicious extension called NexShield proves that a single user install…
Canadian Investment Watchdog Breach
The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization recently announced that a sophisticated phishing attack in August 2025 led to a data breach affecting 750,000 people. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Canadian Investment Watchdog Breach
Ransomware Disrupts Kyowon Operations
The South Korean conglomerate Kyowon Group is currently investigating a significant ransomware attack that has disrupted its operations and potentially compromised the personal information of millions of customers. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ransomware…
Ukraine Germany Target Black Basta
Ukrainian and German authorities have identified two key suspects linked to the Black Basta ransomware group and issued an international warrant for its Russian leader. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ukraine Germany Target Black…
Tennessee Man Hacks Supreme Court System
Nicholas Moore, a 24-year-old from Tennessee, pleaded guilty on Friday to hacking the U.S. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Tennessee Man Hacks Supreme Court System
China Tests Quantum Cyber Weapons
The Chinese military has disclosed that it is developing and testing over ten quantum cyberwarfare tools designed to extract intelligence from public cyberspace during active missions. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: China Tests Quantum…
Google Gemini AI Tricked Into Leaking Calendar Data via Meeting Invites
Cybersecurity researchers at Miggo Security found a flaw in Google Gemini that uses calendar invites to steal private data. Learn how this silent attack bypasses security. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and…
Remcos RAT Campaign Uses Trojanized VeraCrypt Installers to Steal Credentials
AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has identified an active Remcos RAT campaign targeting users in South Korea. The malware is being spread through multiple channels. It often masquerades as VeraCrypt utilities or tools used within illegal online gambling ecosystems. Once…
Acting CISA Director Pushed to Remove Agency CIO
The drama at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is not helpful when it needs to focus on defending networks and infrastructure. The post Acting CISA Director Pushed to Remove Agency CIO appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has been…