Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleum product pipeline network. Its…
New Paper and Tool Help Security Teams Move Beyond Blind Reliance on CISA’s KEV Catalog
The KEV list is useful but largely misunderstood. KEVology explains what it is, and how best to use it. The post New Paper and Tool Help Security Teams Move Beyond Blind Reliance on CISA’s KEV Catalog appeared first on SecurityWeek.…
US Agencies Told to Scrap End of Support Edge Devices
CISA has issued a new directive requiring federal agencies to decommission all end of support edge devices within 12 months to reduce ongoing exploitation risks This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: US Agencies Told to…
Researchers Find 40,000+ Exposed OpenClaw Instances
SecurityScorecard has identified over 40,000 OpenClaw deployments exposed to potential attack This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: Researchers Find 40,000+ Exposed OpenClaw Instances
Is it ok to reply ‘stop’ to unsolicited text messages?
It is generally not ok to reply with ‘stop’ or ‘unsubscribe’ to any unexpected text messages. A response signals to fraudsters whether a user is… The post Is it ok to reply ‘stop’ to unsolicited text messages? appeared first on…
Amazon To Spend $200bn This Year Amid AI Bet
Amazon capital expenditure projections far higher than expected, as it invests in AI data centres, broadband satellites This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Amazon To Spend $200bn This Year Amid AI Bet
Substack Discloses Major Data Breach
Media platform Substack has disclosed a data breach that exposed email addresses, phone numbers, and internal metadata of an unknown number of users. Credit card numbers, passwords, and financial information were not accessed. In an email, Substack CEO Chris Best informed affected…
A week in security (February 2 – February 8)
A list of topics we covered in the week of February 2 to February 8 of 2026 This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: A week in security (February 2 – February 8)
European Commission Investigating Cyberattack
The signs of a cyberattack were identified on systems EU’s main executive body uses for mobile device management. The post European Commission Investigating Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: European…
BeyondTrust Fixes Critical Pre-Auth RCE Vulnerability in Remote Support and PRA
BeyondTrust has released updates to address a critical security flaw impacting Remote Support (RS) and Privileged Remote Access (PRA) products that, if successfully exploited, could result in remote code execution. “BeyondTrust Remote Support (RS) and certain older versions of Privileged…
OpenClaw embraces VirusTotal, CISA EOL Deadline, ransomware hits BridgePay
OpenClaw turns to VirusTotal to boost security CISA gives federal agencies one year to remove end-of-life devices Payments platform BridgePay confirms ransomware attack Get the show notes here: https://cisoseries.com/cybersecurity-news-openclaw-embraces-virustotal-cisa-eol-deadline-ransomware-hits-bridgepay/ Huge thanks to our episode sponsor, ThreatLocker Want real Zero Trust…
Anthropic Targets ChatGPT Advertising In Super Bowl Spots
AI start-up satirises OpenAI move to introduce advertising to ChatGPT chatbot in series of Super Bowl commercials, as rivalry heats up This article has been indexed from Silicon UK Read the original article: Anthropic Targets ChatGPT Advertising In Super Bowl…
Detecting Ransomware Using Windows Minifilters to Intercept File Change Events
A security researcher has released a new proof-of-concept (PoC) tool on GitHub designed to stop ransomware at the deepest level of the operating system. Part of a broader Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) strategy named “Sanctum,” the project demonstrates how…
OpenClaw Becomes New Target in Rising Wave of Supply Chain Poisoning Attacks
OpenClaw, a rapidly growing open-source AI agent platform, faces severe supply chain risks as attackers poison its ClawHub plugin marketplace with malicious skills. Security firms SlowMist and Koi Security have uncovered hundreds of compromised extensions deploying infostealers like Atomic Stealer.…
Black Basta Ransomware Actors Embeds BYOVD Defense Evasion Component with Ransomware Payload Itself
Ransomware actors are constantly refining their arsenals to bypass modern defenses. A recent campaign by the Black Basta group has introduced a significant tactical shift by embedding a “Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver” (BYOVD) component directly into the ransomware payload…
Ransomware Detection With Windows Minifilter by Intercepting File Filter and Change Events
Ransomware continues to be the most financially damaging type of cyberattack affecting organizations around the world. One of the most effective tools for monitoring in Windows is the minifilter driver. By sitting directly in the file system I/O pipeline, a…
New Telegram Phishing Attack Abuses Authentication Workflows to Obtain Full Authorized User Sessions
A sophisticated Telegram phishing campaign has re-emerged, marking a significant evolution in how threat actors compromise user accounts. Unlike traditional credential harvesting, this operation does not rely on cloning login pages to steal passwords but instead manipulates the platform’s legitimate…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-09 09h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 7:36 : Black Basta Ransomware Integrates BYOVD Technique to Evade Defenses 7:7 : Cybersquatting Attacks Exploit Trusted Brands to Steal Customer Data and Spread Malware 7:7 : United Airlines CISO on building…
Black Basta Ransomware Integrates BYOVD Technique to Evade Defenses
A recent campaign by the Black Basta ransomware group has revealed a significant shift in attack tactics. This is a departure from standard operations, where attackers typically deploy a separate tool to turn off security software before running the actual…
Cybersquatting Attacks Exploit Trusted Brands to Steal Customer Data and Spread Malware
The nightmare scenario for any modern business is simple but devastating: scammers clone your website, steal your domain identity, and rob your customers. By the time the complaints roll in, the money is gone, and your reputation is left in…
United Airlines CISO on building resilience when disruption is inevitable
Aviation runs on complex digital systems built for stability, safety, and long lifecycles. That reality creates a unique cybersecurity challenge for airlines, where disruption can quickly become an operational and public trust crisis. In this Help Net Security interview, Deneen…
Beware of Apple Pay Phishing Attack that Aims to Steal Your Payment Details
A sophisticated phishing campaign is currently targeting Apple Pay users, utilizing deceptive emails and phone calls to steal sensitive financial information. The attack typically begins with an email that appears boringly familiar, featuring the official Apple logo and a clean,…
Hackers Attacking IT & OSINT Professionals with New PyStoreRAT to Gain Remote Access
A sophisticated new supply chain attack is targeting Information Technology administrators and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) professionals. This campaign leverages the reputation of the trusted development platform GitHub to distribute a stealthy backdoor. Unlike typical opportunistic attacks, this operation employs…
Allama: Open-source AI security automation
Allama is an open-source security automation platform that lets teams build visual workflows for threat detection and response. It includes integrations with 80+ types of tools and services typical in security operations, including SIEM systems, endpoint detection and response products,…