6 posts were published in the last hour 20:2 : Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison 20:2 : French authorities investigate AI ‘undressing’ deepfakes on X 19:32 : ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm…
Bitfinex hacker Ilya Lichtenstein credits Trump for early release from prison
Ilya Lichtenstein, who pled guilty to money laundering charges tied to his role in the massive hack of crypto exchange Bitfinex, has apparently been released early from prison. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read the…
French authorities investigate AI ‘undressing’ deepfakes on X
France will probe AI-generated sexual deepfakes made with Grok on X after hundreds of women and teens reported “undressed” images shared online. French authorities will investigate AI-generated sexually explicit deepfakes created with Grok on X after hundreds of women and…
ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm Resecurity (Updated)
This article has been updated with a statement from Resecurity. A separate, updated article covering the incident has… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original article: ShinyHunters Claim Breach…
Resecurity Says ShinyHunters Fell for Honeypot After Breach Claim
Resecurity denies breach claims by ShinyHunters, says attackers accessed a honeypot with fake data. No real systems or customer info were compromised. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original…
NDSS 2025 – DLBox: New Model Training Framework For Protecting Training Data
Session 7D: ML Security Authors, Creators & Presenters: Jaewon Hur (Seoul National University), Juheon Yi (Nokia Bell Labs, Cambridge, UK), Cheolwoo Myung (Seoul National University), Sangyun Kim (Seoul National University), Youngki Lee (Seoul National University), Byoungyoung Lee (Seoul National University)…
Data Privacy vs Cybersecurity Solutions: Key Differences
The post <b>Data Privacy vs Cybersecurity Solutions: Key Differences</b> appeared first on Sovy. The post Data Privacy vs Cybersecurity Solutions: Key Differences appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Data…
Fake DHL Pickup Slips Used in QR Code Phishing Scam
Criminals are using fake DHL pickup slips to carry out a new phishing scam that targets customers during periods of high online shopping activity, according to the company. The scam involves counterfeit versions of DHL’s familiar yellow delivery notices,…
GlassWorm Malware Returns with MacOS-focused Attack via VS Code Extensions
A fourth wave of the GlassWorm malware campaign is targeting macOS developers through malicious extensions distributed on the OpenVSX registry and the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace, according to researchers at Koi Security. The campaign involves compromised extensions designed for…
This Week in Cybersecurity: User Data Theft, AI-Driven Fraud, and System Vulnerabilities
This week surfaced several developments that accentuate how cyber threats continue to affect individuals, corporations, and governments across the globe. In the United States, federal records indicate that Customs and Border Protection is expanding its use of small surveillance…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-03 18h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 17:2 : ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm Resecurity
ShinyHunters Claim Breach of US Cybersecurity Firm Resecurity
The hacking group ShinyHunters has claimed responsibility for breaching Resecurity, a US-based cybersecurity company headquartered in Los Angeles.… This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original article: ShinyHunters Claim Breach…
Apple Forces iOS 26 Upgrade Amid Active iPhone Security Threats
Apple has taken an unusually firm stance on software updates by effectively forcing many iPhone users to move to iOS 26, citing active security threats targeting devices in the wild. The decision marks a departure from Apple’s typical approach…
2FA Fail: Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 to Launch Code Phishing Attacks
Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been one of the most secure ways to protect online accounts. It requires a secondary code besides a password. However, in recent times, 2FA has not been a reliable method anymore, as hackers have started exploiting…
RondoDox Botnet is Using React2Shell to Hijack Thousands of Unpatched Devices
RondoDox hackers exploit the React2Shell flaw in Next.js to target 90,000+ devices, including routers, smart cameras, and small business websites. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original article: RondoDox…
Finnish Authorities Arrest Two Sailors in Probe Into Undersea Cable Disruption
Finnish authorities have detained a cargo vessel suspected of damaging an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki to Estonia. The incident has raised fresh concerns about potential hybrid warfare targeting critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea region. The vessel, named Fitburg,…
India’s RBI Opens Doors to Lateral Hiring in 2026, Signalling a Tech-First Shift in Financial Regulation
In a move highlighting the rapid evolution of India’s financial and digital landscape, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major lateral hiring initiative for 2026, inviting private-sector and specialist professionals into the central bank. This marks…
Taiwan Holds 210 BTC Seized from Criminals, Debates Bitcoin’s Strategic Value
Taiwan’s government said it is holding more than 210.45 bitcoin, worth about $18 million, all of which were seized during criminal investigations related to fraud, money laundering, and other financial crime. This disclosure was in response to a legislator’s demand for…
Thousands of ColdFusion exploit attempts spotted during Christmas holiday
GreyNoise observed thousands of attacks targeting about a dozen Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities during the Christmas 2025 holiday. GreyNoise reports a coordinated campaign exploiting about a dozen Adobe ColdFusion vulnerabilities, with thousands of attack attempts observed during the Christmas 2025 holiday.…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-03 12h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 11:2 : President Trump Orders Divestment in $2.9 Million Chips Deal to Protect US Security Interests 10:32 : How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware 10:32 : VVS Stealer…
President Trump Orders Divestment in $2.9 Million Chips Deal to Protect US Security Interests
The deal involved aerospace and defense specialist Emcore Corp. selling its computer chips and wafer fabrication operation. The post President Trump Orders Divestment in $2.9 Million Chips Deal to Protect US Security Interests appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has…
How to Protect Your iPhone or Android Device From Spyware
Being targeted by sophisticated spyware is relatively rare, but experts say that everyone needs to stay vigilant as this dangerous malware continues to proliferate worldwide. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: How to Protect…
VVS Stealer Uses PyArmor Obfuscation to Evade Static Analysis and Signature Detection
The cybersecurity landscape is witnessing a rise in sophisticated malware that leverages legitimate tools to mask malicious intent. A prime example is VVS Stealer (also styled VVS $tealer). This Python-based malware family has been actively marketed on Telegram since April…
Finland Arrests Two Cargo Ship Crew Members Over Undersea Cable Damage
Finnish authorities have detained all 14 crew members of a cargo vessel suspected of deliberately damaging an undersea telecommunications cable connecting Helsinki to Estonia. The ship, named Fitburg, was sailing from St. Petersburg, Russia, to Haifa, Israel, under a St.…