A decades-old libpng flaw exposes widely used systems to denial-of-service and potential code execution via crafted PNG files. The post CVE-2026-25646: Legacy Libpng Flaw Poses RCE Risk appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack
Officials said data will now be classified as one of four categories: “public,” “sensitive,” “confidential” or “restricted.” The post Nevada Unveils New Statewide Data Classification Policy Months After Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-11 21h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 19:34 : Randall Munroe’s XKCD ’16 Part Epoxy’ 19:29 : 8 contact center challenges and how to address them 19:29 : DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of…
Randall Munroe’s XKCD ’16 Part Epoxy’
via the comic artistry and dry wit of Randall Munroe, creator of XKCD Permalink The post Randall Munroe’s XKCD ’16 Part Epoxy’ appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security Boulevard Read the original article: Randall…
8 contact center challenges and how to address them
<p>Contact centers sit at the intersection of customer experience, brand trust and operational efficiency. As customer expectations rise and AI becomes embedded in service operations, the challenges facing contact centers have grown more complex — and more consequential.</p> <p>Customer service…
DOJ says Trenchant boss sold exploits to Russian broker capable of accessing ‘millions of computers and devices’
The former boss of the L3Harris-owned hacking and surveillance tools maker Trenchant faces nine years in prison for selling several exploits to a Russian broker, which counts the Russian government among its customers. This article has been indexed from Security…
Posting AI-generated caricatures on social media is risky, infosec killjoys warn
The more you share online, the more you open yourself to social engineering If you’ve seen the viral AI work pic trend where people are asking ChatGPT to “create a caricature of me and my job based on everything you…
News alert: GitGuardian raises $50M to tackle non-human identities crisis, AI agent security gap
NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026, CyberNewswire — GitGuardian, a leading secrets and Non-Human Identity (NHI) security platform and #1 app on GitHub Marketplace, today announced a $50 million Series C funding round led by global software investor Insight Partners… (more…)…
New Ransomware Uses Trusted Drivers to Disable Security Defenses
Security monitoring teams are tracking a new ransomware strain called Reynolds that merges system sabotage and file encryption into a single delivery package. Instead of relying on separate utilities to weaken defenses, the malware installs a flawed system driver…
Information Security Outsourcing 2.0: Balancing Control, Cost, and Capability
Information security outsourcing involves transferring part or all of an organization’s cybersecurity and IT infrastructure protection responsibilities to external experts. This approach allows companies to reduce the costs associated with maintaining an in-house Security Operations Center (SOC) and dedicated staff, gain access…
CVE-2026-21514: Actively Exploited Word Flaw Evades OLE Security
Microsoft patched an actively exploited Word flaw that bypasses OLE protections and executes malicious documents without standard warnings. The post CVE-2026-21514: Actively Exploited Word Flaw Evades OLE Security appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity…
Agentic AI Security Starter Kit: Where Autonomous Systems Fail and How to Defend Against It
4 min readMany teams are approaching agentic AI with a mixture of interest and unease. Senior leaders see clear potential for efficiency and scale. Builders see an opportunity to remove friction from repetitive work. Security teams, meanwhile, are asked to…
The strategic SIEM buyer’s guide: Choosing an AI-ready platform for the agentic era
New guide details how a unified, AI ready SIEM platform empowers security leaders to operate at the speed of AI, strengthen resilience, accelerate detection and response, and more. The post The strategic SIEM buyer’s guide: Choosing an AI-ready platform for…
Threat Actors Pose As Remote IT Workers on LinkedIn to Hack Companies
The IT workers related to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) are now applying for remote jobs using LinkedIn accounts of other individuals. This attack tactic is unique. According to the Security Alliance (SEAL) post on X, “These profiles…
From 10M to 25M: Conduent Breach Balloons Into One of 2025’s Largest
The Conduent ransomware attack has grown to impact 25 million Americans, exposing Social Security numbers and medical data in one of 2025’s largest breaches. The post From 10M to 25M: Conduent Breach Balloons Into One of 2025’s Largest appeared first…
White House Draft Executive Order Signals Broader Federal Push on Quantum Strategy
A draft executive order would coordinate federal quantum strategy and accelerate modernization efforts. The post White House Draft Executive Order Signals Broader Federal Push on Quantum Strategy appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to Use Face Recognition for ‘Tactical Targeting’
US Border Patrol intelligence units will gain access to a face recognition tool built on billions of images scraped from the internet. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: CBP Signs Clearview AI Deal to…
Critical UUID Flaw in Fiber v2 on Go 1.24+ Enables Session Hijacking, CSRF Bypass, and Zero-ID DoS Risk
A severe vulnerability has been discovered in Fiber v2, a popular Go web framework, that could allow attackers to hijack user sessions, bypass security protections, and cause service disruptions. The flaw affects all Fiber v2 versions running on Go 1.23…
BQTLock & GREENBLOOD Ransomware Attacking Organizations to Encrypt and Exfiltrate Data
Two sophisticated ransomware families, BQTLock and GREENBLOOD, have surfaced in the cybersecurity landscape, utilizing contrasting strategies to disrupt business operations and extort victims. While typical ransomware attacks often follow a predictable pattern of immediate encryption, these new strains demonstrate a…
Threat Actors Weaponize ChatGPT, Grok and Leverages Google Ads to Distribute macOS AMOS Stealer
Cybercriminals have developed a sophisticated attack campaign that exploits user trust in artificial intelligence platforms to distribute the Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), marking a dangerous evolution in social engineering tactics. This new threat combines legitimate AI chatbot services from ChatGPT…
Critical SandboxJS Vulnerability Allows Remote Host Takeover – PoC Released
A severe sandbox escape vulnerability has been discovered in the JavaScript library, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on host systems. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-25881 with a critical CVSS score of 8.3/10, affects all versions up to 0.8.30 and…
Prometei Botnet Attacking Windows Server to Gain Remote Access and Deploy Malware
A sophisticated attack is targeting Windows Server systems using Prometei, a Russian-linked botnet that has been active since 2016. This multi-functional malware combines cryptocurrency mining, credential theft, and remote-control capabilities to maintain long-term access to compromised systems. The Prometei botnet…
North Korean Hackers Use Deepfake Video Calls to Target Crypto Firms
Campaign combines stolen Telegram accounts, fake Zoom calls and ClickFix attacks to deploy infostealer malware This article has been indexed from www.infosecurity-magazine.com Read the original article: North Korean Hackers Use Deepfake Video Calls to Target Crypto Firms
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-11 18h : 11 posts
11 posts were published in the last hour 16:32 : Kimwolf Botnet Swamps Anonymity Network I2P 16:32 : AI Is Transforming Cybersecurity, but the Skills Gap Still Presents Significant Risk 16:32 : NDSS 2025 – MingledPie: A Cluster Mingling Approach…