Italy’s antitrust authority has fined Apple 98.6 million euros after concluding that the company’s App Tracking Transparency framework unfairly restricted competition within the App Store. The regulator found that while the privacy goals were valid, the implementation forced third-party developers…
Africa Cybercrime Operation Nets 574 Arrests
Authorities across 19 countries arrested 574 suspects and seized approximately 3 million dollars during a month-long operation targeting cybercrime throughout Africa. The initiative successfully dismantled over 6,000 malicious links and recovered millions in stolen funds by focusing on business email…
Best of 2025: Indirect prompt injection attacks target common LLM data sources
While the shortest distance between two points is a straight line, a straight-line attack on a large language model isn’t always the most efficient — and least noisy — way to get the LLM to do bad things. That’s why…
India Warns on ‘Silent Calls’ as Telecom Firms Roll Out Verified Caller Names to Curb Fraud
India’s telecom authorities have issued a fresh advisory highlighting how ordinary phone calls are increasingly being used as entry points for scams, even as a long-discussed caller identity system begins to take shape as a countermeasure. For many users,…
Karnataka’s Cybercrime Losses Soar as Scam Recoveries Plunge
Recoveries in Karnataka’s cybercrime prosecutions are falling even as authorities ramp up specialized policing capability, reflecting how criminals are changing tactics faster than enforcement can counteract. Data from the State Legislature show that citizens lost ₹5,473.97 crore in 57,733…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-29 15h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 14:2 : Check Point Celebrates 2025 with Top Analyst and Research Lab Recognitions 14:2 : MongoBleed flaw actively exploited in attacks in the wild 14:2 : Swiss Startup Soverli Introduces a Sovereign…
Check Point Celebrates 2025 with Top Analyst and Research Lab Recognitions
As a global leader in cyber security, Check Point proudly highlights its 2025 recognition from leading analyst firms and research labs. Check Point believes these honors highlight the company’s commitment to protecting AI-driven environments and securing distributed networks that underpin…
MongoBleed flaw actively exploited in attacks in the wild
A recently disclosed MongoDB flaw (MongoBleed) is under active exploitation, with over 87,000 potentially vulnerable instances exposed worldwide. A newly disclosed MongoDB vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-14847 (aka MongoBleed, CVSS score of 8.7), is being actively exploited, with more than 87,000 potentially…
Swiss Startup Soverli Introduces a Sovereign OS Layer to Secure Smartphones Beyond Android and iOS
A Swiss cybersecurity startup, Soverli, has introduced a new approach to mobile security that challenges how smartphones are traditionally protected. Instead of relying solely on Android or iOS, the company has developed a fully auditable sovereign operating system layer…
Fortinet Warns of New Attacks Exploiting Old Vulnerability
Tracked as CVE-2020-12812, the exploited FortiOS flaw allows threat actors to bypass two-factor authentication. The post Fortinet Warns of New Attacks Exploiting Old Vulnerability appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Fortinet…
When One Vulnerability Breaks the Internet and Millions of Devices Join In
The final weeks of 2025 did not arrive quietly. A single software flaw rippled across the internet, healthcare providers disclosed deeply personal data exposures, and millions of everyday devices quietly joined large scale attacks. As we step into 2026, the ColorTokens Threat Advisory brief captures the…
Critical 0day flaw Exposes 70k XSpeeder Devices as Vendor Ignores Alert
Researchers reveal CVE-2025-54322, a critical unpatched flaw in XSpeeder networking gear found by AI agents. 70,000 industrial and branch devices are exposed. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More Read the original…
The Worst Hacks of 2025
From university breaches to cyberattacks that shut down whole supply chains, these were the worst cybersecurity incidents of the year. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Worst Hacks of 2025
Coupang to Issue $1.17 Billion in Vouchers Over Data Breach
The ecommerce giant will provide purchase vouchers to the 33.7 million individuals impacted by the incident. The post Coupang to Issue $1.17 Billion in Vouchers Over Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read…
Why Passwordless Authentication Matters for External Vendor and Partner Access
Learn why passwordless authentication is crucial for external vendors & partners. Reduce breaches, stop password sharing, improve UX & strengthen security. The post Why Passwordless Authentication Matters for External Vendor and Partner Access appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Creating Hyperrealistic Deepfakes: The Challenges of Labeling
Synthesia’s AI avatars revolutionizing digital media with realism and consent. Learn how these advancements impact trust and user experience. The post Creating Hyperrealistic Deepfakes: The Challenges of Labeling appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from Security…
Digital Intrusion at the Heart of UK Diplomacy Verified by Officials
In the wake of the revelation of a serious cybersecurity breach at the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office of the United Kingdom, the integrity of national institutions once again came into the focus of public attention. In October, its systems…
Malware in 2025 spread far beyond Windows PCs
Windows isn’t the only target anymore. In 2025, malware increasingly targeted Android, macOS, and multiple platforms at once. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Malware in 2025 spread far beyond Windows PCs
22 Million Affected by Aflac Data Breach
Hackers stole names, addresses, Social Security numbers, ID numbers, and medical and health insurance information from Aflac’s systems. The post 22 Million Affected by Aflac Data Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the…
The New Surveillance State Is You
Privacy may be dead, but civilians are turning conventional wisdom on its head by surveilling the cops as much as the cops surveil them. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The New Surveillance State…
Windows LPE Vulnerabilities via Kernel Drivers and Named Pipes Allows Privilege Escalation
Security researchers are increasingly focusing on privilege escalation attacks through two primary Windows attack surfaces: kernel drivers and named pipes. These vectors exploit fundamental trust boundary weaknesses between the user and kernel modes. Enabling attackers to escalate from standard user…
Infostealer Malware Delivered in EmEditor Supply Chain Attack
The ‘download’ button on the official EmEditor website served a malicious installer. The post Infostealer Malware Delivered in EmEditor Supply Chain Attack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article has been indexed from SecurityWeek Read the original article: Infostealer Malware Delivered…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-12-29 12h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 11:2 : The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2025
The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2025
From Donald Trump to DOGE to Chinese hackers, this year the internet’s chaos caused outsized real-world harm. This article has been indexed from Security Latest Read the original article: The Most Dangerous People on the Internet in 2025