PaperCut Software has released a second emergency patch after confirming that attackers exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities in its NG and MF print…
Chrome, Edge Extensions Found Stealing Cryptocurrency and Browser Data
Nineteen browser extensions for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge were used to deliver a modular malware framework capable of draining cryptocurrency…
PaperCut NG and MF Flaws Exploited in the Wild, Prompting Emergency Security Patch
Malicious attackers are actively exploiting newly disclosed vulnerabilities in PaperCut NG and PaperCut MF that can allow unauthorized remote code…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-31 18h : 17 posts
17 posts published in the last hour 15:31Android 17 Adds New Protection for Wi-Fi Tracking to Keep Your Device Secure 15:31State-linked actor targets Cisco routers for espionage 15:31Penetration Testing Report Writing: How to Document Vulnerabilities 15:31Syrian migrant smugglers arrested in…
Android 17 Adds New Protection for Wi-Fi Tracking to Keep Your Device Secure
Google has introduced new privacy and network-security protections in Android 17, including stricter controls that prevent apps from scanning devices…
State-linked actor targets Cisco routers for espionage
An actor known as Fire Ant has expanded its reach into trusted environments, with unique tooling and stealth.
Penetration Testing Report Writing: How to Document Vulnerabilities
By HOC Team | Last updated: August 31, 2026 | Read time: ~30 min Penetration Testing Report Writing:…
Syrian migrant smugglers arrested in coordinated strike in Germany and Serbia
This follows several years of intensive and extensive investigations led by the German Federal Police under the direction of three Bavarian Public…
19 Chrome and Edge Extensions Caught Stealing Crypto Wallets and Passwords
Nineteen browser extensions have been linked to a malware operation that steals cryptocurrency wallet secrets, passwords and other data. The extensions…
How AI could make it harder for governments to use hacking tools
AI is proving effective at finding and exploiting vulnerabilities. Some say this will make it harder for governments to use hacking tools and spyware and…
Popular npm Package With 150K+ Weekly Downloads Hit by Credential-Stealing Supply-Chain Worm
A widely used npm package has become a credential-stealing delivery channel after attackers planted a self-spreading Shai-Hulud payload in its releases.…
EU Designates ChatGPT as Very Large Online Search Engine After Crossing 45 Million Users
The European Commission on Monday designated OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine under the Digital Services Act, after the chatbot…
Nightmare Eclipse Drops ‘HardBreacher’ Kaspersky Product Exploit
Kaspersky told SecurityWeek that it patched the vulnerability affecting its Endpoint Security product.
Security Risk Advisors Launches SCALR AI as a Free SOC AI Platform for Security Teams
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, August 24th, 2026, CyberNewswire Security Risk Advisors (SRA), the authors of the free VECTR platform, announce…
McKesson confirms cyber incident after ShinyHunters claims patient-data theft
Healthcare company McKesson acknowledged a data breach. ShinyHunters claims to have stolen hundred of millions of records
Hackers Hide ValleyRAT Backdoor Inside Adware Targeting Users in China and India
Hackers are using adware to deliver ValleyRAT, a Windows backdoor. The campaign primarily affects users in China and India, turning a program expected to…
Threat actors are posing as AI crawlers to hunt for exposed credentials
Attackers are disguising automated scanning as traffic from AI crawlers operated by OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, Perplexity and other companies while…
Brave Unveils New Email Aliases to Keep Your Personal Email Address Private
Brave has introduced a new Email Aliases feature in desktop browser version 1.94, allowing users to sign up for websites without sharing their real email…
Attackers plant remote access tools on compromised PaperCut servers
The threat actor targeting internet-facing PaperCut Application Servers is covertly installing legitimate remote access software on them, PaperCut…
Top 10 Best Cyber Threat Intelligence Companies in 2026
Cybersecurity defines survival in the digital-first era, where organizations battle advanced persistent threats daily. Cyber Threat Intelligence (CTI)…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-31 17h : 13 posts
13 posts published in the last hour 14:32Cyber Briefing: 2026.08.31 14:31OpenAI and 100+ Firms Warn AI Cyberattacks Could Surge Within Months 14:31A “quantum bath” puts quantum entanglement on autopilot 14:31CrowdStrike 2026 Threat Hunting Report: Exploitation Window Closes as AI Use…
Cyber Briefing: 2026.08.31
Attackers are compromising routers, authentication systems, AI accounts, and healthcare applications to steal credentials and sensitive data, while…
OpenAI and 100+ Firms Warn AI Cyberattacks Could Surge Within Months
More than 100 organizations warn AI could accelerate cyberattacks faster than defenders can respond, putting critical infrastructure at greater risk.
A “quantum bath” puts quantum entanglement on autopilot
Physicists have demonstrated a new way to entangle distant quantum bits without the constant measurements and active control normally required. The team…