A typosquatted copy of the popular Huorong Security antivirus site is being used to deliver ValleyRAT, a modular remote access trojan (RAT) built on the Winos4.0 framework, to users who believe they are downloading legitimate protection software. The attackers registered…
Why SOCs are moving toward autonomous security operations in 2026
The modern security operations center faces a crisis of scale that human effort cannot fix. With alert volumes exponentially growing and threat actors automating their attacks, organizations must pivot to autonomous SOC strategies. This shift to AI-driven defense is the…
Odido Faces Alleged Data Breach as ShinyHunters Claims 21M Records Exposed
A notorious cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for a massive data breach involving Odido and BEN, exposing millions of customer records. The group asserts that Odido, a Dutch telecommunications provider, was not truthful in its initial disclosure of the…
Anthropic Facing Allegations from Musk Over Large‑Scale Data Misuse
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has publicly condemned the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, accusing the company of massive data theft and hypocrisy. This confrontation follows Anthropic’s recent claims that competing Chinese artificial intelligence models unlawfully extracted training data from its flagship…
Security and complexity slow the next phase of enterprise AI agent adoption
Enterprise AI agents are embedded in routine business processes, particularly inside engineering and IT operations. Many organizations report active production deployments, and agent development ranks high on strategic agendas. A new study from Docker, The State of Agentic AI Report,…
ClickFix Infostealer Spreads via Fake CAPTCHA Traps, Targeting Unsuspecting Users
A new wave of the ClickFix Infostealer campaign that abuses fake CAPTCHA pages to deliver credential-stealing malware. Initially detected through late-stage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) alerts, the campaign shows strong similarities to the ClickFix operation targeting restaurant reservation systems in July 2025,…
Americans Lost Over $20 million in ATM “Jackpotting” Attacks
Malware-fuelled ATM “jackpotting” attacks are surging across the United States, with the FBI warning that incidents have spiked sharply in 2025. In a recent alert, the Bureau said it has recorded around 1,900 ATM jackpotting incidents since 2020. Alarmingly, more than…
PayPal Customer Data Exposed for Six Months in Breach
PayPal has disclosed a data breach that exposed some of its customers’ personal information and led to fraudulent transactions. The company said it happed due to an error in its PayPal Working Capital (“PPWC”) loan application, an offering that gives businesses a cash advance based on…
Binding Operational Directive 26-02 sets deadlines for edge device replacement
In this Help Net Security video, Jen Sovada, General Manager, Public Sector at Claroty, explains CISA’s Binding Operational Directive 26-02 and what it means for federal agencies. The directive requires agencies to inventory, report, decommission, and replace unsupported edge devices…
WhatsApp Rolls Out Optional Password Feature to Strengthen User Security
WhatsApp is developing a new feature to significantly strengthen account security by introducing optional account passwords. Currently available in the Google Play Beta Program through version 2.26.7.8, this functionality aims to add another robust layer of defense against unauthorized access…
$10K+ Bounty Offered to Hacker Who Can Disconnect Ring Video Doorbells from Amazon Cloud
A newly launched bug bounty program is offering nearly $18,000 to anyone who can successfully disconnect Ring Video Doorbells from Amazon’s cloud servers while keeping the devices fully functional. This initiative aims to address ongoing privacy concerns about Ring’s data-handling…
WhatsApp Introduces Optional Account Password Feature to Strengthen Login Security
WhatsApp has released a new Android update through the Google Play Beta Program, bringing the version up to 2.26.7.8. The update reveals that WhatsApp is actively developing an optional account password feature designed to add another layer of security on…
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Google Releases Emergency Chrome Patch Addressing Three Major Security Flaws
Google has rolled out an emergency security update for its Chrome browser, addressing three high-severity vulnerabilities. This update targets users on Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms, aiming to patch critical flaws that could compromise system security and user data. The…
Hackers Exploit DeepSeek and Claude AI to Launch Global Attacks on FortiGate Devices
Hackers are using commercial AI models DeepSeek and Claude to automate attacks against FortiGate firewalls worldwide, turning basic misconfigurations into a high‑volume intrusion campaign. In early February 2026, a misconfigured SimpleHTTP server running on 212.11.64[.]250:9999 was found exposing more than…
Faking it on the phone: How to tell if a voice call is AI or not
Can you believe your ears? Increasingly, the answer is no. Here’s what’s at stake for your business, and how to beat the deepfakers. This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Faking it on the phone: How…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-24 06h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 4:11 : When Uptime Is Non-Negotiable: Rethinking Zero Trust for OT Environments 4:11 : Microsoft Copilot Flaw Exposed Confidential Emails
When Uptime Is Non-Negotiable: Rethinking Zero Trust for OT Environments
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Microsoft Copilot Flaw Exposed Confidential Emails
A bug has been causing Microsoft Copilot to read and summarise users’ confidential emails, and it’s been happening since late January. Microsoft says the issue stems from a code error that bypassed data loss prevention (DLP) policies designed to stop sensitive information from being accessed in…
Google Chrome Emergency Security Update Patches Three High-Severity Vulnerabilities
Google has released a critical security update for its Chrome browser, pushing version 145.0.7632.116/117 to Windows and macOS users, while Linux users receive version 144.0.7559.116. The update, which is rolling out progressively over the coming days and weeks, addresses three…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9822, (Tue, Feb 24th)
This post doesn’t have text content, please click on the link below to view the original article. This article has been indexed from SANS Internet Storm Center, InfoCON: green Read the original article: ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, February 24th, 2026…
Malicious OpenClaw Skills Used to Distribute Atomic MacOS Stealer
Malicious OpenClaw skills trick AI agents and users into installing a new AMOS variant that steals extensive data at scale. This article has been indexed from Trend Micro Research, News and Perspectives Read the original article: Malicious OpenClaw Skills Used…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-02-24 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 1:37 : Zero Trust Infrastructure for Multi-LLM Context Routing
Zero Trust Infrastructure for Multi-LLM Context Routing
Learn how to secure multi-LLM context routing with Zero Trust and Post-Quantum cryptography. Protect MCP deployments from tool poisoning and prompt injection. The post Zero Trust Infrastructure for Multi-LLM Context Routing appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been…