The announcement comes just weeks after Palo Alto Networks and Google Cloud announced a multibillion-dollar AI and cloud security deal. The post PwC and Google Cloud Ink $400 Million Deal to Scale AI-Powered Defense appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-29 09h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 7:34 : Meet IClickFix: a widespread WordPress-targeting framework using the ClickFix tactic 7:34 : Google Disrupts IPIDEA — One of the World’s Largest Residential Proxy Networks
Meet IClickFix: a widespread WordPress-targeting framework using the ClickFix tactic
This post was originally distributed as a private FLINT report to our customers on 6 January 2026. Introduction In November 2025, during our threat hunting routine for unveiling emerging adversary clusters, TDR analysts identified a widespread malware distribution campaign leveraging…
Google Disrupts IPIDEA — One of the World’s Largest Residential Proxy Networks
Google on Wednesday announced that it worked together with other partners to disrupt IPIDEA, which it described as one of the largest residential proxy networks in the world. To that end, the company said it took legal action to take…
New Semantic Chaining Jailbreak Attack Bypasses Grok 4 and Gemini Nano Security Filters
Following the recent Echo Chamber Multi-Turn Jailbreak, NeuralTrust researchers have disclosed Semantic Chaining, a potent vulnerability in the safety mechanisms of multimodal AI models like Grok 4 and Gemini Nano Banana Pro. This multi-stage prompting technique evades filters to produce…
Swarmer Tool Evading EDR With a Stealthy Modification on Windows Registry for Persistence
Praetorian Inc. has publicly released Swarmer, a tool enabling low-privilege attackers to achieve stealthy Windows registry persistence by sidestepping Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) monitoring. Deployed operationally since February 2025, Swarmer exploits mandatory user profiles and the obscure Offline Registry…
A Lack of Spending Isn’t the Problem With Cloud Security, Structural Complexity Is
Cloud security is hard and getting harder, a Fortinet study says, as AI widens a complexity gap and empowers attackers. The post A Lack of Spending Isn’t the Problem With Cloud Security, Structural Complexity Is appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article…
Open-source malware zeroes in on developer environments
Open source malware activity during 2025 concentrated on a single objective: executing code inside developer environments, according to Sonatype. The focus reflected a broader shift in supply chain attacks away from end users and toward the tools, machines, and pipelines…
Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as lure in targeted spyware campaign in Pakistan
ESET researchers discover an Android spyware campaign targeting users in Pakistan via romance scam tactics, revealing links to a broader spy operation This article has been indexed from WeLiveSecurity Read the original article: Love? Actually: Fake dating app used as…
Hottest cybersecurity open-source tools of the month: January 2026
This month’s roundup features exceptional open-source cybersecurity tools that are gaining attention for strengthening security across various environments. OpenAEV: Open-source adversarial exposure validation platform OpenAEV is an open source platform designed to plan, run, and review cyber adversary simulation campaigns…
What motivates hackers and what makes them walk away
Most hackers spend more time learning, testing, and comparing notes than breaking into systems. The work often happens alone or in small groups, shaped by curiosity, persistence, and a habit of examining how systems behave. Bugcrowd examined who these security…
A practical take on cyber resilience for CISOs
In this Help Net Security video, Shebani Baweja, CISO for Consumer, Private, Wealth & Business Banking at Standard Chartered, explains how security leaders should think about cyber resilience. She outlines why preparation for extreme events matters as much as day…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-29 06h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 5:4 : 2026-01-29: njRAT infection with MassLogger 5:4 : Top 10 Best Data Removal Services In 2026 4:9 : CISA Chief Uploaded Sensitive Documents into Public ChatGPT 4:9 : ImmuniWeb reports double-digit…
2026-01-29: njRAT infection with MassLogger
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Top 10 Best Data Removal Services In 2026
In 2026, personal data is no longer just a privacy concern, it is a security vector. With the rise of AI-driven scraping and synthetic identity theft, your digital footprint is being harvested at an unprecedented scale. Data removal services have evolved from simple “opt-out” tools into…
CISA Chief Uploaded Sensitive Documents into Public ChatGPT
The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) uploaded sensitive contracting documents marked “for official use only” into the public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering multiple automated security alerts designed to prevent data exfiltration from federal…
ImmuniWeb reports double-digit growth and platform advances
ImmuniWeb has hit another all-time sales record in 2025, while successfully sustaining double-digit year-over-year (YoY) growth and remaining profitable. During 2025, the company announced 4 major updates to the ImmuniWeb AI Platform. All products for web, mobile, and API security…
PQC-Hardened Model Context Protocol Transport Layers
Learn how to secure Model Context Protocol (MCP) transport layers using post-quantum cryptography (PQC) to defend against future quantum computing threats. The post PQC-Hardened Model Context Protocol Transport Layers appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
Single Sign-on Community Help Resources
Discover top community help resources for Single Sign-on, CIAM, and enterprise authentication. Learn where CTOs and VPs of Engineering find technical support. The post Single Sign-on Community Help Resources appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has been indexed from…
What is SAML and how does SAML Authentication Work?
Deep dive into SAML 2.0 architecture for enterprise SSO. Learn how IdPs and SPs exchange XML assertions for secure B2B authentication and CIAM. The post What is SAML and how does SAML Authentication Work? appeared first on Security Boulevard. This…
2026-01-22: SmartApeSG uses ClickFix technique to push Remcos RAT
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A fake romance turns into an Android spyware infection
ESET researchers have identified an Android spyware campaign that uses romance scam tactics to target individuals in Pakistan. The operation relies on a malicious app disguised as a chat service that routes conversations through WhatsApp. Behind the romance lure, the…
2026-01-20: Lumma Stealer infection with follow-up malware
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How does Agentic AI improve platform security
Are Organizations Truly Safe Without Effective Non-Human Identity Management? The Growing Importance of Agentic AI in Platform Security How can organizations navigate the complex terrain of cybersecurity to ensure both human and machine identities are secure? The answer may lie…