Instead of hiding on the laptops and servers defenders watch most closely, a China-nexus group spent close to a decade hidden inside the Linux login system itself. Sygnia, which tracks the group as Velvet Ant, says it backdoored the PAM…
Google Sues Chinese Smishing Network Accused of Using Gemini AI in Phishing
Google on Friday said it’s pursuing legal action against a Chinese cybercrime network, accusing it of using its Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) agent to send phishing text messages targeting Americans. The network is said to be behind the development and…
400+ Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Install Rust Credential Stealer
Attackers took over more than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) this week and rewrote their build scripts to install a credential stealer on any machine that built them. The malware is a Rust binary built to harvest…
Nvidia Introduces AI-Focused PC Chip as Industry Pushes Toward Local AI Processing
Nvidia has announced a new processor designed to run artificial intelligence applications directly on personal computers, signaling the company’s latest effort to expand beyond the data center market and into everyday computing devices. The announcement was made by Nvidia Chief…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-06-12 21h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 18:34 : Atomic Arch Campaign Hijacks 20+ Linux AUR Packages to Deliver Malware 18:34 : Fired IT worker jailed for 21 months after sabotaging old school district 18:9 : CISA Adds One…
Atomic Arch Campaign Hijacks 20+ Linux AUR Packages to Deliver Malware
Over 20 Linux packages were compromised in the Atomic Arch campaign, which abuses AUR ownership transfers to drop rootkit-like malware. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read the original article: Atomic…
Fired IT worker jailed for 21 months after sabotaging old school district
Iowan’s scheme undone after misplacing trust in former coworker This article has been indexed from www.theregister.com – Articles Read the original article: Fired IT worker jailed for 21 months after sabotaging old school district
CISA Adds One Known Exploited Vulnerability to Catalog
CISA has added one new vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) Catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. CVE-2026-35273 Oracle PeopleSoft Enterprise PeopleTools Missing Authentication for Critical Function Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for…
The AI Your Security Team Can’t See Is the One You Should Worry About
Shadow AI is no longer a theoretical risk. Employees are adopting AI tools faster than security teams can track them, often without IT’s knowledge, and frequently on devices and surfaces that traditional security tools simply can’t see. If you asked your security team right now…
Google sues alleged Chinese cybercrime operation that used AI to send scam texts
The tech giant said a group called “Outsider Enterprise” used AI to scam hundreds of thousands of victims, sending 2.5 million text messages over a span of two weeks. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch Read…
Malicious npm Campaign Steals SSH Keys, API Tokens, Cloud Credentials, and Wallet Secrets
A fresh wave of supply chain attacks is putting blockchain developers, Web3 teams, and cloud engineers at serious risk. Researchers have uncovered a coordinated campaign involving multiple malicious packages on the npm registry, each designed to quietly steal sensitive secrets…
Cyberabad Police Busts eSIM Banking Fraud Gang in Hyderabad
Cyberabad police have exposed an inter-state cyber fraud racket that used eSIM manipulation, SIM swapping tactics, and OTP diversion to steal money from bank customers. The case underlines how criminals are mixing telecom fraud with banking deception to bypass…
Hackers Attack Sugar Mill, Force Operations and Harvesting Shutdown
Australia’s second-biggest sugar producer, Mackay Sugar, is looking into a cyberattack that impacted parts of its operations and temporarily stopped sugarcane harvesting. The incident caused the stoppage of milling activities at two of the firm’s facilities while authorities and experts…
6 Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners That Actually Work in 2026
Compare top open-source vulnerability scanners and their key features in 2026. The post 6 Open-Source Vulnerability Scanners That Actually Work in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: 6…
John the Ripper: Beginner’s Tutorial and Review for 2026
Learn how to install and use John the Ripper in 2026 with step-by-step examples and more tips. Beginner-friendly tutorial plus review. The post John the Ripper: Beginner’s Tutorial and Review for 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has…
Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies in 2026
Learn about the top 25 cybersecurity companies in 2026 and what each does best. The post Top 25 Cybersecurity Companies in 2026 appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article: Top…
Your Next Insider Threat May Be an AI Coworker
Heimdal sysadmin Alex Panait spent weeks testing Claude Cowork inside the company. His verdict was blunt. It felt like onboarding a junior employee with no manager, no scoped access, and no clear accountability when something goes wrong. Except this one…
In Other News: Google Security Layoffs, AudiA6 Takedown, $400 Million Coupang Fine
Other noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: ICS device exposure remains flat as attack surface widens, Microsoft issues incident response playbook for AI, IBM and AT&T accused of hack cover-ups. The post In Other News: Google Security…
Agentic AI surges in financial sector even as many firms fail to manage security risks
One-fifth of firms aren’t even sure if they’ve been hacked through their AI tools, according to a new report. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Agentic AI surges in financial sector…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-06-12 18h : 7 posts
7 posts were published in the last hour 15:32 : Advancing Threat-Informed Defense through Fortinet’s Collaboration with MITRE CTID 15:6 : Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for Using Gemini AI to Launch Cyberattacks 15:6 : Facebook and Instagram Down Globally,…
Advancing Threat-Informed Defense through Fortinet’s Collaboration with MITRE CTID
Fortinet’s collaboration with the MITRE Center for Threat-Informed Defense helps advance practical cybersecurity through open research, shared expertise, and projects focused on cloud security, program maturity, detection accuracy, and adversary behavior. This article has been indexed from Industry Trends…
Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for Using Gemini AI to Launch Cyberattacks
Google has filed a landmark lawsuit against a China-based cybercrime network called the “Outsider Enterprise,” marking the first time the tech giant has legally pursued threat actors for weaponizing its own Gemini AI platform to conduct large-scale phishing campaigns against…
Facebook and Instagram Down Globally, Users Reporting Multiple Issues
Several Facebook and Instagram users reported issues accessing the social media platforms amid a global outage of Meta on Friday. Meta’s social media ecosystem experienced a significant global disruption on Friday, leaving millions of users unable to access Facebook and…
Hackers Use OnyxC2 Malware-as-a-Service to Steal Credentials From 210 Applications
A new and dangerous credential-stealing tool called OnyxC2 has emerged in the cybercrime underground, showing just how easy it has become for even low-skilled attackers to run a professional hacking operation. Sold as a complete package for $250 a month,…