Google is testing a new security feature as part of Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that prevents certain kinds of apps from using the accessibility services API. The change, incorporated in Android 17 Beta 2, was first reported by Android…
Attackers Exploit Teams, Quick Assist to Deploy Stealthy A0Backdoor
Attackers are evolving a well-known Microsoft Teams and Quick Assist social-engineering playbook to install a new, stealthy backdoor dubbed A0Backdoor. The campaign closely mirrors activity previously attributed to Blitz Brigantine (also tracked as Storm‑1811), a financially motivated group tied to Black…
A Latte Trouble: Starbucks HR Accounts Hit in Credential Theft Incident
Starbucks has disclosed a data breach attackers gained access to hundreds of employees’ Starbucks Partner Central accounts, which are used for managing employment information, personal data, benefits, and HR information. In a letter sent to affected staff members, the company said: “On or…
The Privacy Problem With Meta’s Ray-Ban Smart Glasses
This episode discusses Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, which blend a camera, microphone, AI features, and social media integration into sunglasses that look like normal fashion eyewear, raising major privacy concerns. It highlights reports that footage captured by the glasses may…
What smart factories keep getting wrong about cybersecurity
In this Help Net Security interview, Packsize CSO Troy Rydman breaks down the biggest vulnerabilities in smart factory environments today, from IoT devices and legacy systems to human error. He explains how unmanaged devices, from sensors to robotic components, often…
Microsoft Issues Out-of-Band Patch for Critical Windows 11 RRAS RCE Flaws
Microsoft released an urgent out-of-band security update on March 13, 2026, to address a series of critical vulnerabilities in Windows 11. The update, identified as hotpatch KB5084597, specifically resolves Remote Code Execution (RCE) flaws within the Windows Routing and Remote…
The AI Doomsday Clock: When AI Becomes a Business Dependency, Not a Tool
Most conversations about AI in business start with the wrong question of “Can AI do the job?” It is entirely the wrong place to start. The real question for leadership is quieter but vastly more important…“Will this platform still exist,…
Latte Trouble: Starbucks HR Accounts Hit in Credential Theft Incident
Starbucks has disclosed a data breach attackers gained access to hundreds of employees’ Starbucks Partner Central accounts, which are used for managing employment information, personal data, benefits, and HR information. In a letter sent to affected staff members, the company said: “On or…
Fake scandal clips on Facebook bait victims into investment scams
Bitdefender researchers uncovered hundreds of scam campaigns promoted through Facebook ads that use fake news stories, celebrity impersonation, and redirect chains to funnel victims into investment fraud schemes. The activity ran through 310 malvertising campaigns distributed on Meta platforms from…
VulHunt: Open-source vulnerability detection framework
Binarly has published VulHunt Community Edition, making the core scanning engine from Binarly’s commercial Transparency Platform available to independent researchers and practitioners. What VulHunt does VulHunt Community Edition is a framework for detecting vulnerabilities in compiled software. It operates against…
Meta Permanently Disables End-to-End Encryption for Instagram DMs
Meta has announced plans to permanently turn off end-to-end encryption for Instagram Direct Messages. Effective May 8, 2026, the social media platform will officially cease support for this critical security feature. This decision marks a significant change in how user…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-03-16 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:36 : Microsoft to Block Windows 11 and Server 2025 Automated Installation After Critical RCE Vulnerability 4:36 : Experts Warn of “Silent Failures” in AI Systems That Could Quietly Disrupt Business Operations…
Microsoft to Block Windows 11 and Server 2025 Automated Installation After Critical RCE Vulnerability
Microsoft has announced a two-phase plan to disable the hands-free deployment feature in Windows Deployment Services (WDS) following the discovery of a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability tracked as CVE-2026-0386. The flaw, rooted in improper access control, allows an…
Experts Warn of “Silent Failures” in AI Systems That Could Quietly Disrupt Business Operations
As companies rapidly integrate artificial intelligence into everyday operations, cybersecurity and technology experts are warning about a growing risk that is less dramatic than system crashes but potentially far more damaging. The concern is that AI systems may quietly produce…
Notorious Hacker Group “The Comm,” Operation Synergia Takedown, Stryker Cyberattack Update & More
Alleged Canadian ‘The Comm’ Hacker Arrested, Interpol’s Operation Synergia Takedown, Stryker Cyberattack Update and more.. Cybersecurity Today would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular…
ISC Stormcast For Monday, March 16th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9850, (Mon, Mar 16th)
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 Monday, March 16th, 2026…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-03-16 03h : 2 posts
2 posts were published in the last hour 1:11 : Cryptographic Agility in MCP Resource Server Orchestration 1:11 : When insider risk is a wellbeing issue, not just a disciplinary one
Cryptographic Agility in MCP Resource Server Orchestration
Learn how to implement cryptographic agility in MCP resource servers to protect AI infrastructure from quantum threats using PQC and modular security frameworks. The post Cryptographic Agility in MCP Resource Server Orchestration appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
When insider risk is a wellbeing issue, not just a disciplinary one
Written by Katie Barnett, Director of Cyber Security at Toro Solutions Insider risk is still often framed around intent, with the focus placed on malicious employees, disgruntled contractors, or deliberate misuse of access for personal gain.Those cases exist and they…
How independent can AI ethics governance become
How Secure Are Your Machine Identities and Their Secrets? How often do organizations truly consider the security of non-human identities (NHIs) within their systems? Where cybersecurity threats are evolving rapidly, the management of NHIs plays a crucial role in protecting…
How do AI-driven solutions fit upscale budgets
Is Your Organization Ready to Harness the Power of AI Solutions for Budget Management? An often overlooked aspect is the management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs). With industries like financial services, healthcare, and DevOps rely increasingly on cloud-based infrastructures, the need…
Why must businesses be certain about AI-driven operational decisions
How Do Non-Human Identities Impact AI-Driven Decisions in Cybersecurity? Have you ever considered how machine identities, which we refer to with Non-Human Identities (NHIs), can influence AI-driven decisions in cybersecurity? When organizations continue to embrace cloud environments, securing these machine…
Outsourcer Telus admits to attack – may have lost a petabyte of data to ShinyHunters
PLUS: Citrix CISO urges patch blitz; Mandiant founder reveals AI red-teaming tech; Bitter privacy news for Starbucks; And more Infosec In Brief Canadian outsourcer Telus Digital has admitted it fell victim to a cyberattack.… This article has been indexed from…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-03-16 00h : 2 posts
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