Microsoft released an emergency hotpatch for Windows 11 to fix critical RRAS remote code execution flaws. The post Microsoft Issues Hotpatch for Windows 11 RRAS RCE Bugs appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet…
8 Ways to Stay Motivated During Exam Prep
Preparing for an OffSec certification exam is a technical and psychological journey. Here are some expert strategies to help during your OffSec exam prep! The post 8 Ways to Stay Motivated During Exam Prep appeared first on OffSec. This article…
New Microsoft Purview innovations for Fabric to safely accelerate your AI transformation
As organizations adopt AI, security and governance remain core primitives for safe AI transformation and acceleration. The post New Microsoft Purview innovations for Fabric to safely accelerate your AI transformation appeared first on Microsoft Security Blog. This article has been…
Cybercrime has skyrocketed 245% since the start of the Iran war
Hacktivists use proxy services from Russia, China for ‘billions of designed-for-abuse connection attempts’ Cybercrime has skyrocketed since the start of the Iran war, according to Akamai, which reports a 245 percent increase in everything from credential harvesting attempts to automated…
New Phishing Scam Uses LiveChat to Pose as Amazon and PayPal in Real Time
Cofense researchers warn of a phishing scam where attackers use LiveChat to impersonate Amazon and PayPal agents and steal credit card and MFA codes. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More Read…
Poland Suspects Iranian Actors are Behind Attack on Its Nuclear Power Center
Poland officials say the cyberattack late last week appears to have been launched by an Iranian threat group, though they noted that bad actors not associated with any country in the war could have been behind it and used tactics…
Hacked sites deliver Vidar infostealer to Windows users
We found fake “verify you are human” pages on hacked WordPress sites that trick Windows users into installing the Vidar infostealer. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Hacked sites deliver Vidar infostealer to Windows users
Lessons in incident response from the Olympics, World Cup
<p>While the goal of every team is to keep possession, they often must hold the line, defend the goal and mount a comeback to win the game.</p> <p>This is as true in cybersecurity as it is in sports.</p> <p>Take high-profile…
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-2025-47813 Wing FTP Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability This type of vulnerability is a frequent attack vector for malicious cyber actors and…
Fake FileZilla Downloads Lead to RAT Infections Through Stealthy Multi-Stage Loader
A new malware campaign has been discovered delivering a Remote Access Trojan through fake websites impersonating the official FileZilla download page. Attackers designed these fraudulent sites to closely mirror the real FileZilla page, tricking users into downloading malicious installer files.…
Qihoo 360 Leaked Its Own Wildcard SSL Private Key Inside Public AI Installer
China’s largest cybersecurity firm, Qihoo 360, has inadvertently exposed its own wildcard SSL private key by bundling it directly inside the public installer of its newly launched AI assistant, 360Qihoo (Security Claw). The flaw discovered on March 16, 2026, is…
IBM Uncovers ‘Slopoly,’ Likely AI-Generated Malware Used in Hive0163 Ransomware Attack
A concerning development has emerged in early 2026, as IBM X-Force uncovered a likely AI-generated malware strain they named “Slopoly,” deployed during a ransomware attack by the financially motivated threat group Hive0163. The group is primarily focused on large-scale data…
Calculating the ROI of AI in cybersecurity
<p>As with many technologies, AI and cybersecurity are becoming increasingly intertwined. An organization can expect AI to support the cybersecurity mission in multiple ways, including reducing overall risk, boosting efficiency and making security more cost-effective.</p> <p>What’s not easy to determine…
Microsoft Exchange Online Mailbox Access Outage Affects Users Globally
Microsoft is currently investigating a service disruption affecting Exchange Online users who are experiencing difficulties accessing their mailboxes through one or more connection methods. The issue, tracked under Microsoft 365’s service health dashboard, has prompted multiple status updates throughout Monday,…
New ACRStealer Variant Uses Syscall Evasion, TLS C2 and Secondary Payload Delivery
A new variant of ACRStealer has emerged with upgraded capabilities that make it significantly harder to detect and more dangerous to the systems it targets. First reported by Proofpoint in early 2025 as a rebranded version of the Amatera Stealer,…
Zombie ZIP method can fool antivirus during the first scan
Researchers published about the Zombie ZIP vulnerability (or not a vulnerability, that’s up for debate) that can bypass a first AV inspection. This article has been indexed from Malwarebytes Read the original article: Zombie ZIP method can fool antivirus during…
AI finally delivers those elusive productivity gains… for cybercriminals
Interpol says fraud schemes using the tech are 4.5x more profitable AI is apparently good for the bottom line if your business is crime. Financial fraud schemes carried out with the help of artificial intelligence are 4.5 times more profitable…
DPRK IT Worker Fraud: Hiring an Insider Threat
Nisos DPRK IT Worker Fraud: Hiring an Insider Threat Here at Nisos, we’ve spent years helping organizations understand and mitigate complex, human risk-related threats, such as insider risk, executive protection and employment fraud… The post DPRK IT Worker Fraud: Hiring…
Help on the line: How a Microsoft Teams support call led to compromise
A DART investigation into a Microsoft Teams voice phishing attack shows how deception and trusted tools can enable identity-led intrusions and how to stop them. The post Help on the line: How a Microsoft Teams support call led to compromise…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-03-16 18h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 16:32 : Companies House Restores WebFiling After Flaw Exposed Director Details 16:32 : Stryker attack raises concerns about role of device management tool 16:32 : Telus Digital confirms hack as ShinyHunters claims…
Companies House Restores WebFiling After Flaw Exposed Director Details
Companies House fixed a WebFiling flaw that allowed users to view director details and alter company records before the service was taken offline and restored. This article has been indexed from Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI and More…
Stryker attack raises concerns about role of device management tool
Researchers warn that Microsoft Intune may have been weaponized to wipe critical devices. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Stryker attack raises concerns about role of device management tool
Telus Digital confirms hack as ShinyHunters claims credit for massive data theft
The Canadian business-process outsourcer, which counts many major businesses among its customers, still isn’t sure what the hackers stole. This article has been indexed from Cybersecurity Dive – Latest News Read the original article: Telus Digital confirms hack as ShinyHunters…
FBI launches inquiry into Steam games spreading malware
The FBI is asking gamers who installed malware-infected Steam games between May 2024 and January 2026 to come forward as part of an ongoing investigation. The FBI is seeking gamers who downloaded Steam games later found to contain malware. According…