Guardicore security researchers describe and uncover a full analysis of a cryptomining attack, which hid a cryptominer inside WAV files. The report…
Europol and Frontex strengthen cooperation with new Working Arrangement
The new arrangement replaces the agreement signed in 2015 and reflects the significantly expanded mandates that both agencies have received in recent…
The Oracle of Delphi Will Steal Your Credentials
Our deception technology is able to reroute attackers into honeypots, where they believe that they found their real target. The attacks brute forced…
When violence shapes identities in a larger pool of perpetrators: new Europol terrorism report
Terrorism in Europe is entering a new phase. The latest European Union Terrorism Situation and Trend Report (EU TE-SAT) 2026, published today, shows how…
Top Checkmarx Alternatives For Enterprise Application Risk in 2026
The leading alternatives to Checkmarx One ASPM for enterprises managing application inventory, posture, prioritization and remediation across…
Love/hate relationship: The AI affair. Young people love AI, but it’s breaking their trust
The same technology making our lives easier is also making it harder. How are young people navigating this new world?
Citrix expands Platform Flex with observability and secure developer services
Citrix has announced new services for Citrix Platform Flex, extending its flexible credit model with additional options for delivering, monitoring and…
Hackers Hide Malware Infrastructure on Polygon Blockchain and Trick Users Into Running It With ClickFix
Hackers are using the Polygon blockchain to keep parts of a malware operation out of plain sight. The campaign, tracked as ErrTraffic, turns hacked…
A Zoom Screen-Sharing Bug Let Anyone Take Over Other Devices on a Call
Researchers say it took fewer than 20 prompts for a public AI tool to find a flaw (now fixed) allowing anyone on a Zoom call to hijack another…
Gunra Ransomware Exploits Fortinet, Schneider
Cybersecurity agencies from South Korea and the United States have released a joint advisory warning organizations about active Gunra ransomware campaigns…
Five arrests for smuggling migrants across the Bulgarian-Serbian green border
The action day led to:5 arrests (1 High Value Target, 2 police officers and 2 associates)5 locations searched;Seizures include: 3 vehicles used for…
Keep Your Tech Flame Alive: Trailblazer Rachel Bayley
In this Akamai FLAME Trailblazer blog post, Rachel Bayley encourages women to step into the unknown and to be their authentic selves.
Europol-led action against nihilistic violent extremist network “The Com”
An estimated 4 340 URLs related to nihilistic violent extremism were referred during the initiative organised by Europol’s EU Internet Referral Unit – EU…
Compromised FortiGate VPN Opens First Step in Multi-Network Polish Energy Attack
Poland’s energy sector attack has revealed how one compromised remote-access device can become the first step in a wider industrial intrusion. The…
Europol supports operation against amphetamine producers
As part of an extensive investigation led by the German Krefeld Public Prosecutor’s Office and Mönchengladbach Police, officers from the North…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-11 15h : 19 posts
19 posts were published in the last hour 12:32 : Deel acquires identity security firm Clarity 12:32 : Researchers Built a Fake Crypto Startup and Hired Three Suspected North Korean IT Workers 12:32 : Plug & Pwn Attack Exploits Windows…
Deel acquires identity security firm Clarity
Global workforce platform Deel has acquired identity security startup Clarity in an undisclosed transaction, marking the company’s fifteenth acquisition…
Researchers Built a Fake Crypto Startup and Hired Three Suspected North Korean IT Workers
Security researchers invented a cryptocurrency startup, advertised developer jobs, and hired three people they believe were North Korean operatives. Every…
Plug & Pwn Attack Exploits Windows PnP to Gain SYSTEM Access With Zero Clicks
Security researchers Alejandro Hernando, also known as 0xedh, and Borja Martínez have unveiled a research project titled “Plug & Pwn.” This project…
Corma Raises $60 Million for Defensive Cybersecurity AI Model
Corma emerged from stealth with seed funding from Sequoia Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Coatue.
Head Mare APT is exploiting vulnerabilities in an unpatched TrueConf server to deliver PhantomCore and PhantomGraph to video conference participants
Kaspersky experts have discovered malicious TrueConf software installers. The Head Mare APT group uses them to deliver the PhantomCore and PhantomGraph…
Malicious SIMs can hijack smartphones, steal files, and lock them onto 2G
Researchers have found that compromised or malicious SIM cards can issue commands to some smartphones and cellular-connected devices, allowing attackers…
Deepfake hiccup unmasks suspected digital certificate fraudster
Face-swap software blinked for ‘barely a second,’ giving Spanish cops the break they needed
Windows 11 USB Plug and Play Privilege Escalation
Security researchers have identified a privilege escalation vulnerability in Windows 11 that exploits the operating system’s Plug and Play service to…