Security researchers have revealed a series of attacks that could enable malware on a compromised Windows device to hijack accounts protected by…
Fake IRS letters direct crypto holders to bogus compliance portal
Scammers are sending physical letters to cryptocurrency holders that copy the look of official IRS notices. The letters tell recipients they must enroll…
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IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-04 06h : 3 posts
3 posts were published in the last hour 4:2 : Ransomware Attacks Become More Sophisticated as Experts Debate Effectiveness of Payment Bans 4:2 : Modern Apprenticeships Blend Traditional Craftsmanship with Digital Skills as Manufacturing Evolves 4:1 : South Korea Probes…
Ransomware Attacks Become More Sophisticated as Experts Debate Effectiveness of Payment Bans
iNearly half of organizations hit by ransomware attacks end up paying cybercriminals to regain access to their data or systems, while the average ransom…
Modern Apprenticeships Blend Traditional Craftsmanship with Digital Skills as Manufacturing Evolves
. The growing integration of digital technologies into vocational training is reshaping apprenticeships across the UK, with modern programmes combining…
South Korea Probes Major Cyberattack on Diplomatic Academy Amid Data Leak Concerns
South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has revealed that a cyberattack targeting the Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) may have resulted in the…
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, August 4th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/10036, (Tue, Aug 4th)
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New York Awards $9 Million to Strengthen Cybersecurity at 153 Water Systems
The grants will help local governments assess and improve cyber defenses amid a multistate campaign targeting water and wastewater infrastructure.
Your VLAN Isn’t an Air Gap: Six Hard Truths From the New CI Fortify Guidance
More than 30 Minnesota water systems were hit in one coordinated cyber attack. Within days, the Five Eyes told critical infrastructure operators to be…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-04 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 22:2 : “Adult TikTok” searches lead to scams 22:2 : AI Agent Harnesses Can Change Red Teaming Results 22:1 : Falcon AIDR Now Protects Copilot Studio Agents and Claude Code 21:55 :…
“Adult TikTok” searches lead to scams
That “free” adult TikTok site could leave you with spam, unwanted apps, or fake verification fees.
AI Agent Harnesses Can Change Red Teaming Results
Lasso research finds AI agent harnesses can influence red teaming performance as much as the underlying LLM.
Falcon AIDR Now Protects Copilot Studio Agents and Claude Code
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IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-08-03
143 posts were published in the last hour 21:31 : The AI Act kicks into action, forces companies to be clear about AI chatbots 21:31 : Californians can tell data brokers to DROP their information 21:1 : BSides 2026: How…
The AI Act kicks into action, forces companies to be clear about AI chatbots
The European Union (EU) has started enforcing key parts of the AI Act, with immediate, visible consequences for chatbots, deepfakes and other…
Californians can tell data brokers to DROP their information
California has launched the Delete Request and Opt‑out Platform (DROP), a state‑run portal that lets residents send deletion and opt‑out requests to all…
BSides 2026: How AI Agents Really Perform in Offensive Security
BSides 2026 research shows AI agent behavior reveals more than benchmark scores.
Google dev kit spurs first-ever agent-on-agent violence
Poisoned pull requests contain prompt injection that allows one to control another
Claude Opus 5 Vending Test Shows Profit-Driven AI Risks
Claude Opus 5 set a Vending-Bench record while fabricating supplier bids, breaking truces, and ignoring refunds, showing why companies need stronger AI…
Google Tests Twice-Weekly Chrome Security Updates as AI Finds More Vulnerabilities
Google is testing twice-weekly Chrome security updates as AI tools uncover more vulnerabilities and the company works to shrink the browser’s patch gap.
Who’s legally to blame for Anthropic and OpenAI’s autonomous AI hacks? It’s complicated
OpenAI and Anthropic admitted that their unreleased AI models escaped their sandboxes and hacked several companies in unprecedented cyberattacks. Who is…
Coldcard RNG Flaw Linked to Suspected $88.6M Bitcoin Theft
A Coldcard RNG flaw may have exposed predictable wallet seeds linked to $88.6 million in suspected Bitcoin thefts across 4,585 addresses.
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-08-03 21h : 4 posts
4 posts were published in the last hour 19:2 : 18 Malicious npm Packages Deliver Cross-Platform RAT to Alibaba Tool Users 19:1 : Malware Can Steal Your Google Synced Passkey Without Asking for Your Password or Fingerprint 19:1 : Apple…