The security stack has grown, but audits still stumble on passwords. CISOs see this every year. An organization may have strong endpoint tools, layered network defenses, and a documented access policy. Then the audit turns to shared credentials, spreadsheet-based password…
New n8n Vulnerability (9.9 CVSS) Lets Authenticated Users Execute System Commands
A new critical security vulnerability has been disclosed in n8n, an open-source workflow automation platform, that could enable an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary system commands on the underlying host. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-68668, is rated 9.9 on the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-06 06h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 4:31 : Post-Quantum Cryptographic Agility in MCP Tool Definition Schemas
Post-Quantum Cryptographic Agility in MCP Tool Definition Schemas
Learn how to implement post-quantum cryptographic agility within Model Context Protocol (MCP) tool definition schemas to secure AI infrastructure against quantum threats. The post Post-Quantum Cryptographic Agility in MCP Tool Definition Schemas appeared first on Security Boulevard. This article has…
WhatsApp Vulnerabilities Leak Users’ Metadata Including Device’s Operating System Details
WhatsApp’s multi-device encryption protocol has long leaked metadata, allowing attackers to fingerprint users’ device operating systems, aiding targeted malware delivery. Recent research highlights partial fixes by Meta, but transparency issues persist. Meta’s WhatsApp, with over 3 billion monthly active users,…
The Key Principles of Corporate Governance
What Is Corporate Governance? Corporate governance refers to the system of rules, practices, and processes used to direct and control an organization. It establishes how decisions are made, who has the authority to make them, and how those decisions are…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-06 03h : 1 posts
1 posts were published in the last hour 2:4 : ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9754, (Tue, Jan 6th)
ISC Stormcast For Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9754, (Tue, Jan 6th)
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 Tuesday, January 6th, 2026…
Department of Know: Sedgewick confirms incident, Coupang store credit only, AI needs generators
Link to episode page This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino with guests Peter Clay, CISO, Aireon, and Chris Ray, Field CTO, GigaOm Thanks to our show sponsor, HoxHunt A small tip for CISOs: if you’re unsure…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-06 00h : 6 posts
6 posts were published in the last hour 23:2 : Check Point Secures AI Factories with NVIDIA 23:2 : Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 uses Viber to spy on Ukrainian military in 2025 23:2 : Why being proactive in NHI management is…
Check Point Secures AI Factories with NVIDIA
As businesses and service providers deploy AI tools and systems, having strong cyber security across the entire AI pipeline is a foundational requirement, from design to deployment. Even at this stage of AI adoption, attacks on AI infrastructure and prompt-based…
Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 uses Viber to spy on Ukrainian military in 2025
Russia-linked APT UAC-0184 targets Ukrainian military and government bodies via Viber, delivering malicious ZIP files for espionage in 2025. Russia-linked threat actor UAC-0184 (aka Hive0156) is targeting Ukrainian military and government entities, using Viber messages to deliver malicious ZIP files…
Why being proactive in NHI management is critical for security
Are You Guarding Your Machine Identities Effectively? The management of Non-Human Identities (NHIs) is a critical component of cybersecurity strategies for organizations operating in cloud environments. NHIs, essentially machine identities, represent a fusion of encrypted credentials, such as passwords or…
What makes Non-Human Identities safe?
How Can We Ensure Non-Human Identities Remain Protected? Are your organization’s Non-Human Identities (NHIs) secure from the impending cyber threats lurking in digital corners? While we delve into the intricacies of NHI security, the crucial aspects of managing these machine…
How can Agentic AI enhance cloud security?
What Makes Agentic AI a Game Changer in Cloud Security? How can organizations ensure the seamless protection of their digital assets when transitioning to the cloud? It’s a question that many industries such as financial services, healthcare, travel, and more…
IT Security News Daily Summary 2026-01-05
130 posts were published in the last hour 22:2 : How OSINT Strengthens Executive Threat Intelligence 20:31 : Congrats, cybercrims: You just fell into a honeypot 20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-05 21h : 5 posts 20:2 :…
How OSINT Strengthens Executive Threat Intelligence
Nisos How OSINT Strengthens Executive Threat Intelligence High-profile leaders face risks that often start online and can lead to real-world consequences. Personal information exposed across public sources can be used for… The post How OSINT Strengthens Executive Threat Intelligence appeared…
Congrats, cybercrims: You just fell into a honeypot
Subpoena issued to former ShinyHunters member Resecurity offered its “congratulations” to the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters cybercrime crew for falling into its threat intel team’s honeypot – resulting in a subpoena being issued for one of the data thieves. Meanwhile, the…
IT Security News Hourly Summary 2026-01-05 21h : 5 posts
5 posts were published in the last hour 20:2 : Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live onstage during hacker conference 19:32 : Securing Verifiable Credentials With DPoP: A Spring Boot Implementation 19:32 : Trusted Google Notifications Used in Phishing Campaign…
Hacktivist deletes white supremacist websites live onstage during hacker conference
A hacker known as Martha Root broke in and deleted three white supremacist websites at the end of a talk during the annual hacker conference Chaos Communication Congress in Germany. This article has been indexed from Security News | TechCrunch…
Securing Verifiable Credentials With DPoP: A Spring Boot Implementation
In my previous article, I demonstrated how to implement OIDC4VCI (credential issuance) and OIDC4VP (credential presentation) using Spring Boot and an Android wallet. This follow-up focuses on a critical security enhancement now mandated by EUDI standards: DPoP (Demonstrating Proof-of-Possession). The…
Trusted Google Notifications Used in Phishing Campaign Targeting 3,000+ Orgs
Researchers warn that attackers are abusing Google notifications and cloud services to deliver phishing emails that bypass traditional email security controls. The post Trusted Google Notifications Used in Phishing Campaign Targeting 3,000+ Orgs appeared first on TechRepublic. This article has…
Real-world AI voice cloning attack: A red teaming case study
<p>As an ethical hacker, I put organizations’ cyberdefenses to the test, and — like malicious threat actors — I know that social engineering remains one of the most effective methods for gaining unauthorized access to private IT environments.</p> <p>The Scattered…
NordVPN Says Breach Claims Involve Dummy Test Data
NordVPN says breach claims involved only dummy data from an isolated test environment. The post NordVPN Says Breach Claims Involve Dummy Test Data appeared first on eSecurity Planet. This article has been indexed from eSecurity Planet Read the original article:…