IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-21

204 posts were published in the last hour

21:33 : Inside Walmart’s AI security stack: How a startup mentality is hardening enterprise-scale defense
21:33 : Honey, I shrunk the image and now I’m pwned
21:3 : Apple TV+ gets a 30% price hike, but you can save $50 – here’s how
21:3 : Get a free Pixel 10 Pro or Pixel 10 Pro XL when you trade-in any phone at AT&T
20:33 : Threat Actors Exploiting Victims’ Machines for Bandwidth Monetization
20:33 : Zero-Touch Patch Management With PowerShell and Intune: How We Automated Compliance at Scale
20:33 : MIT report misunderstood: Shadow AI economy booms while headlines cry failure
20:33 : Forget GPT-5: OpenAI’s GPT-6 might launch sooner than you think
20:33 : BSidesSF 2025: The Art Of Cybersecurity Mastery: From Entry-Level To Staff+
20:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 21h : 9 posts
20:4 : The excellent 77-inch LG C5 OLED just dropped to its lowest price ever on Amazon
20:3 : Best early Labor Day laptop deals 2025: Sales on Apple, Dell, Lenovo, and more
20:3 : GodRAT – New RAT targeting financial institutions
19:34 : Hackers Weaponize QR Codes With Malicious Links to Steal Sensitive Data
19:34 : I always install these 5 free apps on every Windows PC – here’s why they’re essential
19:33 : Use Google Home? Gemini will be your new assistant soon – what we know so far
19:33 : T-Mobile will give you 4 free Google Pixel phones right now – how the deal works
19:5 : Claude wins high praise from a Supreme Court justice – is AI’s legal losing streak over?
19:5 : Google just copied the worst feature of modern iPhones (but not all hope is lost)
19:5 : Finally, a Windows laptop that I wouldn’t mind putting away my MacBook for
19:4 : Best early Labor Day TV deals 2025: Save up to 50% on Samsung, LG, and more
19:4 : These $60 headphones have no business sounding this good for the price (and they’re comfy)
19:4 : Azure Local aims to answer shifting needs of the enterprise
19:4 : Congressman proposes bringing back letters of marque for cyber privateers
18:33 : Qilin Ransomware Gang Claims 4TB Data Breach at Nissan CBI
18:33 : AI Website Generators Repurposed by Adversaries for Malware Campaigns
18:33 : Google’s AI Mode can now find restaurant reservations for you – how it works
18:3 : Cherry pie, Douglas firs and the last trip of the summer
18:3 : Apple addressed the seventh actively exploited zero-day
17:35 : Europol Denies $50K Reward for Qilin Ransomware, Calls It a Scam
17:35 : Warlock Ransomware Exploits SharePoint Flaws for Initial Access and Credential Theft
17:35 : Best early Walmart Labor Day deals 2025: Sales on Apple, Samsung, LG, and more
17:35 : Best early Labor Day smartwatch deals 2025: Sales on Apple, Google, and Samsung watches
17:35 : Verizon will give you a free Google Pixel 10 Pro right now – how to qualify
17:35 : Best Buy will give you a $350 gift card when to buy a Pixel 10 Pro – how it works
17:35 : How VPNs are helping people evade increased censorship – and much more
17:35 : Vegas, Vulnerabilities, and Voices: Black Hat and Squadcon 2025
17:35 : The Future Is Predictive: Top 7 AI Tools Shaping Healthcare Analytics in 2025
17:35 : NOT-So-Great Firewall: China Blocks the Web for 74 Min.
17:35 : Pre-Auth Exploit Chains Found in Commvault Could Enable Remote Code Execution Attacks
17:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 18h : 8 posts
17:4 : AI Browsers Can Be Tricked Into Paying Fake Stores in PromptFix Attack
17:4 : I tested HP’s first-gen EliteBook X, and it’s a powerhouse at the office (and $500 off)
17:4 : You can search for files in Windows using Copilot now – here’s how
17:4 : Hackers deploy DripDropper via Apache ActiveMQ flaw, patch systems to evade detection
17:4 : Smuggling Requests with Chunked Extensions: A New HTTP Desync Trick
17:4 : Here’s How ‘AI Poisoning’ Tools Are Sabotaging Data-Hungry Bots
16:34 : Threat Actors Abuse Internet Archive to Host Stealthy JScript Loader
16:34 : I wore the Pixel Watch 4 – and these key features made me not want to take it off
16:34 : Install Microsoft’s emergency Windows patch now – what it fixes and why it was rushed out
16:34 : These $60 headphones have the fastest pairing I’ve tested (and sound great)
16:34 : Threat Actors Abuse AI Website Creation App to Deliver Malware
16:34 : Hackers Weaponize QR Codes Embedded with Malicious Links to Steal Sensitive Information
16:33 : Threat Actors Gaining Access to Victims’ Machines and Monetizing Access to Their Bandwidth
16:33 : Think before you Click(Fix): Analyzing the ClickFix social engineering technique
16:33 : Cybercriminals Deploy CORNFLAKE.V3 Backdoor via ClickFix Tactic and Fake CAPTCHA Pages
16:5 : Securing Cloud Applications: Best Practices for Developers
16:5 : Every Pixel device announced at Made by Google yesterday: 10 Pro Fold, Watch, Buds, more
16:5 : How to print checks in QuickBooks Online
16:5 : Google Cloud Unveils AI Ally to Boost Security Defenses
16:5 : Mitsubishi Electric Corporation MELSEC iQ-F Series CPU Module
16:5 : FUJIFILM Healthcare Americas Synapse Mobility
16:5 : Telegram Blocks Black Mirror Hacker Group and Data Leak Channels
16:5 : Hackers Steal Medical Data of Nearly Half a Million Women in the Netherlands
16:5 : Europol Cracks Down on Major Cocaine Trafficking and Money Laundering Network Linked to Sky ECC
15:34 : Paper Werewolf Exploits WinRAR Zero-Day Vulnerability to Deliver Malware
15:34 : MuddyWater APT Targets CFOs via OpenSSH; Enables RDP and Scheduled Tasks
15:34 : This Pixel 10 Pro feature makes me super excited for the iPhone 17 Pro
15:34 : Did Google just give us the ultimate AI photo-editing tool? I tested it on the Pixel, and hard agree
15:34 : Insider Threat Protection Market Size Worth USD 38 Billion by 2036
15:5 : Threat Actors Weaponize PDF Editor Trojan to Convert Devices into Proxies
15:5 : CloudGuard WAF-as-a-Service now Live on AWS Marketplace
15:5 : Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac ASAP to fix this dangerous security flaw – here’s why
15:5 : The latest Google Pixel phones quietly got a Bluetooth upgrade – why it’s a big deal
15:4 : I’m a longtime iPhone user, but the Google Pixel 10 has me reconsidering my loyalty
15:4 : I compared flagship smartwatches from Google and Apple: Here’s the clear winner
15:4 : Darknet Communications in 2025 – From IRC Forums to Telegram Crime Networks
15:4 : Telecom Firm Colt Confirms Data Breach as Ransomware Group Auctions Files
15:4 : 7 Phishing Email Examples (And How To Spot Them)
15:4 : Russian threat actors using old Cisco bug to target critical infrastructure orgs
14:35 : Wordfence Intelligence Weekly WordPress Vulnerability Report (August 11, 2025 to August 17, 2025)
14:35 : Finally, a rugged Android phone that doesn’t feel like a downgrade from my Pixel
14:35 : I compared the two best Android smartwatches right now – and it was a close one
14:35 : Should you upgrade to Pixel 10 Pro? Here’s how it compares to older Google flagships
14:35 : New QUIC-LEAK Vulnerability Let Attackers Exhaust Server Memory and Trigger DoS Attack
14:35 : APT MuddyWater Attacking CFOs Leveraging OpenSSH, Enables RDP, and Scheduled Task
14:35 : Mozilla High Severity Vulnerabilities Enables Remote Code Execution
14:35 : Internet Archive Abused for Hosting Stealthy JScript Loader Malware
14:35 : Warlock Ransomware Exploiting SharePoint Vulnerabilities to Gain Access and Steal Credentials
14:34 : Orange Belgium mega-breach exposes 850K customers to serious fraud
14:34 : Brokers Fuel Underground Market for Bank Accounts in India
14:34 : Russian Espionage Group Static Tundra Targets Legacy Cisco Flaw
14:7 : Stop LLM Attacks: How Security Helps AI Apps Achieve Their ROI
14:7 : High-Severity Mozilla Flaws Allow Remote Code Execution
14:7 : Kali Vagrant Rebuilt Released with Pre-Configured Command-Line VMs
14:7 : FBI Warns Russian State Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure Networking Devices
14:7 : Why Google’s best Pixel 10 announcement yesterday was an iPhone feature – and I don’t mind
14:7 : AI is creeping into the Linux kernel – and official policy is needed ASAP
14:7 : Keeper Security Launches Biometric Login with Passkeys
14:7 : Salt Security Named an Overall Leader in KuppingerCole 2025 Leadership Compass for API Security and Management
14:7 : PPN 01/24: What It Means and How Businesses Can Prepare
14:7 : KnowBe4 Finds Top Cybersecurity Risk is Employee Distraction, Not Threat Sophistication
14:7 : Managing Technical Sprawl to Enhance Security of Healthcare Data
14:7 : US cops wrap up RapperBot, one of world’s biggest DDoS-for-hire rackets
14:6 : SailPoint Accelerated Application Management simplifies app governance
14:6 : Colt Admits Customer Data Likely Stolen in Cyber-Attack
14:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 15h : 14 posts
13:5 : Russian Hackers Exploit 7-Year-Old Cisco Flaw to Steal Industrial System Configs
13:5 : Microsoft 365 Adds New Feature for Admins to Manage Link Creation Policies
13:5 : Get 4 free Pixel 10 or Pixel 10 Pro phones from T-Mobile now – here’s how to qualify
13:5 : First Member of ‘Scattered Spider’ Hackers Group Sentenced to 10 Years
13:5 : Hacker Charged in Connection with DDoS-for-Hire ‘Rapper Bot’ Scheme
13:5 : FBI Warns of Russian Government Hackers Attacking Networking Devices of Critical Infrastructure
13:5 : Kali Vagrant Rebuilt Released – Pre-configured DebOS VMs via Command Line
13:5 : Threat Actors Weaponize PDF Editor With New Torjan to Turn Device Into Proxy
13:5 : Scattered Spider Hacker Sentenced to Prison
13:4 : Oregon Man Charged in Rapper Bot DDoS-for-Hire Case
13:4 : Zero-day Clickjacking exploit impacts several password managers
12:36 : Scammers have infiltrated Google’s AI responses – how to spot them
12:36 : I love Slack’s new Lists feature so much I wish it was a standalone app
12:36 : Hackers who exposed North Korean government hacker explain why they did it
12:36 : Google settles YouTube lawsuit over kids’ privacy invasion and data collection
12:36 : All Apple users should update after company patches zero-day vulnerability in all platforms
12:36 : Colt changes tune, admits data theft as Warlock gang begins auction
12:36 : Apple rushes out fix for active zero-day in iOS and macOS
12:36 : Password Managers Vulnerable to Data Theft via Clickjacking
12:36 : Why AI Agents and MCP Servers Just Became a CISO’s Most Urgent Priority
12:4 : New SHAMOS Malware Targets macOS Through Fake Help Sites to Steal Login Credentials
12:4 : Google reveals how much energy a Gemini query uses – in industry first
12:4 : Comprehensive MCP Security Checklist: Protecting Your AI-Powered Infrastructure
11:34 : Nearly 1M SSNs and Health Records Exposed in Marijuana Patient Database
11:34 : Commvault Backup Suite Flaws Allow Attackers to Breach On-Premises Systems
11:34 : Google yet to take down ‘screenshot-grabbing’ Chrome VPN extension
11:34 : Colt Technology Services Breached – Warlock Gang Claims Attack
11:34 : DragonForce Ransomware Attack Analysis – Targets, TTPs and IoCs
11:34 : UNC5518 Group Hacks Legitimate Websites to Inject Fake Captcha That Tricks Users to Execute Malware
11:34 : Russian APT Exploiting 7-Year-Old Cisco Vulnerability: FBI
11:34 : AWS Trusted Advisor flaw allowed public S3 buckets to go unflagged
11:34 : Cybercriminal Linked to Notorious Scattered Spider Gang Gets 10-Year Sentence
11:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 12h : 3 posts
11:4 : UNC5518 Group Hacks Legitimate Sites with Fake Captcha to Deliver Malware
11:4 : AI crawlers and fetchers are blowing up websites, with Meta and OpenAI the worst offenders
11:4 : Weak Passwords and Compromised Accounts: Key Findings from the Blue Report 2025
10:34 : Your Connection, Their Cash: Threat Actors Misuse SDKs to Sell Your Bandwidth
10:34 : The best password generators of 2025: Expert tested
10:34 : Orange Belgium Data Breach Impacts 850,000 Customers
10:34 : Orange Data Breach Raises SIM-Swapping Attack Fears
10:6 : QUIC-LEAK Vulnerability Allows Attackers to Drain Server Memory and Cause DoS
10:6 : New Campaign Uses Active Directory Federation Services to Steal M365 Credentials
10:6 : MITM6 + NTLM Relay Attack Enables Full Domain Compromise
10:6 : A Scattered Spider member gets 10 years in prison
10:6 : New SHAMOS Malware Attacking macOS Via Fake Help Websites to Steal Login Credentials
10:6 : New MITM6 + NTLM Relay Attack Let Attackers Escalate Privileges and Compromise Entire Domain
10:6 : CISA Releases Four ICS Advisories Surrounding Vulnerabilities, and Exploits
9:33 : 7 clever ways to automate your home with smart plugs
9:33 : NIST Unveils Guidelines to Help Spot Face Morphing Attempts
9:33 : “PromptFix” Attacks Could Supercharge Agentic AI Threats
9:4 : The best 15-inch laptops of 2025: Expert tested and reviewed
9:4 : FBI: Russia-linked group Static Tundra exploit old Cisco flaw for espionage
9:4 : Apple Patches Zero-Day Exploited in Targeted Attacks
9:4 : Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years, $13M Restitution for SIM Swapping Crypto Theft
8:32 : 22-year-old Operator of ‘Rapper Bot’ Botnet Charged for Launching 3 Tbps DDoS Attack
8:32 : Microsoft VS Code Remote-SSH Extension Hacked to Execute Malicious Code on Developer’s Machine
8:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 09h : 3 posts
8:4 : Operator of ‘Rapper Bot’ DDoS Botnet Faces Charges
8:4 : US CERT/CC warns of flaws in Workhorse Software accounting software used by hundreds of municipalities in Wisconsin
7:34 : CISA Issues Four ICS Advisories on Vulnerabilities and Exploits
7:34 : New Loader Malware Dubbed ‘QuirkyLoader’ Delivering Infostealers and RATs
7:34 : Google Announces New Capabilities for Enabling Defenders and Securing AI Innovation
7:34 : New PromptFix Attack Tricks AI Browsers to Run Malicious Hidden Prompts
7:34 : Russian Hackers Exploiting 7-Year-Old Cisco Vulnerability to Collect Configs from Industrial Systems
7:33 : Critical Apache Tika PDF Parser Vulnerability Allow Attackers to Access Sensitive Data
7:33 : Doppel Simulation combats social engineering attacks
7:33 : Apple zero-day patch, Jailbreaking ChatGPT-5 Pro, 7-year old Cisco Vulnerability exploited
6:33 : Don’t Forget The “-n” Command Line Switch, (Thu, Aug 21st)
6:33 : Apple Confirms Critical 0-Day Under Active Attack – Immediate Update Urged
6:33 : Using lightweight LLMs to cut incident response times and reduce hallucinations
6:3 : Critical Flaw in Apache Tika PDF Parser Exposes Sensitive Data to Attackers
6:3 : Europol Says Qilin Ransomware Reward Fake
6:3 : Enterprise SSO for Schools: Simplifying Staff and Student Access
6:3 : Fractional vs. full-time CISO: Finding the right fit for your company
6:3 : Apple Patches CVE-2025-43300 Zero-Day in iOS, iPadOS, and macOS Exploited in Targeted Attacks
5:32 : PromptFix Exploit Forces AI Browsers to Execute Hidden Malicious Commands
5:32 : Product showcase: iStorage datAshur PRO+C encrypted USB flash drive
5:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 06h : 2 posts
5:3 : Ransomware Incidents Targeting Japan Increased by Approximately 1.4 Times
5:3 : Elastic Denies Serious Security Flaw in Its Defend Software
4:32 : The End of Tribal Knowledge: Why Contextual Policy Is the Foundation for Agentic AI Development
4:32 : URL-based threats become a go-to tactic for cybercriminals
4:2 : CISOs need to think about risks before rushing into AI
3:32 : Critical Apple 0-Day Vulnerability Actively Exploited in the Wild – Update Now
2:32 : Want to learn Linux? These 5 games make it fun – and they’re free
2:3 : ISC Stormcast For Thursday, August 21st, 2025 https://isc.sans.edu/podcastdetail/9580, (Thu, Aug 21st)
2:3 : SIM-Swapper, Scattered Spider Hacker Gets 10 Years
2:3 : China cut itself off from the global internet for an hour on Wednesday
0:3 : Microsoft stays mum about M365 Copilot on-demand security bypass
23:33 : Logit-Gap Steering: A New Frontier in Understanding and Probing LLM Safety
23:33 : Secrets Management Solutions That Fit Your Budget
23:32 : Empower Your SOC Team with Enhanced NHI Management
23:32 : Quantum-safe security: Progress towards next-generation cryptography
23:5 : IT Security News Hourly Summary 2025-08-21 00h : 4 posts
23:3 : 2025-08-20: SmartApeSG CAPTCHA page to ClickFix script to NetSupport RAT to StealCv2
23:3 : Britain targets Kyrgyz financial institutions, crypto networks aiding Kremlin
22:33 : Oakley Meta preorders open up, and you can get the AI glasses next week

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