IT Security News Daily Summary 2025-08-18

152 posts were published in the last hour 21:32 : Threat Actors Use Pirated Games to Bypass Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Adblockers 21:32 : Allianz Life – 1,115,061 breached accounts 21:32 : Intrusion Detection and Prevention 21:3 : I tested…

Threat Actors Use Pirated Games to Bypass Microsoft Defender SmartScreen and Adblockers

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign where threat actors leverage pirated game downloads to distribute HijackLoader, a modular malware loader, effectively bypassing common defenses like adblockers and Microsoft Defender SmartScreen. Sites such as Dodi Repacks, often deemed “safe” on…

Intrusion Detection and Prevention

In today’s hyper-connected digital world, businesses of all sizes face relentless cyber threats. From ransomware and phishing campaigns to advanced persistent threats (APTs) and insider risks, attackers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in the ways they infiltrate corporate networks. Protecting sensitive…