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US defense contractor cops to sloppy security, settles after infosec lead blows whistle
2025-03-26 20:07

MORSE to pay -- .. .-.. .-.. .. --- -. ... for failing to meet cyber-grade A US defense contractor will cough up $4.6 million to settle complaints it failed to meet cybersecurity requirements on...

StreamElements discloses third-party data breach after hacker leaks data
2025-03-26 18:42

Cloud-based streaming company StreamElements confirms it suffered a data breach at a third-party service provider after a threat actor leaked samples of stolen data on a hacking forum. [...]

Update VMware Tools for Windows Now: High-Severity Flaw Lets Hackers Bypass Authentication
2025-03-26 18:26

CVE-2025-22230 is described as an "authentication bypass vulnerability" by Broadcom, allowing hackers to perform high-privilege operations without the necessary credentials.

New Atlantis AIO platform automates credential stuffing on 140 services
2025-03-26 17:44

A new cybercrime platform named 'Atlantis AIO' provides an automated credential stuffing service against 140 online platforms, including email services, e-commerce sites, banks, and VPNs. [...]

Files stolen from NSW court system, including restraining orders for violence
2025-03-26 17:29

Victims' details at risk after criminals download 9,000 files from court database Australian police are currently investigating the theft of "sensitive" data from a New South Wales court system...

New SparrowDoor Backdoor Variants Found in Attacks on U.S. and Mexican Organizations
2025-03-26 16:59

The Chinese threat actor known as FamousSparrow has been linked to a cyber attack targeting a trade group in the United States and a research institute in Mexico to deliver its flagship backdoor...

Claude is testing ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature Compass
2025-03-26 16:10

Claude could be getting a ChatGPT-like Deep Research feature called Compass. You can tell Claude's Compass what you need, and the AI agent will take care of everything. [...]

Credible nerd says stop using atop, doesn't say why, everyone panics
2025-03-26 15:31

Bad news about the Linux system monitor may be on the way Veteran sysadmin and tech blogger Rachel Kroll posted a cryptic warning yesterday about a popular Linux system monitoring tool. Maybe it's...

The 7 technology trends that could replace passwords
2025-03-26 15:16

230M stolen passwords met complexity requirements—and were still compromised. Passwords aren't going away for now, but there are new technologies that may increasingly replace them. Learn more...

Enemies with benefits: RansomHub and rival gangs share EDRKillShifter tool
2025-03-26 15:01

ESET researchers have published an in-depth analysis highlighting significant shifts within the ransomware landscape, spotlighting the rise of RansomHub. This relatively new...