Dashlane Brute-Force Attack Leads to Limited Encrypted Vault Downloads
Dashlane’s security systems automatically locked accounts to protect them against the hacking attempts. The post Dashlane Brute-Force Attack Leads to Limited Encrypted Vault Downloads appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…$11 billion reasons Apple’s App Store tax is worth paying
Apple publishes its App Store fraud prevention report every year,. And when it does, the company presses the point that its curated system brings much value to developers and customers, including highly effective protection against fraud. It says it prevented more than $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025 alone. A tax worth paying The company said […] more…Apple vs. social engineering: Terminal paste trap blocked
Echoing concerns from other security experts, Orange Cyberdefense (OC) recently warned that employees have become the biggest security threat faced by business. Now, in the latest illustration of its ongoing security response, Apple is putting new protections in place in macOS 26.4 that should help – but employee education remains critical as hackers turn to complex, multi-stage, social engineering […] more…North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds
The attackers prepared infrastructure and multiple nonce-based transactions, took over an admin key, and drained five vaults. The post North Korean Hackers Drain $285 Million From Drift in 10 Seconds appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…Jack & Jill went up the hill — and an AI tried to hack them
What happens when an autonomous AI agent is turned loose on another autonomous AI agent? It chains together bugs that humans would consider benign, easily bypasses authentication controls, and even unexpectedly masquerades as Donald Trump to get its way. This was what CodeWall found in a recent red-teaming experiment when it pitted its autonomous AI […] more…Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers Targeting Multiple Industries in North America
Silk Typhoon was seen exploiting n-day and zero-day vulnerabilities for initial access to victim systems. The post Chinese Silk Typhoon Hackers Targeting Multiple Industries in North America appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…Companies Warned of Commvault Vulnerability Exploitation
CISA warns companies of a widespread campaign targeting a Commvault vulnerability to hack Azure environments. The post Companies Warned of Commvault Vulnerability Exploitation appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…In Other News: LastPass Vault Hacking, Russia Targets Ukraine Energy Facility, NXP Breach
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: LastPass vault hacking, Russia targets energy facility in Ukraine, NXP data breach. The post In Other News: LastPass Vault Hacking, Russia Targets Ukraine Energy Facility, NXP Breach appeared first on SecurityWeek. more…New Malicious Clicker found in apps installed by 20M+ users
Authored by SangRyol Ryu Cybercriminals are always after illegal advertising revenue. As we have previously reported, we have seen many mobile malwares masquerading as a useful tool or utility, and automatically crawling ads in the background. Recently the McAfee Mobile Research Team has identified new Clicker malware that sneaked into Google Play. In total 16 […] more…How to Stay One Step Ahead of Hackers
Whether using the internet for play or work, you want to spend your time online enjoying the peace of mind that comes with having a secure network. You don’t want to contend with someone taking your personal data — whether it’s credit card information, passwords, or bank account details — via malware or a data […] more…Potentially Malicious Apps Your Kids May Use
It’s a question I get several times a year from anxious parents, either via a direct message, an email or even in line at the grocery store. It goes something like this: “What’s the one thing you wish you’d done better when monitoring your kids’ technology?” Both of my kids are now young adults, and together, we survived a handful of digital mishaps. So, I tend to have a few answers ready. I’ll go into one of […] more…Is WhatsApp Safe for Kids? Here’s What Parents Need to Know
We may be talking about the TikTok app in our public circles, but there’s another app — just as widely used — that kids are hoping parents’ won’t ask too many questions about. That’s because they can use the messaging app WhatsApp to talk privately with friends, exchange content and videos, and (hopefully) fly under […] more…Apple, Google Say Users Protected Against CIA Exploits
Apple and Google are confident that a majority of the vulnerabilities disclosed by WikiLeaks as part of the “Vault 7” release, which focuses on the hacking tools allegedly used by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), do not affect the latest versions of their products. read more more…CHIPSEC Support against Vault 7 disclosure scanning
Following recent WikiLeaks Vault 7 disclosures, including details regarding the firmware vulnerabilities, there has been significant concern regarding the integrity of devices and operating systems used within society. In addition, there was reference to a vulnerability related to the Intel Security stinger. First, we can confirm that the stinger tool issue is no longer present […] more…"Vault 7" Leak Shows CIA Learned From NSA Mistakes
WikiLeaks’ “Vault 7” release appears to confirm that the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) was behind the threat actor tracked as the “Equation Group.” Documents also show that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) learned from the NSA’s mistakes after its activities were exposed by security researchers. read more more…WikiLeaks Releases Details on CIA Hacking Tools
WikiLeaks revealed on Tuesday that it has obtained thousands of files allegedly originating from a high-security network of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). The leak, dubbed “Vault 7,” apparently exposes the CIA’s vast hacking capabilities. read more more…More information
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