Israel-Iran Conflict Could Lead to Increased Cyberattacks Against the US
As conflict rises between Israel and Iran, organizations in the United States are urged to prepare for the possibility of increased cyberattacks from Iran.
In Other News: Viasat Hacked by China, Washington Post Cyberattack, Crowhammer
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: China’s Salt Typhoon targeted Viasat, Washington Post emails compromised in hack, Rowhammer attack named Crowhammer. The post In Other News: Viasat Hacked by China, Washington Post Cyberattack, Crowhammer appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Targets Hosting Provider
Cloudflare has blocked yet another record-breaking DDoS attack, which delivered the equivalent of 9,000 HD movies in just 45 seconds. The post Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Targets Hosting Provider appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Vulnerability in Public Repository Could Enable Hijacked LLM Responses
Research reveals a CVSS 8.8 vulnerability, and security leaders are sharing their thoughts.
Iran’s State TV Hijacked Mid-Broadcast Amid Geopolitical Tensions; $90M Stolen in Crypto Heist
Iran’s state-owned TV broadcaster was hacked Wednesday night to interrupt regular programming and air videos calling for street protests against the Iranian government, according to multiple reports. It’s currently not known who is behind the attack, although Iran pointed fingers at Israel, per Iran International. “If you experience disruptions orRead More »Iran’s State TV Hijacked Mid-Broadcast Amid Geopolitical Tensions; $90M Stolen in Crypto Heist
Godfather Android Trojan Creates Sandbox on Infected Devices
The Godfather Android trojan uses on-device virtualization to hijack legitimate applications and steal users’ funds. The post Godfather Android Trojan Creates Sandbox on Infected Devices appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Motors Theme Vulnerability Exploited to Hack WordPress Websites
Threat actors are exploiting a critical-severity vulnerability in Motors theme for WordPress to change arbitrary user passwords. The post Motors Theme Vulnerability Exploited to Hack WordPress Websites appeared first on SecurityWeek.
Surveillance in the US
Good article from 404 Media on the cozy surveillance relationship between local Oregon police and ICE: In the email thread, crime analysts from several local police departments and the FBI introduced themselves to each other and made lists of surveillance tools and tactics they have access to and felt comfortableRead More »Surveillance in the US
FreeType Zero-Day Found by Meta Exploited in Paragon Spyware Attacks
WhatsApp told SecurityWeek that it linked the exploited FreeType vulnerability CVE-2025-27363 to a Paragon exploit. The post FreeType Zero-Day Found by Meta Exploited in Paragon Spyware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek.
6 Steps to 24/7 In-House SOC Success
Hackers never sleep, so why should enterprise defenses? Threat actors prefer to target businesses during off-hours. That’s when they can count on fewer security personnel monitoring systems, delaying response and remediation. When retail giant Marks & Spencer experienced a security event over Easter weekend, they were forced to shut downRead More »6 Steps to 24/7 In-House SOC Success