‘What happens online stays online’ and other cyberbullying myths, debunked
Separating truth from fiction is the first step towards making better parenting decisions. Let’s puncture some of the most common misconceptions about online harassment. 21…
Month: August 2025
AI Systems Can Generate Working Exploits for Published CVEs in 10-15 Minutes
Artificial intelligence systems can automatically generate functional exploits for newly published Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) in just 10-15 minutes at approximately $1 per exploit. …
NIST Releases New Control Overlays to Manage Cybersecurity Risks in AI Systems
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to address the growing cybersecurity challenges associated with artificial intelligence systems through…
Ex-Developer Jailed Four Years for Sabotaging Ohio Employer with Kill-Switch Malware
Aug 22, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Malware A 55-year-old Chinese national has been sentenced to four years in prison and three years of supervised release for…
14 Million-Download SHA JavaScript Library Exposes Users to Hash Manipulation Attacks
A critical security vulnerability has been discovered in the widely-used sha.js npm package, exposing millions of applications to sophisticated hash manipulation attacks that could compromise…
AI gives ransomware gangs a deadly upgrade
Ransomware continues to be the major threat to large and medium-sized businesses, with numerous ransomware gangs abusing AI for automation, according to Acronis. Ransomware gangs…
Windows Docker Desktop Vulnerability Allows Full Host Compromise
A critical vulnerability in Docker Desktop for Windows has been discovered that allows any container to achieve full host system compromise through a simple Server-Side…
The new battleground for CISOs is human behavior
Attackers don’t always need a technical flaw. More often, they just trick your people. Social engineering works, and AI makes it harder to catch.” Only…
ChatGPT-5 Downgrade Attack Allows Hackers to Evade AI Defenses With Minimal Prompts
Security researchers from Adversa AI have uncovered a critical vulnerability in ChatGPT-5 and other major AI systems that allows attackers to bypass safety measures using…
Local governments struggle to defend critical infrastructure as threats grow
A small-town water system, a county hospital, and a local school district may not seem like front-line targets in global conflict, but they are. These…
New infosec products of the week: August 22, 2025
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from Doppel, Druva, LastPass, and StackHawk. StackHawk empowers security teams to…
Microsoft plans full quantum-resistant cryptography transition by 2033
Microsoft has outlined a timeline to protect its services and customers from future quantum computing threats that could render current encryption methods obsolete. Majorana 1…