Author: HackWatchit
AI is no longer on the horizon, it’s already transforming how organizations operate. In just a few years, we’ve gone from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide adoption. According to a recent SailPoint survey, 82% of companies are running AI agents today, often across multiple business functions. These agents aren’t just passive tools; they’re autonomous systems that act, decide, and adapt at remarkable speed and scale. These systems now handle responsibilities once reserved for skilled human oversight, delivering efficiency and innovation at a pace we’ve never seen before. But with that power comes new complexity. Nearly 9 out of 10 companies say…
The holiday shopping season, especially Black Friday and Cyber Monday, is a prime time for cybercriminals. McAfee Labs consistently observes a significant spike in malicious activity during this period, fueled by the combination of high web traffic, deals that create a sense of urgency, and a massive increase in card-not-present online transactions that create a perfect storm. Attackers exploit the chaos, knowing shoppers are often distracted and rushing to find the best Black Friday deals, making them more susceptible to phishing scams, fake websites, and malware designed to steal financial information. As we gear up to feast with family and…
As the federal threat landscape rapidly evolves, especially with the rise of AI and cloud, agencies are rethinking how they secure systems and data. Join Federal News Network for Accelerate Together: Secure by AI 2025, a one-day virtual event presented by AWS. Cybersecurity leaders from AWS, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks, and Splunk will share how agencies can adapt with: Zero trust architectures AI-driven threat detection Faster, smarter incident response Enhanced compliance, visibility, and resilience across cloud environments Federal News Network’s Tom Temin will lead in-depth discussions on how cloud providers and their partners are driving innovation in federal cybersecurity. Catch…
Morphisec warns of a new Noodlophile Stealer variant spread via fake copyright phishing emails, using Dropbox links and DLL side-loading to steal data. A new, highly advanced cyber threat is on the rise, using fake copyright claims to trick businesses into downloading dangerous software. According to a new report from cybersecurity firm Morphisec, this malware is an upgraded version of the Noodlophile Stealer, which is now targeting companies in the US, Europe, Baltic countries, and the Asia-Pacific region. Morphisec’s latest threat analysis, exclusively shared with Hackread.com, describes how the threat has evolved from its earlier method of using fake AI…
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and WaterISAC recognized that UASs (unmanned aerial systems), or drones, can pose significant threats to critical infrastructure, due to their accessibility, versatility, and potential for misuse. These threats can range from unauthorized surveillance, physical attacks, and even cyber attacks. Drones have revolutionized the critical infrastructure sector by enabling efficient and cost-effective inspections, reducing the need for manual labor and minimizing safety risks associated with hazardous environments, while providing real-time data and high-resolution imagery, allowing for more accurate monitoring and maintenance of infrastructure assets, leading to improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime. In the latest…
A 26-year old in the UK who claimed to have hacked thousands of websites was sentenced to 20 months in prison after pleading guilty earlier this year. Al-Tahery Al-Mashriky of Rotherham, UK, was arrested in 2022 based on information received from U.S. law enforcement and charged for stealing log in details of millions of Facebook users, and hacking websites belonging to the government in Yemen, an Israeli news outlet, and organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Al-Mashriky pleaded guilty to the charges this year on March 17. He was linked to extremist groups such as ‘Spider Team’ and ‘Yemen Cyber Army’ According…
DoJ seizes $2.8M linked to Zeppelin Ransomware Pierluigi Paganini August 18, 2025 DoJ seized $2.8M in crypto from Ianis Antropenko, indicted in Texas and tied to the defunct Zeppelin ransomware. The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) seized more than $2.8 million in cryptocurrency from Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. Antropenko was allegedly involved in now defunct Zeppelin ransomware operation (2019 – 2022), he also laundered proceeds via ChipMixer and structured cash deposits. The man faces charges in the Northern District of Texas for computer fraud, abuse, and conspiracy to commit money laundering. Law enforcement also seized $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle. “The…
Authored by ZePeng Chen Recently, we identified an active Android phishing campaign targeting Indian users. The attackers impersonate a government electricity subsidy service to lure victims into installing a malicious app. In addition to stealing financial information, the malicious app also steals text messages, uses the infected device to send smishing messages to user’s contact list, can be remotely controlled using Firebase and phishing website and malware was hosted in GitHub. This attack chain leverages YouTube videos, a fake government-like website, and a GitHub-hosted APK file—forming a well-orchestrated social engineering operation. The campaign involves fake subsidy promises, user data theft,…
Keeper Security has announced the release of a new global survey report from Enterprise Management Associates (EMA), Beyond the Vault: Elevating Privileged Access Management in the Modern Enterprise. The independent survey and report evaluates eight major PAM platforms and identifies Keeper as a leader in deployment ease, security architecture and customer satisfaction. With 69% of organisations adopting PAM primarily to prevent credential theft and mitigate cyber threats, solutions based on zero-trust and zero-knowledge principles are increasingly critical to enforce continuous identity verification and secure sensitive data. The EMA survey, based on responses from cybersecurity professionals actively using eight leading PAM platforms,…