Author: HackWatchit

A disaster recovery plan is essential for businesses operating remote or hybrid workforces. The need for these plans has increased as more companies shift to decentralized teams. Remote employees are across different locations, which creates unique challenges in protecting data and maintaining operations during disruptions like cyberattacks or natural disasters. A well-designed recovery plan ensures — no matter where employees are — that the organization can respond quickly to emergencies, minimize downtime and safeguard sensitive information. Prioritizing disaster recovery planning helps businesses stay resilient and prepared for the unexpected. Remote Access and Connectivity One of the biggest challenges for remote…

The source code for version 3 of the ERMAC Android banking trojan has been leaked online, exposing the internals of the malware-as-a-service platform and the operator’s infrastructure. The code base was discovered in an open directory by Hunt.io researchers while scanning for exposed resources in March 2024. They located an archive named Ermac 3.0.zip, which contained the malware’s code, including backend, frontend (panel), exfiltration server, deployment configurations, and the trojan’s builder and obfuscator. The researchers analyzed the code, finding that it significantly expanded the targeting capabilities compared to previous versions, with more than 700 banking, shopping, and cryptocurrency apps. ERMAC was first documented in September 2021 …

engineering is a powerful concept you can utilize to increase the effectiveness of your LLM applications. In this article, I elaborate on context engineering techniques and how to succeed with AI applications utilizing effective context management. Thus, if you are working on AI applications utilizing LLMs, I highly recommend reading the full contents of the article. I first wrote about the topic of context engineering in my article: How You Can Enhance LLMs with Context Engineering, where I discussed some context engineering techniques and important notes. In this article, I expand on the topic by discussing more context engineering techniques and…

In an increasingly AI-powered enterprise landscape, the recent discovery of a zero-click vulnerability in Microsoft 365 Copilot, dubbed EchoLink, should come as a stark warning for cyber security leaders. This isn’t just another flaw – it’s a new class of threat. One that doesn’t require a single click, a download, or any user interaction to trigger. EchoLink is invisible, fast-moving, and capable of silently leaking sensitive enterprise data. For organizations heavily invested in Microsoft’s productivity suite, EchoLink is a serious red flag. Many rely on Microsoft’s native security tools or try to patch gaps with multiple point solutions. But this…

In 2025, a simple online search can lead to more than just information—it could expose you to the latest trend in cybercrime: malvertising. This evolved form of online deception has transformed from a mere annoyance into a significant security risk, targeting both individual users and corporate entities with unprecedented sophistication. Recent statistics paint a concerning picture. According to Malwarebytes, a leading cybersecurity firm, malvertising campaigns in the United States have surged by 42% in the past year. This dramatic increase underscores the growing prevalence and effectiveness of these attacks, which now pose a serious threat to both personal and corporate…

Face morphing software can blend two people’s photos into one image, making it possible for someone to fool identity checks at buildings, airports, borders, and other secure places. These morphed images can trick face recognition systems into linking the photo to both people, allowing one person to pass as the other. Face morphing software can blend photos of different people’s faces into a single synthesized image (Source: NIST) This kind of software is easy to get. A morph can be made with phone apps, desktop graphics programs, or AI tools. Some tools do a better job than others. In some…

Attackers pushing the Noodlophile infostealer are targeting businesses with spear-phishing emails threatening legal action due to copyright or intellectual property infringement, Morphisec researchers have warned. The campaign The emails, ostensibly sent by a law firm, are tailored to the recipients: they mention details like specific Facebook Page IDs and company ownership information, and are being sent to key employees or generic inboxes (e.g., info@, support@) of various businesses and enterprises across US, Europe, Baltic countries and the APAC region. Spear-phishing email leading to Noodlophile stealer installation (Source: Morphisec) The emails are also written in a variety of languages, likely with…

U.S. authorities seized $2.8 million crypto and $70,000 from Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who they say used the Zeppelin ransomware to attack companies in the United States and elsewhere and then laundered the cryptocurrency used to pay the ransoms through a crypto mixer and by exchanging it for cash. The post DOJ Seizes $2.8 Million, Indicts Alleged Zeppelin Ransomware Operator appeared first on Security Boulevard.

The evolution of digital business—driven by remote work, cloud adoption, and the need for secure connectivity—has made secure, seamless access more critical and more complex than ever. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is redefining how organizations protect users and data across distributed environments. Service providers play a crucial role in accelerating SASE adoption by delivering scalable, integrated, and easy-to-manage solutions that align with today’s modern branch architectures. We’re excited to announce a major milestone in our partnership with KDDI, one of Japan’s largest telecom and ICT service providers. Recently, KDDI announced its launch of Japan’s first fully managed, single-vendor SASE…