Author: HackWatchit

In an era where digital threats can cripple a business overnight, where threat actors can use AI to customize and automate attacks at scale, and where enterprises face constant budget pressure, CISOs are asked to do more than ever before. They are accountable not only for protecting systems and data but for cultivating a culture of vigilance across the organization. Yet, amid the firewalls and frameworks, one vital element is often overlooked: the frontline IT Manager. Many IT managers, especially those newly promoted, are thrust into leadership roles without the training they need. Yet, they are the operational backbone of…

Northwest Radiologists data breach hits 350,000 in Washington Pierluigi Paganini August 04, 2025 A January 2025 breach at Northwest Radiologists exposed data of 350,000 Washington State residents, the company confirmed. A data breach at Northwest Radiologists in January 2025 has exposed the personal information of 350,000 residents of Washington State, the company has confirmed. The security breach occurred on January 25, 2025 and caused “network disruption” at the organization. Northwest Radiologists discovered unauthorized access occurring from January 20–25. They quickly notified law enforcement and started an investigaton with the help of third-party experts. A detailed review confirmed that personal data…

French fashion giant Chanel is the latest company to suffer a data breach in an ongoing wave of Salesforce data theft attacks. Chanel says the breach was first detected on July 25th after threat actors gained access to a Chanel database hosted at a third-party service provider, as first reported by WWD. The breach only impacted customers in the United States and exposed personal contact information. “Based on the findings of the investigation, the data obtained by the unauthorized external party contained limited details of a subset of individuals who contacted our client care center in the U.S. —specifically name, email…

a developer, I’m always looking for ways to make my applications more dynamic and interactive. Users today expect real-time features, such as live notifications, streaming updates, and dashboards that refresh automatically. The tool that often comes to mind for web developers when considering these types of applications is WebSockets, and it is incredibly powerful.  There are times, though, when WebSockets can be overkill, and their full functionality is often not required. They provide a complex, bi-directional communication channel, but many times, all I need is for the server to push updates to the client. For these common scenarios, a more…

Passkeys are a modern, passwordless authentication method built on public-key cryptography. Developed by the FIDO Alliance and backed by companies like Apple, Google, and Microsoft, passkeys aim to eliminate the risks associated with passwords. So, are Passkeys safe? And can passkeys replace passwords? Passwords have been the default authentication method for decades, but they’re also a major security risk. Data breaches, phishing scams, and poor password hygiene make traditional passwords a significant vulnerability. That’s where passkeys come in. Instead of relying on a shared secret, passkeys use a private key stored securely on your device and a public key saved…

Forescout Technologies Inc. and Xage Security announced on Monday a strategic partnership to advance Universal Zero Trust Network Access for OT (operational technology) and industrial environments. Together, Xage and Forescout deliver end-to-end security for remote operational environments by combining Forescout’s deep device discovery and asset intelligence with Xage’s distributed enforcement of least-privilege access.  The integration provides automatic visibility into connected assets, risk management, and secure remote access, enabling organizations to identify threats, manage devices, and perform troubleshooting without costly site visits or infrastructure changes. Organizations managing mission-critical infrastructure such as power grids and remote industrial sites face growing pressure to…

Authored by: Anuradha Prabudh PDF converting software can be super helpful. Whether you’re turning a Word document into a PDF or merging files into one neat package, these tools save time and make life easier. But here’s something many people don’t realize — some of these free PDF tools come with hidden baggage. When you install them, they might also sneak in a new search engine, browser extension, or change your homepage without clearly asking for permission.  What’s Going On? Some PDF software is bundled with extra programs. That means when you download and install the PDF converter, it…

IBM released its Cost of a Data Breach Report, which revealed AI adoption is greatly outpacing AI security and governance. While the overall number of organizations experiencing an AI-related breach is a small representation of the researched population, this is the first time security, governance and access controls for AI have been studied in this report, which suggests AI is already an easy, high value target. The AI oversight gap 13% of organizations reported breaches of AI models or applications, while 8% of organizations reported not knowing if they had been compromised in this way. Of those compromised, 97% report…

Topic:Threat Hunting in the Cloud: AI-Driven Tools, Techniques, and Tactics Watch NowAbstract: As organizations increasingly shift to the cloud, cyberthreats are evolving, leaving traditional detection methods struggling to keep up. To achieve truly proactive security in virtual environments, threat hunting must be effectively scaled to the cloud. This approach not only mitigates emerging threats but also reduces potential downtime and enhances overall resilience. This webinar explores the scope, tools, and techniques essential for extending and optimizing threat hunting capabilities in cloud environments. It will also highlight the role of AI in enhancing cloud-native tools, threat hunting methodologies, and the detection of…