Author: HackWatchit

Krispy Kreme, the dispenser of delectable doughnuts, has revealed that an astonishingly wide range of personal information belonging to past and present employees, as well as members of their families, was accessed by hackers during a cyber attack last year.The attack, which was first disclosed in a filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in December 2024, has now been revealed to have impacted 161,676 individuals.What is perhaps most alarming, however, is not the number of people who have had their sensitive personal information breached, but rather the type of information that was taken:NamesDates of birthEmail addresses, usernames, and…

In brief Myriad users are leaning bullish when asked if Bitcoin will hit $115K or $95K first. Predictors on are confident that Michael Saylor and Strategy won’t sell Bitcoin before 2025 ends. The market is nearly even on whether or not the Pudgy Penguins’ PENGU token will be in the top 100 by market cap on June 29. Looking to test your knowledge? Crypto users can tap into prediction markets—apps that let you predict the outcomes of world events, trading in and out in real-time as the odds fluctuate.Prediction markets popularity surged with the United States elections last fall, but…

In the same way that modern navigation systems have transformed how we travel, a robust and seamless network has become the essential guide for businesses in the modern age. Imagine trying to navigate a busy city with outdated maps or relying on a GPS system that doesn’t adapt to new routes. That’s the reality many organizations face when their networking solutions aren’t flexible, secure, or scalable enough to keep up with the evolving business landscape.  Now, imagine having a GPS that’s constantly updated, reliable, and capable of guiding you effortlessly through any traffic or detours. That’s what Cisco SD-WAN delivers—an…

Imagine if every doctor had an invisible assistant, one that quietly listens during every patient interaction, captures every detail with precision, and instantly writes the clinical notes before the patient even leaves the room. No delays, no after-hours charting, no burnout. That’s not science fiction. That’s ambient listening AI in 2025. Ambient listening AI is flipping that script. By embedding AI-powered voice tech into the clinical workflow, healthcare organizations are reclaiming time, improving documentation accuracy, and giving providers space to focus on what actually matters, human connection. In 2025, the question isn’t “Should we implement ambient AI?” It’s “Which one…

Windows 365 Cloud PCs now come with new default settings aimed at preventing / minimizing data exfiltration and malicious exploits, Microsoft has announced. Windows 365 Cloud PCs are Azure (i.e., Windows 365 service)-hosted virtual Windows PCs the company offers as a service. They are accessible from any modern device with internet access, and provide users with their own “always-on” Cloud PC with saved state and settings. They are often provisioned by enterprises who offer remote and/or hybrid work options, and are an easy solution for providing contractors and freelancers with a “disposable” computer. VBS, Credential Guard, HVCI As of May…

A new and highly sophisticated cyberattack, believed to be from a Russian state-linked group, has been revealed. This innovative method tricks people into creating and handing over App-Specific Passwords (ASPs), bypassing common security measures like Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This sophisticated attack was jointly disclosed by the Citizen Lab (a research group at the University of Toronto) and Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG). Their investigation began after Keir Giles, a well-known expert on Russian information operations and a senior associate at Chatham House, contacted Citizen Lab for help after being targeted. A Malicious New Approach This new attack was different from…

Linux flaws chain allows Root access across major distributions Pierluigi Paganini June 20, 2025 Researchers discovered two local privilege escalation flaws that could let attackers gain root access on systems running major Linux distributions. Qualys researchers discovered two local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities, an attacker can exploit them to gain root privileges on machines running major Linux distributions. The two vulnerabilities are: CVE-2025-6018: LPE from unprivileged to allow_active in *SUSE 15’s PAM CVE-2025-6019: LPE from allow_active to root in libblockdev via udisks The first flaw (CVE-2025-6018) allows an unprivileged local user, such as someone connecting via SSH, to impersonate a…

For decades, banking infrastructure meant heavy metal — mainframes, on premises, in-house and legacy systems layered upon legacies. Batch systems and processing, and a set schedule of money movement. The systems are creaky and limited in an age where money movement now is moving toward instant status, and stablecoins are becoming more mainstream. Neobanks and FinTechs are introducing their own financial offerings into the market. Banks have embraced platforms and software made available through the cloud to work behind the scenes, on the back end, to integrate those innovations. In the meantime, the modern banking shift can help introduce and…

Jordan Drysdale // ADVISORY: The techniques and tools referenced within this blog post may be outdated and do not apply to current situations. However, there is still potential for this blog entry to be used as an opportunity to learn and to possibly update or integrate into modern tools and techniques. As I wander through life, in what now seems like a world gone entirely mad, disconnecting from digital is my newest hobby. Information overload constantly smashes us in the face at every turn. I try to maintain overload data in a collection of bookmarks, mental notes, recurring nightmares, scrawl…