Author: HackWatchit
Alloy launched Fraud Attack Radar, a machine learning-powered solution that provides financial institutions (FIs) and fintechs with actionable intelligence on fraud threats targeting new account creation. The new solution helps organizations address rising fraud risks by alerting in real-time when a suspected fraud attack is happening, with actionable insights in the Alloy platform to contain, triage and investigate threats, giving FIs the ability to proactively fight fraud without impeding growth. According to Alloy’s 2025 State of Fraud report, 60% of FIs reported an increase in fraud events last year, and only 33% of FIs detected fraud events at onboarding, meaning…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced his nomination of Sean Plankey to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), according to a list of nominations submitted to Congress. Plankey, who brings a wealth of experience in cybersecurity and national security, previously held key roles at the Department of Energy and the National Security Council during Trump’s first term. His nomination underscores the administration’s focus on strengthening the nation’s cybersecurity infrastructure amid growing digital threats. Plankey worked in operational roles during his naval tours and later moved into the cybersecurity sector to gain more experience. This led to his…
In episode 41 of the AI Fix, our hosts learn that society needs to be completely reordered by December, Grok accuses Trump of being a Russian asset, Graham discovers that parents were wrong about computer games all along, and Mark wonders if a kung-fu kicking robot from Unitree is the hero that we need. Graham gives an AI a Rorschach test and learns about “Norman” the psychopathic AI, and Mark discovers why we should actually be optimistic about AI. Plus – don’t miss our featured interview with Marc Beckman, the author of “Some future day: How AI is going to…
Daniel Pizarro // What is the PNPT? The Practical Network Penetration Tester (PNPT), created by TCM Security (TCMS), is a 5-day ethical hacking certification exam that assesses a pentester’s ability to perform an external and internal network penetration test. To complete the exam, pentesters must: Perform reconnaissance to gather intelligence Leverage common web server vulnerabilities to breach the perimeter Leverage Active Directory (AD) vulnerabilities to move laterally and vertically within the network Compromise the Domain Controller (DC) Produce a professionally written pentest report Deliver a live report debrief to TCMS assessors PNPT Exam Preparation & Tips The PNPT exam follows…
Jaguar Land Rover Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), one of the world’s premier luxury car manufacturers, is facing a data breach after a hacker, identified as “Rey,” posted sensitive documents related to both employees and customers on BreachForums. JLR has recognized the security threat and is actively working to manage and mitigate the risks caused by this breach. Reports suggest that the leaked data includes a range of sensitive details such as future vehicle source codes, car health tracking information, names, email addresses, usernames, time zone data, and development logs. This information is highly valuable in…
In a stark reminder of the growing threat posed by hacktivist groups, the pro-Palestinian Dark Storm Team has taken credit for a major distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on X (formerly Twitter). This attack underscores the vulnerability of even the most well-established digital platforms to sophisticated, politically motivated cyber threats. With online platforms playing an increasingly crucial role in global communication, the attack on X is part of a larger campaign of cyber aggression targeting critical infrastructure, government agencies, and major corporations. But who is the Dark Storm Team, and why should organizations worldwide take notice? Who is the Dark Storm…
A new email scam impersonating cryptocurrency exchange Binance is tricking users into downloading malware disguised as a desktop app promising access to “TRUMP coin.” Cybersecurity firm Cofense, who first spotted the scam, warns that victims who follow the instructions unwittingly install a remote access tool (RAT) called ConnectWise, giving attackers full control of their computers within minutes. The Attack The emails, sent under the name “Binance,” urge recipients to claim newly launched Trump-themed cryptocurrency. A link directs users to a counterfeit Binance website that mimics official branding, complete with security warnings to appear authentic. Instead of delivering digital coins, the…
I currently lead a small data team at a small tech company. With everything small, we have a lot of autonomy over what, when, and how we run experiments. In this series, I’m opening the vault from our years of experimenting, each story highlighting a key concept related to experimentation. And here we’ll share a surprising result from an early test on our referral-bonus program and use it to discuss how you might narrow your decision set for experiments (at least when they involve humans). Background: It’s COVID and we need to hire a zillion nurses IntelyCare helps healthcare facilities…
Switzerland’s NCSC requires cyberattack reporting for critical infrastructure within 24 hours Pierluigi Paganini March 11, 2025 Switzerland’s NCSC mandates critical infrastructure organizations to report cyberattacks within 24 hours of discovery. Switzerland’s National Cybersecurity Centre (NCSC) now requires critical infrastructure organizations to report cyberattacks within 24 hours due to rising cybersecurity threats. The new policy related to security breach notification is introduced as a response to the increasing number of cyber incident. “In view of the increasing threat of cyber incidents, Switzerland is introducing a reporting obligation for cyberattacks on critical infrastructure. Operators of critical infrastructure will be required to report…