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Attackers can execute arbitrary code without authentication if Oracle's Identity or Web Services Managers are exposed to the Web.

Files on a central cloud server used by the ransomware group highlight a systematic, aggressive attack on network backups as a key TTP.

Pedestrians crossing a street in Denver, Colorado, got rather more than they bargained for last weekend, when the audio signals at two crosswalks began broadcasting a political message alongside their usual walking instructions. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

The ransomware gang, known for double-extortion attacks, had access to a critical Cisco firewall vulnerability weeks before it was publicly disclosed.

A ransomware gang that claims to be a group of "investigative journalists"? Meet LeakNet - the group using fake CAPTCHA pages to trick employees into hacking themselves. Read more in my article on the Fortra blog.

Situation as at 31 December 2025

(first publication: 30 October 2024)

Situation as at 31 December 2025

Situation as at 31 December 2025

RSAC Conference Preview: MCP introduces security risks into LLM environments that are architectural and not easily fixable, researcher says.

Major industry leaders agree to share information and collaborate to boost defenses in the wake of distressing online scams.

The cloud security startup's platform translates and enforces security policies across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and Oracle using provider-native controls.

Major providers are testing a quantum-safe version of HTTPS that shrinks certificates to one-tenth their previous size, decreasing latency and adding transparency.

These rulings prohibit the entities from entering or doing business in the European Union.

In episode 459 of Smashing Security, we dive into a chillingly clever account takeover attempt targeting WordPress co-founder Matt Mullenweg - involving MFA fatigue, real Apple alerts, a convincing support call, and a phishing page that oh-so-nearly worked. If a famous techie could have this happen to you, can you be sure you're immune? Plus: would you donate your lifetime medical history to science if you were promised anonymity? We unpack serious concerns around UK Biobank, where “de-identified” data may not be as anonymous as you think — and how surprisingly little information it takes to reveal everything. And! Human-powered “AI”, and a punishment worse than prison: eight hours on the RSA expo floor... All this, and much more, in episode 459 of the "Smashing Security" podcast with cybersecurity veteran Graham Cluley, and special guest Paul Ducklin.

Out-of-court consumer complaint resolution