Current Cybersecurity Trends

Job scams are on the rise, targeting remote workers and new grads. Learn how to spot red flags, protect your info, and avoid falling victim. The post From LinkedIn to Lies: What a Job Scam Looks Like Now appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

As AI tools boom in popularity, cyberthieves are exploiting the excitement with fake AI video editing platforms that lure users into downloading malware.  At the center of this disturbing new trend is a previously unknown infostealer called Noodlophile Stealer, now being secretly distributed through fraudulent websites promoted on social media. Researchers from cybersecurity firm Morphisec The post Fake AI Video Tools Spreading New “Noodlophile” Malware, Targets Thousands on Facebook appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

​The RSA Conference 2025, held in San Francisco from April 28 to May 1, spotlighted the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, with a strong emphasis on artificial intelligence, identity security, and collaborative defense strategies. This year’s theme (Many Voices. One Community) emphasized collaboration across diverse perspectives to tackle cybersecurity challenges. The focus was on unifying IT, The post RSA Conference 2025: Top Announcements and Key Takeaways from the Cybersecurity World’s Biggest Stage appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

NVIDIA explores how agentic AI is transforming cybersecurity with real-time response, smarter automation, and new safeguards for secure deployment. The post NVIDIA: Agentic AI Is Reshaping Cybersecurity Defense appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

Fortra redefines cybersecurity with a unified platform, aiming to simplify tool fatigue and empower channel partners for growth in 2025. The post Fortra’s Offensive & Defensive Approach to Channel Security appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

ToddyCat hackers exploit ESET flaw (CVE-2024-11859) to deploy stealthy TCESB malware using DLL hijacking and a vulnerable Dell driver. The post ToddyCat Hackers Exploit ESET Flaw to Launch Stealthy TCESB Attack appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

In a troubling security breach, a hacker exposed the personal data of over 270,000 Samsung customers in Germany, freely dumping it on the internet. The hack, attributed to a cybercriminal operating under the alias “GHNA,” occurred when the attacker accessed a system used by Samsung’s German customer service.  According to cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock, the The post Hacker Leaks 270,000 Samsung Customer Records—Stolen Credentials Were Left Unchecked for Years appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

Tax season has arrived — and so have the scammers. As W-2 forms pile up and calculators come out, scammers start circling like sharks in shallow water. From bogus IRS messages to sneaky links designed to swipe your refund (and identity), phishing scams are ramping up. Cybersecurity experts urge the taxpayers to stay sharp and The post Tax Season = Prime Time for Scammers — Here’s How to Stay Safe appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

A sophisticated cybercrime service known as “Lucid” is exploiting vulnerabilities in Apple’s iMessage and Android’s Rich Communication Services (RCS), allowing cyberthieves to conduct large-scale phishing attacks with alarming success.  Operated by Chinese-speaking threat actors, this Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) platform enables scammers to bypass traditional SMS-based security filters, making it one of the most effective phishing operations The post New ‘Lucid’ Phishing Platform Abuses iMessage, Android RCS to Slip Past Defenses appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

Oracle Cloud breach exposed 6M records from 140k+ tenants. Learn how attackers exploited vulnerabilities and steps organizations must take to secure data. The post Massive Oracle Cloud Breach: 6M Records Exposed, 140k+ Tenants Risked appeared first on eSecurity Planet.