Shiny tools, shallow checks: how the AI hype opens the door to malicious MCP servers
Introduction In this article, we explore how the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — the new “plug-in bus” for AI assistants […]
‘Lies-in-the-Loop’ Attack Defeats AI Coding Agents
Researchers convince Anthropic’s AI-assisted coding tool to engage in dangerous behavior by lying to it, paving the way for a
News & Updates
The SSD version of LaCie’s iconic Rugged drive gets a speed boost
Neil Poulton succeeded in elevating the design of external drives two decades ago with the introduction of LaCie’s Rugged line, which features a bright orange bumper to protect data from drops. Today, Seagate announced an updated version of the LaCie Rugged Mini SSD with a few small design tweaks and a big boost to transfer […]
News & Updates
Apple’s new iPhone charger is a first of its kind
Alongside its new iPhone 17 lineup, Apple casually launched a world’s first last week inside the very dull sounding “Apple 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max.” It’s the first charger to support the USB PD 3.2 AVS protocol, giving you some of the benefits of a more powerful 60W charger in a compact 40W […]
Cybersecurity Tools
Understanding How Tool Tracker Software Improves Operations
I will discuss how tool tracker software improves operations in this post. The advancements in technology are changing the way
AI-Powered Villager Pen Testing Tool Hits 11,000 PyPI Downloads Amid Abuse Concerns
A new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered penetration testing tool linked to a China-based company has attracted nearly 11,000 downloads on the
CyberHoot Newsletter – September 2025
Welcome to CyberHoot’s September Newsletter! This month, we’re zeroing in on the biggest shifts shaping cybersecurity today, and what they
CyberHoot Newsletter – September 2025
CyberHoot’s Newsletter, August 2025 version. Read up on CyberHoot’s latest articles, updates, and testimonials from current customers!
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HiddenGh0st, Winos and kkRAT Exploit SEO, GitHub Pages in Chinese Malware Attacks
Chinese-speaking users are the target of a search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning campaign that uses fake software sites to distribute
News & Updates
UK ICO finds students behind majority of school data breaches
UK ICO reports students caused over half of school data breaches, showing kids are shaping cybersecurity in unexpected ways. The UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), students were responsible for most of the data breaches suffered by the schools in the country. The U.K.’s independent regulator for data protection and information rights also reported that nearly […]