Instagram has stated that its systems were not breached and that recent password reset emails some users received were triggered by an external party abusing a now-fixed issue. The company says user accounts remain secure and that the unexpected reset…
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Network Security Checklist – Complete Guide To Protect Enterprise Networks (2026)
Network security is paramount in today’s digital landscape, where organizations face increasingly sophisticated threats. This guide presents a detailed Network Security checklist with examples to help you establish robust protection and minimize vulnerabilities. Network Security Musts: The 7-Point Checklist –…
Leveraging OSINT Tools for Enhanced Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence
Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) has become a cornerstone of cybersecurity threat intelligence. In today’s digital landscape, organizations face a constant barrage of cyber threats, ranging from data breaches and phishing attacks to sophisticated nation-state operations. To stay ahead of these…
Data Breach at Texas Gas Station Operator Exposes Info of 377,000+ Customers
A cybersecurity incident at Gulshan Management Services, Inc., a gas station operator based in Sugar Land, Texas, has compromised the personal information of over 377,000 customers. The breach, discovered on September 27, 2025, exposed sensitive data over 10 days from…
Phishing Campaign Uses Maduro Arrest Story to Deliver Backdoor Malware
Cybercriminals are leveraging the recent arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to distribute sophisticated backdoor malware. The threat actors exploited news surrounding Maduro’s arrest on January 3, 2025, demonstrating how geopolitical events continue to serve as effective lures for malicious…
Europol‑Backed Operation Leads to 34 Arrests in Black Axe Crime Network Bust
The Spanish National Police, working alongside the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office and Europol, has conducted a major operation targeting the international Black Axe criminal organisation. The coordinated action resulted in 34 arrests and dealt a significant blow to the…
Instagram Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Info of 17.5M Accounts
A significant security breach has compromised approximately 17.5 million Instagram user accounts, exposing sensitive personal information that is now circulating on the dark web. The incident was discovered and reported by cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes earlier this week, raising urgent concerns…
New MacSync Stealer Uses Signed macOS App to Evade Gatekeeper and Steal Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of the MacSync malware targeting macOS users. Unlike previous versions that relied on complex ClickFix techniques, this iteration masquerades as a legitimately signed, notarised Apple application, thereby bypassing macOS Gatekeeper security and stealing…
BreachForums Hack: Hackers Expose All User Records from Popular Dark Web Forum
In a dramatic turn for the cybercrime underworld, a mysterious hacker known as “James” has leaked the complete user database of BreachForums, a notorious Dark Web forum serving as a hub for stolen data trading and hacking discussions. The breach,…
Fog Ransomware Attacking US Organizations Leveraging Compromised VPN Credentials
A new ransomware variant called Fog has emerged as a significant threat to educational and recreation organizations across the United States. Starting in early May 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began monitoring its deployment across multiple incident response cases, with 80…
xRAT Malware Attacking Windows Users Disguised as Adult Game
A dangerous malware threat has emerged targeting Windows users across Korea through webhard file-sharing services. The Ahnlab Security Intelligence Center recently identified xRAT, also known as QuasarRAT, being distributed as fake adult games to unsuspecting users. This remote access trojan…
MuddyWater APT Weaponizing Word Documents to Deliver ‘RustyWater’ Toolkit Evading AV and EDR Tools
The Iran-linked MuddyWater Advanced Persistent Threat group has launched a sophisticated spear-phishing campaign targeting diplomatic, maritime, financial, and telecom sectors across the Middle East. The threat actors are using weaponized Word documents to deliver a new Rust-based malware called RustyWater,…
Fake Fortinet Sites Steal VPN Credentials in Sophisticated Phishing Attack
A new and sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting remote workers and IT administrators by impersonating the official Fortinet VPN download portal. This attack is particularly dangerous because it leverages search engine optimization (SEO) and, alarmingly, AI-generated search summaries to lure…
Cyber Threats Targeting Australia and New Zealand Fueled by Initial Access Sales, and Ransomware Campaigns
The cyber threat environment across Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical phase throughout 2025, with threat actors orchestrating increasingly sophisticated attacks centered on the sale of compromised network access. The Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs documented 92 instances…
Threat Actors Attacking Systems with 240+ Exploits Before Ransomware Deployment
Between December 25–28, a single threat actor conducted a large-scale scanning campaign, testing over 240 different exploits against internet-facing systems and collecting data on every vulnerable target found. This reconnaissance operation, operating from two IP addresses linked to CTG Server…
Microsoft’s New Teams New Admin Role to Manage External Collaboration Settings
Microsoft is rolling out a new role-based access control (RBAC) role designed to simplify external collaboration management in Microsoft Teams. The Teams External Collaboration Administrator role will become available starting late January 2026, with full global deployment expected by mid-February 2026. The…
CISA Retires Ten Emergency Directives Following Milestone Achievement
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced a significant milestone on January 8, 2026, by retiring ten Emergency Directives issued between 2019 and 2024. This marks the highest number of Emergency Directives retired by the agency simultaneously, reflecting progress…
Beware of Fake WinRAR Website That Delivers Malware with WinRAR Installer
A newly discovered malware campaign is using fake WinRAR download sites to deliver the dangerous Winzipper malware directly to unsuspecting users. The attack emerged from links distributed across various Chinese websites, targeting users who attempt to download the popular file…
CrowdStrike to Acquire Identity Security Startup SGNL in $740 Million Deal
CrowdStrike announced its agreement to acquire SGNL, a leading identity-first security company, for $740 million. The acquisition marks a significant strategic move to strengthen CrowdStrike’s Falcon Next-Gen Identity Security platform. Address the growing complexity of protecting human, non-human, and AI…
FBI Warns of Kimsuky Actors Leverage Malicious QR Codes to Target U.S. Organizations
North Korean state‑sponsored group Kimsuky is running new spearphishing campaigns that abuse QR codes to compromise U.S. organizations. The FBI warns that think tanks, NGOs, academic bodies, and government‑linked entities with a North Korea focus are now being lured with…