Malicious npm worm steals secrets, MuddyWater targets MENA, PayPal leak exposed, ShinyHunters extorts Wynn, rail hit by DDoS, AI security tools expand. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.23
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PayPal Reveals Extended Data Leak
PayPal recently revealed that a software bug within its business loan application led to a six-month data leak involving sensitive customer details. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: PayPal Reveals Extended Data Leak
ShinyHunters Demands $1.5M Ransom
Wynn Resorts has reportedly been targeted by the cybercrime group ShinyHunters, which claims to have stolen over 800,000 employee records including Social Security numbers. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: ShinyHunters Demands $1.5M Ransom
Deutsche Bahn Hit By DDoS Attack
Germany’s national rail operator Deutsche Bahn recently experienced a significant DDoS attack that knocked its booking and information platforms offline for several hours. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Deutsche Bahn Hit By DDoS Attack
EC Council Expands AI Certifications
EC-Council has introduced four specialized AI certifications and an updated Certified CISO v4 to address a critical global shortage in skilled personnel. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: EC Council Expands AI Certifications
Anthropic Debuts Claude Code Security
Anthropic has introduced Claude Code Security, a new feature for its Claude Code tool designed to automatically scan software for vulnerabilities and recommend patches. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Anthropic Debuts Claude Code Security
Malicious Npm Packages Steal Secrets
Researchers have identified a new supply chain worm campaign dubbed SANDWORM_MODE that uses 19 malicious npm packages to steal credentials and cryptocurrency keys. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Malicious Npm Packages Steal Secrets
MuddyWater Hits Mena With GhostFetch
The Iranian threat actor MuddyWater has launched a new cyberespionage campaign titled Operation Olalampo, targeting organizations across the Middle East and North Africa. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: MuddyWater Hits Mena With GhostFetch
Arkanix Stealer Emerges As AI Test
Arkanix Stealer emerged in late 2025 as a sophisticated data-theft operation likely accelerated by the use of artificial intelligence during its creation. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Arkanix Stealer Emerges As AI Test
Mastering AI Home Security Cameras
A hands-on guide to building and running a local, AI-powered home surveillance system you fully control. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Mastering AI Home Security Cameras
American Surveillance: Intelligence, Privacy, and the Fourth Amendment
A nuanced historical and legal analysis of surveillance, intelligence power, and constitutional privacy protections. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: American Surveillance: Intelligence, Privacy, and the Fourth Amendment
Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.20
ClickFix spreads MIMICRAT, VoIP zero-day enables eavesdropping, Gemini-powered malware emerges, hospitals and chip firms hit, global scam arrests surge. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.20
Japanese Chip Supplier Hit By Ransomware
Advantest, a major Japanese provider of semiconductor testing tools, is currently investigating a ransomware attack that compromised parts of its corporate network. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Japanese Chip Supplier Hit By Ransomware
Africa Scam Crackdown Nets 651 Arrests
Sixteen African nations collaborated in an international crackdown on cybercrime known as Operation Red Card 2.0, resulting in 651 arrests and the recovery of over 4.3 million dollars. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Africa…
Ukrainian Gets 5 Years In IT Fraud Case
A 29-year-old Ukrainian man received a five-year prison sentence for managing a sophisticated identity theft operation that helped North Korean IT workers secure jobs at American companies. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ukrainian Gets…
FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting Incidents
The FBI has issued a warning regarding a significant rise in ATM jackpotting, noting that over twenty million dollars was stolen in 2025 alone. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: FBI Reports 1,900 ATM Jackpotting…
ClickFix Uses Hacked Sites For MIMICRAT
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated ClickFix campaign that hijacks legitimate websites to infect users with a novel remote access trojan known as MIMICRAT. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: ClickFix Uses Hacked Sites For…
Ask Me Anything Cyber: Pursuing a Degree in Cybersecurity
A recording from CyberMaterial’s live video This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Ask Me Anything Cyber: Pursuing a Degree in Cybersecurity
CryptoCore / UNC1069
North Korean financially motivated threat actors, AI-Enabled Social Engineering and the New Face of Crypto Intrusions. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: CryptoCore / UNC1069
Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.19
Dell zero-day exploited, CISA flags active flaws, Android firmware backdoor found, major data breaches surface, regulators probe X over Grok imagery. This article has been indexed from CyberMaterial Read the original article: Cyber Briefing: 2026.02.19