Public WiFi safety continues to be a contentious topic among cybersecurity professionals, often drawing sarcastic backlash on social media when warnings are issued. However, cybersecurity firm Zimperium has recently cautioned travelers about legitimate risks associated with free WiFi networks,…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Core Cryptographic Technique Compromised Putting Blockchain Security at Risk
The concept of randomness is often regarded as a cornerstone of fairness, security, and predictability in both physical and digital environments. Randomness must be used to ensure impartiality, protect sensitive information, and ensure integrity, whether it is determining which…
Legal Battle Over Meta’s AI Training Likely to Reach Europe’s Top Court
The ongoing debate around Meta’s use of European data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems is far from over. While Meta has started training its large language models (LLMs) using public content from Facebook and Instagram, privacy regulators…
Armenian Man Extradited to US After Targeting Oregon Tech Firm
The Justice Department said Wednesday last week that an Armenian national is in federal custody on charges related to their alleged involvement in a wave of Ryuk ransomware attacks in 2019 and 2020. On June 18, Karen Serobovich Vardanyan,…
Dell Confirms Breach of Demo Platform by WorldLeaks-Linked Hackers, No Sensitive Data Compromised
Dell Technologies has confirmed that one of its internal platforms used for showcasing products was recently accessed by a hacker. The company assured that no sensitive or customer-related data was exposed during the incident. In an official statement to…
Belk Hit by Ransomware Attack as DragonForce Claims Responsibility for Data Breach
The department store chain Belk recently became the target of a ransomware attack, with the hacking group DragonForce taking responsibility for the breach. The cybercriminals claim to have stolen 156 GB of sensitive data from the company’s systems in…
Scattered Spider Broadens Attack Techniques in Latest Cyber Incidents
Known by aliases such as UNC3944, Scatter Swine, and Muddled Libra, Scatter Spider is an extremely persistent and adaptable cybercriminal group focused on financial gain. In the current cyber threat environment, the Scatter Spider group stands out as one…
Sensitive AI Key Leak : A Wave of Security Concerns in U.S. Government Circles
A concerning security mistake involving a U.S. government employee has raised alarms over how powerful artificial intelligence tools are being handled. A developer working for the federal Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reportedly made a critical error by accidentally…
Trustwave Reveals Dark Web Travel Agencies’ Secrets
Within the underground economy, dark web travel agencies have become one of the more sophisticated and profitable businesses. According to the Wall Street Journal’s report on Trustwave’s findings, these shady companies use credit card fraud, compromised loyalty program accounts,…
China Hacks Seized Phones Using Advanced Forensics Tool
There has been a significant concern raised regarding digital privacy and the practices of state surveillance as a result of an investigation conducted by mobile security firm Lookout. Police departments across China are using a sophisticated surveillance system, raising…
Hackers Exploit End-of-Life SonicWall Devices Using Overstep Malware and Possible Zero-Day
Cybersecurity experts from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have uncovered a series of attacks targeting outdated SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) devices, which are widely used to manage secure remote access in enterprise environments. These appliances, although no longer…
Ukrainian Hackers Claim Major Cyberattack on Russian Drone Manufacturer
In an unsettling development in the ongoing cyber conflict linked to the Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian-aligned hacking groups have claimed responsibility for a large-scale cyberattack targeting a major Russian drone manufacturing company. The targeted firm, identified as Gaskar Group, is believed…
Hackers Use DNS Records to Hide Malware and AI Prompt Injections
Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging an unexpected and largely unmonitored part of the internet’s infrastructure—the Domain Name System (DNS)—to hide malicious code and exploit security weaknesses. Security researchers at DomainTools have uncovered a campaign in which attackers embedded malware directly…
Healthcare Firms Face Major Threats from Risk Management and Legacy Tech, Report Finds
With healthcare facilities scrambling to pinpoint and address their top cyber threats, Fortified’s report provides some guidance on where to begin. The report identifies five major security gaps in healthcare organisations: inadequate asset inventories, a lack of unified risk…
UK Tax Fraud Scheme Uncovered Following Arrests in Romania
Despite being organized and waged on a global scale, phishing-based tax fraud schemes that target the United Kingdom have emerged in recent years as a significant development in the fight against transnational cyber-enabled financial crime. An operation coordinated by…
Online Criminals Steal $500K Crypto Via Malicious AI Browser Extension
A Russian blockchain engineer lost over $500,000 worth of cryptocurrencies in a sophisticated cyberattack, highlighting the persisting and increasing threats posed by hostile open-source packages. Even seasoned users can be duped into installing malicious software by attackers using public…
Gigabyte Firmware Vulnerability Enables Stealth UEFI Malware Infection
According to security researchers, a critical set of vulnerabilities has been identified in UEFI firmware for a number of motherboards manufactured by Gigabyte, causing serious concerns about device integrity and long-term system security, as well as serious concerns regarding device…
Interlock RAT Evolves in New KongTuke Web-Inject Attacks Targeting U.S. Industries
A recently enhanced version of the Interlock remote access Trojan (RAT) is being deployed in an ongoing web-inject campaign linked to the ransomware group behind it. Known for its double-extortion tactics, Interlock has now shifted its technical approach with…
‘FileFix’ Malware Trick Amplifies Interlock Ransomware Threat With Evolved Attack Tactic
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a dangerous new twist to the notorious ClickFix malware tactic. The evolved variant—called FileFix—is now being weaponized in active ransomware campaigns, further advancing the threat landscape. ClickFix typically lures users by showing them a bogus…
Ransomware Attacks Surge in 2025, With Smaller Businesses and Manufacturers Most Affected
Ransomware threats are rising fast in 2025, with the first half of the year already showing a sharp increase in attacks. New research shows that U.S.-based companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and firms in the manufacturing sector are currently…