ClickFix attacks are rapidly becoming a favored tactic among advanced persistent threat (APT) groups from North Korea, Iran, and Russia, particularly in recent cyber-espionage operations. This technique involves malicious websites posing as legitimate software or document-sharing platforms. Targets are enticed…
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Rise in Data-Stealing Malware Targeting Developers, Sonatype Warns
A recent report released on April 2 has uncovered a worrying rise in open-source malware aimed at developers. These attacks, described as “smash and grab” operations, are designed to swiftly exfiltrate sensitive data from development environments. Brian Fox, co-founder…
Eight Arrested Over Financial Scam Using Deepfakes
Hong Kong police have detained eight people accused of running a scam ring that overcame bank verification checks to open accounts by replacing images on lost identification cards with deepfakes that included scammers’ facial features. Senior Superintendent Philip Lui…
How Clearing Digital Mess Can Help You Save Money and Feel Better
Many people today are struggling with digital clutter. This means having too many files, photos, apps, and emails saved on phones or computers. A new survey shows that more than three out of four people have more digital data…
New Android Threat Raises Concern Over NFC Relay Attack Vulnerabilities
In recent times, there has been considerable concern with regards to some newly uncovered Android-based malware-as-a-service (Maas) platforms, particularly those based on Android and known as SuperCard X. This is because this platform was able to execute these attacks…
Interlock Ransomware Gang Deploys ClickFix Attacks to Breach Corporate Networks
Cybersecurity researchers have revealed that the Interlock ransomware gang has adopted a deceptive social engineering technique called ClickFix to infiltrate corporate networks. This method involves tricking users into executing malicious PowerShell commands under the guise of resolving system errors…
Symantec Links Betruger Backdoor Malware to RansomHub Ransomware Attacks
A sophisticated custom backdoor malware called Betruger has been discovered in recent ransomware campaigns, with Symantec researchers linking its use to affiliates of the RansomHub ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group. The new malware is considered a rare and powerful tool designed…
Over 16,000 Fortinet Devices Infected With the Symlink Backdoor
Over 16,000 internet-connected Fortinet devices have been identified as having a new symlink backdoor that permits read-only access to sensitive data on previously compromised systems. The Shadowserver Foundation, a threat monitoring platform, has stated that 14,000 machines were exposed.…
Cyber Vigilantes Strike Again as Anonymous Reportedly Leaks 10TB of Sensitive Russian Data
It has been a dramatic turn in the cyber world for the globally recognised hacktivist collective Anonymous in the last few days, with the claim that a colossal data breach has been perpetrated against the Russian government and its…
Cyberattacks Hit U.S. Healthcare Firms, Exposing Data of Over 236,000 People
Two separate data breaches in the U.S. have exposed sensitive information of more than 236,000 people. These incidents involve two organizations: Endue Software in New York and Medical Express Ambulance (MedEx) in Illinois. Endue Software creates software used by…
Explaining AI’s Impact on Ransomware Attacks and Businesses Security
Ransomware has always been an evolving menace, as criminal outfits experiment with new techniques to terrorise their victims and gain maximum leverage while making extortion demands. Weaponized AI is the most recent addition to the armoury, allowing high-level groups…
Unexpected 4Chan Downtime Leads to Cybersecurity Speculation
There has been a significant breach of security at 4chan recently, which has been widely reported. According to several online sources, a hacker may have managed to penetrate the platform’s internal systems after successfully infiltrating the platform’s anonymous and…
SBI Issues Urgent Warning Against Deepfake Scam Videos Promoting Fake Investment Schemes
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued an urgent public advisory warning customers and the general public about the rising threat of deepfake scam videos. These videos, circulating widely on social media, falsely claim that SBI has launched…
Landmark Admin Hack: Massive Data Leak Hits 1.6 Million Americans
Landmark Admin, a company based in Texas that works with insurance firms across the country, has shared new details about a cyberattack it suffered last year. According to the latest update, the number of people whose personal data may…
Security Analysts Express Concerns Over AI-Generated Doll Trend
If you’ve been scrolling through social media recently, you’ve probably seen a lot of… dolls. There are dolls all over X and on Facebook feeds. Instagram? Dolls. TikTok? You guessed it: dolls, as well as doll-making techniques. There are…
Top U.S. Banks Cut Off Digital Data Sharing With OCC After Major Cyberattack
Several of the largest banks in the United States have curtailed or reassessed how they share sensitive data with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), after a significant cyberattack compromised the regulator’s email system. According to…
Identity Theft Concerns Rise as USPS Flags Suspicious Package Deliveries
Recently, the United States Postal Service (USPS) issued an advisory in which it advised citizens to be more vigilant in light of an increase in sophisticated mail fraud schemes. In addition to the deceptive activities that have notably increased…
DaVita Faces Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Some Operations but Patient Care Continues
Denver-headquartered DaVita Inc., a leading provider of kidney care and dialysis services with more than 3,100 facilities across the U.S. and 13 countries, has reported a ransomware attack that is currently affecting parts of its network. The incident, disclosed…
Gmail Users Face a New Dilemma Between AI Features and Data Privacy
Google’s Gmail is now offering two new upgrades, but here’s the catch— they don’t work well together. This means Gmail’s billions of users are being asked to pick a side: better privacy or smarter features. And this decision could…
Black Basta: Exposing the Ransomware Outfit Through Leaked Chat Logs
The cybersecurity sector experienced an extraordinary breach in February 2025 that revealed the inner workings of the well-known ransomware gang Black Basta. Trustwave SpiderLabs researchers have now taken an in-depth look at the disclosed contents, which explain how the…