Cybersecurity analysts have uncovered a new malware campaign that relies on cracked software download platforms to distribute an updated variant of a stealthy and modular loader known as CountLoader. According to researchers from the Cyderes Howler Cell Threat Intelligence…
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Clop Ransomware Targets Internet-Facing Gladinet CentreStack Servers in New Data Theft Campaign
The Clop ransomware group, also known as Cl0p, has launched a new extortion campaign aimed at Gladinet CentreStack file servers that are exposed to the internet. Gladinet CentreStack is a file-sharing solution that allows organizations to securely access and…
Lugano: Swiss Crypto Hub Where Bitcoin Pays for Everything
The Swiss city of Lugano, located in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, has turned itself into the European capital for cryptocurrency through its bold “Plan ₿” scheme, which lets citizens and businesses transact in Bitcoin and Tether for almost everything.…
Microsoft 365 Users Targeted by Russia-Linked Device Code Phishing Operations
The global network infrastructure is experiencing a wave of sophisticated cyber intrusions as states-sponsored and financially motivated hackers are increasingly exploiting a legitimate Microsoft authentication mechanism to seize control of enterprise accounts in a broad range of sectors. There has…
Wi-Fi Jammers Pose a Growing Threat to Home Security Systems: What Homeowners Can Do
Wi-Fi technology powers most modern home security systems, from surveillance cameras to smart alarms. While this connectivity offers convenience, it also opens the door to new risks. One such threat is the growing use of Wi-Fi jammers—compact devices that…
Adobe Brings Photo, Design, and PDF Editing Tools Directly Into ChatGPT
Adobe has expanded how users can edit images, create designs, and manage documents by integrating select features of its creative software directly into ChatGPT. This update allows users to make visual and document changes simply by describing what they…
Amazon and Microsoft AI Investments Put India at a Crossroads
Major technology companies Amazon and Microsoft have announced combined investments exceeding $50 billion in India, placing artificial intelligence firmly at the center of global attention on the country’s technology ambitions. Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella revealed the company’s largest-ever…
AI Avatars Trialled to Ease UK Teacher Crisis
In the UK, where teacher recruitment and retention is becoming increasingly dire, schools have started experimenting with new and controversial technology – including AI-generated “deepfake” avatars and remote teaching staff. Local media outlets are tracking these as answers to the…
Aadhaar Verification Rules Amended as India Strengthens Data Compliance
It is expected that India’s flagship digital identity infrastructure, the Aadhaar, will undergo significant changes to its regulatory framework in the coming days following a formal amendment to the Aadhaar (Targeted Determination of Services and Benefits Management) Regulations, 2.0.…
Trusted Browser Extensions Turn Rogue in ShadyPanda Malware Campaign Affecting Chrome and Edge
Malicious browser extensions sometimes slip into official marketplaces like the Chrome Web Store by disguising themselves as genuine tools. Detecting them becomes even harder when they behave legitimately at first, only turning harmful after users have grown to trust…
AI in Cybercrime: What’s Real, What’s Exaggerated, and What Actually Matters
Artificial intelligence is increasingly influencing the cyber security infrastructure, but recent claims about “AI-powered” cybercrime often exaggerate how advanced these threats currently are. While AI is changing how both defenders and attackers operate, evidence does not support the idea…
OpenAI Warns Future AI Models Could Increase Cybersecurity Risks and Defenses
Meanwhile, OpenAI told the press that large language models will get to a level where future generations of these could pose a serious risk to cybersecurity. The company in its blog postingly admitted that powerful AI systems could eventually…
Malicious Software Compromises 26000 Devices Across New Zealand
Thousands of devices have been infected with malware through New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Center, showing the persistent risk posed by credential-stealing cybercrime, which has been causing New Zealand’s National Cyber Security Center to notify individuals after an exposure. About…
India Witnesses Sharp Surge in Cybercrime, Fraud Dominates NCRB 2023 Report
The cybercrime landscape in India has witnessed a drastic increase with NCRB data indicating cases jacking up from above 52,000 in 2021 to over 86,000 by 2023 led by fraud and online financial crime. Concurrently, threat intelligence shows that India is…
Askul Discloses Scope of Customer Data Theft Following October Ransomware Incident
Japanese e-commerce firm Askul Corporation has officially confirmed that a ransomware attack earlier this year led to the unauthorized access and theft of data belonging to nearly 740,000 individuals. The company made the disclosure after completing a detailed investigation…
Fix SOC Blind Spots: Real-Time Industry & Country Threat Visibility
Modern SOCs are now grappling with a massive visibility problem, essentially “driving through fog” but now with their headlights dimming rapidly. The playbook for many teams is still looking back: analysts wait for an alert to fire, investigate the incident, and…
Rockrose Development Notifies Over 47,000 People of July 2025 Data Breach Linked to Play Ransomware Gang
Rockrose Development confirmed over the weekend that it has notified 47,392 individuals about a data breach that occurred in July 2025. The incident exposed sensitive personal information belonging to both residents and employees. According to the company, the compromised…
Critical FreePBX Vulnerabilities Expose Authentication Bypass and Remote Code Execution Risks
Researchers at Horizon3.ai have uncovered several security vulnerabilities within FreePBX, an open-source private branch exchange platform. Among them, one severity flaw could be exploited to bypass authentication if very specific configurations are enabled. The issues were disclosed privately to…
Fake Microsoft Support Call Center Scam Targeting US Citizens Brought Down
An investigation by the Bengaluru police has revealed that a sophisticated cyber fraud operation was operating in the city masquerading as Microsoft Technical Support, targeting U.S. citizens in an attempt to defraud them, bringing an end to a transnational…
PyStoreRAT Campaign Uses Fake GitHub Projects to Target OSINT and IT Professionals
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a previously undocumented malware operation that leverages GitHub to distribute a threat known as PyStoreRAT. The campaign primarily targets individuals working in information technology, cybersecurity, and open-source intelligence research, exploiting their reliance on open-source tools.…