Dashlane’s June 2026 breach is a reminder that even password managers can become targets when attackers focus on account access rather than the encrypted vault itself. In this case, hackers used brute-force attacks against Dashlane’s two-factor authentication flow, gained…
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Hackers Exploit Fake Claude Code Installers and Install Malware
Developers looking into Claude Code deployment instructions could be lured into an advanced malware campaign that hides itself as a genuine AI tooling documentation. Fake Claude code exploit Experts found a few fake Claude Code and developer platform websites built…
WeedHack Malware Infects Over 116,000 Minecraft Players Through Fake Mods and Cheats
Early this year, a large-scale digital attack named WeedHack began spreading, tricking more than 116,000 Minecraft players worldwide. Instead of harmless add-ons, what seemed like useful mods carried hidden malicious software. Often, victims found these files through deceptive video…
Dutch Authorities Dismantle Massive Botnet Network Linked to 17 Million Compromised Devices
Dutch authorities have shut down what is believed to be one of the largest botnet operations ever uncovered, disrupting a cybercrime network that compromised more than 17 million internet-connected devices globally. The affected devices reportedly included computers, smartphones, tablets,…
Thai Gambling SEO Poisoning Campaign Compromises 163 Organizations Through Abandoned DNS Records
Surprisingly, a major SEO poisoning effort tied to Thai gambling networks has breached 163 groups in over thirty nations – leveraging outdated cloud DNS setups. Forgotten domain name system delegations were seized by hackers, according to findings from Cyble’s…
AI-Assisted Malware Lab Found Testing Ways to Evade Security Tools, Sophos Reports
Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sophos have uncovered a malware development framework that uses artificial intelligence tools to speed up the creation and testing of ransomware-related software designed to avoid detection by security products. The investigation began after Sophos analysts…
Debate Intensifies Over CEO Accountability in Cybersecurity Breaches
A growing debate is emerging around whether chief executives should be held directly accountable when companies suffer cyberattacks. Some experts argue that CEOs must face severe consequences, including automatic dismissal after a major breach, while others warn that such…
Amazon Faces Lawsuit Over Ring Facial Recognition Practices
Face recognition capabilities are increasingly integrated into consumer surveillance platforms, prompting increased legal scrutiny over Amazon’s Ring division’s handling of biometric information. Newly filed lawsuits allege that Ring’s optional “Familiar Faces” feature captures, processes, and stores facial images without…
Microsoft Unveils Project Solara, AI Agents to Replace Computing
Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO, said computing has entered a new era where AI agents will take over to become the main interface, not applications or operating systems. Microsoft launches project Solara Microsoft also released Project Solara, a Qualcomm powered platform…
Stablecoins Replace Bitcoin as the Primary Cryptocurrency in Illicit Transactions, Industry Data Shows
For years, Bitcoin was widely associated with cryptocurrency-related crime. New industry data suggests that picture has changed astronomically, with stablecoins now accounting for the vast majority of identified illicit cryptocurrency activity. The change of terms was accentuated by Bitcoin-focused…
FIFA World Cup 2026 Becomes Prime Target for Ticket and Employment Fraud
In 2026, the FIFA World Cup will be the world’s largest sporting event, encompassing three host nations, 16 cities, 48 national teams, and 104 matches over a span of six weeks. In addition to the tournament’s sporting significance, it…
AI Agents Actively Ignore EU Law to Achieve Goals, Study Finds
A groundbreaking study reveals that some of the world’s most popular AI models are building agents that actively resist EU regulation to accomplish their assigned tasks. The research, conducted by Dutch non-profit Aithos, exposes a critical gap between AI…
Gujarat Police Uncover ₹2,289 Crore Cyber Fraud in Massive Mule Account Crackdown
A major crackdown on cybercrime in India uncovered fraudulent transactions worth ₹2,289 crore. Gujarat authorities acted against 913 mule bank accounts used to route illicit funds. The operation targeted the financial infrastructure behind online scams rather than just individual…
ServiceNow Deploys Security Fix After Researcher Uncovers Activity Targeting Flaw
Following the disclosure of a recent vulnerability in the ServiceNow platform, the company issued a security update after investigating unauthorized access paths to customer data. A number of reports indicated potential exploitation of this vulnerability quickly gained industry attention,…
Cyber Security: Six Cyber Threats to Look Out for in 2026
With industries being digitized, cybercrime is also advancing. This year, besides being opportunistic, threats have also become highly targeted, intelligent, and automated. The data comes from UK Government’s Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2025, which hints that 43% of businesses and…
Nvidia Introduces AI-Focused PC Chip as Industry Pushes Toward Local AI Processing
Nvidia has announced a new processor designed to run artificial intelligence applications directly on personal computers, signaling the company’s latest effort to expand beyond the data center market and into everyday computing devices. The announcement was made by Nvidia Chief…
Cyberabad Police Busts eSIM Banking Fraud Gang in Hyderabad
Cyberabad police have exposed an inter-state cyber fraud racket that used eSIM manipulation, SIM swapping tactics, and OTP diversion to steal money from bank customers. The case underlines how criminals are mixing telecom fraud with banking deception to bypass…
Hackers Attack Sugar Mill, Force Operations and Harvesting Shutdown
Australia’s second-biggest sugar producer, Mackay Sugar, is looking into a cyberattack that impacted parts of its operations and temporarily stopped sugarcane harvesting. The incident caused the stoppage of milling activities at two of the firm’s facilities while authorities and experts…
ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day to Breach Universities and Enterprise Systems
A breach tied to the hacking collective ShinyHunters emerged during a wave of intrusions leveraging an undisclosed weakness in Oracle PeopleSoft platforms. Unauthorized entry occurred because security gaps went unpatched – access followed swiftly after initial compromise. Data theft…
Red Hat Investigates npm Package Compromise After Malware Found in Official Repository
Security researchers have identified malicious code in dozens of packages distributed through Red Hat’s official @redhat-cloud-services namespace on npm after attackers gained unauthorized access to the repository. The incident was first reported by researchers at Aikido Security, who found…