Hackers responsible for a series of destructive, financially driven assaults on some of the United Kingdom’s leading retailers are now targeting major American firms, Google noted earlier this week. “Major American retailers have already been targeted,” John Hultquist, the…
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Spain Investigates Cybersecurity of Power Suppliers After Widespread Grid Outage
Spain is investigating the cybersecurity practices of its power suppliers following a major power outage that affected much of the Iberian Peninsula at the end of April. While initial assessments by Spanish and Portuguese grid operators ruled out a…
Cyberattackers Use JPG Files to Deploy Ransomware Undetected
Several cybersecurity experts have recently identified a worrying evolution in ransomware tactics. These actors are now concealing and deploying fully undetectable ransomware payloads using JPEG images, resulting in an outbreak of completely undetectable ransomware. It is a major advance…
Ransomware May Soon Target the Brain of Your Computer — Here’s What You Need to Know
Cyberattacks are evolving fast, and one of the biggest threats on the horizon is ransomware that doesn’t just take over your files but could directly attack your computer’s processor. Usually, ransomware blocks access to your files or system until…
Cybercriminals Employ Fake AI tools to Propagate the Infostealer Noodlophile
A new family of malware that steals information, dubbed ‘Noodlophile,’ is being spread using fake AI-powered video generating tools that pose as generated media content. The websites are promoted on Facebook groups with a high level of visibility and…
Two Factor Authentication Under Threat as Sim Swap Fraud Escalates Sharply
It has been estimated that SIM-swap fraud has increased by more than 1,000% in the United Kingdom in just a year, a shocking increase that has resulted from the recent surge in reported cases. Using newly released data from…
AI in Cybersecurity Market Sees Rapid Growth as Network Security Leads 2024 Expansion
The integration of artificial intelligence into cybersecurity solutions has accelerated dramatically, driving the global market to an estimated value of $32.5 billion in 2024. This surge—an annual growth rate of 23%—reflects organizations’ urgent need to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber…
Florida Scraps Controversial Law That Threatened Online Privacy
A proposed law in Florida that raised concerns about online privacy has now been officially dropped. The bill, called “Social Media Use by Minors,” aimed to place tighter controls on how children use social media. While it was introduced…
North Korean Operatives Posing as Remote IT Workers Infiltrate U.S. Tech Firms
A rising number of top-tier tech companies in the U.S. have unknowingly employed North Korean cyber agents disguised as remote IT professionals, with the operatives channeling lucrative tech salaries back to Pyongyang to support the regime’s weapons program. Cybersecurity…
Global Data Breach Uncovers 23 Million Stolen Credentials
As a consequence of the fact that a single set of login credentials can essentially unlock an individual’s financial, professional, and personal life, the exposure of billions of passwords represents more than just a routine cybersecurity concern today- it…
Beware iPhone Users: Indian Government Issues Urgent Advisory Over Data Theft Risk
The Indian government has issued an urgent security warning to iPhone and iPad users, citing major flaws in Apple’s iOS and iPadOS software. If not addressed, these vulnerabilities could allow cybercriminals to access sensitive user data or make devices…
Scattered Spider Cyberattack Cripples M&S, Co-op: DragonForce Ransomware Causes Weeks-Long Disruption
Weeks after a significant cyberattack disrupted operations at major British retailers, companies like Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Co-op are still struggling to restore full functionality. Despite public reassurances, the scope of the attack is proving more serious than…
Türkiye-Linked Hackers Exploit Zero-Day in Messaging App to Target Kurdish Military
A Türkiye-aligned cyberespionage group, Marbled Dust, has exploited a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability to launch attacks on users of Output Messenger — specifically those associated with the Kurdish military in Iraq, according to a report from Microsoft Threat…
Report Reveals Serious Security Issues in Common Browser Extensions
Modern digital workflows have become increasingly dependent on browser extensions, supporting a variety of tasks ranging from grammar correction, password management, and advanced AI integrations into everyday tasks. Browser extensions have become widely used across both personal and corporate…
Malicious Chrome Extensions Spoof Password Managers in Novel Polymorphic Attack
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a novel technique for a malicious web browser extension to spoof any installed add-on. “The polymorphic extensions create a pixel perfect replica of the target’s icon, HTML popup, workflows and even temporarily disables the legitimate…
Lostkeys Malware: Russian Group Coldriver Targets Western Officials in Espionage Campaign
A new wave of cyber espionage has emerged, with Russian hackers deploying a sophisticated malware strain known as “Lostkeys” to infiltrate the systems of Western officials, journalists, and NGOs. According to researchers from Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, the malware…
Bangladesh’s Deepfake Challenge: Why New Laws Aren’t Enough
Bangladesh has taken a big step to protect its people online by introducing the Cyber Security Ordinance 2025. This law updates the country’s approach to digital threats, replacing the older and often criticized 2023 act. One of its most…
New AI Video Tool Scam Delivers Noodlophile Malware to Steal Your Data
Cybercriminals are using fake AI-powered video generation tools to spread a newly discovered malware strain called ‘Noodlophile’, disguised as downloadable media content. Fraudulent websites with names like “Dream Machine” are being promoted in high-visibility Facebook groups, pretending to be…
Safeguarding Personal Privacy in the Age of AI Image Generators
A growing trend of artificial intelligence-powered image creation tools has revolutionised the way users interact with digital creativity, providing visually captivating transformations in just a matter of clicks. The ChatGPT and Grok 3 platforms, which use artificial intelligence, offer…
Understanding Cybersquatting: How Malicious Domains Threaten Brands and Individuals
Cybersquatting remains a persistent threat in the digital landscape, targeting businesses, individuals, and public figures alike. This deceptive practice involves registering domain names that closely resemble those of legitimate brands or individuals, often with malicious intent. Despite rising awareness…