The automotive and security industries have become increasingly aware of the fact that criminals are increasingly using advanced signal-manipulation devices capable of stealing keyless car fobs without entering the property or obtaining the owner’s fob, a development that has…
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RansomHouse Ransomware Hits Fulgar, Key Supplier to H&M and Adidas
Fulgar, a major supplier of synthetic yarns to global fashion brands such as H&M, Adidas, Wolford, and Calzedonia, has confirmed it suffered a ransomware attack linked to the notorious RansomHouse group. The attack, which was first noted on RansomHouse’s…
Akira Ramps up Ransomware Activity With New Variant And More Aggressive Intrusion Methods
Akira, one of the most active ransomware operations this year, has expanded its capabilities and increased the scale of its attacks, according to new threat intelligence shared by global security agencies. The group’s operators have upgraded their ransomware toolkit,…
Rising International Alarm Over Southeast Asia’s Entrenched Scam Networks
There was a sweeping move by the United States Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control that underscored the growing global concern over transnational fraud networks. Earlier this week, the Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on…
UK’s Proposed Ransomware Payment Ban Sparks New Debate as Attacks Surge in 2025
Ransomware incidents are climbing at an alarming rate, reigniting discussions around whether organizations should be allowed to pay attackers at all. Cybercriminals are increasingly turning to ransomware to extort large sums of money from organizations desperate to protect sensitive…
DoorDash Data Breach Exposes Customer Information in October 2025 Incident
DoorDash has informed its customers that the company experienced a security incident in late October, marking yet another breach for the food delivery platform. According to details first reported by BleepingComputer, DoorDash has begun emailing users to disclose that…
Germany’s Cyber Skills Shortage Leaves Companies Exposed to Record Cyberattacks
Germany faces a critical shortage of cybersecurity specialists amid a surge in cyberattacks that caused record damages of €202.4 billion in 2024, according to a study by Strategy&, a unit of PwC. The study found that nine out of…
Chinese-Linked Hackers Exploit Claude AI to Run Automated Attacks
Anthropic has revealed a major security incident that marks what the company describes as the first large-scale cyber espionage operation driven primarily by an AI system rather than human operators. During the last half of September, a state-aligned Chinese…
Apple’s Digital ID Tool Sparks Privacy Debate Despite Promised Security
Apple’s newly introduced Digital ID feature has quickly ignited a divide among users and cybersecurity professionals, with reactions ranging from excitement to deep skepticism. Announced earlier this week, the feature gives U.S. iPhone owners a way to present their…
Cybercriminals Speed Up Tactics as AI-Driven Attacks, Ransomware Alliances, and Rapid Exploitation Reshape Threat Landscape
Cybercriminals are rapidly advancing their attack methods, strengthening partnerships, and harnessing artificial intelligence to gain an edge over defenders, according to new threat intelligence. Rapid7’s latest quarterly findings paint a picture of a threat environment that is evolving at…
Users Will Soon Text From External Apps Directly Inside WhatsApp
WhatsApp is taking a significant step towards ensuring greater digital openness across Europe by enabling seamless communication that extends beyond the borders of its own platform, making it closer to enabling seamless communication that extends beyond the confines of…
Checkout Refuses ShinyHunters Ransom, Donates Funds to Cybersecurity Research
Checkout, a UK-based financial tech firm, recently suffered a data breach orchestrated by the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters, who have demanded a ransom for stolen merchant data. In response, the company announced it would not pay the ransom but instead…
Governments sanction Russian “bulletproof” host for aiding ransomware networks
Authorities in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia have jointly imposed sanctions on a Russian bulletproof hosting provider accused of giving safe and long-term technical support to ransomware operators and other criminal groups. Officials say the newly…
Samsung Zero-Day Exploit “Landfall” Targeted Galaxy Devices Before April Patch
A recently disclosed zero-day vulnerability affecting several of Samsung’s flagship smartphones has raised renewed concerns around mobile device security. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 revealed that attackers had been exploiting a flaw in Samsung’s image processing library,…
Knownsec Breach Exposes Chinese State Cyber Weapons and Global Target List
A major data breach at the Chinese security firm Knownsec has exposed more than 12,000 classified documents, providing unprecedented insight into the deep connections between private companies and state-sponsored cyber operations in China. The leaked files reportedly detail a…
Mass Router Hijack Targets End-of-Life ASUS Devices
The research team has found an extensive cyber-espionage campaign known as Operation WrtHug, which has quietly infiltrated tens of thousands of ASUS routers across the globe, which is a sign that everyday network infrastructure is becoming increasingly vulnerable. A…
Quantum Computing Moves Closer to Real-World Use as Researchers Push Past Major Technical Limits
The technology sector is preparing for another major transition, and this time the shift is not driven by artificial intelligence. Researchers have been investing in quantum computing for decades because it promises to handle certain scientific and industrial problems…
How to Block Ads Across Your Entire Home Network and Reduce Online Threats
In today’s hyper-connected world, ads have become nearly impossible to escape. From phones and laptops to smart TVs, every screen you own is constantly serving you promotional content. And while most ads are simply irritating, some can be genuinely…
GlobalLogic Moves to Protect Workforce After Oracle-related Data Theft
A new disclosure that underscores the increasing sophistication of enterprise-level cyberattacks underscores the need to take proactive measures against them. GlobalLogic has begun notifying more than ten thousand of its current and former employees that their personal information was…
DanaBot Malware Resurfaces With New Variant After Operation Endgame Disruption
Despite a coordinated international takedown earlier this year, the DanaBot malware has returned with a newly upgraded version, signaling yet another resurgence of a threat that has repeatedly evaded permanent shutdown. The fresh discovery comes roughly six months after…