Cybersecurity

Nigerian Hacker Gets Eight-Year Prison Sentence for Tax Fraud
Cybersecurity
Nigerian Hacker Gets Eight-Year Prison Sentence for Tax Fraud
A Nigerian national has been sentenced to eight years in prison for hacking into tax preparation firms and submitting $8.1 million in fraudulent tax r...
Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Exploits Dell Security Vulnerability
Cybersecurity
Chinese Cyber Espionage Group Exploits Dell Security Vulnerability
Chinese state-backed hackers have been identified exploiting a Dell security flaw in a series of zero-day attacks since mid-2024. These attacks underline concerns regarding the ...
Cybercriminals Create Impersonated Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Info-Stealer
Cybersecurity
Cybercriminals Create Impersonated Oura MCP Server to Deploy StealC Info-Stealer
Cybercriminals replicated a legitimate Oura MCP server in a deceptive campaign to distribute StealC malware. STAR Labs discovered the SmartLoader operation, presenting crucial cybersecurity insights.
VulnCheck Secures $25 Million to Enhance Vulnerability Intelligence
Cybersecurity
VulnCheck Secures $25 Million to Enhance Vulnerability Intelligence
VulnCheck, a company specializing in vulnerability intelligence, has successfully raised $25 million in a Series B funding round. The investment, led by Sorenson Capital, demonstrates ...
Notepad++ Bolsters Security With New Double-lock Update System
Application Security
Notepad++ Bolsters Security With New Double-lock Update System
After a recent supply-chain attack, Notepad++ has revamped its update mechanism with a double-lock design. This new approach is intended to tighten security and prevent ...
AI Assistants as Covert C2 Tools Implications for Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity
AI Assistants as Covert C2 Tools: Implications for Enterprise Security
Cybersecurity experts have found methods to transform AI assistants with web capabilities into covert command-and-control (C2) tools. Such exploits could let attackers mask their activities ...
Unveiling the Extent of Leaked API Keys in Front-End Applications
Cybersecurity
Unveiling the Extent of Leaked API Keys in Front-End Applications
Intruder's comprehensive scan of JavaScript bundles across 5 million applications reveals a staggering number of exposed API keys, uncovering a critical security threat.
Microsoft Teams Service Outage Frustrates Users Worldwide
Application Security
Microsoft Teams Service Outage Frustrates Users Worldwide
Microsoft Teams has been experiencing an ongoing outage worldwide that has led to significant delays and access issues. Users are frustrated by these disruptions, with ...
Millions of Eurail User Records at Stake as Hackers Threaten Sale
Cybersecurity
Millions of Eurail User Records at Stake as Hackers Threaten Sale
Hackers claim to have stolen millions of Eurail user records and are reportedly offering these for sale. Eurail is currently trying to gauge the breach's ...
Rise in API Exploitation Driven by Weak Security and Enhanced AI Capabilities
Cybersecurity
Rise in API Exploitation Driven by Weak Security and Enhanced AI Capabilities
New research details the growing misuse of APIs by attackers leveraging machine speed and AI capabilities. Enhanced API attacks increase exposure and amplify impact, indicating ...