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FinalDraft Malware: New Stealthy Cyber Attack Abuses Outlook for Command and Control
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
FinalDraft malware uses Outlook email drafts for covert command-and-control communication, enabling data exfiltration, process injection, and lateral movement with minimal traces. The malware, part of ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 17th February to 21st February
Mitchell Langley
February 17, 2025
In recent developments, significant data breaches and coordinated international actions against cybercrime have emerged. Zacks Investment Research exposed personal data of 12 million users, while ...
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2.7 Billion IoT Device Records Exposed in Massive Data Breach
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
A massive data breach exposed 2.7 billion IoT device records, highlighting critical security vulnerabilities and the need for robust authentication and data encryption.
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Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
Akira Ransomware claims a cyber attack on defunct Australian media company Regency Media, stealing 16GB+ of data, highlighting the risk of unmanaged legacy data post-business ...
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Australian National University Faces Cyber Attack, FSociety Ransomware Threatens Data Leak
Mitchell Langley
February 17, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) is facing a serious cyber attack after being targeted by the FSociety ransomware group. The Canberra-based institution is currently investigating ...
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Chinese Espionage Tools Fuel RA World Ransomware Attack Targeting Asian Firm
Mitchell Langley
February 16, 2025
A China-based threat actor, Emperor Dragonfly, deployed RA World ransomware, demanding $2 million. The attack leveraged tools previously used in Chinese cyber espionage operations, blurring ...
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Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Users
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
A hacker leaked data from 12 million Zacks Investment accounts, including names, addresses, emails, and passwords. This is potentially the third major breach at Zacks ...
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whoAMI Attacks: Exploiting Amazon EC2 Instances for Code Execution
Mitchell Langley
February 14, 2025
whoAMI attacks allow hackers to gain code execution on Amazon EC2 instances by exploiting flaws in AMI selection. Attackers publish malicious AMIs with names mimicking ...
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Chinese Hackers Breach More US Telecoms via Unpatched Cisco Routers despite Sanctions
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
Chinese hackers, exploiting Cisco router vulnerabilities, breached multiple US telecoms and accessed sensitive government communications, highlighting the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks.
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Port of Ostend Suffers Cyberattack, Ensor System Targeted
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
The Port of Ostend, a significant Belgian port, filed a complaint with the federal police following a cyberattack on Monday night.
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PNG Tax Office Cyber Attack Exposes Sensitive Data, Raising Concerns
Mitchell Langley
February 13, 2025
A cyberattack on Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) in January 2025 compromised its systems, potentially exposing sensitive data. The PNG tax office cyber ...
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Australia Sanctions Russian Entity and Individuals Over Medibank Cyberattack
Andrew Doyle
February 13, 2025
Australia imposed sanctions on a Russian entity, ZServers, and five individuals for their alleged involvement in the 2022 Medibank cyberattack, impacting 9.7 million customers.
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Rhysida Ransomware: The Silent Serpent
Mitchell Langley
February 13, 2025
Rhysida Ransomware Threat Actor Profile
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Top Cyber Threats Facing Enterprise Businesses in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Mitchell Langley
February 13, 2025
While consumers grapple with phishing emails and social media scams, the scale and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting critical sectors are ...
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North Korean Hackers Leverage PowerShell Exploit in Sophisticated Cyber Attack
Mitchell Langley
February 12, 2025
North Korean hackers use a PowerShell exploit in a new cyberattack, tricking victims into installing malware. A related scheme involved a woman facilitating North Korean ...
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LockBit Sanctioned as US, UK, and Australia Join Hands Against the Russian Cybercrime Network
Andrew Doyle
February 12, 2025
The US, UK, and Australia have sanctioned Zservers, a Russian-based service provider aiding the LockBit ransomware group, and two key administrators, Alexander Mishin and Aleksandr ...
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OmniGPT Breach Exposes Data of 30,000 Users
Mitchell Langley
February 12, 2025
OmniGPT data breach exposes over 30,000 users' data, including emails, API keys, and potentially crypto keys, now being sold on the dark web.
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Cyber Attack Targets 2.8 Million IPs on VPN Devices
Andrew Doyle
February 12, 2025
A massive cyber attack using 2.8 million IPs targets VPN devices and other network appliances via brute-force attacks, primarily impacting Brazil.
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Critical Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited: CISA Issues Warning to ‘Test and deploy quickly’
Andrew Doyle
February 12, 2025
Critical Windows zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391) are actively exploited. CISA urges immediate patching to prevent data loss and system compromise. Federal agencies have until March 4th.
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Black Basta Ransomware: The Black Hand of Dark Web
Mitchell Langley
February 12, 2025
Black Basta is a prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group employing double-extortion tactics (data encryption and exfiltration).
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Fastjson CVE-2026-16723 Under Active Attack With No Patch
Andrew Doyle
July 27, 2026
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DentaQuest Breach Affects 23.4 Million, PHI and SSNs Exposed
Mitchell Langley
July 27, 2026
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SourTrade Malvertising Assembles Malware in Browser Memory
Andrew Doyle
July 27, 2026
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Ransomware Gangs Exploit SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability in Ongoing Global Attacks
May 16, 2025
Ransomware groups RansomEXX and BianLian have joined global threat actors exploiting a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability, risking full remote system compromise for unpatched servers.
OpenAI Testing Model Context Protocol Integration for ChatGPT
May 16, 2025
OpenAI is testing Model Context Protocol support in ChatGPT, allowing secure access to third-party tools and enterprise platforms for more powerful, contextual task handling.
Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity for $1B: A New Era in Microsoft 365 Security
May 16, 2025
In a major move within the cybersecurity space, Proofpoint has announced the acquisition of Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion. This deal significantly strengthens Proofpoint’s foothold ...
RoundPress Cyberespionage Campaign Exploits XSS Flaws in Government Webmail
May 16, 2025
Russian-linked hackers exploited XSS flaws in Roundcube, Zimbra, and others to steal government emails globally through a no-click attack dubbed the RoundPress campaign.
North Korean Hackers TA406 Target Ukraine to Gauge Russia’s Military Demands
May 15, 2025
North Korean hackers TA406 target Ukrainian government entities to assess Russia’s war demands, using phishing, PowerShell malware, and credential theft to inform DPRK military strategy. ...
Bank Street College of Education Exposes Half a Million Files with Sensitive Personal Data
May 15, 2025
Bank Street College of Education exposed 500,000+ personal files via a misconfigured AWS bucket, including resumes and contact details. Risk of phishing and ID fraud ...
Dior Confirms Data Breach Exposing Chinese Customer Information
May 15, 2025
Christian Dior confirms a customer data breach affecting Chinese users. Names, contacts, and shopping data were leaked; no financial details were compromised. Investigation ongoing.
Nucor Shuts Down Production Lines Following Cybersecurity Incident
May 15, 2025
Nucor Corporation has shut down select production operations following a cybersecurity incident that compromised internal systems. The company is investigating and restoring operations.
Alleged Leak of 89 Million Steam User Records Tied to Supply Chain Breach
May 15, 2025
Hackers are selling 89 million Steam user records in an apparent supply chain breach involving vendor access. Valve denies a direct Steam breach but continues ...
HireClick Exposes 5.7 Million Resume Files Due to Misconfigured Cloud Storage
May 15, 2025
HireClick leaked over 5.7 million resume files after leaving an AWS bucket unsecured. The data exposure poses significant risks of fraud, phishing, and identity theft. ...
Valve Denies Steam Data Breach, Dismisses Leaked Data as Useless Expired Codes
May 15, 2025
Valve denies claims of a Steam data breach, stating leaked data consists of expired SMS codes with no account credentials, passwords, or personal information.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Joins Growing Lawsuit Against PowerSchool After Data Breach
May 15, 2025
Tennessee’s largest school district has filed a federal lawsuit against PowerSchool, citing breach of contract and security failures linked to a December 2023 data breach. ...
Exploited in the Wild: SAP NetWeaver Zero-Days Hit Fortune 500
May 14, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the active exploitation of two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in SAP NetWeaver—CVE-2025-31324 and CVE-2025-42999. Threat actors have been leveraging these ...
Checkout Chaos: Inside the £3.5 Million-a-Day M&S Cyber-Shutdown
May 14, 2025
The recent ransomware attack on Marks & Spencer (M&S) is a sobering example of the evolving cyber threat landscape confronting the retail industry. In this ...
Targeted iOS Attacks: The Zero-Days Apple Had to Patch Fast
May 14, 2025
In this episode, we break down Apple’s massive May 2025 security update blitz—a sweeping patch release that spanned iOS, macOS, iPadOS, tvOS, visionOS, and watchOS. ...
DragonForce Hackers Disrupt UK Retail Giant Co-op in Geopolitically Charged Cyberattack
May 14, 2025
Russian-aligned ransomware group DragonForce hit UK retailer Co-op, exposing customer data and disrupting operations, in a hybrid cyberattack blending financial and geopolitical motives.
EU Launches European Vulnerability Database (EUVD) Amid CVE Funding Crisis
May 14, 2025
The EU launches its own vulnerability database (EUVD) to strengthen cybersecurity, reduce reliance on CVE, and ensure greater digital sovereignty across European infrastructure.
Twilio Denies Breach After Leak Claims to Expose Steam 2FA Codes
May 14, 2025
Twilio denies breach after leaked Steam 2FA codes appear online. Experts suspect a third-party SMS provider may be the source of the data exposure.
Texas vs Google: The $1.4 Billion Wake-Up Call for Data Privacy Violations
May 13, 2025
In this episode, we unpack the groundbreaking $1.4 billion privacy settlement between Google and the state of Texas—now the largest of its kind in U.S. ...
Marbled Dust’s Zero-Day Exploit: Unveiling a Türkiye-linked Espionage Campaign Against Kurdish Forces
May 13, 2025
In April 2024, a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by the Türkiye-linked hacker group, Marbled Dust, began exploiting a previously unknown zero-day vulnerability in the ...


































