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Two US Cybersecurity Professionals Admit Guilt in Ransomware Schemes
Mitchell Langley
January 5, 2026
Ryan Goldberg and Kevin Martin, two American cybersecurity professionals, have confessed to being affiliates of the notorious BlackCat/Alphv ransomware group. This revelation poses significant implications ...
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Gavin Webb’s Role in the Takedown of LockBit Ransomware
Gabby Lee
January 5, 2026
Recognized for his exemplary public service, Gavin Webb spearheaded the strategic takedown of the notorious LockBit ransomware, marking a significant achievement in global cybersecurity efforts.
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British Security Researcher Earns Australia’s Prestigious Visa for Vulnerability Discovery
Andrew Doyle
January 5, 2026
British security analyst Jacob Riggs has achieved Australia's strictest, invite-only visa for exposure of a critical vulnerability in its government system.
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Ongoing Cryptocurrency Thefts Linked to 2022 LastPass Breach
Mitchell Langley
January 5, 2026
Blockchain investigation has revealed that recent cryptocurrency thefts are tied to the 2022 LastPass breach. Attackers laundered stolen funds through Russian exchanges, exploiting vulnerabilities exposed ...
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Pickett and Associates Data Breach: Hacker Demands Bitcoin
Mitchell Langley
January 5, 2026
A cybercriminal is selling stolen data from Pickett and Associates, impacting major utilities like Tampa Electric, Duke Energy, and American Electric Power.
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Netflix Documentary Could Explore Crypto Crime: Part 2 Potential
Gabby Lee
January 5, 2026
Ilya Lichtenstein, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin heist, has recently been released from prison after serving 14 months. Rumors suggest a Netflix documentary might ...
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Covenant Health Ransomware Breach Impacts 478,000 Individuals Across Multiple States
Andrew Doyle
January 5, 2026
In May 2025, a ransomware attack by the Qilin group on Covenant Health compromised sensitive data of over 478,000 individuals at the healthcare organization located ...
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OFAC Lifts Sanctions on Individuals Linked to Predator Spyware Consortium
Gabby Lee
January 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently took a significant action by removing Merom Harpaz, Andrea Nicola Constantino Hermes ...
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Disney Agrees to $10 Million Settlement for COPPA Violations
Mitchell Langley
January 5, 2026
Disney has settled COPPA violation allegations with a $10 million penalty, addressing claims about mislabeling videos and improper data use in targeted advertising. The case ...
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DarkSpectre’s Third Wave: A New Browser Extension Threat
Gabby Lee
January 5, 2026
A new attack campaign codenamed DarkSpectre, attributed to a Chinese threat actor, has affected 2.2 million users across major web browsers. Leveraging two prior campaigns, ...
CVE Vulnerability Alerts
RondoDox Botnet Utilizes React2Shell Vulnerability to Infiltrate Servers
Andrew Doyle
January 5, 2026
RondoDox is exploiting the React2Shell flaw in Next.js to gain remote code execution, deploy malware, and install cryptominers. The campaign highlights how unpatched web frameworks ...
Cybersecurity
New Variant of Shai Hulud Malware Found in npm Registry
Mitchell Langley
January 5, 2026
Cybersecurity experts uncover a new Shai Hulud malware strain in the npm registry, stressing the importance of vigilant security practices within open-source ecosystems.
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Unleash Protocol Experiences a $3.9 Million Cryptocurrency Loss
Gabby Lee
January 5, 2026
Unleash Protocol has incurred a $3.9 million loss in cryptocurrency following an unauthorized contract upgrade that enabled asset withdrawals, exposing vulnerabilities within decentralized systems.
CVE Vulnerability Alerts
IBM Discloses Critical Security Vulnerability in API Connect
Andrew Doyle
January 5, 2026
IBM has identified a critical vulnerability in its API Connect software, CVE-2025-13915, which allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain remote access. With a CVSS ...
Endpoint Security
European Space Agency Confirms Breach Impacting Servers with Unclassified Engineering Data
Gabby Lee
December 31, 2025
The European Space Agency disclosed a breach affecting external servers. These systems held unclassified engineering project data, raising concerns about data security in isolated networks.
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BlackCat Ransomware Campaign Culminates in Guilty Pleas from Ex-Employees
Mitchell Langley
December 31, 2025
Ex-Sygnia and DigitalMint employees confessed to deploying BlackCat ransomware against U.S. companies in 2023, using their insider knowledge for malicious aims.
Application Security
‘Zoom Stealer’ Puts Millions at Risk via Web Extensions on Major Browsers
Andrew Doyle
December 31, 2025
Over 2.2 million Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users are compromised by 'Zoom Stealer', a campaign targeting online meeting data via malicious extensions.
Application Security
Critical Vulnerability in SmarterTools SmarterMail Poses Severe Cybersecurity Risk
Andrew Doyle
December 31, 2025
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore warns of a dangerous remote code execution vulnerability in SmarterTools SmarterMail, CVE-2025-52691, with a CVSS score of 10.0.
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CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Critical MongoDB Vulnerability Called MongoBleed
Mitchell Langley
December 31, 2025
A vulnerability in MongoDB, known as MongoBleed, is actively exploited, prompting CISA to direct U.S. federal agencies to patch this critical flaw. This vulnerability could ...
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Silver Fox Exploits Tax Lures in India to Spread ValleyRAT
Gabby Lee
December 31, 2025
Silver Fox targets India, using tax-themed phishing to spread ValleyRAT, including DLL hijacking in attacks.
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Threat Actors Are Ramping Up Microsoft Teams Exploitation for Network Access
Gabby Lee
April 21, 2026
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Vercel Suffers Security Breach as Threat Actors Attempt to Sell Stolen Data
Gabby Lee
April 21, 2026
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Autovista Battles Ransomware Attack Across Europe and Australia
Gabby Lee
April 16, 2026
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Ongoing Cryptocurrency Thefts Linked to 2022 LastPass Breach
January 5, 2026
Blockchain investigation has revealed that recent cryptocurrency thefts are tied to the 2022 LastPass breach. Attackers laundered stolen funds through Russian exchanges, exploiting vulnerabilities exposed ...
Pickett and Associates Data Breach: Hacker Demands Bitcoin
January 5, 2026
A cybercriminal is selling stolen data from Pickett and Associates, impacting major utilities like Tampa Electric, Duke Energy, and American Electric Power.
Netflix Documentary Could Explore Crypto Crime: Part 2 Potential
January 5, 2026
Ilya Lichtenstein, linked to the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin heist, has recently been released from prison after serving 14 months. Rumors suggest a Netflix documentary might ...
Covenant Health Ransomware Breach Impacts 478,000 Individuals Across Multiple States
January 5, 2026
In May 2025, a ransomware attack by the Qilin group on Covenant Health compromised sensitive data of over 478,000 individuals at the healthcare organization located ...
OFAC Lifts Sanctions on Individuals Linked to Predator Spyware Consortium
January 5, 2026
The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) recently took a significant action by removing Merom Harpaz, Andrea Nicola Constantino Hermes ...
Disney Agrees to $10 Million Settlement for COPPA Violations
January 5, 2026
Disney has settled COPPA violation allegations with a $10 million penalty, addressing claims about mislabeling videos and improper data use in targeted advertising. The case ...
DarkSpectre’s Third Wave: A New Browser Extension Threat
January 5, 2026
A new attack campaign codenamed DarkSpectre, attributed to a Chinese threat actor, has affected 2.2 million users across major web browsers. Leveraging two prior campaigns, ...
RondoDox Botnet Utilizes React2Shell Vulnerability to Infiltrate Servers
January 5, 2026
RondoDox is exploiting the React2Shell flaw in Next.js to gain remote code execution, deploy malware, and install cryptominers. The campaign highlights how unpatched web frameworks ...
New Variant of Shai Hulud Malware Found in npm Registry
January 5, 2026
Cybersecurity experts uncover a new Shai Hulud malware strain in the npm registry, stressing the importance of vigilant security practices within open-source ecosystems.
Unleash Protocol Experiences a $3.9 Million Cryptocurrency Loss
January 5, 2026
Unleash Protocol has incurred a $3.9 million loss in cryptocurrency following an unauthorized contract upgrade that enabled asset withdrawals, exposing vulnerabilities within decentralized systems.
IBM Discloses Critical Security Vulnerability in API Connect
January 5, 2026
IBM has identified a critical vulnerability in its API Connect software, CVE-2025-13915, which allows attackers to bypass authentication and gain remote access. With a CVSS ...
European Space Agency Confirms Breach Impacting Servers with Unclassified Engineering Data
December 31, 2025
The European Space Agency disclosed a breach affecting external servers. These systems held unclassified engineering project data, raising concerns about data security in isolated networks.
BlackCat Ransomware Campaign Culminates in Guilty Pleas from Ex-Employees
December 31, 2025
Ex-Sygnia and DigitalMint employees confessed to deploying BlackCat ransomware against U.S. companies in 2023, using their insider knowledge for malicious aims.
‘Zoom Stealer’ Puts Millions at Risk via Web Extensions on Major Browsers
December 31, 2025
Over 2.2 million Chrome, Firefox, and Edge users are compromised by 'Zoom Stealer', a campaign targeting online meeting data via malicious extensions.
Critical Vulnerability in SmarterTools SmarterMail Poses Severe Cybersecurity Risk
December 31, 2025
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore warns of a dangerous remote code execution vulnerability in SmarterTools SmarterMail, CVE-2025-52691, with a CVSS score of 10.0.
CISA Orders Federal Agencies to Patch Critical MongoDB Vulnerability Called MongoBleed
December 31, 2025
A vulnerability in MongoDB, known as MongoBleed, is actively exploited, prompting CISA to direct U.S. federal agencies to patch this critical flaw. This vulnerability could ...
Silver Fox Exploits Tax Lures in India to Spread ValleyRAT
December 31, 2025
Silver Fox targets India, using tax-themed phishing to spread ValleyRAT, including DLL hijacking in attacks.
A Record Year: Cybersecurity Acquisitions in 2025 Surpass $84 Billion
December 31, 2025
A remarkable year in cybersecurity M&A, 2025 saw total disclosed deals exceeding $84 billion. Eight significant acquisitions surpassed the $1 billion mark, representing a notable ...
How Artificial Intelligence is Being Integrated into Security Operations
December 31, 2025
As AI becomes a fixture in Security Operations Centers (SOCs), aligning its role with operational processes remains a challenge, affecting its effective deployment and value ...
Mustang Panda’s Novel Kernel-Mode Rootkit Used in Mid-2025 Cyber Attack Analysis
December 31, 2025
Mustang Panda leverages a kernel-mode rootkit and a new TONESHELL backdoor variant in a mid-2025 cyber attack on an Asian entity, as reported by Kaspersky.





































