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Russian Hacking Suspect Arrested in Phuket After FBI Tip-Off
Thai authorities, helped by a tip from the FBI, have arrested a Russian hacking suspect in Phuket, linking the individual to major cyber breaches.
Application Security
Android Trojan Sturnus Defeats Encrypted Messaging Apps with On-Screen Capture
The new Android malware dubbed Sturnus bypasses strong encryption in secure messaging apps by recording on-screen content and enabling full device control.
Application Security
WhatsApp Enumeration Flaw Could Have Exposed 3.5 Billion Accounts
A vulnerability in WhatsApp's contact discovery protocol exposed the risk of mass account enumeration, allowing attackers to confirm up to 3.5 billion accounts.
Cybersecurity
SEC Drops SolarWinds Lawsuit Over 2020 SUNBURST Breach
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its litigation against SolarWinds and its CISO, closing a controversial chapter stemming from the 2020 SUNBURST attack.
Cybersecurity
Hackers Claim SAS Institute Breach, But Evidence Suggests Public, Outdated Files
Hackers claim to have breached SAS Institute and leaked source code, but the company and researchers confirm the data is outdated and publicly accessible
Cybersecurity
Preparing for the Quantum Threat: Palo Alto Networks CEO Predicts Security Overhaul by 2029
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warns that nation-states may have quantum computing capabilities by 2029, requiring enterprises to replace security systems.
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Sneaky2FA Phishing Kit Adds Browser-in-the-Browser Tool for Stealthier MFA Attacks
The Sneaky2FA phishing-as-a-service kit now includes Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) support, enabling more deceptive and effective MFA phishing campaigns.
Cybersecurity
Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Chronosphere in $3.35 Billion Cloud Observability Deal
In a major strategic move, Palo Alto Networks is set to acquire cloud-native observability vendor Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, bolstering security and AIOps.
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AI-Powered Phishing Campaigns Mimic Enterprise Marketing Operations
Generative AI has transformed phishing operations into scalable, targeted attack campaigns that mirror corporate marketing. Here's how organizations can respond.
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California Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering $25 Million From $230 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
A 45-year-old California man has admitted to laundering over $25 million stolen in a 2023 cryptocurrency heist tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
Application Security
Rising DevOps Threats Drive Urgent Need for Automated Repository Backups
DevOps teams are increasingly facing outages, misconfigurations, and access control failures that jeopardize source code repositories and CI/CD pipelines. With accidental deletions and external threats ...
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ShinySp1d3r Ransomware-as-a-Service Previews its Threat Capabilities
An early leak of the ShinySp1d3r ransomware-as-a-service platform reveals a modular, highly customizable framework still in development. Featuring configurable encryption modes, anti-analysis techniques, and a ...
Cybersecurity
Mate Raises $15.5 Million to Launch Enterprise-Focused Cloud Security Platform
Cybersecurity startup Mate has emerged from stealth with a $15.5M seed round to accelerate its enterprise-focused cloud security platform. The company plans to expand engineering, ...
Cybersecurity
Secure.com Launches AI-Powered Digital Security Teammate After $4.5M Seed Funding
Secure.com has launched its AI-powered Digital Security Teammate (DST), an autonomous agent designed to perform continuous incident detection, investigation, and escalation. Backed by $4.5M in ...
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Amazon Uncovers Iran’s Use of Cyber Operations to Enable Kinetic Attacks
Amazon’s threat intelligence team has linked Iranian state-backed hackers to cyber intrusions that directly supported physical military operations. The findings show Tehran merging digital espionage ...
Cybersecurity
U.S., U.K., and Australia Sanction Russian Bulletproof Hosting Providers Supporting Ransomware
The U.S., U.K., and Australia have jointly sanctioned Russian nationals Aleksandr Ermakov and Aleksandr Rakitin, along with several bulletproof hosting providers, for enabling ransomware groups ...
Endpoint Security
Operation WrtHug Compromises ASUS Routers in Global Botnet Expansion
Operation WrtHug is hijacking tens of thousands of outdated ASUS routers worldwide by exploiting old firmware flaws and default credentials. The botnet is growing rapidly, ...
Application Security
WhatsApp Hijack Campaign Distributes Brazilian Banking Trojan
A new campaign in Brazil hijacks WhatsApp accounts to spread the Eternidade Stealer banking trojan. Attackers use trusted contacts to deliver malicious files, enabling credential ...
Application Security
Critical W3 Total Cache Plugin Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Remote PHP Commands
A critical flaw in the W3 Total Cache plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious payloads into WordPress comments. With ...
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7-Zip Vulnerability CVE-2025-11001 Actively Exploited in the Wild
A newly disclosed 7-Zip vulnerability, CVE-2025-11001, is being actively exploited, allowing remote code execution through malicious archive files. NHS England warns organizations to urgently update ...
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WhatsApp Enumeration Flaw Could Have Exposed 3.5 Billion Accounts
A vulnerability in WhatsApp's contact discovery protocol exposed the risk of mass account enumeration, allowing attackers to confirm up to 3.5 billion accounts.
SEC Drops SolarWinds Lawsuit Over 2020 SUNBURST Breach
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has ended its litigation against SolarWinds and its CISO, closing a controversial chapter stemming from the 2020 SUNBURST attack.
Hackers Claim SAS Institute Breach, But Evidence Suggests Public, Outdated Files
Hackers claim to have breached SAS Institute and leaked source code, but the company and researchers confirm the data is outdated and publicly accessible
Preparing for the Quantum Threat: Palo Alto Networks CEO Predicts Security Overhaul by 2029
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora warns that nation-states may have quantum computing capabilities by 2029, requiring enterprises to replace security systems.
Sneaky2FA Phishing Kit Adds Browser-in-the-Browser Tool for Stealthier MFA Attacks
The Sneaky2FA phishing-as-a-service kit now includes Browser-in-the-Browser (BitB) support, enabling more deceptive and effective MFA phishing campaigns.
Palo Alto Networks to Acquire Chronosphere in $3.35 Billion Cloud Observability Deal
In a major strategic move, Palo Alto Networks is set to acquire cloud-native observability vendor Chronosphere for $3.35 billion, bolstering security and AIOps.
AI-Powered Phishing Campaigns Mimic Enterprise Marketing Operations
Generative AI has transformed phishing operations into scalable, targeted attack campaigns that mirror corporate marketing. Here's how organizations can respond.
California Man Pleads Guilty to Laundering $25 Million From $230 Million Cryptocurrency Heist
A 45-year-old California man has admitted to laundering over $25 million stolen in a 2023 cryptocurrency heist tied to North Korea’s Lazarus Group.
Rising DevOps Threats Drive Urgent Need for Automated Repository Backups
DevOps teams are increasingly facing outages, misconfigurations, and access control failures that jeopardize source code repositories and CI/CD pipelines. With accidental deletions and external threats ...
ShinySp1d3r Ransomware-as-a-Service Previews its Threat Capabilities
An early leak of the ShinySp1d3r ransomware-as-a-service platform reveals a modular, highly customizable framework still in development. Featuring configurable encryption modes, anti-analysis techniques, and a ...
Mate Raises $15.5 Million to Launch Enterprise-Focused Cloud Security Platform
Cybersecurity startup Mate has emerged from stealth with a $15.5M seed round to accelerate its enterprise-focused cloud security platform. The company plans to expand engineering, ...
Secure.com Launches AI-Powered Digital Security Teammate After $4.5M Seed Funding
Secure.com has launched its AI-powered Digital Security Teammate (DST), an autonomous agent designed to perform continuous incident detection, investigation, and escalation. Backed by $4.5M in ...
Amazon Uncovers Iran’s Use of Cyber Operations to Enable Kinetic Attacks
Amazon’s threat intelligence team has linked Iranian state-backed hackers to cyber intrusions that directly supported physical military operations. The findings show Tehran merging digital espionage ...
U.S., U.K., and Australia Sanction Russian Bulletproof Hosting Providers Supporting Ransomware
The U.S., U.K., and Australia have jointly sanctioned Russian nationals Aleksandr Ermakov and Aleksandr Rakitin, along with several bulletproof hosting providers, for enabling ransomware groups ...
Operation WrtHug Compromises ASUS Routers in Global Botnet Expansion
Operation WrtHug is hijacking tens of thousands of outdated ASUS routers worldwide by exploiting old firmware flaws and default credentials. The botnet is growing rapidly, ...
WhatsApp Hijack Campaign Distributes Brazilian Banking Trojan
A new campaign in Brazil hijacks WhatsApp accounts to spread the Eternidade Stealer banking trojan. Attackers use trusted contacts to deliver malicious files, enabling credential ...
Critical W3 Total Cache Plugin Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Remote PHP Commands
A critical flaw in the W3 Total Cache plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by injecting malicious payloads into WordPress comments. With ...
7-Zip Vulnerability CVE-2025-11001 Actively Exploited in the Wild
A newly disclosed 7-Zip vulnerability, CVE-2025-11001, is being actively exploited, allowing remote code execution through malicious archive files. NHS England warns organizations to urgently update ...
School Boards Found Unprepared Following Mass Student Data Breach Across Canada
Provincial investigations found Canadian school boards unprepared for a 2024 PowerSchool cyberattack, affecting 5.2 million people and revealing inadequate breach response and oversight protocols.
Microsoft Adds False-Positive Reporting to Teams Security Alerts
Microsoft is adding a false-positive reporting feature to Teams, allowing users to flag messages incorrectly quarantined by Defender for Office 365. The feedback will help ...