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The Mirai Botnet: The Infamous DDoS Weapon
The Mirai botnet, a notorious piece of malware, launched devastating DDoS attacks in 2016. This blog post delves into its origins, spread, impact, and the ...
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StilachiRAT Malware Steals Crypto Using Advanced Reconnaissance
Microsoft discovered StilachiRAT, a new RAT malware using sophisticated techniques to steal cryptocurrency and perform reconnaissance. Its advanced evasion capabilities make proactive defense crucial.
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GitHub Action Supply Chain Attack Exposes CI/CD Secrets
A supply chain attack on the popular tj-actions/changed-files GitHub Action exposed CI/CD secrets. Attackers compromised a PAT, impacting 23,000 repositories. GitHub has since removed the ...
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Critical Apache Tomcat Flaw Actively Exploited in Attacks
Critical Apache Tomcat RCE vulnerability (CVE-2025-24813) is actively exploited, allowing attackers to take control of servers via simple PUT requests. Immediate patching is crucial.
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Fake “Security Alert” on GitHub Used to Hijack OAuth App Accounts
A massive GitHub phishing campaign uses fake "Security Alert" issues and a malicious OAuth app to hijack accounts, granting attackers full control. Immediate action is ...
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Lingnan University Suffers Cybersecurity Breach: Sensitive Data Exposed
Lingnan University in Hong Kong suffered a data breach exposing thousands of records, including sensitive personal data. The university is taking steps to enhance security.
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Florida Hospital Data Breach Impacts Over 120,000 Patients
A Florida hospital, CDH, suffered a data breach impacting over 120,000 patients. Sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and health information, was compromised. The BianLian ...
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BlackBasta Ransomware Uses Automated Tool ‘BRUTED’ to Brute-Force VPNs
The BlackBasta ransomware group uses an automated tool, BRUTED, to brute-force VPNs and firewalls, highlighting the need for robust multi-factor authentication.
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JD.com Data Breach: Babuk Ransomware Cartel Claims Massive Data Theft
JD.com, a major Chinese retailer, faces a massive data breach after the Babuk ransomware cartel claims to have stolen customer passwords and other sensitive information. ...
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UDMI Radiology Firm Suffers Major Data Breach: Fog Ransomware Claims Responsibility
Fog ransomware group claims responsibility for a major data breach at UDMI, a radiology firm, impacting over 138,000 individuals. The incident underscores the critical need ...
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FBI Issues Warning Against Medusa Ransomware for Gmail, Outlook, and VPN Users
The FBI warns of escalating Medusa ransomware attacks targeting Gmail, Outlook, and VPN users, urging immediate security enhancements to mitigate the threat.
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LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to the United States
A key LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, has been extradited to the US to face charges for his role in the group's global attacks.
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Compliance Isn’t Security: Why a Checklist Alone Won’t Stop Cyberattacks
This blog delves into the critical gap between meeting compliance standards and achieving true cybersecurity resilience. Learn why simply checking boxes isn't enough and how ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 11th March to 14th March
This week in cybersecurity highlights major incidents, including a $5 million theft from 1inch, a DDoS attack on X, and a significant data breach at ...
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Insider Attack and Extortion at Stram Center, SSK Plastic Surgery and Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation
Three healthcare providers suffered data breaches from insider attacks, extortion, and third-party vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
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CISA Reports Medusa Ransomware Attacks Over 300 Critical Infrastructure Organizations
A joint advisory from CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC reveals Medusa ransomware impacted over 300 US critical infrastructure organizations by February 2025. The advisory details mitigation ...
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Critical FreeType Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks: Urgent Update Required
Facebook disclosed a critical FreeType vulnerability (CVE-2025-27363), allowing arbitrary code execution. All versions up to 2.13 are affected; immediate updates are crucial.
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Lazarus Group North Korean Hackers Infect Hundreds via Malicious npm Packages
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking collective, deployed six malicious npm packages, infecting hundreds of developers. The packages steal credentials and deploy backdoors.
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Sunflower Medical Group Data Breach: Rhysida Ransomware Attack Exposes 220,968 Records
Kansas' Sunflower Medical Group suffered a data breach impacting 220,968 individuals. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the incident in January.
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Infostealer Malware Infects 26 Million Devices, Steals Bank Card Data and Passwords
A devastating Infostealer malware campaign has compromised 26 million devices, stealing bank card details and passwords. Kaspersky's report highlights the scale of the threat.
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$25M for AI Email Security: Trustifi’s Big Bet on the MSP Market
In this episode, we dive into Trustifi’s recent $25 million Series A funding round, led by growth equity firm Camber Partners. Specializing in AI-powered email ...
GhostSec: From Hacktivist Roots to RaaS Powerhouse
GhostSec evolved from anti-ISIS hacktivists into a global ransomware threat, deploying GhostLocker via RaaS and targeting critical infrastructure with sophisticated, multi-stage infiltration tactics.
Malicious RubyGems Impersonate Fastlane Plugins to Steal Telegram Bot Data
Two malicious RubyGems imitating Fastlane plugins redirect Telegram API calls to attacker-controlled proxies, harvesting bot tokens, chat content, and sensitive developer data.
Victoria’s Secret Postpones Q1 Earnings Amid System Restoration After Security Incident
Victoria’s Secret has postponed its Q1 2025 earnings release due to system restoration efforts following a May 24 cyber incident affecting corporate, retail, and online ...
The Exploding Threat of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS): How it’s Reshaping the Cybercrime Landscape
The rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) is transforming the threat landscape, democratizing cyberattacks and making them more frequent and diverse. This blog explores the various CaaS ...
Volkswagen Probes Hacker Claims Amid Ongoing Ransomware Threats
Volkswagen is investigating Stormous ransomware group’s breach claims, but internal reviews show no unauthorized access or compromised data within the company’s systems so far.
CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited ScreenConnect, ASUS Router, and Craft CMS Vulnerabilities
CISA has warned U.S. agencies of active attacks exploiting a ScreenConnect vulnerability and critical flaws in ASUS routers and Craft CMS. Patches and mitigations are ...
The North Face Discloses April Credential Stuffing Attack Impacting Customer Accounts
The North Face has confirmed a credential stuffing attack in April, exposing customer data including names, addresses, and emails. Payment information remains unaffected.
Nokota Packers Targeted in Ransomware Attack by Emerging J Group Gang
North Dakota-based Nokota Packers has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack by the J Group gang, with hackers claiming to have stolen 50GB of sensitive data. ...
Stormous Ransomware Gang Claims Volkswagen Hack Without Proof
Stormous ransomware gang claims a breach at Volkswagen, but provides no sample data. Researchers find no evidence yet of compromised systems or stolen information.
Google Chrome vs. Failing CAs: The Policy Behind the Distrust
In this episode, we dissect Google’s recent and upcoming decisions to distrust several Certificate Authorities (CAs) within the Chrome Root Store, including Entrust, Chunghwa Telecom, ...
CVE-2025-48827 & 48828: How vBulletin’s API and Template Engine Got Weaponized
Two critical, actively exploited vulnerabilities in vBulletin forum software—CVE-2025-48827 and CVE-2025-48828—have put thousands of websites at immediate risk of full system compromise. In this episode, ...
JINX-0132: How Cryptojackers Hijacked DevOps Infrastructure via Nomad and Docker
In this episode, we dissect the JINX-0132 cryptojacking campaign — a real-world example of how threat actors are exploiting cloud and DevOps environments to mine ...
Cartier Confirms Customer Data Exposure Following Cybersecurity Breach
Cartier has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed limited customer data, including names and email addresses. Sensitive financial and login information was not compromised.
Russian Market Becomes Leading Hub for Stolen Credentials from Info-Stealer Malware
The Russian Market has surged in popularity as a major cybercrime marketplace, offering stolen credentials harvested by info-stealer malware like Lumma and Acreed.
Multi-Stage Phishing Attacks Now Use Google Infrastructure—Here’s How
Recent phishing campaigns have entered a new phase—one where trust is weaponized. In this episode, we break down how cybercriminals are exploiting legitimate services like ...
Password Hashes Leaked via Linux Crash Handlers: The Truth Behind CVE-2025-5054 & 4598
In this episode, we unpack two newly disclosed Linux vulnerabilities—CVE-2025-5054 and CVE-2025-4598—discovered by the Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU). These race condition flaws impact Ubuntu’s ...
Inside the AVCheck Takedown: How Law Enforcement Disrupted a Key Cybercrime Tool
In this episode, we unpack the international takedown of AVCheck, one of the largest counter antivirus (CAV) services used by cybercriminals to test and fine-tune ...
Kaiser Permanente Recovers from Widespread Network Outage That Disrupted Patient Services Nationwide
Kaiser Permanente suffered a major network outage that disrupted electronic health records and patient services across the U.S. System functionality was restored the following day. ...
Latrodectus Malware Infected Over 44,000 IPs Before Operation Endgame Takedown
Latrodectus malware infected over 44,000 IP addresses before Operation Endgame's global takedown, with Shadowserver warning of critical ongoing threats across infected systems.