Security Spotlight

AWS Customers Targeted in Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign Using Stolen IAM Credentials
Identity and Access Management
AWS Customers Targeted in Cryptocurrency Mining Campaign Using Stolen IAM Credentials
A cryptocurrency mining campaign targets AWS customers by exploiting stolen Identity and Access Management credentials. Detected by Amazon's GuardDuty, the attack uses novel persistence techniques ...
All I Want for Christmas is All of Your Data SantaStealer Malware Spreads for the Holidays
Cybersecurity
All I Want for Christmas is All of Your Data: SantaStealer Malware Spreads for the Holidays
A cybercriminal's holiday dream, SantaStealer, a new information-stealing malware, promises undetected operation on systems of high-profile targets, advertised on Telegram for $175 monthly.
SoundCloud's VPN Restrictions Lead to Access Denials for Users
Cybersecurity
SoundCloud’s VPN Restrictions Lead to Access Denials for Users
Users attempting to access SoundCloud via VPN connections are encountering a 403 forbidden error, resulting in blocked access to the audio streaming platform. This issue ...
Email Scam Exploits PayPal's Subscriptions Billing Feature
News
Email Scam Exploits PayPal’s Subscriptions Billing Feature
PayPal's legitimate billing feature becomes a tool for scammers sending fraudulent emails, mimicking genuine purchase notifications. This latest financial scam uses deception to its full ...
Notepad++ Fixes Updater Vulnerability Allowing Attackers to Hijack Update Traffic
Application Security
Notepad++ Fixes Updater Vulnerability Allowing Attackers to Hijack Update Traffic
A vulnerability in Notepad++ could have let attackers hijack update traffic. This flaw stemmed from weak file authentication during updates. A report by security researcher ...
Justice Department Alleges Misleading Compliance in Federal Audit Case
Cybersecurity
Justice Department Alleges Misleading Compliance in Federal Audit Case
Accusations of deception rise as a former senior manager is sued for allegedly misleading the US government about the compliance status of a cloud platform ...
Why Insuring Keith Richards' Fingers Highlights Risk Management in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
Why Insuring Keith Richards’ Fingers Highlights Risk Management in Cybersecurity
Celebrities have insured body parts like Keith Richards' fingers, echoing the importance of protecting vital assets, much like prioritizing key elements in cybersecurity.
ASUS Confirms Third-party Breach as Everest Ransomware Group Strikes
Endpoint Security
ASUS Confirms Third-party Breach as Everest Ransomware Group Strikes
ASUS has verified a disruption resulting from a third-party breach. The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility, asserting they compromised companies like ASUS, ArcSoft, and ...
Russian Internet Authority Blocks Roblox Over Content Concerns
Cybersecurity
Russian Internet Authority Blocks Roblox Over Content Concerns
Russia's Roskomnadzor has blocked the online gaming platform Roblox citing concerns over the distribution of LGBT content and extremist materials. The move underscores the regulatory ...
React Server Components' Security Flaw Risks Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
CVE Vulnerability Alerts
React Server Components’ Security Flaw Risks Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution
React Server Components are impacted by a critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-55182, offering a CVSS score of 10.0 for unauthenticated remote code execution.