Category cyber-attacks

WannaCry Kill Switch Activated? The Threat Isn’t Over—Introducing WannaCry 2.0 Ransomware!

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Update on the Ongoing Threat In recent days, the cybersecurity community has been closely monitoring the developments surrounding the WannaCry ransomware. While initial reports indicated that a 22-year-old British security researcher successfully deployed a “kill switch” to halt the spread of the malware, the reality is more…

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Data Broker Breaches Contributed to Nearly $21 Billion in Identity Theft Losses

Congressional Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) have unveiled a staggering estimate of over $20.9 billion in consumer losses due to identity theft linked to four major breaches involving data broker firms. This figure was disclosed in a minority report, a culmination of an extensive investigation into data broker…

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Google Researcher Discovers Connection Between WannaCry Attacks and North Korea

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: New Evidence Points to North Korea The mystery surrounding the WannaCry ransomware attacks has deepened, with new evidence suggesting a potential link to a state-sponsored hacking group in North Korea. Neel Mehta, a security researcher at Google, has uncovered that the code utilized in WannaCry mirrors an…

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New AirSnitch Attack Compromises Wi-Fi Encryption in Homes, Offices, and Enterprises

In a concerning development within wireless network security, researchers have identified vulnerabilities that enable attackers to exploit client isolation mechanisms in Wi-Fi networks. This alarming behavior, described as a form of Man-in-the-Middle (MitM) attack, allows adversaries to impersonate legitimate clients, diverting Layer-2 traffic. According to the research, standard Layer-2 switches…

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This AI Agent Is Built to Stay in Line

The Rise and Risks of AI Agents in Digital Management Recently, artificial intelligence agents, exemplified by applications like OpenClaw, have surged in popularity as they promise to streamline personal digital management. These agents can generate customized news summaries, serve as intermediaries for customer service interactions, and assist in managing tasks…

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Additional Hacking Groups Discovered Exploiting SMB Vulnerability Weeks Prior to WannaCry

The cybersecurity landscape has been shaken following the April leak of zero-day vulnerabilities and hacking tools by the Shadow Brokers, reportedly associated with the NSA’s Equation Group. This disclosure has led to numerous hacking groups and individual cybercriminals taking initiative to exploit these vulnerabilities for various malicious purposes. The release…

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Report Reveals Only 1% of Security Vulnerabilities Fuel Most Cyberattacks in 2025

An extensive investigation by VulnCheck has revealed that, despite the annual surge in reported security vulnerabilities, most remain unexploited in real-world scenarios. Of the staggering 48,000 security flaws documented in 2025, only 1% were actively targeted, signaling a concerning trend where a limited set of vulnerabilities inflict the majority of…

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