A new DDoS campaign linked to a threat actor identified as Matrix has been detected, capitalizing on security weaknesses in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This campaign is notable for its widespread approach, leveraging these vulnerabilities to build a disruptive…
Recent investigations conducted by Qihoo 360’s Netlab security team have unveiled an emergent botnet named “Abcbot.” This entity demonstrates worm-like propagation methods, targeting Linux systems to execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on various victims. The botnet’s inception can be traced…
Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack Estimated to Cost UK £1.9 Billion In a significant cybersecurity incident, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reportedly experienced a cyber attack that may result in losses of at least £1.9 billion for the UK. This…
Western Digital Suffers Data Breach, Exposing Customer Information Western Digital, a major player in digital storage, has confirmed that its systems were breached by an unauthorized third party. During this incident, personal data belonging to customers of the company’s online…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Russian Intelligence Hackers Adapt Strategies to Avoid Detection Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 21, 2025 A Russian Federal Security Service officer in assault gear. (Image: SGr/Shutterstock) A state-sponsored cyberespionage group from Russia,…
Oct 22, 2025The Hacker NewsData Breach / Enterprise Security Decades of cybersecurity advice advocating for complex passwords—including uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols—have recently evolved. Current recommendations emphasize the importance of password length over intricate patterns. This shift focuses on the…
In recent years, serverless computing has gained traction as businesses seek scalable and efficient solutions like AWS Lambda. While these environments provide significant advantages, they also introduce complex security challenges. Current security measures primarily focus on log monitoring and static…
On Wednesday, cybersecurity agencies from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. issued a joint advisory detailing the active exploitation of vulnerabilities in Fortinet and Microsoft Exchange ProxyShell by Iranian state-sponsored threat actors. This exploitation is part of a broader effort…
Attack Surface Management, Security Operations Administering Response to NTLM Vulnerability Exploitation Greg Sirico • October 21, 2025 Image: Afansev Ivan/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued an alert regarding an actively exploited vulnerability in the Server…
Revamped Cybersecurity Alert: AI-Enhanced Scams Utilize Stolen Data TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – In an alarming trend, cybercriminals are leveraging artificial intelligence to breathe new life into previously stolen data, effectively repackaging past breaches for their malicious purposes. This development signals…
