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Nethammer: Leveraging the DRAM Rowhammer Vulnerability via Network Requests

Recent advancements in cyber-attack methodologies have seen the emergence of a novel network-based variant of the notorious Rowhammer attack, referred to as “Nethammer.” This approach exploits vulnerabilities in dynamic random access memory (DRAM) through network cards, and it capitalizes on remote direct memory access (RDMA) channels to manipulate memory states…

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Ashley Madison Hackers Strike Again with 300GB Data Dump – Hold On, Cheaters! This Isn’t Over Yet!

Cybersecurity Breach at Ashley Madison: Major Data Leak Exposed Recently, Ashley Madison, the notorious dating service known for facilitating extramarital affairs, faced a significant cybersecurity breach that has raised alarms across the tech industry. Over a month ago, a group of hackers known as the Impact Team compromised Ashley Madison…

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Cascade of Attacks: From IT and OT to Patient Care

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management Trellix Reports Email and Identity Failures as Key Vectors in Healthcare Cybersecurity Incidents Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • January 27, 2026 According to a recent Trellix report, cyber incidents involving non-clinical IT systems and operational technology (OT) can negatively influence patient care…

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Top 10 Cybersecurity Firms in the BFSI Sector – Cyber Magazine

Title: Analyzing Recent Cybersecurity Breaches in the BFSI Sector In recent developments within the cybersecurity landscape, notable breaches have emerged, particularly impacting the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Cyber Magazine reports on the disturbing trend of increasing cyber threats that pose risks to organizations and their clients alike.…

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New Condi Malware Compromising TP-Link Wi-Fi Routers for DDoS Botnet Assaults

A newly identified malware strain, known as Condi, is leveraging a vulnerability found in TP-Link Archer AX21 (AX1800) Wi-Fi routers to integrate these devices into a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) botnet. This campaign, according to Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, has intensified since late May 2023, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats…

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DNS Hijacking Malware Targeting Users on iOS, Android, and Desktop Platforms Globally

Roaming Mantis Malware Expands Targeting Capabilities to iOS Users and Desktops Recent reports indicate a significant evolution in the Roaming Mantis malware campaign, which previously focused on compromising Android devices through DNS hijacking. This malware has now broadened its target scope, reportedly affecting iOS devices and desktop users. Researchers from…

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Surge of Scam Spam Originating from an Authentic Microsoft Address

Recent reports indicate that emails originating from a legitimate Microsoft address—which the company recommends customers add to their allow lists—are being utilized to distribute scam content. The emails are sent from [email protected], an address associated with Power BI. This platform provides analytics and business intelligence, integrating insights from various sources…

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Data Breach Triggers Extortion and Tragedies: Ashley Madison Offers $500,000 Reward for Hackers

In a significant cybersecurity breach, Ashley Madison, a website known for facilitating extramarital affairs, has suffered a massive data leak. This incident unfolded last week when a group calling themselves the Impact Team publicly released 10GB of sensitive information, exposing personal data of millions of users, including names and emails.…

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