Cybersecurity researchers from Koi Security have uncovered a significant espionage scheme orchestrated by a group dubbed ShadyPanda, which has compromised over 4.3 million users of Chrome and Microsoft Edge over the course of roughly seven years. The attackers employed a methodical and deceptive approach by uploading seemingly innocuous browser extensions…
MuddyWater Utilizes Game Delay Tactic for Malware Deployment David Perera (@daveperera) • December 2, 2025 Image: Larisa Potekhina/Shutterstock Recent analyses by cybersecurity researchers reveal that Iranian state-sponsored hackers have adopted a unique method to hide malware, drawing parallels with the classic mobile game Snake. These findings indicate that hackers have…
Coupang Experiences Significant Data Breach Affecting 33.7 Million Users In a recent security incident, Coupang, a prominent e-commerce platform based in South Korea, has reported a data breach that has compromised the personal information of approximately 33.7 million accounts. The breach raises significant concerns about user security, particularly given the…
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in the widely used WordPress plugin, Ultimate Member, which boasts over 200,000 active installations. The flaw, labeled CVE-2024-1071, has a critical CVSS score of 9.8, indicating its severity and potential for exploitation. Security researcher Christiaan Swiers is credited with discovering and reporting this…
In a recent development, cybersecurity researchers uncovered an ongoing surveillance initiative targeting Colombian government institutions and private enterprises within the energy and metallurgical sectors. This attack campaign, referred to as “Operation Spalax,” was detailed in a report released Tuesday by ESET, a Slovak cybersecurity firm. The operation first began in…
Target’s Pricing Algorithm Raises Data Privacy Concerns in New York Target’s pricing strategy has come under scrutiny after discrepancies were noted in egg prices, varying significantly based on geographic location. In Rochester, New York, a carton of Target’s Good & Gather eggs is priced at $1.99, while the same product…
Flipboard Faces Data Breach, Users’ Accounts Compromised Flipboard, a widely-used social sharing and news aggregation platform with a user base exceeding 150 million, has reported a significant data breach affecting its user accounts. The incident came to light following a public notification issued by the company, revealing that unauthorized access…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Industry Advocates for Voluntary Measures Amid Security Concerns Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock During a recent Senate hearing, experts highlighted that U.S. telecommunications networks remain susceptible to foreign threats, primarily from nation-states like China. Concerns…
Nigeria Sees Unprecedented Spike in Cyber Threats Amid Evolving Attack Strategies In the third quarter of this year, Nigeria faced an alarming surge in cyber threats, with data breaches impacting local entities increasing by a staggering 1,047% compared to the previous quarter. This dramatic rise was highlighted in the newly…
