The Breach News

Deception Technology Captures IP Address of Shiny Hunter Attacker

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Details Emerge After Targeted Attack on Threat Intelligence Firm by Cybercriminal Group Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 7, 2026 Image: Yaruniv Studio/Shutterstock The recent infiltration of Los Angeles-based threat intelligence firm Resecurity by the hacker group “Scattered Lapsus$ Shiny Hunters” underscores the evolving nature…

Read MoreDeception Technology Captures IP Address of Shiny Hunter Attacker

Receiving Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails? Avoid Those Links – PCMag

Rising Tide of Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails: A Cybersecurity Concern Recent reports indicate a surge in unwanted Instagram password reset emails hitting users’ inboxes, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community. These unsolicited messages are often indicative of potential phishing attempts, wherein attackers aim to compromise user accounts by deceiving…

Read MoreReceiving Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails? Avoid Those Links – PCMag

Microsoft Issues Patch for Two Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Microsoft has issued an update addressing 59 vulnerabilities across its suite of products, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that have already been exploited by malicious actors. This release highlights the ongoing threat landscape, with the tech giant emphasizing the risks posed by active exploitation of these flaws. Among the 59…

Read MoreMicrosoft Issues Patch for Two Actively Exploited Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for Exploited IE Zero-Day Vulnerability

Microsoft has released an emergency security update to address a serious zero-day vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer (IE). This critical flaw, which is actively being exploited, poses significant risks to Windows systems worldwide. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2018-8653, was identified by Clement Lecigne from Google’s Threat Analysis Group. It is a…

Read MoreMicrosoft Releases Urgent Patch for Exploited IE Zero-Day Vulnerability

Guccifer 2.0 Exposes Private Information of Almost 200 Congressional Democrats

Cybersecurity Alert: Guccifer 2.0 Claims Latest DCCC Hack In a significant security breach, the hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 recently announced that he has infiltrated the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), following a previous high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). To substantiate his claim, Guccifer 2.0 released a…

Read MoreGuccifer 2.0 Exposes Private Information of Almost 200 Congressional Democrats

N-Able’s Take Control Agent Vulnerability Poses Privilege Escalation Risk for Windows Systems

In a significant cybersecurity concern, a high-severity vulnerability has been revealed in N-Able’s Take Control Agent, a product utilized for remote management. This flaw, identified as CVE-2023-27470 and assigned a CVSS score of 8.8, could be exploited by local unprivileged attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level, potentially compromising system…

Read MoreN-Able’s Take Control Agent Vulnerability Poses Privilege Escalation Risk for Windows Systems