Category cyber-attacks

Louisiana State Government Faces Ransomware Attack, Leading to Server Shutdowns

Louisiana State Government Targeted in Significant Ransomware Attack The state government of Louisiana recently fell victim to a substantial coordinated ransomware assault, highlighting a growing trend of cyberattacks against critical sectors. This incident forced the shutdown of numerous state agency servers, impacting various essential services including government websites, email systems,…

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Russian Hacker Involved in NeverQuest Banking Malware Sentenced to 4 Years in U.S. Prison

A significant development in the realm of cybersecurity was marked by the sentencing of Russian hacker Stanislav Vitaliyevich Lisov, who was sentenced to four years in prison for orchestrating the Neverquest banking malware operation. This malware enabled Lisov to siphon funds from victims’ bank accounts, exploiting vulnerabilities to facilitate unlawful…

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Snatch Ransomware Boots Windows into Safe Mode to Evade Antivirus Detection

New Snatch Ransomware Variant Exploits Windows Safe Mode to Evade Detection Cybersecurity researchers have detected a sophisticated new variant of the Snatch ransomware, which employs an unusual tactic to infiltrate Windows computers—first rebooting the affected system into Safe Mode before initiating file encryption. This method significantly reduces the likelihood of…

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New Zeppelin Ransomware Aiming at Tech and Healthcare Firms

A new variant of the Vega ransomware family, designated as Zeppelin, has recently emerged, specifically targeting technology and healthcare sectors across Europe, the United States, and Canada. This development raises significant concerns in the cybersecurity community, especially for organizations reliant on technology infrastructure and sensitive data handling. Interestingly, Zeppelin appears…

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14 Strategies to Protect Your Computers from Botnet Malware Attacks

Cybercriminals Innovate Their Strategies: A Growing Threat to Sensitive Data Recent developments in cybersecurity indicate a significant uptick in cybercriminal activity, characterized by increasingly sophisticated techniques targeting sensitive information across various sectors. Cyber adversaries are continuously evolving, adapting their methods to exploit vulnerabilities in systems that handle critical data, including…

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Hacker Exposes 2.3 Million Wired.com Records, Alleges 40 Million User Breach at Condé Nast

A hacker, operating under the alias “Lovely,” has reportedly leaked the personal information of more than 2.3 million users of Wired.com, a leading American technology and culture magazine. This breach was disclosed on December 20, 2025, via a newly established hacking forum named Breach Stars. The hacker not only provided…

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Proof of Concept Exploits Published for Citrix ADC and Gateway RCE Vulnerability

Critical Vulnerability Exposes Citrix Servers to Cyber Attacks: Urgent Action Required In a troubling development for organizations utilizing Citrix application delivery and Gateway solutions, a newly disclosed vulnerability has put numerous enterprise servers at risk of exploitation by remote attackers. Security researchers have recently released weaponized proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit code…

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