In a significant cybersecurity incident, a database containing 149 million account usernames and passwords has been taken down after a researcher alerted the hosting provider. This extensive dataset included 48 million Gmail accounts, 17 million Facebook accounts, and about 420,000 for the cryptocurrency platform Binance, among others. The discovery was…
Digitally signed malware has gained traction recently, utilizing legitimate digital certificates to mask malicious activities. Recent investigations have uncovered a malware campaign employing stolen valid digital certificates from Taiwanese technology firms, including D-Link, to authenticate their harmful applications and thereby appear trustworthy to unwitting users. Digital certificates, issued by recognized…
cURL Project Ends Vulnerability Reward Program Amid AI Report Surge The developers behind cURL, a widely-used networking tool, are discontinuing their vulnerability reward program due to a significant influx of low-quality submissions, many of which have been identified as AI-generated. Daniel Stenberg, the founder and lead developer of the open-source…
New Cyber Threat Targets Palestinian Authority With Advanced Malware Attack In a recent development in the realm of cybersecurity, Check Point Threat Intelligence Team has identified a resurgence of an advanced persistent threat (APT) group launching targeted attacks against institutions in the Middle East, particularly the Palestinian Authority. This latest…
Personal Data Leak Compromises Nearly 4,500 DHS Employees A website known as ICE List gained significant attention last week after its founders claimed to have leaked personal information on approximately 4,500 employees of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, a detailed analysis by WIRED has raised concerns about the…
Microsoft has announced the release of its July 2018 security patch updates, addressing a total of 53 vulnerabilities across various products, including Windows, Internet Explorer, Edge, and Microsoft Office, among others. This month’s updates target a wide range of systems and software, including the widely used Adobe Flash Player. Among…
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced formal indictments against 12 Russian intelligence officers in connection with the cyber intrusion of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 U.S. presidential election. This development follows an extensive investigation led by Special Counsel Robert Mueller, aimed at uncovering the extent of…
Researchers from universities in New Mexico, Arizona, and Louisiana, along with professionals from Circle, have raised alarms regarding vulnerabilities in SMS communications, asserting these weaknesses are easily tested, verified, and exploited on a large scale. Their findings underscore that the existing threat landscape could be exploited with consumer-grade technology and…
New Jersey Woman Charged in Selena Gomez Email Hack In a significant cybercrime case, a 21-year-old woman from Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, has been charged with hacking into the email accounts of pop star and actress Selena Gomez. The accused, Susan Atrach, allegedly stole private photos and disseminated them online.…
