Category cyber-attacks

Warning: North Korean Hackers Launching Attacks on South Korea Using RokRat Trojan

A recent cybersecurity incident has revealed a North Korean hacking group employing the RokRat Trojan in a targeted spear-phishing campaign aimed at the South Korean government. This attack has been attributed to the advanced persistent threat group known as APT37, which is also referred to as Starcruft, Ricochet Chollima, or…

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Warning: North Korean Hackers Launching Attacks on South Korea Using RokRat Trojan

Qilin Ransomware Allegedly Breaches Church of Scientology’s Data Security

Recently, Qilin ransomware has claimed responsibility for a breach involving the Church of Scientology, asserting their actions by posting 22 screenshots on their dark web leak site. While they have not specified the extent of the data compromised or the methods employed to achieve the breach, the implications are significant.…

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Russian Hacker Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Major JP Morgan Chase Cyberattack

Russian National Sentenced for Major Cyber Hacking Campaign Targeting U.S. Financial Institutions A U.S. court has sentenced a 37-year-old Russian hacker to 12 years in prison following his involvement in a widespread international hacking scheme that compromised the personal information of millions of individuals across multiple American financial institutions and…

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Researchers Discover Connections Between Sunburst and Russian Kazuar Malware

Recent cybersecurity research has uncovered intriguing potential connections between the notorious SolarWinds hack and a previously identified malware strain called Kazuar. Kaspersky’s latest analysis highlights overlapping features that suggest a link between the two malicious software architectures. The SolarWinds incident, disclosed in December 2020, was characterized by its unprecedented scale…

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Revealed: SUNSPOT Malware Was Employed to Insert SolarWinds Backdoor

As investigations into the SolarWinds supply-chain breach progress, cybersecurity experts have unveiled a third malware variant, identified as “Sunspot.” This new threat targets the build environment, facilitating the injection of a backdoor into SolarWinds’ Orion network monitoring software. This marks an alarming addition to previously disclosed malware, notably Sunburst and…

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Admins and Defenders Prepare for Severe Server Vulnerability Threats

Critical Vulnerability Discovered in React Framework: Immediate Action Required A significant security vulnerability has been identified in various versions of the React framework, prompting urgent calls for patching from researchers. This vulnerability, categorized as CVE-2025-55182, has been described by experts as a “perfect 10,” indicating its severity. Specifically, React versions…

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Caution: 5 New Trojan Android Apps Monitoring Users in Pakistan

Recent findings from cybersecurity experts reveal a sophisticated spyware campaign aimed at users in Pakistan. This operation employs malicious variants of legitimate Android applications to conduct covert surveillance and data exfiltration. The spyware masquerades as well-known applications, including those like the Pakistan Citizen Portal, a prayer timing app called Pakistan…

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Fraudulent Gambling Network Might Involve More Sinister Activities

A sprawling network believed to be responsible for defrauding individuals through fraudulent online gambling platforms has reportedly been operating for 14 years. Researchers have indicated that this extensive operation is likely supported by a nation-state, targeting both government and private sector organizations in the United States and Europe. Previous investigations…

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