Category cyber-attacks

Exposed: Years of FBI Investigations Leaked via Unsecured Government Server

Data Exposure at Oklahoma Department of Securities In a significant cybersecurity incident, a substantial dataset belonging to the Oklahoma Department of Securities (ODS) was left vulnerable on an unsecured storage server for a prolonged period, exposing approximately 3 terabytes of sensitive information. This breach, identified by Greg Pollock, a researcher…

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Ukrainian Authorities Detain Six Hackers Tied to DDoS and Financial Cyberattacks

Ukrainian Police Crack Down on Cybercrime: Two Notable Hacker Groups Arrested In recent operations, Ukrainian law enforcement has dismantled two distinct hacking groups engaging in cybercriminal activities. These arrests highlight the increasing sophistication and boldness of cyber threats targeting both individual citizens and critical infrastructure. The first operation involved the…

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Rocket Report: California’s New Super-Heavy Launch Site and 2025 Year in Review

International Launches and Aerospace Developments: A 2025 Overview In 2025, China solidified its position as a leader in aerospace with 92 orbital launches, followed by Russia’s 17. Europe managed eight launches, while India, Japan, South Korea, Israel, Iran, and Australia each contributed to the global tally, albeit in smaller numbers.…

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New Malware Discovered Utilizing Google Drive as Its Command-and-Control Server

Recent developments in the cybersecurity landscape have revealed a concerning trend wherein malicious actors leverage the infrastructure of legitimate online services to disguise their activities. According to experts, the latest campaign attributed to the DarkHydrus APT group has now employed Google Drive as its command-and-control (C2) server, a notable shift…

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DHS Directs Federal Agencies to Conduct DNS Security Audits for Their Domains

On October 10, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an urgent directive mandating that all federal agencies conduct thorough audits of their Domain Name System (DNS) records within the next ten business days. This emergency measure follows a series of concerning DNS hijacking incidents, which security experts, with…

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Michigan Man Discovers the Hard Way That “Catch a Cheater” Spyware Apps Are Illegal

In a troubling development within the realm of cybersecurity, Paul Fleming, the creator of pcTattletale, a controversial surveillance application, recently faced legal repercussions after allegations surfaced regarding the misuse of his software for unauthorized spying. Despite being made aware that individuals were employing his product to invade others’ privacy, Fleming…

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