The U.S. Department of Justice has reportedly amassed sufficient evidence to charge several Russian government officials linked to the cyber intrusion that compromised the Democratic National Committee (DNC) during the 2016 presidential election. This investigation illuminates how cyber operations can potentially impact political outcomes and underscores the risks posed to…
Security researchers at Symantec have identified a previously undisclosed cyber-espionage group, codenamed Sowbug, that has been active since at least 2015. This group has focused its attacks on government entities across South America and Southeast Asia, aiming to exfiltrate sensitive data from institutions engaged in foreign policy and diplomatic affairs.…
Robot Dogs Deployed for Security at BBVA Stadium Ahead of 2026 World Cup In a significant advancement for public safety, authorities in Guadalupe, Nuevo León, Mexico, recently introduced a fleet of four robotic dogs designed to enhance security measures at the BBVA Stadium, one of the venues for the upcoming…
Cybercriminals, notably state-sponsored hackers, have begun exploiting a newly uncovered vulnerability in Microsoft Office that the company has not classified as a security risk nor plans to address with a patch. This vulnerability involves the Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) feature in Microsoft Office, which allows applications to share data seamlessly…
Recent protests in Iran have laid bare the stark tactics employed by the Tehran regime against demonstrators, with state forces reportedly killing thousands since early January. Additionally, the government has enacted extreme measures to restrict internet access, shutting off connections to the global web and further isolating its citizens. In…
Despite ongoing efforts by Google to secure its Play Store against malware, new threats continue to exploit vulnerabilities in its defenses. Recent investigations by various cybersecurity firms have unveiled two notable malware campaigns, one of which disseminates an updated variant of the notorious **BankBot** trojan that mimics legitimate banking applications…
In a significant breach impacting the cryptocurrency sector, Tether, a Santa Monica-based company known for its dollar-backed cryptocurrency tokens, has reported that its systems were compromised by an external attacker. The breach resulted in the theft of approximately $31 million in tokens. Tether, with a market capitalization currently standing at…
New Macro Malware Threat Targets Microsoft Office Users Recently, a cybersecurity researcher revealed a significant security flaw affecting all versions of Microsoft Office that permits the creation and propagation of macro-based self-replicating malware. This vulnerability allows attackers to generate malicious macros that can reproduce themselves and infect other documents, a…
Severe Microsoft Office Vulnerability Exploited to Deliver Cobalt Malware Recently uncovered, a critical 17-year-old vulnerability in Microsoft Office is being actively exploited by threat actors to deploy backdoor malware. This vulnerability, designated as CVE-2017-11882, allows hackers to install malicious software on targeted systems without requiring any user interaction, raising significant…