Category cyber-attacks

Data Exposure at Adoption Agency Unveils Sensitive Information About Children and Parents

Exposed Adoption Data Raises Privacy Concerns for Gladney Center In late June, security researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a publicly accessible database containing sensitive information related to the adoption process. The database, linked to the Texas-based nonprofit Gladney Center for Adoption, raised immediate alarms due to its implications for vulnerable children…

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GitHub Exploited for Distributing Malware-as-a-Service Payloads

Researchers from Cisco’s Talos security team have identified a sophisticated malware-as-a-service (MaaS) operation that exploited public GitHub accounts to distribute various types of malicious software to targeted entities. This innovative distribution method capitalized on GitHub’s widespread acceptance in enterprise environments, where many organizations rely on the platform for software development.…

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Hackers Discover Innovative Methods to Conceal Malware within DNS Records

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new tactic employed by hackers to conceal malware within domain name system (DNS) records, a method that poses significant challenges for traditional defense mechanisms. This technique exploits the mapping of domain names to their respective numerical IP addresses, allowing malicious scripts to operate stealthily. Recent…

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GitHub Exploited to Distribute Amadey, Lumma, and Redline InfoStealers in Ukraine

A newly uncovered Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) scheme is leveraging GitHub repositories to disseminate various infostealer families. This discovery was made by cybersecurity analysts at Cisco Talos, who released their findings today. The report details how the threat actors are utilizing the Amadey bot to directly source malware from public GitHub repositories…

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Google Discovers Custom Backdoor Installed on SonicWall Network Devices

Cybersecurity Alert: Vulnerability Detected in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access Devices Recent findings from the Google Threat Intelligence Group have uncovered a concerning trend involving the exploitation of SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) appliances. These devices are critical components in enterprise networks, tasked with managing secure access for mobile devices. Unfortunately,…

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DHS Under Increased Scrutiny for DNA Collection from Immigrant Children

Senator Wyden Questions DNA Collection Practices at DHS and DOJ United States Senator Ron Wyden has raised concerns regarding the collection of DNA from immigrants, including children, by the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ). In a recent inquiry, Wyden is demanding explanations about the legality, scope, and…

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Data Breach at UnitedHealth-Associated Tech Firm Episource Affects 5.4 Million Patients

Episource, a medical billing company affiliated with Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, has reported a significant data breach affecting over 5.4 million individuals in the United States. This incident, which occurred earlier this year, has been classified as one of the largest healthcare data breaches recorded in 2025, as…

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