Recent research indicates that a nation-state actor known for prolonged cyber espionage activities has transitioned to using coin mining techniques. This strategic shift, attributed to the hacking group Bismuth, is aimed at evading detection while ensuring persistence within the systems of their targets. The Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team…
Recent investigations into the possible links between two individuals associated with recent cyber incidents have revealed noteworthy findings. Cary, a researcher, examined two databases of Chinese names and collaborated with Yi Fuxian, a professor of Chinese demography at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He found that the name Qiu Daibing (邱代兵)…
Quora, the widely used question-and-answer platform, has reported a significant data breach that may have compromised the personal information of approximately 100 million users. The breach, disclosed by the company on Monday, was discovered by their security team last Friday, who uncovered unauthorized access by a malicious actor to one…
Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Leverages AI Agents for Enhanced Security and Development Efficiency Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • December 9, 2025 Alon Kollmann, Co-Founder and CEO of Clover Security (Image: Clover Security) A startup founded by a former product leader from Dazz…
Coupang Faces Major Data Breach: Implications for Businesses and Cybersecurity Attacks Coupang, Inc. (NYSE: CPNG), widely recognized as the “Amazon of South Korea,” has become embroiled in a significant cybersecurity incident that marks one of the largest data breaches in South Korea’s history. On December 10, 2025, the company disclosed…
A recently addressed security vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook exposes users to potential exploitation by malicious actors aiming to access NT LAN Manager (NTLM) v2 hashed passwords through specially crafted files. The flaw, identified as CVE-2023-35636, has been rated with a CVSS score of 6.5 and was patched during Microsoft’s December…
In a significant revelation, cybersecurity researchers have exposed a sophisticated backdoor and document-stealing malware that operated undetected from 2015 to early 2020. Dubbed “Crutch” by ESET, this malware has been linked to the notorious Turla group, a Russia-based advanced persistent threat (APT) known for targeting governments, embassies, and military institutions…
House Oversight Committee Probes Epstein Case: Analyzing Recent Document Releases In recent months, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee has been conducting a high-profile investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the notorious financier and convicted sex offender. This inquiry, which has drawn significant public attention, involves a wide array of documents…
In a significant development for cybersecurity, Google has disclosed a serious data breach affecting its Google+ platform, resulting in the expedited closure of the network four months earlier than planned. Initially set to wind down in August 2019, Google+ will now cease operations in April 2019 following the identification of…
