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…
Google’s Practices Under Scrutiny by EU Regulators The European Union is intensifying its scrutiny of Google’s competitive tactics with a new investigation focusing on the company’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) in generating search result summaries. This probe aims to determine whether Google has been using content from publishers to…
AT&T Settlement: $177 Million Available for Eligible Customers Amid Data Breach Concerns In a significant development within the telecommunications sector, AT&T has announced a settlement totaling $177 million, set to conclude shortly. This settlement arises from a class action lawsuit related to a data breach affecting millions of customers. The…
Juniper Networks Addresses High-Security Vulnerabilities Juniper Networks has announced critical out-of-band updates to its SRX Series and EX Series products to counter high-severity vulnerabilities that could potentially allow adversaries to take control of affected systems. This announcement underscores the growing risks in cybersecurity, particularly for organizations relying on Juniper’s networking…
The notorious TrickBot malware, renowned for its adaptability, has recently expanded its arsenal to exploit firmware vulnerabilities as a potential means for deploying bootkits and gaining comprehensive control of compromised systems. This new capability, called “TrickBoot,” enables attackers to leverage widely accessible tools to scan devices for recognized weaknesses that…
Facebook has recently disclosed a significant security vulnerability that had exposed the private photos of approximately 6.8 million users to third-party developers. This breach occurred due to a programming error that inadvertently granted access to nearly 1,500 applications linked to 876 developers. The flaw specifically enabled these developers to access…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Google Unveils Gemini Enterprise AI Model for Banking Sector Jennifer Lawinski • December 10, 2025 BNY is integrating Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise agentic artificial intelligence platform into its proprietary enterprise AI platform, Eliza. (Image: Shutterstock) In a significant…
