Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Prosecutors Seek 188-Month Sentence for Conor ‘Pompompurin’ Fitzpatrick David Perera (@daveperera) • September 16, 2025 The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Image: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock) Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the founder of the first iteration of the BreachForums cybercrime forum, received a three-year prison…
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Advancements in social engineering are rapidly evolving alongside generative AI technology, providing cybercriminals with sophisticated tools to infiltrate organizations. Recent statements from the FBI have underscored the need for heightened vigilance, noting that as technology evolves, so too do the tactics employed by cyber adversaries. This article delves into the…
Property Business Australia Targeted in Kairos Ransomware Breach The Sydney-based real estate agency, The Property Business Australia, has reportedly fallen victim to a breach attributed to the Kairos ransomware group, which claims to have stolen sensitive data belonging to both agents and tenants. This incident highlights the increasing threats faced…
On March 18, 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the inclusion of a high-severity vulnerability in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This vulnerability is associated with a supply chain compromise affecting the GitHub Action known as tj-actions The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-30066, has been assigned…
A notorious Russia-based cyber espionage group known as APT29 has reportedly exploited a less common Windows feature called Credential Roaming following a successful phishing operation targeting an unmentioned European diplomatic organization. The strategic focus on diplomatic targets aligns with APT29’s historical modus operandi, demonstrating their commitment to gathering intelligence that…
Agentic AI, Application Security, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Acquisition Enhances GenAI User Protection with AI Agent Safeguards Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • September 16, 2025 Check Point Chief Strategy Officer Roi Karo and Lakera CEO David Haber (Images: Check Point) Check Point Software has acquired Lakera, a startup focused on…
When disposing of a burner phone, it is crucial to do so responsibly. “At the end of its useful life, take necessary precautions to eliminate data, remove SIM and memory cards, and ensure you do not leave behind a security vulnerability,” advises Al-Maskati from Access Now. Considering an Alternative Phone…
This week’s cybersecurity update delves into various evolving threats, including a sophisticated phishing technique used by Russian threat actors. Covering issues from device code phishing to cloud-based attacks, this summary transforms complex technicalities into comprehensible insights, tailored for tech-savvy professionals. ⚡ Threat of the Week The recent disclosure from Microsoft…
