The notorious Shamoon malware has resurfaced, following its troubling history of wreaking havoc on Saudi Arabia’s state oil enterprise, Saudi Aramco, in 2012. This latest incarnation has notably targeted organizations in the energy sector, predominantly in the Middle East. Recently, the Italian drilling giant Saipem reported a cyber attack that…
Recent reports indicate an alarming data breach affecting a staggering 200 million Yahoo! user accounts. The breach has drawn attention primarily due to its scale and the sale of the compromised information on the Dark Web by a hacker using the alias “Peace” or “peace_of_mind.” This attack underscores a troubling…
This week has unfolded with considerable turmoil, particularly for Instagram users, following Malwarebytes’ announcement on January 9 regarding a significant data breach associated with the Meta-owned platform. The cybersecurity firm reported that hackers have leaked information from approximately 17.5 million Instagram accounts online, revealing sensitive details such as usernames, email…
Cybersecurity Update Meta has addressed a vulnerability within its Instagram platform that permitted unauthorized parties to request password reset emails. However, the company maintains that this issue did not result in the theft of users’ personal data. Recently, Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity firm, asserted that cybercriminals reportedly accessed sensitive information belonging…
Recent findings by security researchers have highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime, where attackers use seemingly harmless cloud-based services to hide their malicious activities. Trend Micro has discovered a new malware variant that is particularly striking for its use of steganography—concealing malicious commands within memes posted on a Twitter account…
A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Oracle’s MICROS division, a major provider of point-of-sale (POS) services acquired by the tech giant in 2014. The breach was discovered after employees detected malicious code on the MICROS customer support portal and certain legacy systems, revealing a serious vulnerability…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Details Emerge After Targeted Attack on Threat Intelligence Firm by Cybercriminal Group Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 7, 2026 Image: Yaruniv Studio/Shutterstock The recent infiltration of Los Angeles-based threat intelligence firm Resecurity by the hacker group “Scattered Lapsus$ Shiny Hunters” underscores the evolving nature…
Rising Tide of Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails: A Cybersecurity Concern Recent reports indicate a surge in unwanted Instagram password reset emails hitting users’ inboxes, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community. These unsolicited messages are often indicative of potential phishing attempts, wherein attackers aim to compromise user accounts by deceiving…
Microsoft has issued an update addressing 59 vulnerabilities across its suite of products, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that have already been exploited by malicious actors. This release highlights the ongoing threat landscape, with the tech giant emphasizing the risks posed by active exploitation of these flaws. Among the 59…
