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Feds Indict 16 Russians Linked to Botnets Used for Cyberattacks and Espionage

The hacker landscape in Russia has long blurred the distinctions between cybercrime, state-directed cyberwarfare, and espionage. This convergence has recently been spotlighted by a significant indictment that centers on a collective of Russian nationals accused of operating a vast malware campaign. This operation, detailed in a newly released indictment, demonstrates…

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Cognyte Acquires GroupSense in $4M Threat Intelligence Agreement

Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Threat Intelligence Cognyte Acquires GroupSense to Enhance Cyber Threat Intelligence Capabilities Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • May 23, 2025 Israel-based Cognyte has announced its acquisition of GroupSense, a digital risk protection firm based in Arlington, Virginia, a move intended to bolster its cyber threat intelligence offerings…

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Major Data Breach Exposes 184 Million Passwords from Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Others

JuSun/Getty Images A significant data breach has surfaced, exposing millions of sensitive user credentials, a discovery that raises alarm bells across cybersecurity circles. According to cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler, a recently published report reveals an online database that contains over 184 million unique account credentials. This trove of data includes…

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Authorities Execute Global Operation Against Cybercriminals’ Infostealer Malware

Lumma Infostealer: A Growing Threat in Cybercrime Recent insights from cybersecurity experts indicate that a diverse range of cybercriminals are utilizing the Lumma infostealer, an increasingly popular tool linked to various cyber threats including credit card fraud, cryptocurrency theft, and initial access sales. This information, highlighted by cybersecurity professional Kivilevich,…

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ViciousTrap Hackers Compromise Over 5,500 Edge Devices Across 50+ Brands, Transforming Them into Honeypots

A significant cybersecurity incident has emerged involving a sophisticated threat actor known as ViciousTrap, as identified by the Threat Detection & Research (TDR) team at Sekoia.io. This actor has infiltrated over 5,500 edge devices from more than 50 different manufacturers, creating an expansive network reminiscent of a honeypot. The operation…

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