In recent discussions on the handling of intimate images online, Kate Ruane, director of the Center for Democracy and Technology’s free expression project, highlighted the growing recognition among major technology platforms regarding the need for policies against nonconsensual distribution of intimate content. Yet, she emphasizes ambiguity in Telegram’s terms of…
A hacker operating under the alias USDoD has reportedly gathered and leaked 332 million email addresses from SOCRadar.io, a significant threat intelligence platform. This incident, which was later disseminated by another actor known as Dominatrix, poses serious security threats given the sensitive nature of the dataset. The breach was brought…
A data breach incident involving the UK-based transgender charity Mermaids has attracted significant attention after the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) issued a £25,000 fine. The breach occurred due to the charity’s internal email group, which was established several years ago with inadequate security settings, leading to the exposure of hundreds…
Cybersecurity Weekly Recap: Takedowns, DDoS Attacks, and Emerging Threats The realm of cybersecurity continues to evolve with alarming speed, as evidenced by the latest developments in the threat landscape. One significant topic this week is the prevalence of "pig butchering" scams, alongside impactful government interventions and a staggering array of…
Game Freak Confirms Data Breach: An Insider’s Look at the Security Incident In a recent announcement, Game Freak, the acclaimed video game development company known for its work on the Pokémon franchise, has confirmed that it has experienced a significant data breach. This security incident has raised concerns across the…
A Beijing-linked state-sponsored hacking group known as Daggerfly has targeted organizations in Taiwan and a U.S. non-governmental organization (NGO) operating in China, deploying an upgraded suite of malware tools in its most recent campaign. This sophisticated operation highlights the group’s engagement in internal espionage activities, as reported today by Symantec’s…
A newly identified backdoor malware known as Kapeka has been linked to ongoing cyberattacks targeting Eastern European nations, particularly Estonia and Ukraine, since at least mid-2022. This flexible backdoor is believed to be associated with the Russian advanced persistent threat (APT) group Sandworm, a faction also referred to as APT44…
ESET Research has uncovered a troubling expansion of the Telekopye scam network, which now targets popular accommodation booking services such as Booking.com and Airbnb. This development marks a significant shift in the landscape of online scams, where fraudulent activities have increasingly targeted unsuspecting travelers during peak booking seasons. In July…
Massive Data Breach Exposes 1.4 Billion User Accounts Linked to Tencent In a significant cybersecurity incident, threat actor Fenice has reportedly leaked a staggering 1.4 billion user accounts purportedly associated with Tencent, a prominent Chinese technology and internet services company. The breach, which has drawn parallels to the infamous “Mother…
