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…
The hacking landscape in Russia exemplifies the intricate relationship between cybercrime, state-sponsored operations, and espionage. Recent developments, including an indictment of a group of Russian nationals and the dismantling of their extensive botnet, illuminate how a single malware operation has facilitated a range of cyber attacks, from ransomware deployments to…
Cryptocurrency Fraud, Data Breach Notification, Data Security Hackers Demand $20 Million Ransom After Targeting Coinbase Users Rashmi Ramesh (@rashmiramesh_) • May 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A significant data breach has compromised the personal and financial information of approximately 70,000 Coinbase customers, alongside a ransom demand of $20 million. The incident,…
Cybersecurity Insights: Strategies to Mitigate Hacking Risks In an era marked by frequent cyber threats, businesses must prioritize robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard their digital assets. Experts assert that a proactive approach is essential to minimize risks and ensure the integrity of sensitive information. With hacking incidents on the rise,…
Recent reports reveal that Coca-Cola and its bottling partner, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP), are both under siege from distinct cyber threats. The Everest ransomware group has claimed responsibility for breaching Coca-Cola’s systems, while another group, Gehenna (also known as GHNA), alleges it has compromised significant data from CCEP’s Salesforce environment.…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime DanaBot Malware: A Dual Threat of Theft and Espionage David Perera (@daveperera) • May 22, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant development, U.S. federal prosecutors have revealed that a prominent member of the Russian cybercrime organization behind DanaBot inadvertently infected their own device with the…
Multiple Stalkerware Applications Shut Down Following Data Breach In a recent development within the cybersecurity landscape, several stalkerware applications have gone offline in the aftermath of a significant data breach. This event highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in privacy-centric software that collects sensitive user data without consent. With the surge in awareness…
Malicious JavaScript Packages Target Developers, Elicit Concern Recent reports have surfaced concerning a series of malicious JavaScript packages uploaded to the NPM (Node Package Manager) registry, raising significant alarms within the software development community. These packages were engineered to activate certain payloads on specified dates in 2023, while one particular…
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a misconfigured cloud server that exposed an astonishing 184 million login credentials, likely gathered through infostealer malware. Jeremiah Fowler, a cybersecurity expert, found an unsecured database housing over 184 million unique usernames and passwords. His findings, which were shared with Hackread.com, reveal that this…
