Chinese-Language Crypto Scam Marketplace Shut Down on Telegram A significant development in the battle against online crime has emerged as the notorious Chinese-language crypto marketplace, previously operating on Telegram, has officially shut its doors. Known initially as Huione Guarantee and more recently rebranded as Haowang Guarantee, this platform had been…
Google Alerts U.S. Retailers to Potential Threat from Scattered Spider Cybercriminals Google’s Threat Intelligence unit has released a critical advisory for U.S. retailers, warning them of the imminent risk posed by the cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider. This group is suspected of orchestrating a range of significant cyberattacks targeting…
Cybersecurity Spending, Healthcare, Industry Specific HHS Secretary Addresses Congress on Proposed FY 2026 Budget Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • May 14, 2025 Robert F. Kennedy Jr., secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, testified in hearings regarding the HHS budget cuts and fiscal strategies. (Image: U.S. House…
Australian Data Breaches Set New Record in 2024 The Australian Privacy Commissioner urges both government and businesses to enhance personal data protection measures. The number of reported data breaches in Australia reached an unprecedented level in 2024, with the Office of the Australian Privacy Commissioner (OAIC) noting a 25 percent…
A recent investigation by Flashpoint has revealed that North Korean hackers exploited stolen identities to obtain remote IT positions in the United States, resulting in fraudulent gains totaling $88 million. The investigation details the methods used by these hackers and the technology that facilitated their deception. Between 2017 and 2023,…
Significant Vulnerabilities in VPNs Exposed During RSA Conference 2025 At the recently held RSA Conference in 2025, discussions centered around cybersecurity highlighted troubling vulnerabilities inherent in traditional Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Notably, Deepen Desai, Chief Security Officer at Zscaler, emphasized during an interview that VPNs are fundamentally flawed. "VPNs are…
Cybersecurity Spending, Government, Industry Specific CISA Cancels $2.4 Billion Cybersecurity Offer to Leidos Amid Strategic Shift David Perera (@daveperera) • May 14, 2025 Image: CISA The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has abruptly withdrawn a $2.4 billion offer to government contractor Leidos, which was intended to bolster the National…
A company known for its controversial license plate reading technology has introduced a new surveillance tool that consolidates various datasets linked to drivers’ vehicle information. According to a recent report, this tool, marketed primarily to law enforcement, incorporates data obtained from breaches and unauthorized sources. According to 404 Media, Flock,…
Crypto Scamming Network Exploits Xinbi Guarantee Platform Recent findings from Elliptic have unveiled a troubling trend on the Xinbi Guarantee platform, with vendors openly advertising services connected to various crypto investment scams, including “quick kills,” “slow kills,” and “pig butchering.” These terms refer to a range of fraudulent schemes designed…
