Emerging ClickFix Technique Gaining Traction Among State-Sponsored Hackers Recent investigations by Proofpoint have unveiled a significant new trend in cyber espionage tactics employed by government-affiliated hacking groups from North Korea, Iran, and Russia. These actors are now utilizing the ClickFix technique, a method that leverages social engineering to exploit user…
Data Security, Government, Industry Specific Concerns Raised Over Whistleblower Claims of DOGE’s Centralized Data Collection Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 21, 2025 Elon Musk arriving at the White House South Lawn on Marine One, March 9, 2025. (Image: Joshua Sukoff / Shutterstock) Recent revelations by whistleblowers indicate that a U.S.…
‘Fog’ Hackers Target Victims with DOGE Ransom Demands In a recent wave of cyber extortion, hackers under the alias "Fog" have been preying on unsuspecting victims, demanding ransoms in the form of Dogecoin (DOGE). These tactics have emerged as a concerning trend in the cybersecurity landscape, raising alarms among business…
Morphisec has uncovered a new malware threat known as ResolverRAT, which employs sophisticated techniques to execute code directly in computer memory. This malware dynamically assesses the system’s functions and resources while it operates, utilizing multiple layers of tactics to elude detection from security software. Recently identified by Morphisec researchers, ResolverRAT…
Ransomware Assaults on Financial Institutions Spike, Highlighting Evolving Cyber Threats In a concerning trend, financial institutions worldwide reported an average loss of $6.08 million in 2024 due to ransomware attacks, marking a 10% increase from the previous year. This alarming data, released by security professionals at Hunt.io, sheds light on…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime In Recent Cybercrime Developments, BreachForums Marketplace Claims Resurgence Branded as Deceptive Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A well-known online cybercrime marketplace, Cracked, has announced that it has resumed operations. This development follows the recent disruption of the BreachForums marketplace, leading…
Email Accounts Compromised at San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living and Altior Healthcare Recent reports indicate a significant data breach affecting email accounts at the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living and Altior Healthcare. Details surrounding the incident are still emerging, but it appears that unauthorized access to sensitive information…
Privacy Considerations When Traveling with Devices As privacy and digital rights experts weigh in on the best practices for maintaining security while traveling, a growing consensus favors creating a travel device from the ground up. However, industry advocates caution that an overly pristine device may raise suspicion among authorities, complicating…
As consumers navigate the smartphone market, a recent alert from Dr. Web, a prominent antivirus firm, underscores potential pitfalls associated with budget-friendly smartphones, particularly those manufactured in China. The firm warns that opting for these low-cost devices could expose users to serious security vulnerabilities, as many models are reportedly shipped…