A recent cyber threat has emerged, linked to the nation-state group known as APT28, which has exploited a vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows Print Spooler service to distribute a custom malware variant named GooseEgg. This security flaw, tracked as CVE-2022-38028, received a high CVSS score of 7.8 and has been…
On Wednesday, Facebook disclosed its efforts to dismantle cyber operations linked to two state-sponsored hacking groups based in Palestine that have exploited its platform for malware distribution. These activities primarily originated from the Preventive Security Service (PSS), a security entity of the Palestinian Authority, and a group identified as Arid…
In a significant law enforcement operation across the United Kingdom, 21 individuals have been apprehended as part of a broader initiative targeting users of the now-defunct data breach service, WeLeakInfo.com. This platform had previously offered subscribers illicit access to a trove of personal information harvested from various online breaches. According…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, The Future of AI & Cybersecurity Claude Autonomously Conducted 90% of Intrusion Tasks in China-Linked Cyber Campaign Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • November 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group leveraged the Claude AI model to significantly automate a…
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The SolarWinds cyberattack, which unfolded last December, has been recognized for its intricate methods of penetrating and maintaining a presence within targeted systems. Microsoft has characterized the involved threat actors as “skillful and methodic operators” committed to employing operational security best practices to evade detection. Recent research has uncovered evidence…
The United States government has taken significant action this week by issuing a seizure warrant against Starlink, focusing on satellite internet infrastructures reportedly utilized in a scam operation based in Myanmar. This move is part of a broader initiative known as the District of Columbia Scam Center Strike Force, announced…
On Monday, the Office of the Washington State Auditor (SAO) announced that it is conducting an investigation into a significant security breach that has compromised the personal information of over 1.6 million individuals who applied for unemployment benefits in 2020. This incident marks a serious concern for both affected individuals…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Justice Department Secures Guilty Pleas, $15M in Civil Forfeiture Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 14, 2025 Image: Pamela Au/Shutterstock U.S. federal prosecutors have secured five guilty pleas linked to a scheme wherein North Korean operatives exploited stolen and fabricated identities to gain remote tech positions…
