Cybersecurity Update Meta has addressed a vulnerability within its Instagram platform that permitted unauthorized parties to request password reset emails. However, the company maintains that this issue did not result in the theft of users’ personal data. Recently, Malwarebytes, a cybersecurity firm, asserted that cybercriminals reportedly accessed sensitive information belonging…
Recent findings by security researchers have highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime, where attackers use seemingly harmless cloud-based services to hide their malicious activities. Trend Micro has discovered a new malware variant that is particularly striking for its use of steganography—concealing malicious commands within memes posted on a Twitter account…
A significant data breach has recently come to light involving Oracle’s MICROS division, a major provider of point-of-sale (POS) services acquired by the tech giant in 2014. The breach was discovered after employees detected malicious code on the MICROS customer support portal and certain legacy systems, revealing a serious vulnerability…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Details Emerge After Targeted Attack on Threat Intelligence Firm by Cybercriminal Group Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • January 7, 2026 Image: Yaruniv Studio/Shutterstock The recent infiltration of Los Angeles-based threat intelligence firm Resecurity by the hacker group “Scattered Lapsus$ Shiny Hunters” underscores the evolving nature…
Rising Tide of Unwanted Instagram Password Reset Emails: A Cybersecurity Concern Recent reports indicate a surge in unwanted Instagram password reset emails hitting users’ inboxes, raising alarms within the cybersecurity community. These unsolicited messages are often indicative of potential phishing attempts, wherein attackers aim to compromise user accounts by deceiving…
Microsoft has issued an update addressing 59 vulnerabilities across its suite of products, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities that have already been exploited by malicious actors. This release highlights the ongoing threat landscape, with the tech giant emphasizing the risks posed by active exploitation of these flaws. Among the 59…
Microsoft has released an emergency security update to address a serious zero-day vulnerability affecting Internet Explorer (IE). This critical flaw, which is actively being exploited, poses significant risks to Windows systems worldwide. The vulnerability, designated as CVE-2018-8653, was identified by Clement Lecigne from Google’s Threat Analysis Group. It is a…
Cybersecurity Alert: Guccifer 2.0 Claims Latest DCCC Hack In a significant security breach, the hacker known as Guccifer 2.0 recently announced that he has infiltrated the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC), following a previous high-profile hack of the Democratic National Committee (DNC). To substantiate his claim, Guccifer 2.0 released a…
Sandiya Ramamoorthy • January 8, 2026 Security operations center (SOC) teams are facing unprecedented challenges as they navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape. Cyber threats are not only proliferating but also evolving, which places considerable strain on analysts who are inundated with alerts. Within this environment, SOC leaders are under…
