NetApp SnapCenter has revealed a significant security vulnerability that poses a considerable risk of privilege escalation if exploited. SnapCenter is an enterprise-grade solution employed for the management of data protection across various applications, databases, virtual machines, and file systems. It provides functionalities for backing up, restoring, and cloning data resources,…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Vastaamo Hacker Aleksanteri Kivimäki Released While Awaiting Appeal Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 12, 2025 Aleksanteri Kivimäki in a Finnish courtroom on February 28, 2023 A Helsinki court has ordered the release of one of Finland’s most infamous hackers, Aleksanteri Tomminpoika Kivimäki, pending the outcome…
In 2024, a total of 5,414 ransomware attacks occurred worldwide, representing an 11% increase compared to 2023. Following a gradual start, ransomware incidents surged in the second quarter and peaked in the fourth, accounting for 1,827 incidents—approximately 33% of the total for the year. Notably, law enforcement actions against prominent…
Fairmont Federal Credit Union Faces Data Breach Investigation by Edelson Lechtzin LLP FAIRMONT, W.Va., September 12, 2025 — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a prominent national class-action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is currently investigating reported data privacy violations stemming from a breach at Fairmont Federal Credit Union (FFCU). The credit…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially incorporated two significant six-year-old vulnerabilities affecting the Sitecore Content Management System and Experience Platform into its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This addition follows credible evidence indicating that these flaws are being actively targeted by malicious actors. The first vulnerability,…
The Zerobot DDoS botnet has undergone significant updates, enhancing its capacity to target a broader range of internet-connected devices and expand its network. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) is closely monitoring this evolving threat, referring to it as DEV-1061, which encompasses unidentified, emerging, or developing activity clusters. First reported by…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Skepticism Surrounds Announcement from Cybercriminal Group Akshaya Asokan • September 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A group of teenage hackers, known for targeting airlines, insurance firms, and casinos in both the United Kingdom and United States, has announced the cessation of their activities. Their…
Digital Censorship Tools Revealed: A Look into the Global Surveillance Market Recent leaks from a lesser-known Chinese company, Geedge Networks, have unveiled significant insights into the marketing and exportation of digital censorship tools worldwide. This firm offers a commercialized version of China’s “Great Firewall,” which has been sold to countries…
This week brought a significant cybersecurity incident involving a 23-year-old Serbian activist whose Android device fell prey to a sophisticated zero-day exploit. Developed by Cellebrite, this exploit chain compromised the user’s phone, likely enabling the deployment of a spyware solution known as NoviSpy. The vulnerabilities, which exploit weaknesses in the…
