Amnesty International has reported that a member of its staff was targeted by an advanced surveillance tool developed by the Israeli company NSO Group. This revelation underscores the ongoing threats posed by sophisticated cyber-espionage techniques, particularly in the realm of human rights activism. The NSO Group specializes in high-tech spyware…
In its August 2023 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has addressed a total of 74 vulnerabilities across its software suite, a significant decrease from the 132 vulnerabilities patched in the previous month. Among these, there are six classified as Critical, 67 as Important, and one as Moderate in severity. The latest…
Cybercrime, Endpoint Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Lumen Identifies More Than 500 Command and Control Servers Since October Greg Sirico • January 16, 2026 Image: Shutterstock A leading U.S. internet service provider has reported blocking incoming traffic to over 550 command and control servers associated with botnets identified in recent…
On Wednesday around noon ET, numerous customers of Verizon reported significant cellular outages across the United States. Users experienced difficulties completing calls and accessing mobile data, with similar issues noted among Verizon broadband internet customers. In what appears to be a cascading effect, customers of AT&T and T-Mobile also started…
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…
In its October 2023 Patch Tuesday update, Microsoft has addressed a total of 103 vulnerabilities across its software platforms, including two critical zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in the wild. This update highlights the ongoing importance of patch management in maintaining cybersecurity defenses. Among the identified vulnerabilities, 13 are categorized as…
A sophisticated spyware campaign utilizing a rootkit has come to light, wherein cybercriminals disseminate multifunctional malware masquerading as legitimate cracked software or as trojanized applications, often mimicking popular video players, drivers, and even antivirus tools. Known as Scranos, this rootkit malware was initially identified late last year and continues to…
In the latest cybersecurity alert, a critical unpatched zero-day vulnerability has emerged within the Android operating system, the most prevalent mobile OS globally. This vulnerability, discovered by a researcher from Google’s Project Zero team, poses significant risks as it has been actively exploited in the wild by the notorious Israeli…
WhatsApp Files Lawsuit Against NSO Group Over User Exploitation In a landmark legal move, WhatsApp, a leading encrypted messaging service, has initiated a lawsuit against the Israeli technology firm NSO Group, alleging that the company has engaged in malicious cyber activities targeting its users. This case represents a significant step…
