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Recent trends indicate an alarming shift towards insider threats, as attackers increasingly resort to bribing support agents, manipulating insiders, or exploiting outsourced personnel. This method is being seen as more economical and discreet compared to the complexities involved in deploying zero-day exploits. Cybercriminals are broadening their attack vectors, specifically targeting…

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MongoDB Breaches, Cryptocurrency Wallet Hacks, Android Spyware, Insider Threats, and More

Dec 29, 2026Ravie LakshmananHacking News / Cybersecurity The cybersecurity landscape during the final week of 2025 was dominated by a series of smaller-scale vulnerabilities rather than a single major incident. Trusted tools exhibited unintended behaviors, while both long-standing flaws and emerging weaknesses were quickly exploited. This growing trend emphasized a…

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2 Cybersecurity Experts Reveal Their Involvement with BlackCat Ransomware

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware U.S. Cybersecurity Professionals Plead Guilty to BlackCat Ransomware Scheme Targeting Medical Firms Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 30, 2025 Image: Kevin Sto/Shutterstock In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, two professionals admitted guilt in a Miami federal court after being implicated as affiliates…

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CISA Alert: Akira Ransomware Targeting Cisco ASA/FTD Vulnerability

On Thursday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included a recently patched security vulnerability affecting Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This update comes in response to indications that the flaw is being actively exploited in…

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FBI Disrupts BlackCat Ransomware Operation, Launches Free Decryption Tool

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has formally declared the disruption of the BlackCat ransomware operation, providing a decryption tool for over 500 victims affected by the malware. This intervention is seen as a significant step in combating ransomware threats that have plagued businesses across the globe. According to court…

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FBI Alerts Public to BlackCat Ransomware Breaching More Than 60 Organizations Globally

The FBI has issued a warning regarding the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), which has reportedly impacted at least 60 organizations globally since its debut in November 2021. This sophisticated malware, also referred to as ALPHV or Noberus, is notably the first ransomware developed using the Rust programming language, renowned for its…

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Feds Link ‘Scattered Spider’ Pair to $115 Million in Ransom Payments – Krebs on Security

In a significant legal development, U.S. prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against Thalha Jubair, a 19-year-old from the U.K., in connection with his alleged involvement as a central figure in Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime organization implicated in extortion schemes totaling over $115 million. These accusations, which emerged as Jubair…

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From $22M Ransom to Over 100M Stolen Records: Key SaaS Threat Actors to Monitor in 2025

Certainly! Here’s a rewritten version of the provided content tailored for a tech-savvy professional audience, focusing on clarity and factual reporting while incorporating relevant cybersecurity frameworks. Cyber Threat Landscape in 2024: Rising Challenges for SaaS Security As we approach the end of 2024, the cybersecurity landscape reveals a troubling surge…

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