A new threat campaign named PoisonSeed is exploiting compromised login credentials from customer relationship management (CRM) platforms and mass email services to distribute spam messages featuring cryptocurrency seed phrases. This scheme aims to siphon funds from the digital wallets of unsuspecting victims. According to an analysis by Silent Push, the…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cloud Security CEO Matthew Prince: Unchecked Scraping Could Undermine the Internet’s Economic Model Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • August 19, 2025 Matthew Prince, Co-founder and CEO, Cloudflare (Image: Cloudflare) Cloudflare has recently implemented a default blockage against unauthorized AI crawlers seeking to access ad-supported…
Jun 23, 2025
Cyber Security / Hacking News
Not every threat presents itself as an obvious attack. Some issues may emerge as minor glitches, odd logs, or subtle delays that initially seem inconsequential—until they escalate. Could your system be under scrutiny in unexpected ways? The most perilous actions often go unnoticed. It’s critical to consider: what unnoticed patterns and overlooked signals could indicate brewing problems? This week’s findings illuminate these quiet signals, from attacks leveraging trusted tools to bypass MFA to supply chain vulnerabilities masquerading as routine interactions. Here are the key highlights from the cybersecurity sphere:
⚡ Highlight of the Week
Cloudflare Thwarts Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack — Cloudflare reported it successfully defended against the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever documented, peaking at 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps). This attack targeted an undisclosed hosting provider, delivering an astonishing 37.4 terabytes in just 45 seconds.
Weekly Cybersecurity Recap: Significant Threats and Concerns Uncovered Date: June 23, 2025 Category: Cyber Security / Hacking News In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the most pressing threats often manifest in subtle ways. Incidents that initially appear as minor glitches or unexpected delays can evolve into significant risks. It’s crucial…
Jun 23, 2025
Cyber Security / Hacking News
Not every threat presents itself as an obvious attack. Some issues may emerge as minor glitches, odd logs, or subtle delays that initially seem inconsequential—until they escalate. Could your system be under scrutiny in unexpected ways? The most perilous actions often go unnoticed. It’s critical to consider: what unnoticed patterns and overlooked signals could indicate brewing problems? This week’s findings illuminate these quiet signals, from attacks leveraging trusted tools to bypass MFA to supply chain vulnerabilities masquerading as routine interactions. Here are the key highlights from the cybersecurity sphere:
⚡ Highlight of the Week
Cloudflare Thwarts Record-Breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack — Cloudflare reported it successfully defended against the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever documented, peaking at 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps). This attack targeted an undisclosed hosting provider, delivering an astonishing 37.4 terabytes in just 45 seconds.
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Security, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Allegations of Improper Data Collection Aren’t New for Perplexity Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • August 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Perplexity, an artificial intelligence firm, is embroiled in allegations of circumventing established internet protocols for data acquisition. Cloudflare has accused…
AI search engine Perplexity is under scrutiny for allegedly utilizing stealth bots to circumvent website restrictions against web crawling. This claim, if verified, would breach established Internet practices that have been upheld for over thirty years, as articulated by cybersecurity and optimization firm Cloudflare. Cloudflare disclosed in a recent blog…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication PoisonSeed Threat Actor Exploits Cross-Device Login and QR Codes to Deceive Users Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 19, 2025 Expel researchers have identified a novel phishing technique that circumvents FIDO2 security, a leading multifactor authentication method. (Image: Shutterstock) In a notable…
Rising Threat of Nonconsensual Nudification Tools Targeting Women and Girls In recent years, a proliferation of “nudify” apps and websites has emerged, enabling users to create exploitative images of women and girls, including instances associated with child sexual abuse material. Despite efforts by certain lawmakers and technology companies to curb…
A significant DDoS attack has recently been reported, reaching a staggering 7.3 terabits per second, marking it as one of the largest of its kind to date. The assault, disclosed by Cloudflare, an Internet security and performance company, highlights the escalating scale of such cyber threats, which are intended to…
Infoblox has unveiled Hazy Hawk, a new cybersecurity threat that has been exploiting abandoned cloud resources (including S3 and Azure) and gaps in DNS since December 2023. Understanding their methods is crucial for protecting your organization and users. Cybersecurity analysts at Infoblox Threat Intelligence have disclosed significant findings regarding a…
