The FBI and Cisco have issued urgent warnings about Russian hackers exploiting a seven-year-old vulnerability in Cisco Smart Install, impacting outdated routers and switches globally. A significant number of legacy Cisco devices, which no longer receive security updates, are currently being targeted as part of a sophisticated cyber espionage campaign,…
FBI and Europol Take Down Lumma Stealer Malware Network Responsible for 10 Million Infections
May 22, 2025
Malware / Cybercrime
A major crackdown by international law enforcement agencies and private sector partners has successfully dismantled the infrastructure behind Lumma Stealer (also known as LummaC or LummaC2), resulting in the seizure of 2,300 domains that served as command-and-control hubs for compromised Windows systems. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), “Malware like LummaC2 is utilized to extract sensitive information, such as user login credentials, from millions of victims, enabling a range of criminal activities including fraudulent bank transactions and cryptocurrency theft.” Since its emergence in late 2022, Lumma Stealer has been linked to approximately 1.7 million incidents involving the theft of data, including browser information, autofill details, login credentials, and cryptocurrency seed phrases.
FBI and Europol Take Down Lumma Stealer Malware Network, Impacting Millions of Users May 22, 2025 — A significant joint operation led by the FBI in collaboration with Europol and private sector partners has successfully disrupted the infrastructure of Lumma Stealer, a highly active commodity information stealing malware. This operation…
FBI and Europol Take Down Lumma Stealer Malware Network Responsible for 10 Million Infections
May 22, 2025
Malware / Cybercrime
A major crackdown by international law enforcement agencies and private sector partners has successfully dismantled the infrastructure behind Lumma Stealer (also known as LummaC or LummaC2), resulting in the seizure of 2,300 domains that served as command-and-control hubs for compromised Windows systems. According to the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ), “Malware like LummaC2 is utilized to extract sensitive information, such as user login credentials, from millions of victims, enabling a range of criminal activities including fraudulent bank transactions and cryptocurrency theft.” Since its emergence in late 2022, Lumma Stealer has been linked to approximately 1.7 million incidents involving the theft of data, including browser information, autofill details, login credentials, and cryptocurrency seed phrases.
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime US Government Attributes Significant Court Management System Breach to Russian Actors Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • August 12, 2025 Image: Ryan DeBerardinis/Shutterstock/ISMG The U.S. government has made allegations against Russia concerning a significant breach of a federal court filing system, resulting in the…
📅 Jun 30, 2025
Cybersecurity / Hacking News
Curious about what happens when attackers play by the rules—only better? This week, we explore stories that challenge our understanding of security control. It’s not always a broken firewall or an unpatched system; sometimes, it’s the seemingly innocuous choices, default settings, and shortcuts we take that introduce risk. The true shock is that threats can stem from the very design of our systems. Join us as we delve into the underlying factors influencing today’s security landscape.
FBI Alerts on Scattered Spider’s Airlines Attacks — The FBI has issued warnings about a new wave of sophisticated attacks by the cybercrime group Scattered Spider, specifically targeting the airline industry through advanced social engineering tactics. Cybersecurity experts from Palo Alto Networks Unit 4…
Weekly Cybersecurity Recap: Airline Breaches, Citrix Vulnerabilities, and Malware Threats June 30, 2025 Cybersecurity | BreachSpot In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, recent events serve as a stark reminder that vulnerabilities often lie in systemic operations rather than overt faults. This week, we explore incidents that challenge our assumptions…
📅 Jun 30, 2025
Cybersecurity / Hacking News
Curious about what happens when attackers play by the rules—only better? This week, we explore stories that challenge our understanding of security control. It’s not always a broken firewall or an unpatched system; sometimes, it’s the seemingly innocuous choices, default settings, and shortcuts we take that introduce risk. The true shock is that threats can stem from the very design of our systems. Join us as we delve into the underlying factors influencing today’s security landscape.
FBI Alerts on Scattered Spider’s Airlines Attacks — The FBI has issued warnings about a new wave of sophisticated attacks by the cybercrime group Scattered Spider, specifically targeting the airline industry through advanced social engineering tactics. Cybersecurity experts from Palo Alto Networks Unit 4…
The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack attributed to the Interlock group, resulting in the exposure of 43GB of sensitive data. In response, city officials have opted to refuse the ransom and launched Operation Secure St. Paul, collaborating with the FBI and the National…
A series of previously unreported break-ins at Tennessee National Guard armories last fall highlights escalating security vulnerabilities across U.S. military facilities, igniting serious concerns over the susceptibility of these sites to theft and unauthorized access. Confidential information obtained from the Tennessee Fusion Center reveals that four break-ins occurred at various…
U.S. Agencies Issue Warning About Increased Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Defense and Critical Infrastructure
Date: June 30, 2025
Topic: Cybersecurity / Critical Infrastructure
U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have released a joint advisory cautioning about the rising risk of cyber attacks from Iranian government-sponsored or affiliated groups. “In recent months, we’ve observed heightened activity from hacktivists and Iranian-linked actors, likely to escalate due to current geopolitical circumstances,” the agencies stated. They highlighted that these cyber adversaries typically exploit opportunities presented by unpatched or outdated software vulnerable to known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, as well as the use of default or easily guessed passwords on internet-connected accounts and devices. Currently, there is no evidence pointing to a coordinated campaign of malicious cyber actions in the U.S. attributed to Iran, according to insights from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA). Emphasizing the need for enhanced vigilance…
U.S. Agencies Raise Alarm Over Increasing Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Defense and Critical Infrastructure June 30, 2025 U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have collaboratively issued a cautionary advisory regarding an uptick in cyber threats emanating from Iranian state-affiliated actors. They have observed heightened activity from hacktivists and individuals connected to…
U.S. Agencies Issue Warning About Increased Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Defense and Critical Infrastructure
Date: June 30, 2025
Topic: Cybersecurity / Critical Infrastructure
U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have released a joint advisory cautioning about the rising risk of cyber attacks from Iranian government-sponsored or affiliated groups. “In recent months, we’ve observed heightened activity from hacktivists and Iranian-linked actors, likely to escalate due to current geopolitical circumstances,” the agencies stated. They highlighted that these cyber adversaries typically exploit opportunities presented by unpatched or outdated software vulnerable to known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, as well as the use of default or easily guessed passwords on internet-connected accounts and devices. Currently, there is no evidence pointing to a coordinated campaign of malicious cyber actions in the U.S. attributed to Iran, according to insights from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA). Emphasizing the need for enhanced vigilance…
Cybersecurity Incident Report: Identity Theft Scheme Linked to North Korea Recent developments have shed light on a significant cybercrime operation involving the misuse of identity through remote work scams, with connections traced back to North Korea. Authorities have apprehended an individual, identified as Chapman, who engaged in activities that led…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has issued a critical alert regarding the intensified activities of the Interlock ransomware group. This group is…
