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Top 30 Critical Security Vulnerabilities Frequently Targeted by Hackers

In a recent joint advisory, intelligence agencies from Australia, the U.K., and the U.S. have highlighted critical vulnerabilities that were actively exploited during 2020 and 2021. This report underscores how swiftly threat actors can capitalize on publicly disclosed weaknesses in software, posing a significant risk to various organizations worldwide. The…

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Pompompurin Revealed: Notorious BreachForums Leader Captured in New York

In a significant law enforcement operation, a 21-year-old man from New York has been arrested for allegedly operating the notorious hacking forum BreachForums under the alias “Pompompurin.” The arrest, reported first by Bloomberg Law, follows intensive investigations by federal authorities at a residence in Peekskill, where evidence was confiscated. According…

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BreachForums Founder, 20, Could Face Up to 5 Years in Prison

In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, a 20-year-old who operated the now-defunct BreachForums, has been formally charged with conspiracy to commit access device fraud in the United States. This notable case highlights the growing scrutiny on online platforms facilitating cybercrime. Fitzpatrick, known online as “pompompurin,”…

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TrickBot Operators Collaborate with Shathak Attackers for Conti Ransomware Campaign

Recent intelligence reveals a troubling collaboration between the TrickBot Trojan operators and the Shathak threat group. This partnership aims to deliver various forms of malware, culminating in the deployment of Conti ransomware on compromised systems. This evolution highlights the sophistication of recent cybercrime tactics, signaling an increasing urgency for businesses…

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FBI Takes Action Against Genesis Market: 119 Arrested in Cybercrime Bust

A significant international law enforcement operation has successfully dismantled Genesis Market, an illicit online platform that specialized in trading stolen account credentials across email, banking, and social media domains. This joint effort involved authorities from 17 separate nations, leading to 119 arrests and 208 property investigations across 13 countries. Despite…

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FBI, NSA, and CISA Alert on Russian Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure

US Intelligence Agencies Warn of Increased Cyber Threats from Russian Actors In light of escalating tensions between the U.S. and Russia related to Ukraine and Kazakhstan, American cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have issued a joint advisory detailing strategies for detecting, responding to, and mitigating cyberattacks perpetrated by Russian state-sponsored entities.…

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Iran’s MuddyWater Hacking Group Deploys New Malware in Global Cyber Attacks

New Malware Exposed as Iranian APT Group Targets Global Networks Cybersecurity agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom have revealed new malware attributed to the Iranian government-sponsored advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as MuddyWater. This malware is reported to facilitate attacks against both government and commercial networks…

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Russia Publishes List of IPs and Domains Targeting Its Infrastructure with DDoS Attacks

Russia Releases Extensive List of Alleged Cyberattack Sources Amid Ongoing Conflict As the Russia-Ukraine conflict intensifies, the Russian government has unveiled a significant list of 17,576 IP addresses and 166 domains purportedly linked to a series of distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks targeting its domestic infrastructure. Released on Thursday by the…

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