Encryption & Key Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development, Security Operations Rising Enterprise Applications and International Initiatives Propel Us Into a Quantum Future Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • November 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In 2025, quantum computing has risen to prominence, particularly due to the surge in discussions surrounding post-quantum cryptography.…
The cybercrime group known as ShinyHunters has made headlines for its ongoing campaign of data breaches and is now reported to be actively exploiting vulnerabilities in companies’ GitHub repositories. This analysis highlights the group’s strategies for conducting broader and more sophisticated cyberattacks. According to a report from Intel 471 shared…
GitHub Exposes OAuth Token Exploit Used by Malicious Actor On Friday, GitHub, the prominent cloud-based repository hosting service, announced a breach involving the exploitation of stolen OAuth user tokens by an unidentified adversary. These tokens were allegedly used to illegitimately access and download sensitive data from multiple organizations. Mike Hanley,…
GitHub Confirms Breach Involving Stolen OAuth Tokens GitHub has confirmed a security incident in which unauthorized actors exploited third-party OAuth user tokens from Heroku and Travis CI to access private repository data. On Monday, the platform announced that it has informed all affected customers, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance…
GitHub Security Updates Address Critical Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Server GitHub has announced crucial security updates for its Enterprise Server (GHES), responding to multiple vulnerabilities, including a severe flaw that could lead to unauthorized access. The updates aim to enhance user protection, particularly against a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-9487, which has…
The Rise of Supply Chain Attacks: A Growing Concern for Businesses In 2021, the cybersecurity landscape was notably defined by a surge in supply chain attacks. These incidents occur when cybercriminals compromise third-party software components to infiltrate downstream applications. High-profile breaches such as those involving SolarWinds, Kaseya, and Codecov have…
Recent research has unveiled details of what is being referred to as the largest botnet discovered in the past six years, known as “Pink.” This sophisticated malware has reportedly infected over 1.6 million devices, predominantly located in China. Its primary objectives include orchestrating Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks and injecting ads…
A recent cyber threat known as GlassWorm has been detected, specifically targeting developers utilizing Visual Studio Code extensions via the OpenVSX marketplace. Koi Security unveiled this campaign, which leverages trusted extensions to automatically propagate across various development environments while employing stolen credentials to facilitate further infections. Distinct from typical malware…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Internet-Exposed Call Center Software Under Attack; Patch Tuesday Update Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • October 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG This week, the Information Security Media Group covers a range of cybersecurity incidents: Chinese hackers exploiting ArcGIS, vulnerabilities in internet-exposed call center software, and the latest Patch…
