Recent Surge in Scam Text Messages Linked to Chinese Fraud Network In recent years, the prevalence of scam text messages has escalated, creating a significant nuisance for millions of Americans. Many individuals report receiving a seemingly endless stream of unsolicited communications, with tactics that often involve impersonation of legitimate organizations…
Cybersecurity Insights: User Awareness and System Vulnerabilities Recent discussions spotlight the ongoing challenges related to user prompts in cybersecurity protocols, which are often meant to safeguard individuals from malicious activities. While the intentions behind such alerts are commendable, their effectiveness largely hinges on users comprehending the warnings and exercising caution…
Google has alerted the cybersecurity community about an exploited vulnerability in Android devices utilizing Qualcomm chipsets. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2020-11261, has been assigned a CVSS score of 8.4 and relates to improper input validation in the Graphics component of Qualcomm’s software. This flaw could potentially allow attackers to cause…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian Hacking Group Unleashes Array of Custom Malware Variants Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 18, 2025 Image: Evgeniyqw/Shutterstock Google has issued a warning regarding a state-sponsored Iranian hacking group known for targeting the aerospace and defense sectors in the Middle East. This…
A renewed campaign backed by the North Korean government is targeting cybersecurity researchers through sophisticated social engineering tactics involving malware. This resurgence was detailed in a recent report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG). According to TAG, the attackers established a fictitious security firm named SecuriElite and created multiple social…
The United States government has taken significant action this week by issuing a seizure warrant against Starlink, focusing on satellite internet infrastructures reportedly utilized in a scam operation based in Myanmar. This move is part of a broader initiative known as the District of Columbia Scam Center Strike Force, announced…
Identity & Access Management, Litigation, Security Operations More Than 1M Victims Affected Globally Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • November 14, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a significant legal maneuver, Google has filed a lawsuit against operators of a phishing-as-a-service platform known as Lighthouse, alleging that this enterprise is responsible for orchestrating a…
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 retail sector is increasingly under siege from cybercriminals, facing breaches at an alarming rate that surpasses many other industries. High-profile brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior have recently been victims of these attacks, which may have cost them collectively over $25 million. Additionally, cybersecurity experts at Google have…
