Endpoint Security, Hardware / Chip-level Security Experts Highlight Advantages of Bug Bounties and Researcher Engagement Mathew J. Schwartz (@euroinfosec) • November 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock While hardware once stood as a cornerstone of trustworthy systems, ongoing concerns over compromised supply chains and security vulnerabilities have significantly diminished that trust. As…
EXCLUSIVE ShinyHunters has reportedly taken responsibility for a security breach at Gainsight, further compromising the data of numerous Salesforce customers. This breach expands the ongoing ramifications of earlier cyber incidents, particularly the Salesloft Drift hack from earlier this year, which ShinyHunters claims provided them with the initial access to Gainsight’s…
On Friday, Google took significant steps to address another actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in its Chrome browser. This marks the second such fix in just a month, underscoring the ongoing risks present in web browsing environments. The release of Chrome version 89.0.4389.90 for Windows, Mac, and Linux is expected to…
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…
