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Conti Group Members Launch Financially Driven Attacks on Ukraine

Recent investigations have uncovered the involvement of former Conti cybercrime group members in multiple campaigns targeting Ukraine from April through August 2022. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), these cyber operations reflect a strategic continuation of prior attacks against the Eastern European nation amidst the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The…

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AsyncRAT Campaign Deploys Python Payloads and TryCloudflare Tunnels for Stealthy Attacks

Recent investigations have revealed a sophisticated malware campaign deploying a remote access trojan (RAT) called AsyncRAT, utilizing Python payloads and TryCloudflare tunnels for distribution. Forcepoint X-Labs researcher Jyotika Singh indicated that AsyncRAT capitalizes on the async/await programming model, allowing attackers to covertly access and manipulate infected systems, exfiltrate data, and…

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Google Encourages Relying on AI for Shopping

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AP2 Protocol Introduces ‘Mandates’ to Ensure Accountability in Agent-Led Transactions Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG In an innovative move, Google has unveiled a new “agent payments protocol,” enabling artificial intelligence to facilitate consumer shopping while ensuring…

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⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Stolen Google Secrets, Windows Breach, Latest Crypto Scams, and More!

This week’s cybersecurity update delves into various evolving threats, including a sophisticated phishing technique used by Russian threat actors. Covering issues from device code phishing to cloud-based attacks, this summary transforms complex technicalities into comprehensible insights, tailored for tech-savvy professionals. ⚡ Threat of the Week The recent disclosure from Microsoft…

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Hackers Breach Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, Compromising Millions of Customer Records

Kering, the French luxury conglomerate that owns prestigious brands such as Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen, has reported a significant data breach affecting the personal information of potentially millions of customers globally. This cyber incident has raised serious concerns about the integrity of consumer data in the luxury retail sector.…

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Chinese ‘Mustang Panda’ Hackers Are Actively Targeting Governments Globally

A sophisticated threat actor known as Mustang Panda has been implicated in a wave of spear-phishing attacks directed at key sectors including government, education, and research from May to October 2022. According to a recent report by cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, the targeted regions include countries in the Asia Pacific,…

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Google Confirms Hackers Breached Law Enforcement Request System, But No Data Compromised

In a significant disclosure, Google has confirmed that hackers successfully established a counterfeit account within its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS), a vital channel utilized by authorities globally to submit official data requests. This breach, first reported by BleepingComputer, highlights the increasingly sophisticated methods that cybercriminals employ to penetrate secure…

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Vietnam Investigates Breach at Central Bank’s Credit Agency

Cybercrime, Data Security, Finance & Banking Cybercrime Collective ShinyHunters Claims 160 Million Records Compromised Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • September 15, 2025 The State Bank of Vietnam in Hanoi, dating back to November 22, 2016. (Image: TK Kurikawa/Shutterstock) The central bank of Vietnam is investigating a cyberattack that targeted…

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