Fake Apple Pages Exploit Google Ads for Scams Recent findings by Jérôme Segura, a leading malware intelligence analyst at Malwarebytes, reveal a deceptive campaign targeting unsuspecting users through seemingly legitimate webpages. Segura expressed that many individuals, including the less tech-savvy, might struggle to identify these scams, stating, "If I showed…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Former Ransomware Group’s Fallout Reveals Hackers Targeting Microsoft Teams Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • June 12, 2025 Recent data leaks from ransomware organizations underscore the evolving tactics used by attackers to compromise and lure in new victims. Notable disclosures include a substantial cache of internal…
This week saw a surge in demonstrations against the Trump administration, particularly surrounding the deployment of U.S. Marines and the National Guard to Los Angeles. This historic move raises concerns regarding the long-term implications of military presence in urban areas, specifically the limitations and allowances for troops stationed there during…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Startup Secures $56 Million to Enhance AI-Driven Cybersecurity Solutions for MSPs Michael Novinson ( @MichaelNovinson) • June 13, 2025 Dor Eisner, Co-founder and CEO of Guardz (Image: Guardz) Miami-based Guardz, a cybersecurity startup co-founded by a…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Analysts Warn US Infrastructure May Be Next as Iran Plans Missile Strike Response Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 13, 2025 Israel’s military action could provoke Iran to increase cyber threats against U.S. infrastructure. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent missile exchanges between Israel and Iran…
A cybersecurity researcher recently identified a vulnerability that enabled the extraction of phone numbers associated with any Google account. This information is generally private and sensitive, as confirmed by both the researcher and independent testing by 404 Media. The vulnerability has since been addressed by Google. However, at the time…
In 2023, it was reported that security researchers at Trend Micro successfully utilized ChatGPT to generate malicious code through engagement with the AI as if it were a security analyst and penetration tester. This process enabled the model to produce sophisticated PowerShell scripts based on extensive databases of known malicious…
Global Fraud Risk Looms as Over One Million Infected Android Devices Surface A concerning trend has emerged with the discovery of a botnet operation, known as BADBOX 2.0, which has compromised more than one million off-brand Android devices worldwide. As reported by the FBI, consumers are urged to scrutinize their…
Recent claims of a potential cybersecurity breach have sparked significant debate, particularly regarding the security measures of tech giant Apple. The company’s head of security engineering, Ivan Krstić, firmly rejected allegations of a targeted attack, asserting that, “We strongly disagree with the claims of a targeted attack against our users.”…
