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…
In a significant security update, Google has patched a critical vulnerability in its Cloud Platform (GCP) Composer service. This flaw, identified by Tenable Research and labeled as CloudImposer, had the potential for attackers to execute remote code on GCP servers. Exploitation routes included a supply chain attack method termed dependency…
Recent reports indicate a significant increase in fraudulent activities conducted by Chinese cybercriminals, who have successfully scammed individuals worldwide, primarily through the use of deceptive text messages. These messages often impersonate reputable entities such as the United States Postal Service or toll-road collection agencies, leading to the extraction of more…
Google has announced a significant development in its security measures, revealing a substantial reduction in memory-related vulnerabilities within the Android operating system. Over the last six years, the percentage of memory-safe vulnerabilities has dramatically decreased from 76% to just 24%. This shift aligns with the company’s secure-by-design approach, which has…
