Recent findings by security researchers have highlighted a concerning trend in cybercrime, where attackers use seemingly harmless cloud-based services to hide their malicious activities. Trend Micro has discovered a new malware variant that is particularly striking for its use of steganography—concealing malicious commands within memes posted on a Twitter account…
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, medium-sized businesses often underestimate their potential vulnerability. However, recent data reveals that these organizations are increasingly targeted by cybercriminals, contrary to the belief that they are too small to attract attention. High-profile breaches involving companies such as Sony and Equifax dominate the headlines, yet the…
In a significant cybersecurity incident, a cache of National Security Agency (NSA) hacking tools was leaked last month, drawing considerable attention from the security community. This trove included zero-day exploits that could target vulnerabilities in systems from major vendors such as Cisco, Juniper, and Fortinet. The source of the leak…
Security researchers have identified two distinct malware campaigns targeting systems through phishing strategies, one distributing both the Ursnif data-stealing trojan and GandCrab ransomware, while the other focuses solely on Ursnif. These threats originate from two separate cybercriminal groups but exhibit several operational similarities. Both campaigns initiate through phishing emails containing…
A recently disclosed spyware framework, identified as TajMahal, has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, having reportedly operated undetected for over five years. Cybersecurity researchers from Kaspersky Lab announced the discovery, revealing that this advanced persistent threat (APT) toolkit is characterized by its modular architecture and an…
Title: VSDC Multimedia Editing Software Compromised, Users Targeted by Banking Trojan In a recent cybersecurity incident, the official website of VSDC, a widely used free video editing and conversion tool, was compromised, leading to the distribution of malware to unsuspecting users. The breach, first reported by Dr. Web, reveals that…
InterContinental Hotels Group Faces Significant Data Breach InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the parent company of well-known brands such as Holiday Inn and Crowne Plaza, has reported that malware infiltrated its payment card systems, compromising credit card numbers and other sensitive information across 1,174 franchise hotels in the United States. This…
Recent findings have unveiled alarming trends in the cybersecurity landscape, particularly in the emergence of spyware that exploits seemingly innocuous applications and tools. Richard LaTulip, a field Chief Information Security Officer at Recorded Future, highlights that infections often initiate through malicious links or counterfeit applications, but increasingly, they are being…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware U.S. Cybersecurity Professionals Plead Guilty to BlackCat Ransomware Scheme Targeting Medical Firms Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 30, 2025 Image: Kevin Sto/Shutterstock In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, two professionals admitted guilt in a Miami federal court after being implicated as affiliates…
