As 2024 draws to a close, cybersecurity firms are reporting significant upheaval in the cybercrime landscape, particularly relating to phishing-as-a-service operations. Recent assessments by Sophos indicate that the once-prominent phish-tool Rockstar 2FA, notorious for its sophisticated phishing campaigns, has reportedly ceased operations. Following this disruption, many of its users have…
In a rapidly evolving landscape where automation and AI are becoming increasingly integral to business operations, organizations are keen to harness these advancements for enhanced efficiency. By 2028, a report from Gartner projects that up to 15% of routine workplace decisions could be managed autonomously by agentic AI, a significant…
Mike Mahoney, a prominent figure in the field of product marketing, currently serves as the Senior Director of Product Marketing for Technology Alliances at Tanium, where he plays a pivotal role in shaping the company’s marketing strategy and guiding its global partnerships. With a rich career spanning over twenty years,…
In a significant development within the realm of cybersecurity, researchers from Dr. Web have uncovered a newly active Linux malware campaign that is predominantly targeting businesses and individual users in Southeast Asia. This discovery was made as part of an investigation into a reported malware incident by one of their…
On December 16, 2024, a significant data breach involving Cisco was publicly disclosed, with hackers releasing 2.9GB of sensitive data on Breach Forums, a notorious platform for cybercrime. This leak, attributed to a user known as IntelBroker, is part of a larger dataset totaling 4.5TB that was reportedly left unsecured…
In 2024, a notable increase in cyberattacks targeting U.S. critical infrastructure has been observed, particularly focusing on network devices and software-as-a-service (SaaS) systems. This surge reflects a concerning trend where threat actors exploit vulnerabilities to compromise essential services, thus heightening security risks for businesses and government entities alike. Among the…
In a recent development that has sparked considerable discussion in the cybersecurity community, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts that artificial general intelligence (AGI)—artificial intelligence that can surpass human performance across a wide range of tasks—may arrive as early as 2027 or 2028. Contrarily, Elon Musk forecasts an even sooner emergence,…
Cybersecurity Incident Report: High-Profile Arrests, Drone Sightings, and Privacy Concerns This week has witnessed a series of notable events drawing attention to both law enforcement and cybersecurity issues. On Monday, authorities apprehended 26-year-old Luigi Mangione, charging him with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione’s five-day evasion…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Secret Blizzard Utilizes Third-Party Amadey Bots to Compromise Ukrainian Military Devices Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • December 12, 2024 A Ukrainian soldier operating a drone on the battlefield in 2023. (Image: Shutterstock) A state-sponsored hacking group from Russia, identified as Center 16…
