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…
The recent cybersecurity breaches have revealed significant vulnerabilities affecting key federal departments and numerous private sector companies. Notably, the departments of Commerce, Treasury, Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health were compromised, raising alarms about the integrity of sensitive governmental data. Prominent private corporations including Microsoft, Intel, Cisco, Deloitte,…
Microsoft Addresses Serious Vulnerability Exploiting Copilot Responses On June 16, 2025, researchers at Aim Security revealed a significant security flaw in Microsoft 365 Copilot that could have allowed malicious actors to extract sensitive data with minimal effort. This vulnerability, dubbed "EchoLeak" and designated as CVE-2025-32711, demonstrated a high severity rating…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Publication Urges Staff to Change Passwords Following Email Breach Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 16, 2025 Image: DCStockPhotography/Shutterstock In a recent development, suspected state-sponsored hackers from China have reportedly targeted journalists at the Washington Post who are focused on national security and…
Endpoint Security, Hardware / Chip-level Security UEFI Vulnerability Poses Risk of Covert Compromise Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • June 15, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recently discovered vulnerability allows hackers to bypass Secure Boot protections, potentially impacting numerous Windows laptops and servers. While this attack method has its limitations—requiring both administrative and…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response M&S Restores Online Operations, Mexican Education Platform Compromised, Patch Tuesday Insights Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group provides weekly summaries of notable cybersecurity incidents. Recent reports highlight a critical vulnerability affecting over 84,000 Roundcube…
Researchers have recently discovered two publicly accessible exploits that effectively bypass the protections offered by Secure Boot, a widely adopted mechanism designed to ensure devices load only secure operating system images at startup. In response, Microsoft has initiated measures to mitigate one of these exploits while opting to leave the…
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…
Government, Industry Specific, Standards, Regulations & Compliance White House Limits Cyber Sanctions, Cuts Digital ID Mandates, and Adjusts AI Regulations David Perera (@daveperera), Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • June 7, 2025 Image: Keith J Finks/Shutterstock In a significant shift in U.S. cybersecurity policy, President Donald Trump signed an executive order designed…
