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Chinese Hackers Compromise UK Foreign Office, Acquire Sensitive Data in 2025

In late 2025, the UK government confirmed a significant breach of its cybersecurity defenses, raising major concerns about the vulnerability of government systems. Trade Minister Chris Bryant publicly acknowledged that hackers compromised government networks in October, successfully extracting sensitive information. This breach appears to be linked to a Chinese hacking…

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QakBot Banking Trojan Makes a Comeback with Deceptive New Tactics to Steal Your Funds

A well-known banking trojan, Qbot, has resurfaced with enhanced capabilities targeting sectors vital to national security, including government, military, and manufacturing entities across the United States and Europe. Recent research from Check Point Research reveals that this revitalized malware not only seeks to pilfer bank account credentials but also leverages…

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Evilnum Hackers Target Financial Institutions with New Python-Based RAT

An adversarial group, known for its focus on the fintech sector since 2018, has updated its tactics by introducing a new Python-based remote access Trojan (RAT) designed to extract sensitive information from compromised systems. The group, identified as Evilnum, has refined its infection strategies and is now deploying the PyVil…

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U.S. Files Charges Against Four Hackers: Two from Russia and Two from Iran

Recently, the United States government unveiled criminal charges against seven hackers, including five from China and Malaysia, alongside two from Iran and Russia. These developments illustrate a continued focus on global cyber threats as part of the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to combat cybersecurity risks. Danil Potekhin and Dmitrii…

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Cybercriminals Target Firms Connected to COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution

A sophisticated global phishing operation has been underway since September 2020, targeting entities involved in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. According to IBM Security X-Force researchers, these attacks, believed to be orchestrated by a nation-state actor, focus on the vaccine cold chain—the critical supply line managing the storage and transport…

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Qilin Ransomware Allegedly Breaches Church of Scientology’s Data Security

Recently, Qilin ransomware has claimed responsibility for a breach involving the Church of Scientology, asserting their actions by posting 22 screenshots on their dark web leak site. While they have not specified the extent of the data compromised or the methods employed to achieve the breach, the implications are significant.…

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Binance Breached: Hackers Make Off with Over $40 Million in Bitcoin

Binance Suffers Major Bitcoin Theft in Significant Security Breach Binance, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has confirmed a substantial loss of nearly $41 million worth of Bitcoin following a significant security breach. This incident marks one of the most considerable hacks to date for the exchange, with approximately…

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