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…
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…
Understanding the Escalating Cybersecurity Threats for SMBs In an era where cybersecurity breaches dominate headlines, the visibility of these risks extends beyond large enterprises to encompass small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the public at large. This growing awareness among SMBs highlights the pressing need to bolster their security measures.…
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.…
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…
Mimecast Confirms Breach Linked to SolarWinds Cyberattack Mimecast, a prominent cloud-based email management provider, disclosed on Tuesday that a “sophisticated threat actor” had compromised one of its digital certificates integral to secure connections with Microsoft 365 Exchange. This alarming revelation emerged after Microsoft notified Mimecast of potential vulnerabilities. In response,…
MuddyWater Utilizes Game Delay Tactic for Malware Deployment David Perera (@daveperera) • December 2, 2025 Image: Larisa Potekhina/Shutterstock Recent analyses by cybersecurity researchers reveal that Iranian state-sponsored hackers have adopted a unique method to hide malware, drawing parallels with the classic mobile game Snake. These findings indicate that hackers have…
In a recent development, cybersecurity researchers uncovered an ongoing surveillance initiative targeting Colombian government institutions and private enterprises within the energy and metallurgical sectors. This attack campaign, referred to as “Operation Spalax,” was detailed in a report released Tuesday by ESET, a Slovak cybersecurity firm. The operation first began in…
A sophisticated phishing campaign observed since May 2020 has been increasingly targeting corporate leaders across various sectors, including manufacturing, real estate, finance, government, and technology. The primary objective is to extract sensitive information from these high-ranking individuals. This campaign employs social engineering techniques, specifically by sending emails that falsely notify…
