Image credit: Times of Israel. Aleksei Burkov, a 29-year-old hacker from Russia, recently pleaded guilty to numerous charges linked to the operation of two illicit online platforms, enabling cybercriminal activities that led to over $20 million in credit card fraud. Burkov’s first venture was a site named Cardplanet, an online…
As hospitals globally grapple with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, cybercriminals are intensifying their attacks on vulnerable healthcare institutions. The latest report from Palo Alto Networks reveals that threat actors are exploiting this crisis, targeting organizations at the forefront of pandemic response with ransomware and data-stealing malware. According to the report…
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…
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…
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…
SoundCloud, the prominent audio streaming platform, disclosed on Monday that it has experienced a security breach, resulting in unauthorized access to limited user data. This incident comes on the heels of recent service disruptions that particularly impacted users accessing the platform via VPNs. Compromise of User Data The company confirmed…
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.…
