Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Telegram Utilized in Recruitment of Teenage Cyber Reconnaissance Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 8, 2025 Europol headquarters in The Hague, Netherlands, captured in a photo dated December 7, 2019. (Image: Aperture Exposure Images/Shutterstock) In late September, law enforcement in the Netherlands arrested…
Data Privacy, Data Security Signal and Rights Advocates Urge Berlin to Reject CSAM Proposal Ahead of Critical EU Vote Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 7, 2025 Image: TTstudio/Shutterstock The German federal government faces mounting pressure to withdraw its support for a European Union proposal aimed at scanning online content, a…
Endpoint Security Undocumented Malware Found in Phony Messaging Apps Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • October 3, 2025 The Remah Desert in the United Arab Emirates (Image: Robert Harding Video/Shutterstock) Security researchers have uncovered two previously undocumented Android spyware campaigns posing as updates for secure messaging applications Signal and ToTok. These campaigns…
In an alarming trend within the landscape of artificial intelligence, employees across various sectors are transmitting sensitive information to AI tools without fully understanding the risks involved. A recent study highlighted by ZDNet indicates that approximately 43% of workers acknowledge sharing confidential data, such as financial and client information, with…
In a significant legal development, U.S. prosecutors recently filed criminal charges against Thalha Jubair, a 19-year-old from the U.K., in connection with his alleged involvement as a central figure in Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime organization implicated in extortion schemes totaling over $115 million. These accusations, which emerged as Jubair…
When disposing of a burner phone, it is crucial to do so responsibly. “At the end of its useful life, take necessary precautions to eliminate data, remove SIM and memory cards, and ensure you do not leave behind a security vulnerability,” advises Al-Maskati from Access Now. Considering an Alternative Phone…
In the realm of cybersecurity, last week’s developments showcased a significant range of incidents and insights. These events reflect the evolving landscape of cyber threats and the pressing need for vigilance among businesses and professionals. A critical incident involved Salesloft Drift, where attackers gained unauthorized access through the company’s GitHub…
Recent advancements in open-source tools have inadvertently contributed to a significant supply chain breach, originating from a focused attack that swiftly expanded, compromising sensitive information across multiple projects. This breach highlights how a manipulated GitHub Action, designed to analyze changed files, evolved from targeting specific projects like Coinbase into a…
This week brought a significant cybersecurity incident involving a 23-year-old Serbian activist whose Android device fell prey to a sophisticated zero-day exploit. Developed by Cellebrite, this exploit chain compromised the user’s phone, likely enabling the deployment of a spyware solution known as NoviSpy. The vulnerabilities, which exploit weaknesses in the…
