Recent cybersecurity research has raised alarms in the online community, urging users to update their passwords and enhance digital security measures. Analysts at Cybernews have identified an alarming 16 billion login records that may be accessible to cybercriminals, stemming from vulnerabilities associated with infostealing malware and various data leaks. The…
A recent report from SentinelLABS reveals extensive cyber espionage operations linked to China, affecting more than 70 global organizations and cybersecurity firms from July 2024 to March 2025. The findings highlight the “PurpleHaze (also known as Vixen Panda)” and “ShadowPad” operations, underscoring the ongoing threat landscape. According to the cybersecurity…
Prominent Ransomware Figure Identified by German Authorities Recent investigations by the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) have brought to light the activities of a significant player in the realm of cybercrime known as Stern. Widely recognized in the cybersecurity community, Stern’s operations are particularly tied to high-revenue ransomware schemes.…
Recent developments regarding the notorious Trickbot malware have shed light on the identity of one of its alleged key figures, Andrey Kovalev. Multiple cybersecurity researchers who have monitored Trickbot closely reported they were unaware of an announcement related to his identity. An anonymous account on the platform X recently claimed…
Endpoint Security, Governance & Risk Management, Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) Vats Srivatsan Appointed Interim CEO at WatchGuard Following Prakash Panjwani’s Departure Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • May 8, 2025 Vats Srivatsan, interim CEO of WatchGuard (Image: WatchGuard) Vats Srivatsan, the former Chief Operating Officer of SentinelOne, has been appointed as…
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Governance & Risk Management A Fresh Direction for CVE Program: Urgent Ownership Needed Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) Program, established in 1999 and under the management of Mitre, faced a significant funding crisis this week that threatened its operational…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Geo Focus: Canada, Geo-Specific Canadian Cyber Agency Raises Alarm Over Increasing Chinese Cyber Threats Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Canadian Centre for Cybersecurity has issued a critical advisory for cyberdefenders to enhance their security measures in light of escalating Chinese cyberattacks, particularly…
In an escalating series of cyber confrontations, the hacking collective known as CyberAv3ngers has engaged in retaliatory operations against Iranian adversaries, reflecting a tit-for-tat dynamic that underscores a growing threat landscape. This initial wave of CyberAv3ngers hacking, both real and fabricated, is believed to be a response to aggressive actions…
