Concerns Growing Over Online Drug Trafficking on Social Media Platforms A recent alarming trend has emerged on social media platforms, with dealers increasingly exploiting spaces like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) to promote illicit drug sales. A disturbing message from an Instagram account inquired whether I would be interested in…
Mobile Security Under Scrutiny as Phishing Risks Emerge A recent analysis from Lookout, a well-regarded mobile security firm, has shaken long-standing beliefs regarding the vulnerability of mobile operating systems to phishing attacks. Traditionally, many viewed Apple’s iOS devices, such as iPhones, as almost impervious to such threats, thanks in large…
Microsoft has reported on a sophisticated cyber operation attributed to the group known as Secret Blizzard, which has utilized the Amadey malware to execute targeted attacks against specific entities. The nature of the attacks suggests that Secret Blizzard either employed Amadey as a malware-as-a-service or engaged with its command-and-control panels…
Cybersecurity experts at Group-IB have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that is currently targeting employees across more than 30 companies spanning 12 different industries globally. This malicious operation has successfully disseminated over 200 harmful links aimed at capturing user login credentials, with sectors including energy, fashion, finance, aerospace, telecommunications, government,…
Rising Threats from Radicalized Online Communities: A Deep Dive into Terrorgram’s Impact Recent investigations have revealed the concerning proliferation of materials disseminated via a platform known as Terrorgram. This includes instructions for constructing explosive devices, tactical guides, and methods for sabotaging critical infrastructure such as electrical substations and water treatment…
HDFC Life Insurance has officially reported a data breach, disclosing the incident in a regulatory filing after market hours. The company has acknowledged that it received unauthorized communications from an unidentified source claiming to possess certain customer data, which appears to have been shared with malicious intent. To address the…
In a notable case highlighting the extent of cyber-related threats, an 18-year-old from Lancaster, California, has pleaded guilty to federal charges linked to extensive swatting incidents that unsettled communities across the United States. Alan Winston Filion’s actions involved a series of hundreds of false shooting and bomb threats that prompted…
The recent investigation by Mandiant, a cybersecurity arm of Google, has unveiled significant insights regarding the breach incidents attributed to a hacker identified as UNC5537. Austin Larsen, a threat intelligence analyst at Mandiant, characterizes this hacker as “one of the most consequential threat actors of 2024.” The repercussions of these…
A new malvertising campaign has emerged, leveraging Meta’s advertising platform to distribute the SYS01 infostealer, a malware threat that specifically targets Facebook users. This campaign is known for its ability to steal personal information and has been primarily focused on men aged 45 and older, disguising itself as advertisements for…
