New Snatch Ransomware Variant Exploits Windows Safe Mode to Evade Detection Cybersecurity researchers have detected a sophisticated new variant of the Snatch ransomware, which employs an unusual tactic to infiltrate Windows computers—first rebooting the affected system into Safe Mode before initiating file encryption. This method significantly reduces the likelihood of…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a critical warning concerning a new ransomware threat targeting various industries associated with critical infrastructure. This advisory was prompted by a recent cyberattack that impacted a natural gas compression facility through a spear-phishing incident,…
A former contractor for the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), Nghia Hoang Pho, has pleaded guilty to unlawfully taking classified documents home, which were subsequently compromised by Russian hackers. This incident has reignited concerns over data security within sensitive government operations. According to a statement from the U.S. Justice Department,…
Recent findings have revealed two security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows that have since been patched but could have been exploited by attackers to carry out remote code execution (RCE) on Outlook email clients without any user intervention. This information was disclosed by Akamai researcher Ben Barnea, who discovered the flaws…
In a significant update released for January 2024, Microsoft has patched a total of 48 security vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem. This month’s Patch Tuesday includes two flaws classified as Critical and 46 as Important. Notably, there are no indications that any of these vulnerabilities are being actively exploited or…
Recent cybersecurity investigations have unveiled significant insights into the functioning of a notorious malware family known as SystemBC. This malware operates through a command-and-control (C2) server setup that has been analyzed by researchers at Kroll, revealing its availability for purchase on various underground marketplaces. Kroll’s analysis indicates that purchasers receive…
Title: Targeted Cyber Espionage Operation Linked to Chinese APT Group Uncovered in Southeast Asia Cybersecurity experts have recently disclosed a sophisticated and targeted espionage campaign aimed at government sector entities in Southeast Asia, believed to have been orchestrated by a Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group since at least 2018.…
(December 11, 2025, 04:29 GMT | Official Statement) — According to MLex, South Korea’s privacy regulator has imposed a total fine of 300 million won (approximately $203,000) on 2K Games, a prominent US game company, and the Busan International Financial Promotion Center (BIFC) over serious data breaches. The Personal Information…
Cybersecurity Experts Uncover New Windows Backdoor Tied to DeathStalker Group Cybersecurity researchers announced on Thursday the discovery of an in-memory Windows backdoor, named “PowerPepper,” linked to a hacker-for-hire collective. This sophisticated malware is capable of executing malicious code remotely and extracting sensitive information from targets across Asia, Europe, and the…
