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…
In its February 2024 Patch Tuesday updates, Microsoft has issued fixes for 73 security vulnerabilities across its software ecosystem, including two zero-day flaws currently under active exploitation. Among these vulnerabilities, five have been categorized as Critical and 65 as Important, while three have a Moderate severity rating. This release also…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese-Linked Malware Campaign Targets Critical Environments With Weak Monitoring Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The U.S. federal government has issued a warning regarding a sophisticated malware campaign linked to Chinese state-sponsored actors, known as Brickstorm. This malicious software…
