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Increasing Malware Attacks Utilizing Dark Utilities’ C2-as-a-Service
A newly emerging service known as Dark Utilities has gained popularity among cybercriminals, with approximately 3,000 users drawn to its capability to provide command-and-control (C2) services aimed at seizing control of compromised systems. This platform has positioned itself as a “C2-as-a-Service” (C2aaS), marketed for tasks including remote access, command execution,…
Iran Seeks to Recruit European Aerospace Engineers Seeking Employment
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Iranian Hackers Pose as Online Recruiters Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • September 23, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent reports reveal that Western Europeans employed in aerospace, defense manufacturing, and telecommunications are being targeted by Iranian state-sponsored hackers masquerading as online recruiters. These…
How to Utilize 1Password’s Travel Mode at Border Crossings (2025)
Enhancing Your Digital Security While Traveling As data privacy concerns escalate, business travelers must remain vigilant. One emerging tool in this realm is VeraCrypt, a free and open-source encryption application. This software offers the ability to encrypt entire drives and operating system partitions, similar to services like BitLocker or FileVault.…
Telecom and BPO Firms Targeted by SIM Swapping Hackers
A targeted cyber intrusion campaign has been actively engaging telecommunications and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies since at least June 2022. This ongoing assault aims to infiltrate mobile carrier networks and is characterized by SIM swapping techniques, as highlighted in recent investigations by CrowdStrike. Researcher Tim Parisi detailed these findings…
Zero-Day Alert: Google Issues Chrome Patch for Exploit Linked to Russian Espionage Attacks
Google has issued urgent out-of-band security updates to rectify a critical vulnerability in its Chrome browser for Windows. This flaw, designated as CVE-2025-2783 (CVSS score: 8.3), has reportedly been exploited in real-world phishing attacks aimed primarily at organizations in Russia. Described as stemming from an “incorrect handle provided in unspecified…
Emerging Ransomware Groups Disrupting 2025
In 2024, a total of 5,414 ransomware attacks occurred worldwide, representing an 11% increase compared to 2023. Following a gradual start, ransomware incidents surged in the second quarter and peaked in the fourth, accounting for 1,827 incidents—approximately 33% of the total for the year. Notably, law enforcement actions against prominent…
Rackspace Verifies Play Ransomware Group as Cause of Recent Breach
Rackspace Confirms Ransomware Attack by Play Group On Thursday, cloud services provider Rackspace identified the ransomware group known as Play as the responsible party behind a recent security breach that occurred in December 2022. The breach targeted Rackspace’s Hosted Exchange email environment, taking advantage of a previously undisclosed vulnerability. The…
Google Fixes Quick Share Vulnerability Allowing Silent File Transfers Without Consent
Recent findings from cybersecurity experts reveal a vulnerability in Google’s Quick Share data transfer tool for Windows, which can be manipulated to cause denial-of-service (DoS) issues or transmit files to users’ devices without their consent. This flaw underscores serious security concerns for users relying on this peer-to-peer file-sharing utility. Categorized…