The Secret Service has dismantled a vast telecom network near the UN capable of disabling cell towers, disrupting communications, and aiding foreign threats.
Cybercrime
A new large-scale SEO poisoning campaign, "Operation Rewrite," uses the BadIIS module to hijack web servers, manipulate search results, and redirect users to scams.
A Steam game, BlockBlasters, was compromised with malware in an update, which is stealing crypto and credentials from unsuspecting gamers.
AhnLab has uncovered Kawa4096, a Go-based ransomware targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. The malware uses advanced crypto and covert backup deletion.
A new report from Black Lotus Labs reveals SystemBC, a malware-powered proxy network. The botnet compromises VPS systems and fuels global ransomware attacks.
A new malware loader, CountLoader, is linked to Russian ransomware groups. The malware uses phishing lures impersonating the Ukrainian National Police to deliver payloads.
AhnLab has uncovered BlackLock, a Go-based ransomware targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi. The malware uses advanced crypto and covert backup deletion.
Sophos uncovers GOLD SALEM, a new ransomware group exploiting SharePoint flaws. The group uses EDR evasion and legitimate tools to attack global targets.
The DOJ has charged Thalha Jubair, a UK national, for his role in the notorious Scattered Spider group's $115M cybercrime and extortion campaign.
CYFIRMA uncovers XillenStealer, a new Python-based, open-source malware on GitHub. Its built-in builder enables even novices to steal data and credentials.
Microsoft’s DCU has seized 338 websites to disrupt RaccoonO365, a growing phishing service used to steal Microsoft 365 credentials from 94 countries.
The founder of BreachForums, Conor Fitzpatrick, has been resentenced to three years in prison after his initial lenient sentence was overturned by a U.S. appeals court.
The RevengeHotels cybercrime group has returned, using phishing lures with AI-generated code to target hotels and steal credit card data.
SmokeLoader is back. Despite a recent takedown, the malware loader returns with new versions, fixing bugs and adding advanced evasion tactics.
A new report uncovers the Pure malware family and its developer, PureCoder, highlighting an eight-day intrusion using the sophisticated PureHVNC RAT.
Discover how the AISURU botnet has evolved from a destructive DDoS force to a multi-purpose criminal enterprise, monetizing residential proxies.
A new report reveals Maranhão Stealer, a new malware targeting the gaming community through pirated software and cheats. It steals crypto, credentials, and data.
A new ransomware group, Yurei, is using open-source malware to attack businesses in Asia and Africa. The group is using a double-extortion model to pressure victims.
A new report reveals a malware campaign using SEO poisoning to target Chinese-speaking users. Attackers use fake software sites to deliver Hiddengh0st and Winos.
Researchers expose BaoLoader, a malware operation that has systematically used at least 26 code-signing certificates over seven years to appear legitimate and bypass security.
IBM X-Force reveals new findings on Hive0154, a China-aligned threat actor using an upgraded Toneshell backdoor and a new USB worm to target organizations.
Trend Micro reveals a new global malware campaign, EvilAI, that impersonates productivity and AI tools to infiltrate organizations and steal data.