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| Wed 14 Oct | 86 | 25 |
| Thu 15 Oct | 78 | 15 |
| Fri 16 Oct | 61 | 12 |
| Sat 17 Oct | 10 | 1 |
| Sun 18 Oct | 10 | 0 |
| Mon 19 Oct | 60 | 12 |
| Tue 20 Oct | 86 | 16 |
| Wed 21 Oct | 96 | 18 |
| Thu 22 Oct | 84 | 11 |
| Fri 23 Oct | 68 | 16 |
| Sat 24 Oct | 13 | 4 |
| Sun 25 Oct | 13 | 2 |
| Mon 26 Oct | 76 | 20 |
| Tue 27 Oct | 95 | 18 |
| Today, Wed 28 Oct | 38 so far | 7 |
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Fri 6 Jun 202571 articles
- PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty, released on personal recognizance bond
He’s just a frail-looking teenager, but he sent threatening emails to get his victims to pay his extortion demands. Today, 19 year-old Assumption College student Matthew Lane waived indictment and pleaded guilty in a Worcester courtroom to hacking an unnamed…
DataBreaches - Attackers exploit Fortinet flaws to deploy Qilin ransomware
Qilin ransomware now exploits Fortinet vulnerabilities to achieve remote code execution on impacted devices. Threat intelligence firm PRODAFT warned that Qilin ransomware (aka Phantom Mantis) group targeted multiple organizations between May and June 2025 by…
Security Affairs - Cutting-Edge ClickFix Tactics Snowball, Pushing Phishing Forward
Several widespread ClickFix campaigns are underway, bent on delivering malware to business targets, and they represent a new level of phishing sophistication that defenders need to be prepared for, researchers warn.
Dark Reading - Russia-linked threat actors targets Ukraine with PathWiper wiper
A Russia-linked threat actor targeted a critical infrastructure organization in Ukraine with a new destructive malware dubbed PathWiper. Russia-linked threat actor targeted Ukraine’s critical infrastructure with a new wiper named PathWiper. Cisco Talos…
Security Affairs - F5 Acquires Agentic AI Security Startup Fletch
Agentic AI technology will be integrated into the recently launched F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform.
Dark Reading - Microsoft shares script to restore inetpub folder you shouldn’t delete
Microsoft has released a PowerShell script to help restore an empty 'inetpub' folder created by the April 2025 Windows security updates if deleted. As Microsoft previously warned, this folder helps mitigate a high-severity Windows Process Activation…
BleepingComputer - BADBOX 2.0 Targets Home Networks in Botnet Campaign, FBI Warns
Though the operation was partially disrupted earlier this year, the botnet remains active and continues to target connected Android devices.
Dark Reading - Tax resolution firm Optima Tax Relief hit by ransomware, data leaked
U.S. tax resolution firm Optima Tax Relief suffered a Chaos ransomware attack, with the threat actors now leaking data stolen from the company. [...]
BleepingComputer - How to update Chrome on every operating system
We often write about important updates for the most popular browser, Google Chrome. Since it would be out of scope to post elaborate update instructions for every possible platform and operating system (OS)—like iOS, macOS, Windows, Android, etc.—we decided…
Malwarebytes - New Rust-Developed InfoStealer Drains Sensitive Data from Chromium-Based Browsers
A newly identified information-stealing malware, crafted in the Rust programming language, has emerged as a significant threat to users of Chromium-based browsers such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and others. Dubbed “RustStealer” by cybersecurity…
gbhackers.com - Hackers Leverage New ClickFix Tactic to Exploit Human Error with Deceptive Prompts
A sophisticated social engineering technique known as ClickFix baiting has gained traction among cybercriminals, ranging from individual hackers to state-sponsored Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups like Russia-linked APT28 and Iran-affiliated…
gbhackers.com - New Atomic macOS Stealer Campaign Exploits ClickFix to Target Apple Users
Cybersecurity researchers are alerting to a new malware campaign that employs the ClickFix social engineering tactic to trick users into downloading an information stealer malware known as Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS) on Apple macOS systems. The campaign,…
The Hacker News - Hundreds of Malicious GitHub Repos Targeting Novice Cybercriminals Traced to Single User
Sophos X-Ops researchers have identified over 140 GitHub repositories laced with malicious backdoors, orchestrated by a single threat actor associated with the email address ischhfd83[at]rambler[.]ru. Initially sparked by a customer inquiry into the Sakura…
gbhackers.com - OpenAI forced to preserve ChatGPT chats
OpenAI has protested a court order that forces it to retain its users’ conversations. The creator of the ChatGPT AI model objected to the order, which is part of a copyright infringement case against it by The New York Times and other publishers. The news…
Malwarebytes - ClickFix Attack Uses Fake Cloudflare Verification to Silently Deploy Malware
A newly identified social engineering attack dubbed “ClickFix” has emerged as a significant threat, leveraging meticulously crafted fake Cloudflare verification pages to trick users into executing malicious code on their devices. This phishing tactic,…
gbhackers.com - Kettering Health confirms Interlock ransomware behind cyberattack
Healthcare giant Kettering Health, which manages 14 medical centers in Ohio, confirmed that the Interlock ransomware group breached its network and stole data in a May cyberattack. [...]
BleepingComputer - DragonForce Ransomware Reportedly Compromised Over 120 Victims in the Past Year
DragonForce, a ransomware group first identified in fall 2023, has claimed over 120 victims in the past year, marking its rapid ascent as a formidable player in the ransomware ecosystem. Initially operating under a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model,…
gbhackers.com - Beware: Fake AI Business Tools Spreading Hidden Ransomware
As small businesses increasingly adopt artificial intelligence (AI) tools to streamline operations, cybercriminals are seizing the opportunity to deploy ransomware through deceptive campaigns. According to a recent report by Cisco Talos, attackers are…
gbhackers.com - New PathWiper data wiper malware hits critical infrastructure in Ukraine
A new data wiper malware named 'PathWiper' is being used in targeted attacks against critical infrastructure in Ukraine, aimed at disrupting operations in the country. [...]
BleepingComputer - In Other News: FBI Warns of BadBox 2, NSO Disputes WhatsApp Fine, 1,000 Leave CISA
Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: FBI issues an alert on BadBox 2 botnet, NSO disputing the $168 million WhatsApp fine, 1,000 people left CISA since Trump took office.
SecurityWeek - Scattered Spider Hackers Target Tech Company Help-Desk Administrators
A newly identified wave of cyberattacks by the notorious Scattered Spider hacking group has zeroed in on help-desk administrators at major technology companies, leveraging advanced social engineering techniques to breach corporate defenses. Known for their…
gbhackers.com - Synthetic Data Is Here to Stay, but How Secure Is It?
Synthetic data offers organizations a way to develop AI while maintaining privacy compliance but requires careful management to prevent re-identification risks and ensure model accuracy.
Dark Reading - Booking.com reservation abused as cybercriminals steal from travelers
Robert Woodford, a recruitment marketing specialist, recently shared on LinkedIn how he fell victim to a highly sophisticated scam while booking a hotel in Verona through Booking.com, providing a striking example of how attacks on the hospitality industry…
Malwarebytes - New Mirai Variant Exploits TBK DVR Flaw for Remote Code Execution
The latest wave of Mirai botnet activity has resurfaced with a refined attack chain exploiting CVE-2024-3721, a critical command injection vulnerability in TBK DVR-4104 and DVR-4216 devices. This campaign leverages unpatched firmware to deploy a modified…
gbhackers.com - Microsoft Unveils European Security Effort to Disrupt Cybercrime Networks
A critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-24993, has been discovered in the Windows New Technology File System (NTFS), posing a significant threat to millions of Windows users globally. The flaw, patched during Microsoft’s…
gbhackers.com - ViperSoftX Malware Used by Threat Actors to Steal Sensitive Information
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) has recently issued a detailed report confirming the persistent distribution of ViperSoftX malware by threat actors, with notable impact on users in South Korea and beyond. First identified by Fortinet in 2020,…
gbhackers.com - Critical Fortinet flaws now exploited in Qilin ransomware attacks
The Qilin ransomware operation has recently joined attacks exploiting two Fortinet vulnerabilities that allow bypassing authentication on vulnerable devices and executing malicious code remotely. [...]
BleepingComputer - Empower Users and Protect Against GenAI Data Loss
When generative AI tools became widely available in late 2022, it wasn’t just technologists who paid attention. Employees across all industries immediately recognized the potential of generative AI to boost productivity, streamline communication and…
The Hacker News - Microsoft Helps CBI Dismantle Indian Call Centers Behind Japanese Tech Support Scam
India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has revealed that it has arrested four individuals and dismantled two illegal call centers that were found to be engaging in a sophisticated transnational tech support scam targeting Japanese citizens. The law…
The Hacker News - U.S. Offers $10M Bounty for Information on RedLine Malware Creator
The US State Department has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of Maxim Alexandrovich Rudometov, the alleged developer and administrator of the notorious RedLine infostealer malware. This action,…
gbhackers.com - MSFT-CrowdStrike 'Rosetta Stone' for Naming APTs: Meh?
Microsoft and CrowdStrike announced an effort to deconflict the overlapping names of threat groups and reduce confusion for companies, but we've been here before.
Dark Reading - Cybersecurity M&A Roundup: 42 Deals Announced in May 2025
The number of cybersecurity-related merger and acquisition (M&A) announcements surged in May 2025.
SecurityWeek - ANY.RUN Empowers Government Agencies with Real-Time Threat Detection
Government agencies worldwide are facing an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, with adversaries employing advanced tactics to breach critical infrastructure and steal sensitive data. Recent case studies analyzed using the ANY.RUN malware analysis platform…
gbhackers.com - Critical RCE Vulnerability in AWS Amplify Studio – PoC Now Public
In May 2025, AWS disclosed a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability, CVE-2025-4318, in the @aws-amplify/codegen-ui package—a core dependency for AWS Amplify Studio’s UI code generation pipeline. The flaw, rated 9.5 on the CVSS scale, stemmed from…
gbhackers.com - U.S. Offers $10M bounty for info on RedLine malware creator and state hackers
The U.S. offers up to $10M for info on state hackers linked to RedLine malware and its creator, Maxim Rudometov, tied to attacks on U.S. infrastructure. The U.S. Department of State offers a reward of up to $10 million for information nation-state actors…
Security Affairs - MIND Raises $30 Million for Data Loss Prevention Platform
Data security firm MIND has raised $30 million in Series A funding to expand its R&D and go-to-market teams.
SecurityWeek - Inside the Mind of the Adversary: Why More Security Leaders Are Selecting AEV
Cybersecurity involves both playing the good guy and the bad guy. Diving deep into advanced technologies and yet also going rogue in the Dark Web. Defining technical policies and also profiling attacker behavior. Security teams cannot be focused on just…
The Hacker News - Destructive ‘PathWiper’ Targeting Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure
A Russia-linked threat actor has used the destructive malware dubbed PathWiper against a critical infrastructure organization in Ukraine.
SecurityWeek - Rewards for Justice offers $10M reward for info on RedLine developer or RedLine’s use by foreign governments
The government’s Rewards for Justice program has announced a $10 million reward for information on Maxim Alexandrovich Rudometov (Максим Александрович Рудомётов), born in 1999 in the Luhansk region of Ukraine. Rudometov allegedly developed and has sold the…
DataBreaches - Blitz Malware: A Tale of Game Cheats and Code Repositories
Blitz malware, active since 2024 and updated in 2025, was spread via game cheats. We discuss its infection vector and abuse of Hugging Face for C2.
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