U.S. prosecutors have indicted three individuals associated with a cybersecurity firm for hacking, data theft, and deploying ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware. The scheme involved rogue employees exploiting their positions to carry out attacks and receive over $1.2 million in ransom payments. #ALPHVBlackCat #RansomwareNegotiators…
Category: Cyber Security News
The QiAnXin Threat Intelligence Center’s report details sophisticated multi-year zero-day exploit campaigns by APT groups from Northeast Asia targeting desktop and Android devices for espionage. The attacks include the first known in-the-wild exploitation of the ZipperDown vulnerability and demonstrate evolving payloads and techniques for data exfiltration and account hijacking. #ZipperDown #APTactors…
Nikkei, a major global media company, experienced a security breach that exposed personal data of over 17,000 Slack users due to malware-infected computers. The incident highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by large organizations and their need to strengthen data protection measures. #Nikkei #Slack #MalwareAttack
A cyberattack on Swedish IT systems supplier Miljödata has exposed personal data of 1.5 million people, leading to investigations by authorities and GDPR concerns. The attack involved data theft, Darknet leaks by threat group Datacarry, and affected multiple municipalities, highlighting significant security vulnerabilities. #Miljödata #Datacarry #GDPR #Darknet
Microsoft plans to phase out Defender Application Guard from Office by December 2027, replacing it with Protected View for enhanced security. This deprecation aims to streamline security and encourage the use of alternative protection tools like Defender for Endpoint and Windows Defender Application Control. #DefenderApplicationGuard #MicrosoftOffice #ProtectedView
This report highlights a significant increase in malicious Android apps on Google Play, with over 40 million downloads and a 67% rise in mobile malware targeting users. Key threats include spyware, banking trojans, and adware, with attackers shifting toward social engineering tactics like phishing, smishing, and SIM-swapping to exploit mobile payments. #Anatsa #SpyNote
The Apache Software Foundation denies claims of a ransomware attack on its OpenOffice project, stating no evidence of a breach or data theft has been found. The Akira gang falsely claimed to have stolen 23 GB of confidential data from the organization. #Akira #ApacheOpenOffice
Nine individuals were arrested across multiple European countries in an operation targeting a cryptocurrency money laundering scheme that defrauded victims of approximately €600 million. The coordinated effort involved raids, seizures, and investigations into fake investment platforms used for illicit crypto transactions. #CryptoMoneyLaundering #Eurojust…
A coalition of cybercrime groups including Scattered Spider, LAPSUS$, and ShinyHunters is actively operating through multiple Telegram channels despite continuous disruptions. These groups engage in data extortion, social engineering, and potential ransomware activities, working under a loose federation known as “The Com.” #ScatteredSpider #LAPSUS$ #ShinyHunters #TheCom…
Eight individuals and two companies are sanctioned by the U.S. for their roles in North Korea’s money laundering schemes connected to cybercrime and IT worker fraud. These actions support North Korea’s illicit earnings, including funding its nuclear weapons program, posing global security threats. #NorthKorea #Cybercrime #MoneyLaundering #OFAC #Cryptocurrency…
European reporters uncovered the ease of accessing location data of European Commission staff through free datasets from brokers, highlighting gaps in Europe’s digital privacy protections. The investigation revealed private details and daily movement patterns of EU officials, raising concerns about data privacy enforcement. #EuropeanCommission #DataBrokers…
Polish authorities are Investigating a series of cyberattacks affecting major companies, including data breaches and disruption of payment services, highlighting the increasing frequency of cyber threats. The attacks, potentially linked to Russia, underscore the growing cyber warfare and espionage risks faced by Poland and European nations. #SuperGrosz #Blik #RussiaCyberattacks…
Cybersecurity experts have reported a significant rise in software supply chain attacks in October, with a 30% increase from previous months and over twice as many attacks compared to April 2024. These attacks primarily target IT and IT services sectors, with ransomware groups like Akira and Qilin leading the surge. #SupplyChainAttacks…
Microsoft reports a bug in October 2025 Windows updates causing false end-of-support alerts for certain Windows 10 systems, though security updates will continue. A temporary fix involves adjusting group policies, with a permanent solution expected in future updates. #Windows10Support #October2025Update
Russian hacker group Curly COMrades is leveraging Microsoft Hyper-V to create hidden Linux virtual machines for covert malware operations. Their tactics include bypassing detection and maintaining stealth with custom tools like CurlyShell and CurlCat. #CurlyCOMrades #HyperV #CyberEspionage