Social engineering — an expanding variety of methods that attackers use to trick professionals to gain access to their organizations’ core data and systems — is now the top intrusion point globally, attracting an array of financially motivated and nation-state backed threat groups. More than one-third (36%) of the incident response cases Palo Alto Networks’…
Category: Cybersecurity
cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, Security
Everest Ransomware Claims Mailchimp as New Victim in Relatively Small Breach
Everest ransomware claims Mailchimp breach, leaks 943,000 lines of data. While limited in size, it adds to a spike in global ransomware activity this July.
APT, Asia Pacific, Cybersecurity, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Russia-affiliated Secret Blizzard conducting ongoing espionage against embassies in Moscow
A Russian nation-state threat group has been spying on foreign diplomats, managing continuous access to their communications and data in Moscow since at least 2024, according to Microsoft Threat Intelligence. Secret Blizzard is gaining “adversary-in-the-middle” positions on Russian internet service providers and telecom networks by likely leveraging surveillance tools and deploying malware on targeted devices,…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security, Signaling System 7, SS7, Telecom
Researchers Link New SS7 Encoding Attack to Surveillance Vendor Activity
Researchers identify a new SS7 encoding attack used by a surveillance vendor to bypass security and access mobile subscriber data without detection.
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Security
Browser Extensions Can Exploit ChatGPT, Gemini in ‘Man in the Prompt’ Attack
Man in the Prompt attack shows how browser extensions can exploit ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools to steal data or inject hidden prompts.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, features, Global Security News, release, Service Updates
Detect ARM Malware in Seconds with Debian Sandbox for Stronger Enterprise Security
ANY.RUN’s Interactive Sandbox provides SOC teams with the fastest solution for analyzing and detecting cyber threats targeting Windows, Linux, and Android systems. Now, our selection of VMs has been expanded to include Linux Debian 12.2 64-bit (ARM). With the rapid rise of ARM-based malware, the sandbox helps businesses tackle this threat through proactive analysis and…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Google, Research, Technology
Project Zero disclosure policy change puts vendors on early notice
Google this week changed how it publicly discloses vulnerabilities in a bid to give defenders early details about new software defects it discovers, shortening the early window of time between a vendor releasing a patch and customers installing the security update. Project Zero, Google’s squad of security researchers who find and study zero-day vulnerabilities, will…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, privacy
Red flags, leaked chats, and a final farewell
The viral women-only dating safety app Tea, built to flag red flags, gets flagged itself – after leaking over 70,000 private images and chat logs. We are talking full-on selfies, ID docs, private DMs, and a dash of 4chan creepiness. Yikes. Plus, Carole takes us down memory lane as she hangs up her co-host mic…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, deepfake, Global Security News, Security
Cybersecurity Trends 2025: What’s Really Coming for Your Digital Defenses
Cybersecurity trends in 2025 reveal rising AI threats, quantum risks, and supply chain attacks, pushing firms to adapt or face major data and financial losses.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security, sonicwall
SonicWall Urges Patch After 3 Major VPN Vulnerabilities Disclosed
watchTowr’s latest research details critical SonicWall SMA100 flaws (CVE-2025-40596, 40597, 40598). Discover how pre-auth stack/heap overflows and XSS put SSL-VPNs at risk. Patch now!
cyber attack, cyber attacks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Inc Ransomware Claims 1.2TB Data Breach at Dollar Tree
The notorious INC Ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a data breach at Dollar Tree, the American retail…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
CISO Blueprint: 5 Steps to Enterprise Cyber Threat Resilience
Why are SOC teams still struggling to keep up despite heavy investments in security tools? False positives pile up, evasive threats slip through, and critical alerts often get buried under noise. For CISOs, the challenge is giving teams the visibility and speed they need to respond before damage is done. ANY.RUN helps close that gap. 95% of…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Research shows data breach costs have reached an all-time high
The average cost of a data breach for U.S. companies jumped 9% to an all-time high of $10.22 million in 2025, as the global average cost fell 9% to $4.44 million, IBM said in its 20th annual Cost of a Data Breach Report Wednesday. While shorter investigations are pushing down costs globally, reflecting the first…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Uncategorized
Minnesota governor activates National Guard amid St. Paul cyberattack
The post Minnesota governor activates National Guard amid St. Paul cyberattack appeared first on CyberScoop.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis, malware behavior
Major Cyber Attacks in July 2025: Obfuscated .LNK‑Delivered DeerStealer, Fake 7‑Zip, and More
While cybercriminals were working overtime this July, so were we at ANY.RUN — and, dare we say, with better results. As always, we’ve picked the most dangerous and intriguing attacks of the month. But this time, there’s more. Alongside the monthly top, we are highlighting a key trend that’s been powering campaigns throughout 2025: the…
AI, Apple, Apple Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
macOS Sploitlight Flaw Exposes Apple Intelligence-Cached Data to Attackers
macOS flaw dubbed Sploitlight allows attackers to access Apple Intelligence-cached data by abusing Spotlight plugins, bypassing privacy controls.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Post SMTP, privacy, Security, vulnerability
Post SMTP Plugin Flaw Allowed Subscribers to Take Over Admin Accounts
If you’re running a WordPress site and rely on the Post SMTP plugin for email delivery, there’s something…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Ransomware, Threats
FBI alerts tie together threats of cybercrime, physical violence from The Com
The FBI released a trove of research on The Com last week, warning that the sprawling cybercriminal network of minors and young adults is growing rapidly and splintering into three primary subsets described by officials as Hacker Com, In Real Life Com and Extortion Com. The warnings lay out how The Com’s thousands of members,…
Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, privacy, Security
Tea App Breach: Women Only Dating Platform Leaks 72,000 User Images
The “Tea” app, a new and popular social platform for women, confirmed a major data breach affecting users…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud, Security
Malicious ISO File Used in Romance Scam Targeting German Speakers
Sublime Security reveals a cunning romance/adult-themed scam targeting German speakers, leveraging Keitaro TDS to deliver an AutoIT-based malware loader. Learn how this sophisticated campaign operates, its deceptive tactics, and the hidden payload.
cyber attacks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News
Arizona Woman Jailed for Helping North Korea in $17M IT Job Scam
Arizona woman jailed 8.5 years for aiding North Korea’s $17 million IT job scam, defrauding over 300 US companies. Learn how to protect your business from such sophisticated cybersecurity threats.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Researchers Expose Online Fake Currency Operation in India
Cybersecurity researchers at CloudSEK’s STRIKE team used facial recognition and GPS data to expose a massive, over $2…
BreachForums, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, dark web, Global Security News, Security
BreachForums Resurfaces on Original Dark Web (.onion) Address
BreachForums resurfaces on its original .onion domain amid law enforcement crackdowns, raising questions about its admin, safety and future.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, dark web, Global Security News
Operation Checkmate: BlackSuit Ransomware’s Dark Web Domains Seized
International law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Europol, have successfully seized the infrastructure of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang in Operation Checkmate. This article details the takedown, BlackSuit’s origins, and the ongoing fight against evolving cyber threats.
Crypto, Cybersecurity, Gaming, Global Security News, malware, Security
Scavenger Trojan Targets Crypto Wallets via Game Mods and Browser Flaws
New Scavenger Trojan steals crypto wallet data using fake game mods and browser flaws, targeting MetaMask, Exodus, Bitwarden, and other popular apps.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Government, Ransomware, Research
Microsoft SharePoint attacks ensnare 400 victims, including federal agencies
The fallout from an attack spree targeting defects in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers continues to spread nearly a week after zero-day exploits were discovered, setting off alarms across the globe. More than 400 organizations have been actively compromised across four waves of attacks, according to Eye Security. Multiple government agencies, including the Departments of Energy,…
agentic ai, AI, Artificial Intelligence, coding, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Replit AI Agent Deletes SaaStr Network Data Without Permission
Replit AI agent deleted data from 1,200+ executives and companies without permission, raising concerns about AI safety and control in live environments.
agentic ai, AI, Artificial Intelligence, coding, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Replit AI Agent Deletes Sensitive Data Despite Explicit Instructions
Replit AI agent deleted data from 1,200+ executives and companies without permission, raising concerns about AI safety and control in live environments.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, dark web, Global Security News, Security
Cybercrime Forum XSS Returns on Mirror and Dark Web 1 Day After Seizure
Cybercrime forum XSS is back online on its mirror and dark web domains just one day after seizure and admin arrest, but questions about its full return remain unanswered.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Top Email Security Risks for Businesses and How to Catch Them Before They Cause Damage
Even with all the new ways we stay in touch, Slack, Teams, DMs, email is still the backbone of business communication. That also makes it one of the easiest ways in for attackers. A single message with the right subject line or attachment can lead to stolen logins, malware infections, or even full network access.…
china, cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
National Nuclear Security Administration Systems Breached in SharePoint Cyberattack
National Nuclear Security Administration and National Institutes of Health targeted in global Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability exploitation. Chinese hacking groups suspected in widespread data breaches.
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management
When 2G attacks, and a romantic road trip goes wrong
In this episode, Graham warns why it is high time we said goodbye to 2G – the outdated mobile network being exploited by cybercriminals with suitcase-sized SMS blasters. From New Zealand to London, scammers are driving around cities like dodgy Uber drivers, spewing phishing texts to thousands at once. Meanwhile, Carole unpacks a painfully awkward…
cyber crime, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Europol, Global Security News
XSS.IS Cybercrime Forum Seized After Admin Arrested in Ukraine
XSS.IS has been seized after its admin was arrested in Ukraine, however its dark web and mirror domains only show a 504 Gateway Timeout error.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Europe, Global Security News, Ransomware, Threats
Authorities in Ukraine nab alleged admin of Russian-language cybercrime forum
Ukrainian authorities Tuesday arrested the alleged administrator of XSS.is, a Russian-language cybercrime forum, following a four-year investigation by the Paris public prosecutor’s office. Law enforcement officials from France and Europol seized the domain of the influential forum following the arrest. Authorities have not named the suspected administrator of XSS.is. The forum, which was active since…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Technology, Threats
Cisco network access security platform vulnerabilities under active exploitation
A pair of maximum-severity vulnerabilities affecting Cisco’s network access security platform are under active exploitation, the enterprise networking and IT vendor warned in a security advisory Monday. The software defects in Cisco Identity Services Engine and Cisco ISE Passive Identity Connector — CVE-2025-20281 and CVE-2025-20337 — were disclosed and addressed by Cisco on June 25,…
AI, Apps, china, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Endpoint, Europe, Exploits, Global Security News, Government & Policy, Information Security, malware, vulnerabilities, vulnerability
Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day EXPLAINED — How Hackers Got In Without a Password
Two previously unknown zero-day vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint Server (on-premises) are being actively exploited in the wild as part of a highly coordinated espionage campaign. Microsoft has linked these attacks to China-based APT actors, and at least 75 organizations worldwide have confirmed breaches. The flaws, identified as CVE-2025-53770 and CVE-2025-53771, enable unauthenticated remote code execution…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europol, France, Global Security News
Suspected Admin of XSS.IS Cybercrime Forum Arrested in Ukraine
Suspected admin of XSS.IS, a major Russian-language cybercrime forum, arrested in Ukraine after years of running malware and data trade operations.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Malware Analysis
Beating Supply Chain Attacks: DHL Impersonation Case Study
ANY.RUN’s services processes data on current threats daily, including attacks affecting supply chains. In this case study, we analyze examples of DHL brand abuse. The company is a leading global logistic operator, and attackers exploit its recognition to send phishing emails, potentially targeting its partners. We will demonstrate how ANY.RUN’s solutions can be used to…
ClickFix, cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Phishing Scam, Security
Microsoft Most Phished Brand in Q2 2025, Check Point
Microsoft was the most impersonated brand in phishing attacks during Q2 2025, accounting for 25% of all attempts, according to Check Point Research.
china, cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Linen Typhoon, Security
Microsoft Reveals Chinese State Hackers Exploiting SharePoint Flaws
Microsoft reveals Chinese state-backed hacker groups, including Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603, are exploiting SharePoint flaws, breaching over 100 organisations. Discover threat actors, their tactics and Microsoft’s urgent security guidance.
china, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Threats
Microsoft SharePoint zero-day attacks pinned on China-linked ‘Typhoon’ threat groups
Microsoft said two China nation-state threat groups and a separate attacker based in China are exploiting the zero-day vulnerabilities that first caused havoc to SharePoint servers over the weekend. Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon — the Chinese government-affiliated threat groups — and an attacker Microsoft tracks as Storm-2603 are exploiting the pair of zero-day vulnerabilities…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security
Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Flaws in Global Breaches
Hackers are exploiting critical SharePoint flaws (CVE-2025-53770/53771) to breach global targets, including governments and corporations. Microsoft urges immediate action. Learn about the active attacks and how to protect your network from credential theft and backdoors.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Emerging Tech, Global Security News, release, Service Updates, update
Turn Alert Noise into Threat Insights without Leaving QRadar SOAR with ANY.RUN
IBM QRadar SOAR is a go-to platform for incident response. To make things faster and easier for SOCs to use this powerful tool with ANY.RUN’s services, we built an official app. Now you can seamlessly launch different playbooks directly inside SOAR to streamline threat analysis, speed up investigations, and reduce Mean Time to Respond (MTTR)…
Asia Pacific, CISA, Cybersecurity, Election Security, Global Security News, Government
After website hack, Arizona election officials unload on Trump’s CISA
Arizona election officials say a hack targeting a statewide online portal for political candidates resulted in the defacement and replacement of multiple candidate photos with the late Iranian Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. While officials say the threat is contained and the vulnerability has been fixed, they also blasted the lack of support they’ve received from the…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
AI, Apps, Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Global Security News, malware, Network Security, privacy, Risk Management, Webroot Blog
Back-to-school cyber safety: Parent checklist
Summer is flying by and before you know it, you’ll be buying backpacks and taking first-day-of-school photos. Back-to-school season brings new classes and friends, but it also brings new digital dangers. By the time you’ve dropped your kids off for their first day of class, chances are they’ve already been exposed to their first cyberthreat…
cyber attacks, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, Security
World Leaks Claims Dell Data Breach, Leaks 1.3 TB of Files
Former Hunters International ransomware gang, now World Leaks, claims 1.3 TB Dell data breach, leaking over 400K files with internal tools and user data.
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Javascript, malware, Security
Fake npm Website Used to Push Malware via Stolen Token
Fake npm website used in phishing attack to steal maintainer token, leading to malware in popular JavaScript packages like eslint-config-prettier.
Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Technology, Threats
Mass attack spree hits Microsoft SharePoint zero-day defect
Attackers are actively exploiting a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting on-premises Microsoft SharePoint servers, prompting industry heavyweights to sound the alarm over the weekend. Researchers discovered the active, ongoing attack spree Friday afternoon and warnings were issued en masse by Saturday evening. Microsoft released urgent guidance Saturday, advising on-premises SharePoint customers to turn on and properly…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Microsoft, Security, sharepoint, vulnerability
Microsoft Confirms Hackers Exploiting SharePoint Flaws, Patch Now
Microsoft has released new security updates to fix two serious vulnerabilities affecting on-premises SharePoint servers, warning that attackers…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, coding, Cybersecurity, Gaming, Global Security News
GameForge AI Hackathon 2025: Building the Bridge Between Natural Language and Game Creation
A 72-hour sprint that produced working solutions for one of game development’s hardest problems: making it accessible to non-programmers.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, malware, Reports, update
Malware Trends Report, Q2 2025: Know the Key Risks to Your Business
Get Q2 2025 Report Based on real data from 15,000+ global SOC teams. Top malware types, families, and APTs Changes in threat landscape since Q1 2025 What SOC teams need to focus on Opt in to receive news, updates, and promotions. Get free report Loading… A copy of the report has been sent to your…
cryptography, Cryptogtaphy, cyber attack, cyber security, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
₹368 Crore Vanishes Overnight: What the CoinDCX Hack Means for India’s Crypto Security
CoinDCX suffered a major backend breach in July 2025, losing ₹368 crore. While no user funds were affected, the incident raises critical questions about exchange security.
Asia Pacific, cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Hong Kong, malware, Security
SquidLoader Malware Campaign Hits Hong Kong Financial Firms
Trellix exposes SquidLoader malware targeting Hong Kong, Singapore, and Australia’s financial service institutions. Learn about its advanced evasion tactics and stealthy attacks.
china, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, Scams and Fraud
Chinese Groups Launder $580M in India Using Fake Apps and Mule Accounts
CloudSEK’s new report uncovers how Chinese cyber syndicates are laundering over $600 million annually in India. Learn about…
cyber attack, Cybersecurity, Expel, Global Security News, Phishing Scam, Security
PoisonSeed Tricking Users Into Bypassing FIDO Keys With QR Codes
PoisonSeed group tricks users into bypassing FIDO Keys by misusing QR code logins, highlighting new social engineering risk to secure MFA.
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Linuxsys, malware, Security
Years Long Linux Cryptominer Spotted Using Legit Sites to Spread Malware
Cryptominer campaign runs for years using legit sites to spread malware, targeting Linux systems through known bugs and avoiding detection.
AI, Breaking News, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, hacking, Security
5 Features Every AI-Powered SOC Platform Needs in 2025
A modern AI-based SOC platform must adapt in real time to handle alert overloads and fast-moving threats, surpassing traditional SIEM tools. Modern security operations centers (SOCs) are under immense pressure. Analysts are overwhelmed, alert queues are overflowing, and attackers are moving faster than ever. Where once it was enough to have good visibility and a…
CISA, Cybersecurity, encryption, Exploits, Global Security News, GreyNoise, Security
New TeleMessage SGNL Flaw Is Actively Being Exploited by Attackers
Hackers are exploiting a new TeleMessage SGNL flaw that exposes sensitive data. CISA warns agencies to patch or stop using it by July 22.
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Financial, Global Security News, North America, Ransomware, Threats
United Natural Foods loses up to $400M in sales after cyberattack
United Natural Foods said the cyberattack that prompted the food distributor and wholesaler to completely shut down its network last month resulted in lost sales of up to $400 million. Executives, during a business update call Wednesday with analysts and investors, said the financial impact from the attack is largely contained to the current quarter,…
cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, DDoS, Europe, Global Security News
Police Shut Down 100 Servers Tied to Russian NoName057(16), Arrest 2
In an operation called Eastwood, authorities arrested two people and shut down more than 100 servers linked to the Russian group NoName057(16).
china, cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Security
Chinese Salt Typhoon Infiltrated US National Guard Network for Months
A Department of Homeland Security memo confirms Chinese group Salt Typhoon, extensively compromised a US National Guard network for nearly a year, stealing sensitive military and law enforcement data.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Emerging Tech, Global Security News
How MSSPs Detect Incidents Early with Threat Intelligence Feeds from ANY.RUN
Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs) are tasked with protecting multiple clients simultaneously while maintaining cost efficiency, rapid response times, and customer trust. The key to success lies in early threat detection, which requires access to high-quality, actionable threat intelligence that can be immediately applied across diverse client environments. Main MSSP Challenges MSSPs operate in a…
Cybersecurity, Fax, GDPR, Global Security News, privacy, Security
How Secure Is Online Fax: Privacy and Data Protection Standards
When it comes to sharing sensitive documents online, security sits at the top of everyone’s checklist. Online faxing is…
AI, Compliance, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, privacy
Choo Choo Choose to ignore the vulnerability
In episode 426 of the “Smashing Security” podcast, Graham reveals how you can hijack a train’s brakes from 150 miles away using kit cheaper than a second-hand PlayStation. Meanwhile, Carole investigates how Grok went berserk, which didn’t stop the Department of Defense signing a contract with Elon’s AI chatbot. So who is responsible when your…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government, Ransomware, Threats
Ryuk ransomware operator extradited to US, faces five years in federal prison
An Armenian national is in federal custody and faces charges stemming from their alleged involvement in a spree of attacks in 2019 and 2020 involving Ryuk ransomware, the Justice Department said Wednesday. Karen Serobovich Vardanyan, 33, was extradited from Ukraine to the United States on June 18 and pleaded not guilty to the charges in…
Andrew Garbarino, critical infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Geopolitics, Global Security News, Government, North America
House hearing will use Stuxnet to search for novel ways to confront OT cyberthreats
Congress is set to revisit Stuxnet — the malware that wreaked havoc on Iran’s nuclear program 15 years ago — next week in the hopes that the pioneering attack can guide today’s critical infrastructure policy debate, CyberScoop has learned. The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection will hold a hearing July 22…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Ransomware, Research, Threats
SonicWall customers hit by fresh, ongoing attacks targeting fully patched SMA 100 devices
A financially motivated threat group is attacking organizations using fully patched, end-of-life SonicWall Secure Mobile Access 100 series appliances, Google Threat Intelligence Group said in a report released Wednesday. The group, which Google identifies as UNC6148, is using previously stolen admin credentials to gain access to SonicWall SMA 100 series appliances, remote access VPN devices…
Congress, Cybersecurity, Election Security, Global Security News, Government, Uncategorized
Senate Democrats seek answers on Trump overhaul of immigrant database to find noncitizen voters
As the Department of Homeland Security seeks to transform a federal database for immigrant benefits into a supercharged database to search for noncitizen voters, a trio of Democratic senators are pressing the department for more information. Sens. Gary Peters, D-Mich., Alex Padilla, D-Calif., and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on…
cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, data breach, Global Security News, Security
UnitedHealth-Linked Health Tech Firm Episource Breach Hits 5.4M Patients
Episource breach exposed data of 5.4M patients across the US. Linked to UnitedHealth’s Optum, the health tech firm was hit by a ransomware attack in early 2025.
Cybersecurity, data, Global Security News, Marketing, Risk Management, Technology
Data-Driven Marketing in 2025: Navigating Risks, Ethics and Compliance Management
The modern marketing stack and every effective marketing platform runs on data. From ad campaigns to user journeys,…
AT&T, BreachForums, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News
Ex US Soldier Cameron Wagenius Guilty in Telecom Hacking and Extortion
Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius pleads guilty to hacking telecom companies and extorting $1 million+ using cybercrime forums like BreachForums and XSS.
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Emerging Tech, features, Global Security News, malware behavior, Service Updates
Free. Powerful. Actionable. Make Smarter Security Decisions with Live Attack Data
Threat Intelligence in ANY.RUN continues to evolve — not only by adding more features, but by making the right ones easier to use. We’ve simplified access to ANY.RUN Threat Intelligence with a free version of TI Lookup. You now can explore Public Samples, TTPs, Suricata rules, and malware trends inside our Threat Intelligence product…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government, North America, Research
Former Army soldier pleads guilty to widespread attack spree linked to AT&T, Snowflake and others
A 21-year-old former Army soldier pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges stemming from a series of attacks and extortion attempts last year on telecommunications companies, including AT&T. Cameron John Wagenius, who identified himself as “kiberphant0m” and “cyb3rph4nt0m” on online criminal forums, conducted extensive malicious activity for years, including while he was on active duty, the Justice…
Congress, Cybersecurity, encryption, Global Security News, Government, signal
Waltz brushes off SignalGate questions, points finger at CISA
Former White House national security adviser Mike Waltz brushed aside criticisms Tuesday that he put sensitive military operations at risk by holding discussions about military strikes in a Signal group chat, claiming the app’s use was authorized by the federal government’s top civilian cyber agency. In a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, Waltz — who…
Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Threats
AsyncRAT seeds family of more than 30 remote access trojans
AsyncRAT, the most prevalent remote access trojan observed in the wild, has spawned more than 30 forks and variants that increase the impact of the open-source malware, making it a popular and sometimes disguised tool of choice for cybercriminals, ESET researchers said in a report released Tuesday. The open source remote access tool, which was…
Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Ontinue, phishing, Phishing Scam, Security
Attackers Hide JavaScript in SVG Images to Lure Users to Malicious Sites
Beware! SVG images are now being used with obfuscated JavaScript for stealthy redirect attacks via spoofed emails. Get insights from Ontinue’s latest research on detection and defence.
Cybersecurity, fraud, Global Security News, privacy, Scams and Fraud, Security
UK Pet Owners Targeted by Fake Microchip Renewal Scams
Microchip renewal scam targets UK pet owners using leaked data from insecure registries. Emails appear legit but aim to steal money and personal info.
blockchain, Crypto, CryptoCurrency, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Meme Coins
Meme Coins in 2025: High Risk, High Reward, and Rising Security Threats
Meme coins started as internet jokes, but by 2025, they’ve become one of the most volatile and talked-about…
ANYRUN, Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity Lifehacks, Europe, Global Security News
Enterprise Plan: Boost SOC Performance, Reduce Business Risks with ANY.RUN
Editor’s note: The current article was originally published on April 10, 2024, and updated on July 15, 2025. Modern cybersecurity teams face growing pressure: more threats, tighter SLAs, and less time to investigate. The difference between fast containment and a damaging breach often comes down to visibility, collaboration, and control. ANY.RUN’s Enterprise plan is a complete…
CISA, Cybercrime, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Threats
CitrixBleed 2 beckons sweeping alarm as exploits spread across the globe
Authorities and researchers are intensifying warnings about active exploitation and pervasive scanning of a critical vulnerability affecting multiple versions of Citrix NetScaler products. There is now widespread agreement among security professionals that the critical vulnerability, CVE-2025-5777, which Citrix disclosed June 17, is serious and harkens back to a 2023 defect in the same products: “CitrixBleed,”…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, France, Global Security News
Russian Basketball Star Daniil Kasatkin Arrested in Ransomware Probe
Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian pro basketball player, faces US ransomware charges after his Paris arrest. His lawyer claims he’s “useless with computers,” raising questions about his alleged negotiator role in cybercrime.
AI, ai safety, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Government
Why skipping security prompting on Grok’s newest model is a huge mistake
On the same day xAI announced that its new Grok 4 tool will now be available to the federal government, cybersecurity researchers at SplxAI released new research that subjected the large language model to more than 1,000 different attack scenarios. The good news? Smart system prompting on the front end can make a difference in…
AI, Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Elon Musk, Global Security News, Security
Researchers Jailbreak Elon Musk’s Grok-4 AI Within 48 Hours of Launch
Elon Musk’s Grok-4 AI was compromised within 48 hours. Discover how NeuralTrust researchers combined “Echo Chamber” and “Crescendo”…
cyber attack, cyber attacks, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Louis Vuitton, Security
Louis Vuitton UK Hit by Cyberattack, Third LVMH Breach in 3 Months
Louis Vuitton UK suffers cyberattack exposing customer data, marking the third LVMH breach in 3 months as retail sector faces ongoing security threats.
AI, Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, Laws & Legalities
Denmark Moves Toward AI Copyright Rules for Voice and Appearance
Denmark introduces new AI Copyright Rules to ban non-consensual deepfakes, giving citizens legal control over their face, voice and digital likeness.
AI, Cybersecurity, Exploits, Global Security News, Research, Technology, Uncategorized
Is XBOW’s success the beginning of the end of human-led bug hunting? Not yet.
When news broke that an AI agent named XBOW was leading the HackerOne bug bounty leaderboards, it quickly raised several concerning questions for the cybersecurity industry. Have large language models evolved enough to partially or fully replace human bug hunting? How precisely does XBOW — built by a startup with the same name — work?…
cyber attack, cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Global Security News, United Kingdom, wifi
Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Hate-Fueled UK Train Stations WiFi Hack
British citizen John Wik sentenced for Islamophobic WiFi hack at UK train stations in Sept 2024. Learn about…
Cybersecurity, Fortinet, FortiWeb, Global Security News, Security, SQL
Critical Vulnerability Exposes Fortinet FortiWeb to Full Takeover (CVE-2025-25257)
WatchTowr Labs reveals CVE-2025-25257, a critical FortiWeb SQL injection allowing unauthenticated remote code execution. Patch your FortiWeb 7.0,…
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, fbi, Gaming, Global Security News, Piracy & Intellectual Property
FBI Seizes Major Sites Sharing Unreleased and Pirated Video Games
FBI seizes top piracy sites leaking unreleased and pirated video games with millions of downloads and 170 million dollars in losses for developers and publishers.
Cybersecurity, data, Global Security News, privacy, Security
New Study Shows Google Tracking Persists Even With Privacy Tools
A new SafetyDetectives study reveals the surprising extent of Google tracking across the web in the US, UK, Switzerland, and Sweden. Discover how Google Analytics, AdSense, and YouTube embeds collect your data, even when using DuckDuckGo.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europe, fraud, Global Security News, HMRC
14 Arrested in Romania for £47 Million UK Tax Phishing Scam
14 arrested in major HMRC phishing scam raids across UK & Romania. Learn about the multi-million-pound tax fraud operation.
Cybersecurity, Funding, Global Security News, trusted data format, virtru
Virtru secures $50 million investment to advance data-centric security standards
Virtru, a Washington, D.C.-based data security company that developed technology now used by U.S. defense and intelligence agencies, has raised $50 million in funding as organizations seek new ways to protect sensitive information in an era of artificial intelligence adoption. The Series D round, led by investment firm ICONIQ with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners,…