China-linked LapDogs Campaign Drops ShortLeash Backdoor with Fake Certs
ShortLeash backdoor, used in the China-linked LapDogs campaign since 2023, enables stealth access, persistence, and data theft via compromised SOHO routers and fake certs.
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Report Warns of Sophisticated DDoS Campaigns Crippling Global Banks
A new FS-ISAC and Akamai report warns that sophisticated DDoS attacks are severely impacting the global financial sector, leading to multi-day outages. Learn about these evolving threats and how institutions can strengthen defences.
Anubis Ransomware Lists Disneyland Paris as New Victim
Anubis ransomware group claims a 64GB data breach at Disneyland Paris, leaking some engineering files and attraction plans via its dark web site.
Hackers Use Social Engineering to Target Expert on Russian Operations
Citizen Lab and Google uncovered a new, sophisticated cyberattack linked to Russian state actors that exploits App-Specific Passwords, bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication. Discover how to protect yourself from these evolving threats.
Scattered Spider Aims at US Insurers After UK Retail Hit, Google Warns
Scattered Spider targets US insurance firms after UK retail attacks, using social engineering to breach help desks and disrupt services, Google warns.
Zoomcar Data Breach Exposes Personal Info of 8.4 Million Users
Zoomcar confirms 2025 breach affecting 8.4M users, echoing its 2018 data leak. Personal info exposed, financial data safe, investigation ongoing.
Hidden Backdoors in npm Packages Let Attackers Wipe Entire Systems
Malicious npm packages found with hidden endpoints that wipe systems on command. Devs warned to check dependencies for express-api-sync, system-health-sync-api.
Chinese-Linked Hackers Targeted 70+ Global Organizations, SentinelLABS
SentinelLABS uncovers widespread China-linked cyber espionage targeting over 70 global organizations and cybersecurity firms between July 2024 and…
New PathWiper Malware Strikes Ukraine’s Critical Infrastructure
Cisco Talos discovers PathWiper, a destructive new malware targeting critical infrastructure in Ukraine, highlighting ongoing cyber threats amidst the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
StormWall Reveals India, China and US Faced Most DDoS Attacks in Q1 2025
Shift in cyberattack focus puts APAC region under growing pressure.