Fake AI Video Tool Ads on Facebook, LinkedIn Spread Infostealers
Mandiant Threat Defense uncovers a campaign where Vietnam-based group UNC6032 tricks users with malicious social media ads for…
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New PumaBot targets Linux IoT surveillance devices
PumaBot targets Linux IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine crypto. Darktrace researchers discovered a new botnet called PumaBot targets Linux-based IoT devices, using SSH brute-force attacks to steal credentials, spread malware, and mine cryptocurrency. PumaBot skips broad internet scans and instead pulls a list of targets from its […]
Crooks use a fake antivirus site to spread Venom RAT and a mix of malware
Researchers found a fake Bitdefender site spreading the Venom RAT by tricking users into downloading it as antivirus software. DomainTools Intelligence (DTI) researchers warn of a malicious campaign using a fake website (“bitdefender-download[.]com”) spoofing Bitdefender’s Antivirus for Windows download page to trick visitors into downloading a remote access trojan called Venom RAT. “A malicious campaign […]
Iranian Man pleaded guilty to role in Robbinhood Ransomware attacks
Iranian man pleads guilty to role in Baltimore ransomware attack tied to Robbinhood, admitting to computer and wire fraud conspiracy. Iranian national Sina Gholinejad pleaded guilty to his role in a Robbinhood ransomware scheme that hit U.S. cities, including Baltimore and Greenville. The attacks caused major disruptions and over $19 million in damages to Baltimore […]
DragonForce operator chained SimpleHelp flaws to target an MSP and its customers
Sophos warns that a DragonForce ransomware operator chained three vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp to target a managed service provider. Sophos researchers reported that a DragonForce ransomware operator exploited three chained vulnerabilities in SimpleHelp software to attack a managed service provider. SimpleHelp is a remote support and access software designed for IT professionals and support teams. It […]
Everest Ransomware Leaks Coca-Cola Employee Data Online
Everest ransomware leaks Coca-Cola employee data: 1,104 files exposed, including HR, admin roles, IDs, personal details, and internal records.
Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom
Nova Scotia Power confirms it was hit by a ransomware attack but hasn’t paid the ransom, nearly a month after first disclosing the cyberattack. Nova Scotia Power confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack nearly a month after disclosing a cyber incident. The company revealed it hasn’t paid the ransom. Nova Scotia Power Inc. is […]
Cybercrime Workshop Inaugurated In Bhubaneswar To Strengthen Investigation And Intelligence
A specialised workshop focusing on “Cyber Crime Investigation and Cyber Intelligence” was inaugurated today at the Cyber Complex in Bhubaneswar, marking a significant step by the State Crime Branch to bolster the capabilities of law enforcement in Odisha.The event was graced by the presence of Odisha Director General of Police (DGP), Shri Yogesh Bahadur Khurania, who attended as the chief guest
DRDO Signs MoU With CLAWS to Collaborate On Futuristic Technologies And War Gaming
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s defence innovation ecosystem, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS) to collaborate on futuristic technology development, war gaming, strategic research, and knowledge-sharing activities.The MoU was formally signed on May 26, 2025,
Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology data breach impacted 235,911 individuals
SafePay ransomware hit Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, stealing personal data of 235,000 people in a major breach. SafePay ransomware hit Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology, stealing personal data of 235,000 people in a major breach at the North Carolina-based lab. Marlboro-Chesterfield Pathology (MCP), founded in 1990 in Pinehurst, NC, is a full-service lab offering molecular, cytology, and pathology testing. Known […]