Cybercriminals Exploit iMessage Loophole to Bypass Phishing Protection
Cybercriminals are leveraging a deceptive tactic to bypass Apple iMessage's phishing protection, tricking users into reactivating disabled links in suspicious messages.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 13, 2025
2 min read
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Department Offices in Targeted Cyberespionage Campaign
Chinese state-sponsored hackers, known as Silk Typhoon (Hafnium), have reportedly breached multiple offices within the U.S. Treasury Department, including the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), according to a CNN report citing U.S. officials.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2025
1 min read
Telefónica Confirms Internal Ticketing System Breach Following Data Leak
Spanish telecommunications giant Telefónica has confirmed a breach of its internal ticketing system after sensitive data was leaked on a hacking forum.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2025
1 min read
Russian Nationals Indicted for Operating Cryptocurrency Mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io
A federal grand jury in the Northern District of Georgia has indicted three Russian nationals for their involvement in running cryptocurrency mixing services Blender.io and Sinbad.io, which were allegedly used to launder criminal proceeds from ransomware attacks, virtual currency thefts, and other cybercrimes.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 11, 2025
2 min read
Ukrainian Hacktivists Breach Russian ISP Nodex, Wipe Systems Clean
Ukrainian hacktivists from the Ukrainian Cyber Alliance (UCA) have claimed responsibility for a devastating cyberattack on Russian internet service provider Nodex.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
1 min read
Critical Vulnerabilities Discovered in WordPress Plugin Fancy Product Designer Remain Unpatched
Two severe security flaws have been identified in the popular Fancy Product Designer plugin for WordPress, with no fixes yet implemented. Despite repeated notifications, the plugin's developer, Radykal, has not addressed the vulnerabilities, leaving users at risk.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
1 min read
Hacker Claims to Have Breached U.S. Location Firm Gravy Analytics
An anonymous hacker is claiming responsibility for a data breach at U.S.-based location tracking company Gravy Analytics, according to screenshots of their alleged exploits circulating online.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 9, 2025
1 min read
Casio Confirms Ransomware Attack in October 2024 Exposed Data of 8,500 People
Japanese electronics company Casio has disclosed that a ransomware attack in October 2024 compromised the personal data of approximately 8,500 individuals.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 8, 2025
2 min read
CISA Confirms Treasury Cyberattack Didn’t Impact Other Federal Agencies
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced today that last week’s Treasury Department cyberattack, attributed to Chinese government hackers, did not affect other federal agencies.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 7, 2025
1 min read
Cyberattacks on Taiwan Government Double in 2024, Largely Attributed to China
Cyberattacks targeting Taiwan’s government departments surged dramatically in 2024, averaging 2.4 million daily attacks—double the 1.2 million daily attacks recorded in 2023, according to the island's National Security Bureau.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2025
2 min read
ESET Urges Windows 10 Users to Upgrade Before 2025 to Avoid Security Risks
Cybersecurity firm ESET is warning Windows 10 users to upgrade to Windows 11 or switch to Linux ahead of the operating system’s end of support in October 2025. Without action, users risk exposing their devices to significant vulnerabilities and cyberattacks.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2025
2 min read
Cryptocurrency Scams: $494 Million Stolen in Wallet Drainer Attacks in 2024
Scammers stole a staggering $494 million in cryptocurrency through wallet drainer attacks in 2024, targeting over 300,000 wallet addresses.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 6, 2025
3 min read
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for State-Sponsored Hacking Operations
The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on Beijing-based cybersecurity company Integrity Tech, citing its role in cyberattacks orchestrated by the Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Flax Typhoon.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 4, 2025
2 min read
Chinese Hackers Breach U.S. Treasury Office Handling Economic Sanctions
Chinese government hackers infiltrated key offices within the U.S. Treasury Department, including the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Office of Financial Research, according to a report by The Washington Post on Wednesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
US Sanctions Russian and Iranian Organizations for 2024 Election Interference
The United States has imposed sanctions on organizations in Russia and Iran for attempting to meddle in the 2024 presidential election, citing efforts to create socio-political discord and influence voters.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
US Army Soldier Charged in Hacking Scheme Involving Stolen Phone Records and High-Profile Data Breaches
A 20-year-old US Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius, has been arrested and charged with participating in a hacking scheme to sell and distribute stolen phone records.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
2 min read
Top 12 Cybersecurity and Cyberattack Incidents of 2024
Cybersecurity dominated headlines in 2024 with major breaches, advanced threats, and disruptions to critical systems affecting millions worldwide. Here's an overview of the year's most significant events:
Bijay Pokharel,
January 2, 2025
4 min read
GitHub Battles Rising Issue of Fake “Stars” Inflating Scam and Malware Repositories
GitHub, the world’s largest code-hosting platform, is grappling with a growing problem: the misuse of its "star" feature to artificially boost the popularity of repositories.
Bijay Pokharel,
January 1, 2025
3 min read
Volkswagen Data Leak Exposes Location Info of 800,000 EVs Worldwide
For months, the precise location data of approximately 800,000 electric Volkswagen vehicles was accessible online due to a significant data leak, as reported by German news outlet Der Spiegel.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
2 min read
US Treasury Department Suffers Major Cyberattack Linked to China State-Sponsored Hackers
The US Treasury Department recently disclosed a significant security breach, attributing the attack to a state-sponsored hacking group from China.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 31, 2024
2 min read
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