The BBC has confirmed a data security incident involving the personal information of some members of the BBC Pension Scheme. The breach, which was detected by the BBC’s information security …
‘Operation Endgame’ Hits Malware Delivery Platforms
Law enforcement agencies in the United States and Europe today announced Operation Endgame, a coordinated action against some of the most popular cybercrime platforms for delivering ransomware and data-stealing malware. …
New Meterpreter Backdoor Hides Malicious Codes Within the Image
ANY.RUN sandbox has analyzed a new strain of Meterpreter backdoor malware that leverages sophisticated steganography techniques to conceal its malicious payload within an image file. The malware, dubbed “Meterpreter Backdoor,” …
Beware of Free Piano Messages that Steal Personal & Financial Data
Hackers target and steal personal and financial data for fraud and other illicit purposes. They also sell the data on the black market for profit. They exploit this information to …
Mastermind Behind Biden Ai Deepfake Robocall Charged
Attorney General John M. Formella announced today that Steven Kramer, age 54, of New Orleans, LA, has been indicted on charges of felony voter suppression and misdemeanor impersonation of a …
Operation Endgame: Authorities Seized IcedID, Pikabot, & Other Droppers
Between May 27 and 29, 2024, a coordinated effort known as Operation Endgame, led by Europol, targeted a range of malicious software droppers, including IcedID, SystemBC, Pikabot, Smokeloader, Bumblebee, and …
PoC Exploit Released for Microsoft Edge Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Cybersecurity researchers have released a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) exploit for a recently disclosed information disclosure vulnerability in Microsoft Edge, the Chromium-based web browser. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-30056, could allow unauthorized …
Indian Stock Exchange BSE Starts Encrypting Messages to Traders
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has begun encrypting messages sent to traders, becoming the first exchange in the world to implement such a system. The move aims to enhance security …
911 S5 Botnet with 19 Million IP Addresses Dismantled & Admin Arrested
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the dismantling of the 911 S5 botnet, a massive network of compromised computers used for various illegal activities. The operation carried out in …
Check Point VPN Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in Wild to Gain Remote Access
Check Point, a leading cybersecurity vendor, has released emergency patches to address a critical zero-day vulnerability in its VPN products that threat actors have actively exploited. The vulnerability, tracked as …