Meet the sneaky THost9 Android RAT that's exploiting exposed ADB services to spread its reach - and it can scan a massive 65,025-host range with ease.
Meet BengalSEO, a notorious group that's been secretly manipulating Bing search results with sneaky Black Hat SEO tactics since at least 2015, luring victims into malware and tech-support scams. They're masters of creating fake support pages that look legit, but actually serve as traps.
Adobe just patched a critical zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-75650, that's been exploited to deploy a Rust backdoor, known as StyleSmuggler, targeting Adobe Commerce merchants - and it's crucial you update ASAP to avoid arbitrary code execution. This severe vulnerability has a CVSS score of 10.0, so don't wait to secure your site.
Security researchers just uncovered a massive phishing operation targeting Microsoft 365 credentials, with a staggering 5,137 compromised records and 3,331 unique victim IPs exposed. The researchers even gained admin access to the operation's control panel, revealing a vast network of 42 VPS nodes used to carry out the attacks.
A data breach at Trezor has just gotten much worse, with 81,000 customers now confirmed to be affected, having their personal details including names, emails, and addresses exposed. This significant increase from the initial report puts even more users at risk of phishing scams and other malicious activities.
A staggering 220 million traveler records, including passenger and crew information, were left vulnerable due to a misconfigured system linked to a Vietnamese organization. This massive data leak, discovered by Kinryū Labs, exposed sensitive information spanning nearly a decade.
Meet PEEP, a sneaky post-exploitation toolkit that disguises itself as a harmless bookmarks extension in Chrome and Edge, allowing hackers to execute commands on compromised devices. It requires prior admin access to install, cleverly bypassing security checks to forge a sense of legitimacy.
A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability, dubbed "StyleSmuggler," is being exploited in the wild to install a stealthy Linux backdoor on over 160,000 Magento and Adobe Commerce sites, including 14,000 of the top 1 million sites. This alarming attack has already hit a target running the latest security updates, leaving many sites vulnerable.
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Google just revealed a high-severity Chrome zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-85046, that's being actively exploited by hackers, allowing them to execute malicious code inside the browser's sandbox. This type confusion bug in Chrome's V8 engine was reported by researcher Salvatore Gulizia on August 4, 2026.
Beware of fake IT calls that can trick you into giving away your Microsoft 365 login credentials - scammers are using a clever vishing scheme to steal account details and hold them for ransom. It starts with a convincing phone call from someone claiming to be from IT, directing you to a fake authentication page.
BigBear 2.0, a sneaky phishing-as-a-service operation, has compromised 258 companies by bypassing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for Microsoft 365 users worldwide, swiping 5,137 credential records in the process. This cunning attack used an adversary-in-the-middle approach to intercept passwords, MFA tokens, and session cookies, allowing hackers to hijack authenticated sessions with ease.
Stay vigilant, especially on holidays like Labor Day - even company staff aren't immune to unexpected messages, as Nightwing's CEO recently proved when a message meant for employees somehow made its way to The Register. This incident serves as a reminder to always be cautious when receiving unsolicited messages.
A sneaky VBScript worm is spreading rapidly through new ScreenConnect connections, launching a four-stage attack chain that wreaks havoc on unsuspecting hosts. This malicious chain was triggered by three distinct initial access routes, including tech-support scams, phishing, and fake refund forms.
In a shocking twist, hackers made off with around $320 million in Bitcoin from the Liquid Network, but claim they're "white-hats" with good intentions. Roughly 4,000 BTC was drained from the federation wallet in a mysterious heist that's left the project reeling.
A massive data breach at Mathspace has compromised the personal information of over 1 million students, school staff, and parents or guardians across Australia, New Zealand, the US, and the UK. The breach exposed sensitive data, leaving thousands of people vulnerable to potential identity theft and security risks.
Trezor warned that nearly 81,000 customers are at risk of phishing scams after a data breach exposed sensitive information that could be used for fake emails, calls, or letters. If you're one of them, be on high alert for suspicious contact attempts!
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The Rhysida ransomware gang has published stolen data from Berlin's government on the dark web after the city refused to pay a €2m ransom, defying the hackers' ultimatum. Berlin's government had stood firm, prioritizing the safety of its staff and citizens over giving in to blackmail.
Meet the six distinct cyber clusters that now make up North Korea's notorious Lazarus group, each with its own unique tactics and targets. A single cryptocurrency theft of $62.5m highlights the alarming intersection of crime, statecraft, and corporate infiltration.
Natural Resources Wales has apologized for a significant data blunder that exposed diversity records of around 2,000 staff members, sparking concern and uncertainty for those affected. The organisation confirmed that a spreadsheet containing sensitive staff diversity data was inadvertently disclosed on a website.
Hackers are actively exploiting vulnerabilities in MikroTik RouterOS, using a two-step attack dubbed "MikroTrick" to hijack devices, warns Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team. The team has confirmed that the critical severity flaws, tracked as CVE-2026-67276 and CVE-2026-86060, are being used in real-world attacks.
The UK food supply chain is under growing threat from cyberattacks, with the National Audit Office warning that the sector's drive for efficiency has also increased its vulnerability to disruption. Cyber threats are rising in likelihood and severity, and experts are urging the government to strengthen emergency preparedness plans.
Data breaches can be devastating, and now IDScan.net is facing multiple class-action lawsuits over an alleged driver's license data breach, with plaintiffs seeking damages and improved security measures. The lawsuits, filed in Louisiana, highlight the importance of protecting sensitive information and holding companies accountable for data security.
Meet JSCeal, a sneaky malware that's using stolen cookies to outsmart Google's authentication - putting retail traders and cryptocurrency users in its crosshairs. It's spread through clever malvertising tactics, including fake ads on Facebook and Google that lead victims to counterfeit trading sites.
A security researcher known as Nightmare Eclipse has uncovered a zero-day flaw in CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor, dubbed FalconFlank, which can be exploited to escalate privileges by manipulating Office malicious macros remediation. The researcher has even shared a public proof-of-concept on GitHub, highlighting the vulnerability's potential impact.