The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning after a massive cyberattack, dubbed FortiBleed, compromised a staggering 86,644 FortiGate devices, putting countless networks at risk. Take immediate action to protect yourself: shut down active SSL VPN and admin sessions, reset passwords, and enforce strong password policies.
In a major win for cybersecurity, an international team of law enforcement agencies has dismantled a notorious malware network, freeing 15,000 WordPress sites from infection and dealing a significant blow to cybercriminals. This decisive action is just the beginning, with authorities vowing to continue the fight against botnets and cybercrime.
In a major win for global cybersecurity, Operation Endgame has successfully dismantled a significant portion of the SocGholish malware network, depriving cybercriminals of access to thousands of infected computer systems and preventing further damage to citizens, businesses, and organizations worldwide. This decisive action has already remediated 15,000 compromised websites and taken down 106 key infrastructure nodes.
Fortinet users are being warned by CISA to take immediate action to protect themselves from credential exposure after a massive leak, known as FortiBleed, exposed nearly 74,000 firewall and VPN credentials. Take steps now to secure your devices and prevent malicious cyber actors from exploiting your compromised credentials.
In a major win for cybersecurity, international authorities have joined forces to dismantle the notorious SocGholish botnet infrastructure, a multi-stage malware kit that had been exploited for ransomware campaigns and espionage since 2017. This coordinated effort has successfully disabled the malware's control points and seized related infrastructure.
Meet GentleKiller, a powerful tool used by Gentlemen ransomware to disable EDR defenses by targeting over 400 processes from 48 security vendors, allowing for smooth data theft and encryption. This sneaky utility relies on the bring your own vulnerable driver (BYOVD) technique to outsmart security engines.
Meet Popa, a sneaky Android-based plugin that's been secretly infiltrating over 1.4 million internet addresses via unofficial streaming apps and set-top devices, researchers have uncovered. This stealthy operation is linked to the notorious Vo1d botnet family, which has been targeting vulnerable Android TV boxes.
Malware developers are getting sneaky, hiding deceptive code in their spyware to throw off AI analysis - and it's working, with one developer adding text about nuclear and biological weapons to their malicious software. This clever trickery tricks AI systems into ignoring the real threat.
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Trust is crumbling in the digital world as hackers exploit AI and tools to launch devastating attacks, turning trusted platforms into malware delivery mechanisms. The latest threat: hijacked Google Ads and AI developer tools used to funnel over 2,000 victims to malicious download pages.
Chinese hackers have launched a stealthy attack on defense research using custom malware, embedding it into upgrade workflows so it survives even when vulnerabilities are patched. This allows the malware to re-infect new versions, making it a persistent and concerning threat.
Beware of a sneaky malware that's spreading through USB drives and targeting crypto wallets by stealing sensitive info from your clipboard every half a second. This cunning threat replaces wallet addresses, harvests seed phrases and private keys, and even takes rapid screenshots to get its hands on your digital assets.
The INC ransomware group has rapidly grown into a major threat, claiming over 830 victims since August 2023, with US organizations making up more than 65% of those affected. Sectors such as legal services, manufacturing, and healthcare are among the most targeted, as INC expands its reach as a prominent Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) operation.
This sneaky malware uses AI and fake GitHub stars to spread a crypto clipper that can steal your cryptocurrency by swapping your wallet address with the attacker's - and it's been designed to harvest small, repeated thefts from over 15,500 cryptocurrency wallet addresses. The malware operates stealthily, watching your clipboard for crypto wallet addresses and replacing them with an attacker-controlled address.
Microsoft's security team has uncovered a sneaky malware campaign that's been secretly stealing cryptocurrency from Windows users since February 2026, using a clever combination of a USB worm and a stealthy Tor-based command center. The malware, known as a Windows Clipper, uses Windows Script Host and ActiveX to launch a Tor proxy and communicate with its command center.
Meet Backdoor.Turn, a sneaky malware that uses Microsoft Teams to hide its secret communication with hackers, leveraging the platform's relay infrastructure to stay under the radar. By masquerading as a legitimate connection, it allows attackers to remotely control infected systems undetected.
In a major win for cybersecurity, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has dismantled the notorious SocGholish botnet, liberating nearly 15,000 compromised WordPress sites and taking down 106 servers and domains used by cybercriminals. This bold operation has effectively cut off the cybercrime gang's access to thousands of infected computer systems.
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In a shocking revelation, a coordinated campaign dubbed Operation Escaneo has been exposed, targeting critical infrastructure across Mexico, Ecuador, and Portugal, with a staggering 3,708 sessions recorded over just 13 days. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in Fortinet and Ivanti perimeter appliances to gain entry into government, tax authorities, utilities, transport, telecoms, and banks.
Cybercrime is rapidly overtaking traditional crime in APAC, with nearly a third of crime in over half the region's countries now online, according to Interpol's latest report. The alarming trend highlights the urgent need for stronger cross-border collaboration to combat the evolving threat.
Cybercrime is surging across Asia and the South Pacific, now accounting for over 30% of all recorded crime, with organised networks leveraging AI, ransomware, and social engineering on a massive scale. The rapid rise is driven by rapid digital adoption and new technologies.
A single threat actor cleverly mimicked legitimate brands to spread Crypto Clipper Malware, using fake reviews, tutorial videos, and promotions on trusted platforms to manufacture credibility for a malicious crypto tool. They created a convincing illusion of a trusted product, complete with inflated download counts and coordinated five-star reviews.
Security researchers have confirmed that hackers are actively exploiting critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet's FortiSandbox product, first patched in April, with multiple independent groups jumping on the bandwagon. The exploitation attempts, observed as early as June 9, involve OS-command injection and path-traversal flaws.
Meet Poisson, a French-speaking hacker who left a digital trail of 339 commands over 33 days, revealing a clever exploit that allowed them to maintain persistent access to a small French automotive business even after a C2 takedown. The intruder's step-by-step playbook was surprisingly left in an open storage bucket, giving Cato Networks researchers a glimpse into their tactics.
A sneaky GitHub phishing kit called "GitBait" has been targeting customers of 12 Mexican banks for three years, cleverly using cloud services like GitHub Pages and Google Sheets to stay under the radar. This cunning operation relied on over 100 GitHub-hosted domains to steal credentials, making it a challenging case for investigators.
Cybersecurity teams are drowning in data, but struggling to turn it into action - and AI-powered attacks are making alert fatigue worse. With AI-powered attacks topping the list of concerns for 41% of cybersecurity leaders, it's clear that teams need a new approach to stay ahead.