Security firm Hunt.io uncovered a sneaky operation where hackers known as PCPJack hijacked cloud servers worldwide, turning them into secret SMTP relays that pumped out spam every five minutes. The stolen servers, found in major cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure, were quietly converted into spam-spewing machines.
Meet Pink, a notorious ransomware gang that's exploiting helpdesk calls to steal sensitive credentials using clever tactics like vishing and IT impersonation. They're using these stolen secrets to exfiltrate valuable data from enterprise cloud storage and productivity systems, leaving victims with a tough choice: pay up or face the consequences.
Meet the sneaky Magecart campaign that's exploiting Stripe to host stolen payment data, cleverly hiding its skimming code inside trusted domains like Google Tag Manager and Stripe's API. By using these legitimate-looking channels, the attack slips past security filters, putting online stores and customers at risk.
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup approaches, cybercriminals are gearing up to scam unsuspecting fans with sophisticated ticketing scams, counterfeit sites, and panic-inducing mechanics. Experts warn that this major event has become a prime target for cyberattacks, with thousands of fraudulent domains and fake Facebook ads already circulating.
A security researcher discovered a logic hole in Anthropic's Claude Code GitHub Action that could let attackers hijack vulnerable public repositories with just a single opened GitHub issue. This flaw exploited broad read and write permissions, putting countless repositories at risk.
Meet IronWorm, a sneaky Rust-based infostealer that's infected 36 npm packages, putting a wide range of sensitive credentials and secrets at risk of being harvested. This stealthy malware operates undetected, targeting everything from AWS and OpenAI credentials to cryptocurrency wallet files.
macOS users beware: a sneaky malware called FlutterShell is spreading through malicious ads and infected desktop apps, allowing hackers to take control of your device and steal sensitive data. This stealthy backdoor can execute commands, access files, and even siphon off browser session info - all while masquerading as legitimate software.
Microsoft's senior security researcher warns that the AI tools making our jobs easier can also be exploited by threat actors, highlighting a new and urgent risk for organizations to manage. As AI adoption grows, companies must recognize it as both a valuable asset and a potential attack surface that requires careful protection.
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Meet Hercules, the mastermind behind a notorious underground tutorial that spills the beans on how to turn vulnerability exploitation into cold, hard cash. With a refreshingly blunt approach, Hercules breaks down the process into simple, actionable steps that even novice attackers can follow.
Meet TA4922, a China-linked group rapidly expanding its phishing attacks worldwide, with a financially motivated agenda to infiltrate and exploit victim environments for data theft, fraud, and more. This threat actor is now targeting organizations globally, from the UK to Germany, Italy, and South Africa.
Hackers stealthily infiltrated a senior stock exchange executive's Outlook mailbox, maintaining months-long control of their computer by masquerading as legitimate software. The alarming breach, detected as early as October 10, 2025, allowed the intruder to operate with SYSTEM-level privileges, the highest level of Windows access.
Malicious websites are masquerading as legitimate open-source and freeware projects, expertly designed to deceive users into downloading malware. With fake portals that mimic trusted sites, complete with real GitHub links and references to upstream resources, it's easy to get caught off guard - until you click that download button.
Experts warn that free AI models are making sophisticated cyberattacks more accessible and affordable, posing a vastly underestimated threat to security. Even relatively simple AI models can be used to launch devastating attacks, according to University of Toronto computer engineering professor Nicolas Papernot.
Storing passwords in Active Directory description fields is a rookie mistake that hackers are eager to exploit, and one hacker did just that with alarming ease. It was disturbingly simple for them to get their hands on sensitive information.
Behind the scenes of cheap streaming deals, complex crime networks are at work - but thanks to Operation Kratos 2, 29 alleged cybercriminals have been arrested and nine organized crime groups dismantled. This major crackdown on illegal streaming networks marks a huge win for European law enforcement.
Cyberattacks are no longer just about stealing data - they're now aimed at taking over entire virtual environments, wiping out all data and leaving businesses in a state of digital darkness. The game has changed, and it's time to rethink our approach to resiliency.
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Chinese hackers have significantly ramped up cyberattacks in Europe, with a financially motivated group, tracked as TA4922, launching a high volume of unique campaigns targeting countries including Germany, Italy, and the UK. This surge in activity, which began in March, has been marked by unprecedented diversity in tactics and objectives, including fraud, data theft, and network breaches.
Cyber attackers are cleverly using Google's DoubleClick to disguise malicious emails, routing victims through a legitimate domain that often flies under the radar of security tools. By exploiting this trusted platform, hackers can easily trick people into downloading the DesckVB RAT malware.
Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in Google Gemini on Android that allows hackers to hijack the assistant using a single hostile notification, no malicious app required. This shocking exploit lets anyone able to push a notification to a device deliver a payload and take control.
Cyber attackers are launching targeted strikes on internet-exposed fuel tank monitoring systems, allowing them to modify and manipulate critical infrastructure. These compromised systems, known as automatic tank gauges, remotely track fuel levels, temperatures, and leaks, making them a prime target for malicious actors.
A home computer on a typical 100Mbps connection can cripple a vulnerable server in mere seconds using a new technique called the HTTP/2 Bomb, which cleverly combines two known weaknesses in HTTP/2 server configurations. This potent attack can be unleashed quickly, leaving servers inaccessible.
A high-severity Android flaw, CVE-2025-48595, is being actively exploited in targeted attacks, allowing hackers to gain increased privileges without needing any user interaction. This critical vulnerability affects Android 14-16 and has prompted CISA to add it to its list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities.
Beware of hentai games that seem too good to be true - a new malware campaign has been discovered that hides in these games and can fully compromise your system. Hundreds of users, mainly in Russia, Brazil, Germany, and Vietnam, have already fallen victim to this threat, dubbed Argamal.
A single click can be all it takes for an attacker to swipe a GitHub token, giving them free rein to read and write to your private repos. Security researcher Ammar Askar warns that a clever exploit in GitHub.dev's web-based editor can turn a harmless link into a token-stealing threat.