WhatsApp revealed on Friday that a “zero-click” spyware attack, attributed to the Israeli firm Paragon, has targeted scores of users worldwide, including journalists and members of civil society. The spyware targeted nearly 100 WhatsApp users, including journalists, and did not…
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WhatsApp New Privacy Let Users Control who Can See The Profile Photo
In a move to enhance user privacy, WhatsApp has rolled out a significant update allowing users to control who can view their profile photos. This feature, available on both iOS and Android devices, provides users with more granular control over…
Google Has Blocked 2.28 Million Malicious Apps Entering Into Play Store
Google announced today it blocked a record 2.28 million policy-violating apps from entering the Play Store in 2023, leveraging advanced machine learning, stricter developer vetting, and cross-industry collaborations to combat evolving cyberthreats. The milestone underscores efforts to uphold its SAFE…
New Threat Hunting Technique to Uncover Malicious Infrastructure Using SSL History
As internet security evolves, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, cornerstones of encrypted communication, are stepping into a brand-new role as vital tools in the fight against cyberattacks. Experts are now leveraging SSL intelligence and historical SSL data to expose hidden…
SSL Intelligence – New Threat Hunting Technique to Uncover Malicious Infrastructure Using SSL History
As internet security evolves, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, cornerstones of encrypted communication, are stepping into a brand-new role as vital tools in the fight against cyberattacks. Experts are now leveraging SSL intelligence and historical SSL data to expose hidden…
TAG-124 Hacked 1000+ WordPress Sites To Embed Payloads
A sophisticated cyber campaign orchestrated by the threat group TAG-124 has compromised over 1,000 WordPress websites to deploy malicious payloads. The operation leverages a multi-layered Traffic Distribution System (TDS) to infect users with malware, demonstrating advanced evasion tactics and infrastructure…
Hackers Abusing GitHub Infrastructure to Deliver Lumma Stealer
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated campaign leveraging GitHub’s trusted release infrastructure to distribute the Lumma Stealer malware. This information-stealing malware, part of a growing trend of cybercriminals abusing legitimate platforms, poses significant risks by exfiltrating sensitive data and deploying…
New York Blood Center Hit By Ransomware Attack – IT Systems Affected
The New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBC), a vital organization responsible for supplying blood and blood products to hospitals across the region, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The incident has significantly disrupted its IT systems, forcing the organization…
DeepSeek’s Growing Influence Sparks a Surge in Frauds and Phishing Attacks
The rapid rise of DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company, has not only disrupted the AI industry but also attracted the attention of cybercriminals. As its AI Assistant app became the most downloaded free app on the iOS App…
GitHub Copilot Jailbreak Vulnerability Let Attackers Train Malicious Models
Researchers have uncovered two critical vulnerabilities in GitHub Copilot, Microsoft’s AI-powered coding assistant, that expose systemic weaknesses in enterprise AI tools. The flaws—dubbed “Affirmation Jailbreak” and “Proxy Hijack”—allow attackers to bypass ethical safeguards, manipulate model behavior, and even hijack access…