In a disturbing turn of events, the insidious PurpleFox malware has recently unleashed a wave of cyber havoc in Ukraine, infiltrating and compromising thousands of computers. This highly adaptable and elusive malware variant has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity…
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Novel Crytpojacking Campaign is Targeting Docker APIs Across the Internet
Cado security researchers recently identified a sophisticated cryptojacking campaign that exploits exposed Docker API endpoints over the internet. The campaign, called “Commando Cat”, has been operating since early 2024, the researchers noted, claiming that this was the second such…
Cybercriminals Steal $112 Million Worth of Ripple’s XRP Cryptocurrency
On Tuesday, approximately $112 million worth of the XRP cryptocurrency, which is centered around Ripple, was pilfered by hackers from a crypto wallet, as revealed by Ripple’s co-founder and executive chairman, Chris Larsen. Larsen disclosed on Wednesday that the…
Crypto In Trouble: A US Money Laundering Scandal Has Charged The Latest Exchange
In the recent crackdown on crypto-associated cybercrime, the U.S. Department of Justice issued charges against Aliaksandr Klimenka. Klimenka is accused of working with Alexander Vinnik and other individuals from July 2011 to July 2017 to operate BTC-e, an unregulated digital…
Blackbaud Enhances Security Measures Following FTC Settlement
Blackbaud, a major player in U.S. donor data management, recently settled with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) after facing scrutiny for a ransomware attack in May 2020. This attack led to a substantial data breach affecting millions of individuals. The…
Sneaky USB Hackers Pose Threat on Favorite Sites
In a recent revelation in the world of cybersecurity, a financially motivated hacker has been discovered utilizing USB devices as a means to infiltrate computer systems. This malicious group has chosen a cunning approach, hiding their harmful software in…
Cybersecurity Crisis Looms: FBI Chief Unveils Chinese Hackers’ Plan to Target US Infrastructure
As the head of the FBI pointed out Wednesday, Beijing was positioning itself to disrupt the daily lives of Americans if there was ever a war between the United States and China if it were to plant malware to…
FIRST Launched CVSS 4.0, Revolutionizing Cybersecurity Assessment and Risk Management
In a recent development, the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST) has made headlines by unveiling version 4.0 of the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS). This latest release, following four years since CVSS v3.1, represents a noteworthy advancement…
Payment Frauds on Rise: Organizations Suffering the Most
Payment Fraud: A Growing Threat to Organizations In today’s digital landscape, organizations face an ever-increasing risk of falling victim to payment fraud. Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, employing a variety of tactics to deceive companies and siphon off funds. Let’s…
Cybersecurity Breach Raises Concerns of Data Exposure
In a recent occurrence of a cyber threat, the infamous ransomware gang known as ALPHV, or Blackcat, has claimed responsibility for breaching the Technica Corporation, a company supporting the U.S. Federal Government. ALPHV announced on the dark web that it…