New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state has banned the use of the China-based AI startup DeepSeek on government-issued devices and networks. The decision stems from escalating concerns over potential foreign surveillance and censorship risks associated with the…
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EARLYCROW: Detecting APT Malware Command and Control Activities Over HTTPS
Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) represent a sophisticated and stealthy category of cyberattacks targeting critical organizations globally. Unlike common malware, APTs employ evasive tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to remain undetected for extended periods. Their command-and-control (C&C) communications often mimic legitimate…
Hackers Exploit Valentine’s Day Domains for Sneaky Cyber Attacks
Cybercriminals are capitalizing on the season of love to launch sneaky and deceptive cyberattacks. According to the whoisxmlapi shared on the X, there has been a surge in the registration of Valentine’s Day-themed domains, many of which are likely being…
SolarWinds Improves Web Help Desk in Latest 12.8.5 Update
SolarWinds announced the release of Web Help Desk (WHD) version 12.8.5, unveiling a host of new features, updates, and fixes aimed at streamlining IT service management and enhancing security. The update brings significant enhancements to the Purchase Order (PO) section,…
Akira Ransomware Dominates January 2025 as the Most Active Ransomware Threat
January 2025 marked a pivotal month in the ransomware landscape, with Akira emerging as the most active and dominant threat actor. The group was responsible for 72 attacks globally, a 60% surge compared to previous months, underscoring its aggressive expansion…
Enhanced IllusionCAPTCHA: Advanced Protection Against AI-Powered CAPTCHA Attacks
As AI technologies continue to evolve, traditional CAPTCHA systems face increasing vulnerabilities. Recent studies reveal that advanced AI models, such as multimodal large language models (LLMs), can bypass many existing CAPTCHA mechanisms with alarming efficiency. To address this challenge, researchers…
Evil Crow RF Tool Transforms Smartphones into Powerful RF Hacking Devices
Innovative tools are continually appearing to enhance the capabilities of professionals and enthusiasts alike. One new entrant into the world of radio frequency (RF) tools is the Evil Crow RF V2, a compact device that transforms your smartphone into a powerful…
FinStealer Malware Targets Leading Indian Bank’s Mobile Users, Stealing Login Credentials
A new cybersecurity threat has emerged, targeting customers of a prominent Indian bank through fraudulent mobile applications. Dubbed “FinStealer,” this malware campaign employs advanced techniques to steal sensitive financial and personal information, including banking credentials, credit card details, and other…
Massive Facebook Phishing Attack Targets Hundreds of Companies for Credential Theft
A newly discovered phishing campaign targeting Facebook users has been identified by researchers at Check Point Software Technologies. The attack, which began in late December 2024, has already reached over 12,279 email addresses and impacted hundreds of companies globally. The…
Gcore Radar Report Reveals 56% Year-on-year Increase in DDoS Attacks
Gcore, the global provider of edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions has released its Q3-Q4 2024 Radar report on DDoS attack trends. The findings highlight a dramatic surge in the scale and impact of DDoS attacks, which have reached…