The Australian government has mandated the removal of all Kaspersky Lab software and web services from federal systems and devices, citing heightened risks of foreign interference, espionage, and sabotage. Issued under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Direction 002-2025, the…
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Android App on Google Play Attacking Indian Users To Steal Login Credentials
A sophisticated Android malware campaign dubbed “SpyLend” has infiltrated the Google Play Store, masquerading as a financial utility app to target Indian users. Disguised as “Finance Simplified” (package: com.someca.count), the app has amassed over 100,000 downloads since February 2025, leveraging…
SafeLine WAF vs CloudFlare: Which One Should You Choose?
When it comes to protecting your website from cyber threats, Web Application Firewalls (WAF) are an essential part of the security infrastructure. Two popular options in the market are SafeLine and CloudFlare, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In…
GhostSocks Malware Exploiting SOCKS5 Proxy to Bypass Detection Systems
A new malware strain dubbed GhostSocks is leveraging SOCKS5 backconnect proxies to bypass anti-fraud mechanisms and geographic restrictions, according to a report by cybersecurity firm Infrawatch. The Golang-based malware, first advertised on Russian-language forums in October 2023, has recently expanded…
Apple has Discontinued its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) Feature for UK Users
Apple has taken the unprecedented step of disabling its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK users after the British government invoked surveillance laws to demand access to encrypted iCloud data. The move, effective on 21 February 2025, marks the…
Vulnerability in Internet-Connected Smart Beds Let Attackers Access Other Devices in Network
Security researchers have uncovered alarming vulnerabilities in Eight Sleep’s internet-connected smart beds that could allow attackers to infiltrate home networks and compromise connected devices. According to cybersecurity expert Dylan Ayrey, the $2,000 temperature-regulating sleep system has a Secure Shell (SSH)…
BIG SHARK Android RAT Cracked & Leaked from Chinese Market
A significant cybersecurity threat has emerged as the BIG SHARK Android Remote Access Trojan (RAT), a cracked version of the infamous Craxs 7.6 RAT, has been leaked online. This development highlights the evolving risks posed by malicious actors exploiting Android…
Chinese Hackers Attacking Industrial Organizations With Sophisticated FatalRAT
A sophisticated cyberespionage campaign leveraging the FatalRAT remote access trojan (RAT) is targeting industrial organizations across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, according to a Kaspersky ICS CERT report. The attackers, suspected to be Chinese-speaking threat actors, employ a multi-stage infection chain…
New ChatGPT’s Premium Features Subscription Phishing Attack Steal Logins
A sophisticated phishing operation leveraging OpenAI’s ChatGPT branding has targeted over 12,000 users across North America and Europe. The campaign impersonates ChatGPT subscription renewal notices to harvest login credentials and payment details, exploiting the platform’s restricted access model for GPT-4…
Stablecoin Bank Hacked – Hackers Stolen $49.5M in Attack
In a high-profile security breach, decentralized finance protocol @0xinfini suffered a $49.5 million USDC theft, marking one of the largest stablecoin exploits of the year. The attacker executed a multi-stage laundering operation, converting stolen USDC to DAI, purchasing 17,696 ETH…