Palo Alto Networks has issued urgent warnings as cybersecurity researchers observe threat actors exploiting a combination of vulnerabilities in PAN-OS, the operating system powering its next-generation firewalls. Coordinated attacks, which bypass chain authentication and privilege escalation flaws, enable unauthorized access…
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Threat Actors Using $10 Infostealer Malware To Breach Critical US Security
A new class of cyber threats leveraging $10 infostealer malware kits has compromised critical U.S. military, defense contractor, and federal agency systems, exposing vulnerabilities in national security infrastructure. According to Hudson Rock’s cybercrime intelligence data, over 30,000 infected devices across…
Hackers Turning Stolen Payment Card Data into Apple & Google Wallets
Recent advances in cybercrime strategies are reviving the carding sector, with threat actors leveraging stolen credit card data to create fraudulent Apple Pay and Google Wallet accounts. Dubbed “Ghost Tap,” this new attack methodology uses Near Field Communication (NFC) relay…
Lee Enterprises Ransomware Attack Compromises ‘Critical’ Systems
Lee Enterprises, one of the largest newspaper publishers in the U.S., has confirmed a cybersecurity attack involving adversarial encryption of critical business applications and data exfiltration through double-extortion ransomware tactics. The incident has disrupted print distribution, billing systems, and digital…
Russian Hackers Attacking Signal Messenger Users To Gain Access To Sensitive Data
Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) reveal an escalating campaign by multiple Russia-aligned threat actors targeting Signal Messenger users through sophisticated exploitation of the app’s “linked devices” feature. These attacks, primarily focused on Ukrainian military personnel, government officials, journalists, and activists,…
Raymond IT Systems Hit by Cyber Attack – Investigation In progress
Raymond Limited, a textile and clothing company, reported a cybersecurity attack that affected some of its IT infrastructure. In a regulatory filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE), the company confirmed that threat actors breached…
South Korea Confirm DeepSeek Sending Data Chinese ByteDance Servers
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced today that the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek transmitted sensitive user data to servers controlled by ByteDance, TikTok’s Beijing-based parent company. The findings follow a technical audit revealing critical security flaws, including unencrypted…
New IRS and Tax-Themed Cyber Attacks Fueled With New Domain Registrations
As the 2025 U.S. tax season reaches its peak, cybersecurity analysts report a dramatic escalation in phishing campaigns exploiting IRS and federal tax themes. Between January 1 and February 18, threat actors registered 158 unique domains mimicking official IRS subdomains…
New Wave of ‘Scam-Yourself’ Attacks Utilizing AI-Generated Videos With DeepFake
A new wave of “Scam-Yourself” attacks leveraging AI-generated deepfake videos and malicious scripts is targeting cryptocurrency enthusiasts and financial traders, marking a dangerous evolution in social engineering tactics. Discovered by cybersecurity researchers at Gen Digital, this campaign exploits verified YouTube…
Most Popular Passwords Cracked Within a Second
Passwords are the first line of defense for protecting sensitive data, yet millions of users worldwide continue to rely on weak and predictable combinations. A recent study by KnownHost reveals alarming trends in password security. It shows that many commonly…