Amnesty International researchers discovered an Android zero-day bug that was exploited to silently disseminate custom surveillance spyware targeting Serbian journalists. The probe has traced the technology to Cellebrite, an Israeli forensics vendor. In a technical report published earlier this…
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Hackers Infect Security Researchers with Malware to Steal WordPress Credentials
For the past year, a cyberattack campaign has been targeting security professionals, including red teamers, penetration testers, and researchers, infecting their systems with malware. The malicious software has been used to steal WordPress credentials and sensitive data while also…
Salt Typhoon Hack: A Grave Threat to U.S. Telecommunications
< p style=”text-align: justify;”> The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been implicated in one of the most severe breaches in U.S. telecommunications history. Sensitive information, including call logs, timestamps, phone numbers, and location data, was compromised across…
FBI Warns of Security Risks in RCS Messaging
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>The FBI has issued a warning to Apple and Android device users regarding potential vulnerabilities in Rich Communication Services (RCS). While RCS was designed to replace traditional SMS with enhanced features, a critical security flaw has…
Rising Tactics of Winnti Hackers Include Deploying Glutton PHP Backdoors
In the past few months, researchers at a Chinese cybersecurity firm have been responsible for the discovery of an advanced PHP backdoor that supports Winnti, a group linked to Chinese cybercrime that is launching increasingly sophisticated attacks. Research has…
CISA Issues Mobile Security Guidelines Amid Cyber Espionage Threats
The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a comprehensive guide on Wednesday to help individuals in highly targeted positions protect their mobile communications from malicious actors. This move follows a series of sophisticated telecom hacks that impacted…
Colorado Faces Growing Financial Losses from AI-Powered Scams in 2024
Colorado is on track to suffer even greater financial losses from scams by the end of 2024 compared to the nearly $100 million stolen in 2023. According to the Colorado Attorney General’s Office, the rapid integration of artificial intelligence…
Bitcoin Security Concerns Amid Quantum Computing Advancements
Chamath Palihapitiya, CEO of Social Capital, has raised alarms over Bitcoin’s future security, cautioning that its SHA-256 encryption may become vulnerable within the next two to five years. Speaking on the All-In Podcast, he highlighted rapid advancements in quantum…
Ransomware Attacks Expose Gaps in Backup Practices: The Case for Modern Solutions
Ransomware attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and widespread, posing significant risks to organizations worldwide. A recent report by Object First highlights critical vulnerabilities in current backup practices and underscores the urgency of adopting modern solutions to safeguard essential data.…
Germany Warns of Pre-Installed Malware on 30,000 Devices
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Earlier this week, Germany’s cybersecurity office issued a warning about at least 30,000 internet-connected devices across the nation being compromised by pre-installed malware known as BadBox. The Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) announced that it…