Romania’s Constitutional Court (CCR) has annulled the first round of its recent presidential elections after intelligence reports revealed extensive foreign interference. Cyberattacks and influence campaigns have raised serious concerns, prompting authorities to reschedule elections while addressing security vulnerabilities. …
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Black Basta Ransomware: New Tactics and Growing Threats
The Black Basta ransomware group, an offshoot of the now-defunct Conti group, has adapted its attack strategies by integrating sophisticated social engineering techniques. Recent trends include email bombing, malicious QR codes, and credential theft, showcasing the group’s commitment to…
Novel iVerify Tool Detects Widespread Use of Pegasus Spyware
iVerify’s mobile device security tool, launched in May, has identified seven cases of Pegasus spyware in its first 2,500 scans. This milestone brings spyware detection closer to everyday users, underscoring the escalating threat of commercial spyware. How the Tool…
China’s Surveillance System: Cracks in a Digital Panopticon
China’s expansive surveillance network monitors over 1.4 billion citizens, blending advanced technology with minimal legal checks on state control. However, cracks are emerging in this highly complex system. Overview of Surveillance China’s surveillance infrastructure leverages technologies such as:…
Electrica Group Under Cyber Attack, Systems Secure
Romanian energy provider Electrica Group has confirmed a cyber attack on its systems. Despite the breach, the company assured customers that its critical infrastructure remains secure. Incident Overview Electrica revealed that emergency response protocols were activated in line…
Employee Cybersecurity Habits Are Increasing Organizational Risk: Survey
A recent survey involving over 14,000 employees across various industries has unveiled troubling trends in employee behavior that pose significant risks to organizational data security. The findings highlight common yet dangerous practices related to sensitive data management. Key…
Hackers Exploit Cloudflare Tunnels and DNS Fast-Flux to Conceal GammaDrop Malware
A notorious threat actor known as Gamaredon has been observed employing Cloudflare Tunnels to hide its malware staging infrastructure, facilitating the deployment of GammaDrop malware. This technique is part of a spear-phishing campaign actively targeting Ukrainian organizations since early 2024. …
U.S. Officials Sound Alarm Over Salt Typhoon Hack as Cybersecurity Becomes Political Flashpoint
U.S. Officials Urge Encryption Adoption Amid “Salt Typhoon” Cyberattack In an unprecedented response to the “Salt Typhoon” cyber intrusion, top cybersecurity and law enforcement officials in the U.S. are urging citizens to adopt encrypted messaging platforms. The attack, attributed…
Vodka Maker Stoli Files for Bankruptcy in US Following Ransomware Assault
Stoli Group’s U.S. Subsidiaries File for Bankruptcy Amid Ransomware Attack and Russian Asset Seizure The U.S. subsidiaries of Stoli Group have declared bankruptcy following an August ransomware attack and the confiscation of the company’s last distilleries in Russia by…
Telecom Networks on Alert Amid Cyberespionage Concerns
US Federal Government Urges Telecom Firms to Bolster Security Amid Chinese Hacking Allegations The U.S. Federal Government has called on telecommunication companies to strengthen their network security in response to a significant hacking campaign allegedly orchestrated by Chinese state-sponsored…