In this modern-day digital world, companies are under constant pressure to keep their networks secure. Traditionally, encryption systems were deeply built into applications and devices, making them hard to change or update. When a flaw was found, either in…
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Romanian Arrested in Diskstation Ransomware Operation Targeting Synology NAS Devices
A 44-year-old Romanian national has been arrested as part of a coordinated international law enforcement effort to take down the cybercriminal group behind the Diskstation ransomware campaign. This group is known for targeting Synology Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices, which…
LameHug Malware Crafts Real-Time Windows Data-Theft Commands Using AI LLM
LameHug, a novel malware family, generates commands for execution on compromised Windows systems using a large language model (LLM). Russia-backed threat group APT28 (also known as Sednit, Sofacy, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, STRONTIUM, Tsar Team, and Forest Blizzard) was…
UK Connects Stealth Malware Targeting Microsoft 365 to Russian GRU
A series of sophisticated cyber espionage activities has been officially attributed to Russia’s military intelligence agency, the GRU, in an important development that aims to strengthen the cybersecurity of both the United Kingdom and its allied countries. On 18…
Sensitive Records of Over 1 Million People Exposed by U.S. Adoption Organization
A large scale data exposure incident has come to light involving the Gladney Center for Adoption, a U.S.-based non-profit that helps connect children with adoptive families. According to a cybersecurity researcher, an unsecured database containing over a million sensitive…
How Tech Democratization Is Helping SMBs Tackle 2025’s Toughest Challenges
Small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are entering 2025 grappling with familiar hurdles: tight budgets, economic uncertainty, talent shortages, and limited cybersecurity resources. A survey of 300 decision-makers highlights how these challenges are pushing SMBs to seek smarter, more affordable…
Here’s How Everyday Tech Is Being Weaponized to Deploy Trojan
The technology that facilitates your daily life, from the smartphone in your hand to the car in your garage, may simultaneously be detrimental to you. Once the stuff of spy thrillers, consumer electronics can today be used as tools…
Zimperium Warns of Rising Mobile Threats Over Public WiFi During Summer Travel
Public WiFi safety continues to be a contentious topic among cybersecurity professionals, often drawing sarcastic backlash on social media when warnings are issued. However, cybersecurity firm Zimperium has recently cautioned travelers about legitimate risks associated with free WiFi networks,…
Core Cryptographic Technique Compromised Putting Blockchain Security at Risk
The concept of randomness is often regarded as a cornerstone of fairness, security, and predictability in both physical and digital environments. Randomness must be used to ensure impartiality, protect sensitive information, and ensure integrity, whether it is determining which…
Legal Battle Over Meta’s AI Training Likely to Reach Europe’s Top Court
The ongoing debate around Meta’s use of European data to train its artificial intelligence (AI) systems is far from over. While Meta has started training its large language models (LLMs) using public content from Facebook and Instagram, privacy regulators…