Unpredictability is a hallmark of cybersecurity work. I doubt you expected to read an article linking Julius Caesar, the ancient Roman ruler, to almost a million phishing attacks so far in 2025. But, here we are. The phishing threat…
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FBI Warns Against Free Online File Converters as Potential Cybersecurity Threats
Free online file converters have become a popular choice for users looking to convert files into different formats. Whether transforming a PDF into a Word document or switching between media formats, these tools offer convenience with just a few…
GitHub Action Security Breach Raises Concerns Over Supply Chain Risks
An attack of a cascading supply chain was recently triggered by the compromise of the GitHub action “reviewdog/action-setup@v1”, which ultimately led to the security breach of the “tj-actions/changed-files” repository. As a result of this breach, unintended secrets about continuous…
Authorities Warn Against Medusa Ransomware Surge
Federal agencies are urging individuals and organizations to stay vigilant against a rising ransomware threat that has affected hundreds of new victims in recent weeks. The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and…
ICE Expands Online Surveillance With Tool Tracking 200+ Websites
To ensure the safety of citizens throughout the world, and to enforce immigration laws, the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have always relied heavily on social media monitoring as an essential component of their…
Windows Shortcut Vulnerability Exploited by 11 State-Sponsored Outfits
Since 2017, at least 11 state-sponsored threat groups have actively exploited a Microsoft zero-day issue that allows for abuse of Windows shortcut files to steal data and commit cyber espionage against organisations across multiple industries. Threat analysts from Trend…
Hackers Exploit Fortinet Firewall Bugs to Deploy Ransomware
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a new attack campaign in which hackers are exploiting vulnerabilities in Fortinet firewalls to breach corporate networks and deploy ransomware. The hacking group, tracked as “Mora_001,” is leveraging two specific flaws in Fortinet’s firewall software…
Albabat Ransomware Evolves with Cross-Platform Capabilities and Enhanced Attack Efficiency
Cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro have uncovered new variants of the Albabat ransomware, designed to target multiple operating systems and optimize attack execution. Albabat ransomware 2.0 now extends beyond Microsoft Windows, incorporating mechanisms to collect system data and streamline…
Why Unencrypted Files Pose a Serious Security Risk
It is becoming increasingly common for digital communication to involve sharing files, whether for professional or personal reasons. Some file exchanges are trivial, such as sending humorous images by email, while others contain highly sensitive information that needs to…
The Growing Threat of Infostealer Malware: What You Need to Know
Infostealer malware is becoming one of the most alarming cybersecurity threats, silently stealing sensitive data from individuals and organizations. This type of malware operates stealthily, often going undetected for long periods while extracting valuable information such as login credentials,…