A previously undocumented ransomware payload named NailaoLocker has been detected in assaults targeting European healthcare entities between June and October 2024. The attackers employed CVE-2024-24919, a Check Point Security Gateway vulnerability, to obtain access to targeted networks and install…
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Hidden Bluetooth Security Threats and How to Protect Your Devices
Bluetooth technology has made wireless connectivity effortless, powering everything from headphones and smartwatches to home automation systems. However, its convenience comes with significant security risks. Many users unknowingly leave their devices vulnerable to cyber threats that can steal personal…
Serious Security Flaw in Exim Email Servers Could Let Hackers Steal Data
A dangerous security flaw has been discovered in Exim, a widely used email server software. The vulnerability, officially tracked as CVE-2025-26794, allows hackers to inject harmful commands into the system, potentially leading to data theft or even complete control…
Internal Chat Logs of Black Basta Ransomware Gang Leaked Online
A previously unidentified source has leaked what is claimed to be an archive of internal Matrix chat logs linked to the Black Basta ransomware group. The individual behind the leak, known as ExploitWhispers, initially uploaded the stolen messages to…
Hackers Use Invisible Unicode Trick to Hide Phishing Attacks
Cybercriminals have discovered a new way to conceal malicious code inside phishing attacks by using invisible Unicode characters. This technique, identified by Juniper Threat Labs, has been actively used in attacks targeting affiliates of a U.S. political action committee…
Lack of Phishing Awareness Among Executives Poses a Security Threat
Even though phishing scams are predicted to continue to pose a serious cybersecurity threat in the years to come, recent research has highlighted the fact that a worrying gap in awareness among business leaders has been identified as a…
Australian IVF Giant Genea Suffers Data Breach Following Cyber Incident
A leading Australian IVF clinic suspects personal patient information may have been compromised during a cyber attack earlier this month. On February 14, Genea suspended several services and launched an inquiry into suspicious activity discovered on its network. In…
US Defense Industry Targeted in Infostealer Malware Campaign
Several major defence contractors, such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Honeywell, as well as the United States Army, and Navy, and several major defence contractors have been recently revealed to be infected with the Infostealer malware, according to Hudson…
FBI And CISA Issues Warning of Ongoing ‘Ghost’ Ransomware Attack
Ghost, a ransomware outfit, has been exploiting software and firmware flaws since January, according to an FBI and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) advisory issued last week. The outfit, also known as Cring and based in China, focusses…
Hackers Release Powerful Tool to Unlock Microsoft Software for Free
A group of hackers has created a tool that allows people to activate Microsoft Windows and Office software without needing an official license. This method, described as a major breakthrough in software piracy, completely bypasses Microsoft’s security system. Surprisingly,…