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700Credit Data Breach Impacts Millions of Car Owners
US auto loan service 700Credit confirms a data breach exposed names, addresses, and Social Security numbers of dealership customers. Free credit monitoring is offered.
16TB of MongoDB Database Exposes 4.3 Billion Lead Gen Records
Cybersecurity researchers discovered an unsecured 16TB database exposing 4.3 billion professional records, including names, emails, and LinkedIn data. Learn what happened, why this massive data leak enables new scams, and how to protect your PII.
Hamas Linked Hackers Using AshTag Malware Against Diplomatic Offices
New report by Unit 42 reveals the Hamas-linked Ashen Lepus (WIRTE) group is using the AshTag malware suite to target Middle Eastern diplomatic and government entities with advanced, hidden tactics.
Coupang CEO Steps Down After Data Breach Hits 33.7 Million Users
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang faces intense scrutiny after CEO Park Dae-jun resigns over a data breach that exposed 33.7 million customer accounts. Read about the police raids, US lawsuit, and regulatory orders from PIPC.
UKβs ICO Fine LastPass Β£1.2 Million Over 2022 Security Breach
UK's ICO fines LastPass Β£1.2M for the 2022 data breach that exposed 1.6 million usersβ data. Learn how a flaw in an employee's personal PC led to the massive security failure.
Fake Microsoft Teams and Google Meet Downloads Spread Oyster Backdoor
The Oyster backdoor (also known as Broomstick) is targeting the financial world, using malicious search ads for PuTTY, Teams, and Google Meet.
New PyStoreRAT Malware Targets OSINT Researchers Through GitHub
A new malware called PyStoreRAT is being through fake OSINT tools on GitHub targeting IT and OSINT pros. Read Morphisec's report detailing how it uses AI and evades security.
Malicious Visual Studio Code Extensions Hide Trojan in Fake PNG Files
VS Code developers beware: ReversingLabs found 19 malicious extensions hiding trojans inside a popular dependency, disguising the final malware payload as a standard PNG image file.
New βDroidLockβ Android Malware Locks Users Out, Spies via Front Camera
Zimperium zLabs reveals DroidLock, a new Android malware acting like ransomware that can hijack Android devices, steal credentials via phishing, and stream your screen via VNC.
CastleLoader Malware Now Uses Python Loader to Bypass Security
Cybersecurity researchers at Blackpoint Cyber discovered a new, evasive CastleLoader malware variant using Python and ClickFix social engineering to deliver RATs and info-stealers directly from memory.
Torrent for DiCaprioβs βOne Battle After Anotherβ Movie Drops Agent Tesla
Bitdefender researchers warn that the torrent for Leonardo DiCaprioβs One Battle After Another is a trap deploying Agent Tesla malware. Learn how the fileless LOTL attack targets unsuspecting Windows users.
North Korean Hackers Deploy EtherRAT Malware in React2Shell Exploits
Sysdig discovered North Korea-linked EtherRAT, a stealthy new backdoor using Ethereum smart contracts for C2 after exploiting the critical React2Shell vulnerability (CVE-2025-55182).
New Portuguese Law Shields Ethical Hackers from Prosecution
Portugal updates its cybercrime law (Decree Law 125/2025) to grant ethical hackers a 'safe harbour' from prosecution. Learn the strict rules researchers must follow, including immediate disclosure to the CNCS, and how other nations are following this trend.
Spiderman Phishing Kit Targets European Banks with Real-Time Credential Theft
Varonis threat analysts warn about Spiderman, a dangerous new kit that automates attacks against European banks and crypto customers, stealing a victimβs full identity profile.
Police Dismantle EUR 700 Million Crypto Scam That Used Deepfakes
Europol and Eurojust led a massive international police operation that successfully dismantled a crypto fraud network that laundered over β¬700M using deepfake ads.
New GeminiJack 0-Click Flaw in Gemini AI Exposed Users to Data Leaks
Google AI systems (Gemini Enterprise) had a critical 'GeminiJack' security flaw allowing attackers to steal Gmail, Docs, and Calendar data with no clicks.
New JS#SMUGGLER Campaign Drops NetSupport RAT Through Infected Sites
Securonix Threat Research details the complex JS#SMUGGLER campaign, a three-step web attack using obfuscated JavaScript and hidden HTA files to install the NetSupport RAT on user Windows desktops, granting hackers full remote control and persistent access.
Over 70 Domains Used in Months-Long Phishing Spree Against US Universities
Infoblox Threat Intel reports a campaign that used the Evilginx phishing kit to bypass Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and steal credentials from 18 US universities between April and November 2025.
Chinese State Hackers Use New BRICKSTORM Malware Against VMware Systems
CISA, NSA, and Canadian Cyber Centre warn that PRC state-sponsored hackers are using BRICKSTORM, a stealthy Go-based backdoor, for long-term espionage in Government and IT networks.