Information Security
Handala Claims Major Cyberattack on Israeli Police
The Handala hacking group, linked to Iranian intelligence, claims to have breached Israel’s police force, stealing 2.1 terabytes of sensitive data, including personnel records, weapons inventories, medical files, and legal case documents. The group says it publicly released 350,000 records.
Global Operation Takes Down 8Base Ransomware Sites
A coordinated international law enforcement effort has dismantled the dark web data leak and negotiation sites linked to the 8Base ransomware gang. Visitors to the seized sites now see a banner from the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office announcing the takedown.
Google: State-Sponsored Hackers Leveraging AI for Cyber Operations
Over 57 state-sponsored threat actors linked to China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have been observed utilizing Google’s AI technology to enhance their cyber and information operations.
Cloud Atlas Deploys New Malware VBCloud in Targeted Cyber Attacks
The cyber threat group known as Cloud Atlas, also referred to as Clean Ursa, Inception, Oxygen, and Red October, has been observed using a newly identified malware called VBCloud in its recent attack campaigns.
Researchers Warn of Massive Cyber Risk from Abandoned Amazon S3 Buckets
Cybersecurity firm WatchTowr has uncovered a significant security risk involving abandoned Amazon S3 buckets that could have been exploited by threat actors to distribute malware and backdoors to governments and major corporations.
Botnet of Compromised MikroTik Routers Powers Global Malware Campaign
A massive botnet comprising approximately 13,000 hijacked MikroTik routers has been deployed to distribute malware through spam campaigns, highlighting the persistent security risks tied to misconfigured networking devices.
Security Leaders Call for Overhaul in Application Security Amid AI-Driven Challenges
The rapid adoption of generative AI (GenAI) has prompted a seismic shift in how organizations approach application security. A report by Cycode reveals that 72% of security leaders agree a complete reset of strategies is essential to address the challenges posed by AI.
Researchers Warn of Massive Cyber Risk from Abandoned Amazon S3 Buckets
Cybersecurity firm WatchTowr has uncovered a significant security risk involving abandoned Amazon S3 buckets that could have been exploited by threat actors to distribute malware and backdoors to governments and major corporations.
Mastercard funds cybersecurity research scholarships at University in Vancouver
Source: Mastercard
Mastercard is partnering with Northeastern University in Vancouver to accelerate cybersecurity innovation and expand Canada’s technology workforce.
North Korea Doubles Down on Cybercrime Amid Geopolitical Shifts
The total value of cryptocurrency theft rose by 21% in 2024 compared to the previous year, though it remains significantly lower than the staggering $3.7 billion stolen in 2022.
DeepSeek-R1’s Malware Threat: AI Innovation Comes with Risks
The rapid rise of the Chinese-made DeepSeek-R1 AI model has not only disrupted the AI market but also attracted cybercriminals looking to exploit its popularity.
Phishing and Malware Exploits Target Recruitment and Security Researchers
CrowdStrike, a leading cybersecurity firm, has uncovered a phishing campaign that uses its own branding to distribute cryptocurrency-mining malware.
FBI Alerts on Malware Campaign Targeting Vulnerable Webcams and DVRs
The FBI has issued a Private Industry Notification (PIN) regarding new malware campaigns targeting Chinese-branded webcams and DVRs, using a remote access trojan (RAT) called HiatusRAT.
