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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
