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A recent cyberattack has targeted the Supreme Administrative Court of Bulgaria, with the hacker group RansomHouse claiming responsibility. The group has allegedly breached the court's information systems, releasing documents that include employee names, personal data, and leave applications. This incident highlights the ongoing threat of ransomware attacks on

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A recent cyberattack campaign is targeting freelance developers by using fraudulent job advertisements to distribute malware disguised as legitimate software tools. This operation primarily exploits GitHub repositories, capitalizing on the eagerness of freelancers to secure remote work opportunities. Deceptive Tactics and Malware Distribution The attackers impersonate reputable companies, offering enticing

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A significant leak has revealed internal communications from the Black Basta ransomware group, exposing their operations and tactics. Details of the Leak An anonymous source has released what they claim to be internal chat logs of the Black Basta ransomware group. Initially shared on the MEGA platform, the logs have

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Cybercriminals are once again exploiting Google Ads to distribute malware. This time, they are using a deceptive advertisement for Google Chrome, the world's most popular web browser, to lure unsuspecting users. The malicious campaign involves a fake Google Sites page that serves as an intermediary, similar to previous

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Recent discoveries reveal that tools traditionally associated with Chinese Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups are now surfacing in corporate ransomware attacks. This development complicates the attribution of cyber threats and challenges security teams to reassess their strategies against state-backed hackers. Emergence of Espionage Tools in Ransomware Research from leading cybersecurity

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A novel JavaScript obfuscation technique leveraging invisible Unicode characters is being misused in phishing campaigns targeting affiliates of a U.S. political action committee (PAC). This method, identified by Juniper Threat Labs, was first observed in early January 2025 and showcases advanced tactics such as personalized targeting and evasion techniques.

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Recent findings by cybersecurity authorities reveal that the Ghost ransomware has infiltrated organizations across more than 70 countries, affecting a wide range of sectors including critical infrastructure, healthcare, government, and technology. This widespread cyber threat has been active since early 2021, exploiting outdated software and firmware vulnerabilities. Widespread Sector Impact

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Recent findings have highlighted a significant cybersecurity threat to some of the most sensitive networks in the United States. Researchers have uncovered extensive credential theft facilitated by infostealer malware, potentially compromising critical corporate and military systems. Widespread Credential Theft Analysis by cybersecurity experts has revealed that cybercrime marketplaces are selling

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Recent cyberattacks have highlighted a vulnerability in Signal's device linking feature, allowing hackers to gain unauthorized access to user accounts. These attacks, primarily attributed to Russian-aligned threat actors, exploit the app's legitimate functionality to eavesdrop on communications. Exploitation of Signal's Device Linking The attacks

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