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Insight Partners, a prominent venture capital firm based in New York, revealed that it experienced a security breach in January due to a sophisticated social engineering attack. Details of the Breach The breach occurred on January 16, compromising some of the firm's information systems. Insight Partners, which oversees
A sophisticated cyber campaign, dubbed RevivalStone, has been attributed to the China-affiliated threat actor known as Winnti. This campaign specifically targets Japanese companies in the manufacturing, materials, and energy sectors. Winnti, active since at least 2012, has recently shifted its focus towards Asian manufacturing and materials organizations. Winnti's
As artificial intelligence rapidly integrates into various sectors, the need for robust security measures becomes increasingly critical. Despite AI's immense potential in enhancing cybersecurity, a significant gap remains between technological advancement and practical implementation. Many current security solutions are either proprietary, inadequate, or difficult to access. The SANS
A recent investigation highlights how low-cost cybercrime tools are infiltrating even the most secure US organizations. Employees at key defense entities, such as the Pentagon, major contractors like Lockheed Martin, and federal agencies including the FBI, have been compromised by Infostealer malware. These breaches occur with minimal effort, often costing
Two Estonian nationals have admitted to orchestrating a massive $577 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through HashFlare, deceiving hundreds of thousands globally. They now face up to 20 years in prison and must forfeit $400 million in assets. Details of the Fraudulent Scheme The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has
A newly identified Golang backdoor utilizes Telegram for command and control (C2) operations. This malware, discovered by cybersecurity experts at Netskope, exploits Telegram's API for malicious activities. This article explores the mechanics of this threat and offers guidance on safeguarding against it. Understanding the Golang Backdoor The malware,
A new variant of the notorious XCSSET MacOS malware has been identified by Microsoft, signaling a potential resurgence of this threat. This sophisticated malware, known for targeting Apple's Xcode projects, has been observed in limited attacks, prompting Microsoft to share this information to help users and organizations safeguard
In a significant crackdown on cybercrime, Dutch authorities have taken down 127 servers belonging to the bulletproof hosting provider Zservers/XHost. This action follows international sanctions imposed by the US, UK, and Australia on February 11, 2025, targeting the Russian company for its involvement in supporting ransomware operations, notably LockBit.
In a concerning development, cybersecurity experts have identified a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by the group known as Storm-2372. This threat actor, suspected to have links to Russia, has been exploiting a technique called "device code phishing" since August 2024. The campaign primarily targets governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs)