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In a significant blow to cybercriminal activities, a notorious Pakistani network known as HeartSender has been dismantled through a collaborative effort between U.S. and Dutch authorities. This network specialized in developing and distributing malicious tools, resulting in substantial financial losses and affecting numerous victims worldwide. The Operation and Seizure

Community Health Center (CHC), a major healthcare organization located in Connecticut, recently informed more than 1 million patients of a data breach that compromised both personal and health-related information. CHC, a non-profit entity, offers comprehensive medical, dental, and mental health services to in excess of 145,000 actively engaged patients.

This week, the FBI in collaboration with Dutch law enforcement, successfully dismantled a notorious phishing and malware network run by a group known as "The Manipulaters." The group operated out of Pakistan, and their infrastructure was used by organized crime syndicates to deceive companies into directing funds improperly.

A new phishing wave has emerged that targets Microsoft advertisers through deceptive ads on Google Search. This cyberattack aims to steal credentials from users trying to access Microsoft’s advertising services. The Attack Methodology The attackers place malicious ads on Google's platform, which appear legitimate and attract unsuspecting

Leading cybersecurity firm Tenable has announced its intention to acquire Vulcan Cyber, a company specializing in exposure management, for approximately $150 million. The acquisition, consisting of $147 million in cash and $3 million in stock, is anticipated to finalize in the first quarter of 2025. Enhancing Exposure Management Capabilities The

Cybercriminals are increasingly utilizing legitimate HTTP client tools to perpetrate account takeover (ATO) attacks targeting Microsoft 365 environments. According to recent research, 78% of Microsoft 365 tenants have encountered at least one ATO attempt in 2024 involving a distinct HTTP client tool. This represents a 7% increase in such attacks

A new cybersecurity threat known as "Syncjacking" is emerging, targeting users of Chrome extensions to gain unauthorized control over devices. This technique exploits the synchronization feature in Chrome to hijack users' data and compromise their devices. Understanding the Syncjacking Attack Syncjacking takes advantage of Chrome's

More than 57 threat groups linked to nations like China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia have been identified as leveraging Google's AI technologies to bolster their cyber and information operations. AI in Cyberattacks These hostile entities are experimenting with Google's AI tool, Gemini, to enhance their

Recently emerging from stealth, Backline has introduced a cutting-edge autonomous security platform alongside securing $9 million in seed financing. This development is significant for enterprises looking to streamline their vulnerability management strategies. Groundbreaking Security Solutions With operations in both Israel and the United States, Backline has engineered a platform designed