The importance of upgrading to the latest Windows operating system
Windows 10 was launched in July 2015. It was supposed to be the last major operating system (OS) upgrade, but Microsoft released Windows 11 in…
Month: October 2025
Qantas Airways Confirms Breach Linked To July Cyberattack
Qantas Airways has confirmed that data stolen during a major cyber incident in July has been released by cybercriminals, marking another blow to the Australian…
Stealit Malware spreads via fake game & VPN installers on Mediafire and Discord
Stealit Malware spreads via fake game & VPN installers on Mediafire and Discord Pierluigi Paganini October 13, 2025 Stealit malware abuses Node.js SEA and Electron…
Spanish Authorities Dismantle Advanced AI Phishing Operation GoogleXcoder
Spanish law enforcement recently dismantled an advanced AI-driven phishing network and arrested the mastermind developer known as “GoogleXcoder.” This operation marks a significant victory in…
Astaroth Banking Trojan Abuses GitHub to Remain Operational After Takedowns
Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Financial Security Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that delivers the Astaroth banking trojan that employs GitHub…
WhatsApp Worm Targets Users with Banking Malware, Steals Login Information
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a sophisticated new campaign targeting WhatsApp users in Brazil with self-propagating malware designed to steal banking credentials and cryptocurrency exchange login…
Hackers Claim Massive Salesforce Breach: 1 Billion Records Stolen
A new cybercriminal conglomerate known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters has emerged as a significant threat to global organizations, claiming responsibility for massive data breaches targeting…
Building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy that works
In this Help Net Security interview, Wayman Cummings, CISO at Ochsner Health, talks about building a healthcare cybersecurity strategy, even when resources are tight. He…
New Rust-Based Malware “ChaosBot” Uses Discord Channels to Control Victims’ PCs
Oct 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Windows Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Rust-based backdoor called ChaosBot that can allow operators to conduct…
Kearney Public Schools Hit By Cyberattack, Network And Phones Down Ahead Of Monday Classes
Kearney Public Schools (KPS) is fighting with a cybersecurity incident that has disrupted its entire technology network, affecting phones, computers, and other digital systems across…
Vic Police to “reprioritise” IT spending, use more real-time data
Victoria Police is set to become more data-driven in the way frontline police are equipped, with real-time information and mobility investments to be prioritised. Victoria…
Oracle E-Business Suite Flaw Enables Remote Code Execution and Data Theft
Oracle has issued a critical security alert for a severe vulnerability in its E-Business Suite platform that could allow attackers to execute remote code and…