The Hidden Backbone of a Ransomware Operation
The leaks tied to the BlackBasta ransomware group and Russian hosting company Media Land pulled back the curtain on something defenders rarely get to see:…
Month: January 2026
The High (and Hidden) Costs for Cloud-First Businesses
Just a few years ago, the cloud was touted as the “magic pill” for any cyber threat or performance issue. Many were lured by the…
How To Delete Saved Passwords In Google Chrome Securely
It usually starts with a small convenience. You log into a site once, Chrome offers to remember the password, and you click “Save” without thinking…
Ukraine Police Exposed Russian Hacker Group Specializes in Ransomware Attack
Ukrainian and German law enforcement have disrupted a Russian‑affiliated hacker group that has been carrying out high‑impact ransomware attacks against organizations worldwide, causing losses estimated…
Hackers Exploiting PDF24 App to Deploy Stealthy PDFSIDER Backdoor – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More
A new cybersecurity threat has been discovered that exploits a common office tool to create a backdoor. The malware, known as PDFSIDER, was recently identified…
5 Malicious Chrome Extensions Attacking Enterprise HR and ERP Platforms for Complete Takeover
Five coordinated malicious Chrome extensions have emerged as a sophisticated threat to enterprise security, targeting widely-used human resources and financial platforms used by thousands of…
Mastang Panda Uses Venezuela News to Spread LOTUSLITE Malware – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More
Cybersecurity researchers at Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) have found that hackers are using news headlines to spy on US government groups. Instead of using…
Law enforcement tracks ransomware group blamed for massive financial losses
Law enforcement agencies in Ukraine and Germany have identified two members of a Russian-affiliated ransomware group and carried out searches in western Ukraine. Search (Source:…
Liverpool FC signs WasabiAiR for fast video tagging and search
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has deployed so-called machine learning (ML) as a service from cloud storage provider Wasabi that will index and tag every frame…
All In One SEO Vulnerability Exposes AI Token On WordPress
A newly disclosed security vulnerability in the All In One SEO ecosystem has drawn attention across the WordPress community due to its potential reach and…
17 New Malicious Chrome GhostPoster Extensions with 840,000+ Installs Steals User Data
Cybercriminals have distributed 17 malicious browser extensions across Chrome, Firefox, and Edge platforms, collectively downloading over 840,000 times and compromising user security for years. The…
Microsoft January 2026 Security Update Triggers Credential Prompt Failures in Remote Desktop
Microsoft’s January 2026 security update has disrupted enterprise Remote Desktop infrastructure, triggering widespread credential prompt failures that prevent users from accessing Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments. The…