US sanctions orgs behind North Korea’s ‘illicit’ IT worker army
The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced sanctions today against four entities and one individual for their involvement in illicit IT worker…
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Microsoft announces Windows 11 ‘Moment 3’ update, here are the new features
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 ‘Moment 3’ update, bringing many new and long-awaited features to the operating system. This is the third moment…
IT employee impersonates ransomware gang to extort employer
A 28-year-old United Kingdom man from Fleetwood, Hertfordshire, has been convicted of unauthorized computer access with criminal intent and blackmailing his employer. A press release…
Microsoft announces Windows 11 ‘Moment 3’ update, here’s the new features
Microsoft has released the Windows 11 22H2 ‘Moment 3’ update, bringing many new and long-awaited features to the operating system. This is the third moment…
Cuba ransomware claims cyberattack on Philadelphia Inquirer
The Cuba ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for this month’s cyberattack on The Philadelphia Inquirer, which temporarily disrupted the newspaper’s distribution and disrupted some business…
Google launches bug bounty program for its Android applications
Google has launched the Mobile Vulnerability Rewards Program (Mobile VRP), a new bug bounty program that will pay security researchers for flaws found in the…
Malicious Windows kernel drivers used in BlackCat ransomware attacks
The ALPHV ransomware group (aka BlackCat) was observed employing signed malicious Windows kernel drivers to evade detection by security software during attacks. The driver seen…
Microsoft 365 hit by new outage causing connectivity issues
Microsoft is investigating service issues preventing users from accessing their Microsoft 365 accounts and blocking access to installed apps. The company confirmed the issue in…
Pentagon explosion hoax goes viral after verified Twitter accounts push
Highly realistic AI-generated images depicting an explosion near the Pentagon that went viral on Twitter caused the stock market to dip briefly earlier today. Tweets…
Crypto phishing service Inferno Drainer defrauds thousands of victims
A cryptocurrency phishing and scam service called ‘Inferno Drainer’ has reportedly stolen over $5.9 million worth of crypto from 4,888 victims. According to a report…
CISA orders govt agencies to patch iPhone bugs exploited in attacks
Today, the U.S. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) ordered federal agencies to address three recently patched zero-day flaws affecting iPhones, Macs, and iPads known to…
An AI-based Chrome Extension Against Phishing, Malware, and Ransomware
The Anti-Phishing Council has reported an increase in phishing reports and URLs, particularly targeting financial institutions. Despite using evasive techniques, phishing continues to result in…