Bitcoin ATM Giant Byte Federal Hit by Hackers, 58,000 Users Impacted
SUMMARY Byte Federal, the largest US Bitcoin ATM operator, suffered a data breach affecting 58,000 customers. Hackers exploited a vulnerability in GitLab to access sensitive…
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Professions That Are the Most Exposed to Cybersecurity Threats
Explore the professions most vulnerable to cybersecurity threats in 2025, from IT pros to crypto investors. Learn how to stay safe and reduce risks in…
The Growing Importance of Secure Crypto Payment Gateways
Learn how cryptocurrency’s rapid growth brings risks like fake payment gateways and online scams. Discover tips to stay safe, avoid theft, and protect your data…
US Sanctions Chinese Cybersecurity Firm for Firewall Exploit, Ransomware Attacks
SUMMARY Sanctions on Chinese Firm: The US sanctioned Sichuan Silence Information Technology and employee Guan Tianfeng for exploiting a firewall vulnerability in a major global…
Authorities Shut Down 27 DDoS-for-Hire Platforms, Arrest 3 Admins
SUMMARY Global Dismantling of DDoS Platforms: Law enforcement from 15 countries shut down 27 websites offering DDoS attack services as part of Operation PowerOFF. Arrests…
Scammers Exploit Fake Domains in Dubai Police Phishing Scams
SUMMARY: Researchers found a rise in phishing attacks in the UAE impersonating Dubai Police via SMS. Attackers use fake domains with typosquatting and suspicious extensions…
OpenAI Working on a Fix
You are not alone, ChatGPT and Sora AI are down worldwide. OpenAI says it is aware of the issue and working on a fix. ChatGPT,…
When Does Online Harassment Become a Criminal Offense?
The rise of social media and digital communication has transformed how we connect, but it has also opened the door to cybercrime and harmful behaviours,…
Krispy Kreme Cyber Attack Disrupted Online Ordering in the US
SUMMARY Cyberattack Reported: Krispy Kreme faced a cyberattack on November 29, 2024, disrupting online orders in the U.S. Operations Impact: In-store sales and deliveries remained…
AuthQuake Flaw Allowed MFA Bypass Across Azure, Office 365 Accounts
SUMMARY Dubbed AuthQuake; the flaw in Microsoft MFA allowed attackers to bypass security measures and access accounts. Vulnerability impacted Azure, Office 365, and other Microsoft…
Global Ongoing Phishing Campaign Targets Employees Across 12 Industries
SUMMARY A sophisticated phishing campaign is targeting employees of 30+ companies across 12 industries worldwide. Over 200 malicious links have been distributed, designed to steal…
New DCOM Attack Exploits Windows Installer for Backdoor Access
SUMMARY The new DCOM attack leverages Windows Installer service for stealthy backdoor deployment. Attack exploits the IMsiServer interface for remote code execution and persistence. Malicious…