WhatsApp Says It Blocked Pegasus Spyware Campaign Linked to NSO
WhatsApp says it has disrupted new spyware related activity linked to NSO Group, the Israeli surveillance company behind Pegasus, and is now asking a US…
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Operation FlutterBridge Uses Fake Google Ads to Spread macOS Backdoor
Cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ research division, Unit 42, have reported a large-scale malvertising scam running since late 2025. In this scam, called Operation…
Hackers Clone Ghidra, dnSpy and Other Tool Sites to Spread Malware
A network of fake websites is trapping unsuspecting users by claiming to be official download pages for free tools like Ghidra, dnSpy, ILSpy, and CrystalDiskMark.…
Instagram Recovery Tool Bug Exposed 20,225 Accounts to Password Reset Abuse
Meta has disclosed a security incident involving an Instagram account recovery tool after attackers used a flaw to send password reset links to email addresses…
New Pink Extortion Group Targets Microsoft 365 Cloud Data Via Vishing Scams
A new cybercrime group called Pink is targeting corporate data for financial extortion. Palo Alto Networks’ research division, Unit 42, first exposed this threat, believed…
Miasma Malware Hits 32 Red Hat Packages via Compromised GitHub Account
On 1 June 2026, experts from multiple cybersecurity firms found a major supply chain compromise affecting software components used by Red Hat. Security firms Microsoft,…
Atlas Menu Data Breach Exposes 64,000 GTA V and CS2 Cheat Service Users
Atlas Menu, a widely used cheat service for Grand Theft Auto V and Counter-Strike 2, was hacked during May 2026, and reportedly, hackers managed to…
Reaper macOS Infostealer Abuses Script Editor to Steal Crypto and Passwords
macOS users are facing another malware campaign, this time involving a modified infostealer that poses as trusted technology brands to compromise local files and cryptocurrency…
Five Eyes Warns Chinese Spies Are Using Fake Job Ads to Target Military Staff
Western intelligence agencies are warning about the growing preference of China-linked state actors regarding the use of job websites to trick government workers and military…
Why eSIMs Are Replacing Traditional SIM Cards
The physical SIM card is becoming less important with every new phone release. For years, that tiny plastic card was the key to getting a…
iFood Confirms Data Breach Affecting 1.2 Million Users in Brazil
Brazilian food delivery app iFood has confirmed becoming the victim of a data breach in December 2025 that affected 1.2 million users (which makes up…
Lazarus Group Uses npm Brandjacking Campaign to Target Developers
A new npm campaign linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group shows how attackers are using familiar-looking package names to gain access to developers’ systems and…