ShowDoc Vulnerability Patched in 2020 Now Used in Active Server Takeovers
A security flaw fixed over five years ago is being targeted by hackers again now. This vulnerability is found in ShowDoc, a tool used by…
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Operation PowerOFF: 75K Users of DDoS-for-Hire Services Identified and Warned
Law enforcement teams have completed an intense week of action against illegal DDoS-for-hire services as part of the long-running Operation PowerOFF. This joint operation comprises…
New Mirai Variant Nexcorium Hijacks DVR Devices for DDoS Attacks
Cybersecurity researchers at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs have found a new malware that is taking over smart devices across the globe. This threat, named Nexcorium, is…
The Race to Quantum-Proof the Internet Has Already Begun
For years, quantum computing has hovered over the tech industry as a distant, almost abstract threat. Now, that narrative is changing. In a recent livestream…
Founder Liquidity Without Compromising on Growth
As a founder, you put all that you have behind your idea. The money is still trapped somewhere within your venture. Achieving genuine founder liquidity…
New RecruitRat, SaferRat, Astrinox, Massiv Android Malware Found Targeting 800 Apps
Cybersecurity Researchers from Zimperium zLabs have shared details on four new Android malware families currently being used in four different campaigns targeting Android banking and…
New ZionSiphon Malware Discovered Targeting Israeli Water Systems
Researchers at Darktrace have identified ZionSiphon, a new malware targeting Israeli water treatment plants. Learn how this OT-focused attack uses ICS protocols like Modbus and…
13.5M Device Botnet Drives 2 Tbps DDoS Attacks on FinTech
A new Qrator Labs report reveals that the largest DDoS botnet has grown to 13.5 million devices, and hackers can now launch massive 2 Tbps…
Researchers Say Fiverr Left User Files Open to Google Search
A security researcher named Morpheuskafka has found that thousands of private files from the Tel Aviv-based gig-work website Fiverr were left open for anyone to…
OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4-Cyber to Boost Defensive Cybersecurity
OpenAI has released GPT-5.4-Cyber, a new version of its flagship AI. This launch comes just one week after Anthropic’s new AI model Mythos (Claude Mythos)…
Cybersecurity Risks of Hiring a Virtual Assistant and How to Protect Your Business
The growth of remote work has normalised a business practice that many organisations have not fully stress-tested from a security perspective: granting third-party individuals access…
Fake Claude AI Installer Targets Windows Users with PlugX Malware
Cybersecurity experts from Malwarebytes have found a malicious new campaign where scammers use the popularity of Anthropic’s AI tool Claude to spread malware. Reportedly, hackers…