UNC1069 Targets Node.js Maintainers via Fake LinkedIn, Slack Profiles
A coordinated group of hackers is currently targeting Open Source Maintainers, particularly those managing Node.js and npm, following a high-profile attack on the popular Axios…
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AI Firm Mercor Confirms Breach as Hackers Claim 4TB of Stolen Data
Following a compromise of the open-source tool LiteLLM, AI firm Mercor reports a security incident. Learn how hacking groups TeamPCP and Lapsus$ allegedly accessed sensitive…
Fake ChatGPT Ad Blocker Chrome Extension Caught Spying on Users
As OpenAI introduces adverts for its free-tier users, a new wave of scams is already looking to cash in. DomainTools, a team of internet infrastructure…
North Korean Hackers Abuse GitHub to Spy on South Korean Firms
Researchers from FortiGuard Labs have uncovered a high-severity spying campaign targeting South Korean companies. Discover how North Korean hackers are using LNK files, hidden PowerShell…
The Leading International AI and Web3 Forum to Take Place in April
Moscow, Russia, April 3rd, 2026, CyberNewswire AI Future is part of the global Blockchain Forum — a unique expert platform fully dedicated to the synergy…
Why GitHub Developers Are Targeted by Token Giveaway Scams
GitHub used to feel like one of the calmer parts of the internet. It was mostly about code, collaboration, version control, and the quiet satisfaction…
Storm Infostealer Sold as Service, Targets Browsers, Wallets and Accounts
New research from Varonis Threat Labs reveals Storm infostealer, a malicious subscription service that bypasses Google Chrome encryption. Learn how this tool uses server-side decryption…
ShinyHunters Hackers Claim Theft of 3M+ Cisco Records, Threaten Public Leak
The threat group known as ShinyHunters has issued what it calls a final warning to Cisco (Cisco Systems, Inc.), setting a deadline of April 3,…
Microsoft Warns of WhatsApp Attachments Spreading Backdoor on Windows PCs
Microsoft Defender Security Research Team is warning the public about a new social engineering scam that has been targeting users since late February 2026. The…
Yurei Ransomware Uses Common Tools, Adds Stranger Things References
A new extortion campaign involving the Yurei ransomware toolkit has been detected by the research firm Team Cymru. The group behind this campaign first appeared…
ImageMagick Zero-Day Enables RCE on Linux and WordPress Servers
A widespread security crisis has hit ImageMagick, the ubiquitous, highly popular software tool used by millions of websites to process and resize images. This discovery,…
Anthropic Leaks 512,000 Lines of Claude AI Code in Major Blunder
In what is being described as a massive strategic blow, the AI powerhouse Anthropic accidentally leaked the secret blueprints for its highly profitable coding tool,…