New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
A new and deceptive multi-stage malware campaign has been identified by the Lat61 Threat Intelligence team at security firm Point Wild. The attack uses a…
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US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially launched a new compensation process for victims of human trafficking who were exploited through the Backpage website.…
Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Board-Level Priority in Every Company
Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online threats become more sophisticated and breaches grow…
Comp AI secures $2.6M pre-seed to disrupt SOC 2 market
San Francisco, California, August 1st, 2025, CyberNewsWire Comp AI Raises $2.6M in Pre-Seed Funding to Revolutionize Enterprise Compliance with AI-Powered Automation Comp AI, an emerging…
Everest Ransomware Claims Mailchimp as New Victim in Relatively Small Breach
The Everest ransomware group is claiming responsibility for breaching Mailchimp, the popular marketing platform used to create, send and manage email campaigns and newsletters. The…
OnlyFans, Discord ClickFix-Themed Pages Spread Epsilon Red Ransomware
A sophisticated new ransomware campaign is actively tricking internet users around the world by employing fake verification pages to spread a dangerous threat called Epsilon…
Researchers Link New SS7 Encoding Attack to Surveillance Vendor Activity
Mobile networks are facing a new cybersecurity headache as researchers reveal a new way attackers are bypassing SS7 protections. The research, detailed by the Enea…
Browser Extensions Can Exploit ChatGPT, Gemini in ‘Man in the Prompt’ Attack
A new cyberattack method, dubbed Man in the Prompt, has been identified, allowing malicious actors to exploit common browser extensions to inject harmful instructions into…
What’s Really Coming for Your Digital Defenses
The cybersecurity world isn’t just changing, it’s getting a complete makeover. With approximately 600 million cyberattacks per day in 2025, translating to 54 victims every…
SonicWall Urges Patch After 3 Major VPN Vulnerabilities Disclosed
Cybersecurity firm watchTowr has uncovered multiple serious vulnerabilities within SonicWall’s SMA100 series SSL-VPN appliances, highlighting ongoing security challenges in widely used network infrastructure devices. The…
Inc Ransomware Claims 1.2TB Data Breach at Dollar Tree
The notorious INC Ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a data breach at Dollar Tree, the American retail chain known for selling most items at…
TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion
Cybercriminals are escalating their tactics, moving beyond traditional data encryption to employ a more aggressive approach known as quadruple extortion. This alarming trend is explained…