UK financial regulators exposing public to ‘potential serious harm’ due to AI positions
The UK public and the country’s finance system are “exposed to potential serious harm” because regulators in the financial sector are “not doing enough” to…
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Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks
A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the browser in preparation for ClickFix attacks. The attacks were…
Threat Actors Weaponizing Visual Studio Code to Deploy a Multistage Malware
Threat actors are turning Visual Studio Code into an attack platform, using its rich extension ecosystem to slip multistage malware into developer workstations. The latest…
Remcos RAT Masquerade as VeraCrypt Installers Steals Users Login Credentials
A sophisticated malware campaign targeting South Korean users has emerged, distributing the Remcos remote access trojan (RAT) through deceptive installers disguised as legitimate VeraCrypt encryption…
SUBCO reveals first Australia-US direct undersea cable to go live late 2028
SUBCO will build a new undersea fibre cable linking Australia directly to the US within two years to meet an expected surge in demand for capacity…
New PDFSider Windows malware deployed on Fortune 100 firm’s network
Ransomware attackers targeting a Fortune 100 company in the finance sector used a new malware strain, dubbed PDFSider, to deliver malicious payloads on Windows systems.…
Macquarie Bank unveils customer-facing ‘Q’ AI agent
Macquarie Bank customers will be able to use a new AI support agent to interact with the financial institution’s services around the clock, to perform…
Inside the Leaks that Exposed the Hidden Infrastructure Behind a Ransomware Operation
The cybercrime world operates in shadows, but when insiders turn against each other, those shadows shrink. In February 2025, an individual using the alias ExploitWhispers…
Jordanian Man Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Logins for 50 Companies – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More
A Jordanian man accused of selling stolen access to corporate networks has pleaded guilty in a US federal court, admitting he sold unauthorized login credentials…
Restructure hits Vic Police’s senior tech executive ranks
The roles of several senior technology executives in Victoria Police, including its chief digital officer Dr Steve Hodgkinson, are in doubt following a recent restructure…
Threat Actors Impersonate as MalwareBytes to Attack Users and Steal Logins
A new malware campaign has emerged that tricks people into downloading fake Malwarebytes software, putting their login credentials and cryptocurrency wallets at serious risk. Security…
Spear-Phishing Campaign Leverages Google Ads to Distribute EndRAT Malware
Genians Security Center has published an in-depth analysis of Operation Poseidon, a sophisticated APT campaign attributed to the Konni threat group that exploits legitimate advertising…