Polish Authorities Arrest Four in Crackdown on DDoS-for-Hire Platforms
Polish authorities have arrested four individuals accused of running a network of websites that allowed users to launch cyberattacks for a small fee.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2025
2 min read
Google Releases May 2025 Android Security Update With Fix for Actively Exploited FreeType Vulnerability
Google has rolled out the May 2025 Android security updates, addressing 45 vulnerabilities, including a high-severity, actively exploited zero-click flaw in the FreeType font rendering library.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2025
1 min read
NSO Group Ordered to Pay Meta $167M Over WhatsApp Spyware Attack
A U.S. federal jury in California has ordered Israeli spyware firm NSO Group to pay Meta $167.25 million for hacking 1,400 WhatsApp users using its notorious Pegasus software.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2025
1 min read
How to Tell If an Email Is Fake or a Phishing Scam
Learn how to spot fake emails and phishing scams with 10 simple, easy‑to‑remember tips. Protect your passwords, money, and identity—step by step.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 7, 2025
3 min read
Darcula Phishing Platform Stole 884,000 Credit Cards via Text Scams
Darcula, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, has stolen over 884,000 credit cards through 13 million malicious link clicks over seven months between 2023 and 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 6, 2025
1 min read
Hacker Breaks Into TeleMessage, Leaks Data from U.S. Government and Major Companies
A hacker has exploited a vulnerability in TeleMessage, a service that provides modified versions of secure messaging apps like Signal, Telegram, and WhatsApp.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 5, 2025
1 min read
Nearly 20 Million SKT Users Register for USIM Protection After Major Data Breach
SK Telecom said on Sunday that nearly 20 million subscribers have signed up for its USIM Protection Service following a large-scale data breach.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 5, 2025
2 min read
Raw Dating App Exposes Users’ Personal Info and Precise Location Data
A critical security lapse in the popular dating app Raw exposed sensitive user data, including names, birthdates, sexual preferences, and precise location information.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 3, 2025
1 min read
New WordPress Malware Hides as a Security Plugin to Hijack Sites
A dangerous new malware campaign is targeting WordPress websites by disguising itself as a harmless security plugin. Once installed, it silently gives hackers full control of the site while remaining hidden from the admin dashboard.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
2 min read
China-Linked Hackers Use IPv6 Trick to Hijack Software Updates and Spread Malware
A China-aligned hacking group known as "TheWizards" is using a clever method to spread malware by taking advantage of a little-known IPv6 network feature. Security researchers at ESET have been tracking this group since at least 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 1, 2025
2 min read
Massive Data Breach Exposes Over 520,000 Ticket Records from TicketToCash.com
A massive data breach has exposed over 520,000 records belonging to users of TicketToCash.com, an online ticket resale platform.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 30, 2025
2 min read
75+ Free and Open-Source Tools to Enhance Your Privacy and Security
Protect your privacy with free, open-source tools that secure your data, anonymize you online, and guard against scams, malware, and surveillance.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 28, 2025
59 min read
Fake Khalti Bonus Messages Spreading via SMS & Calls – Beware Before You Fall for It
We live in a digital age where scams are getting more clever every day. What used to come as shady emails now arrives through SMS and phone calls in our language, with local numbers.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 26, 2025
2 min read
MTN Group Confirms Cybersecurity Breach Affecting Subscriber Data
MTN Group, Africa’s largest mobile network operator, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident that compromised the personal data of subscribers in select countries.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 26, 2025
1 min read
ASUS Releases Security Patches for Critical CVE-2024-54085 Flaw Affecting Servers
ASUS has issued security updates to fix a severe vulnerability, CVE-2024-54085, that could allow attackers to hijack servers or even cause permanent damage.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 24, 2025
1 min read
Blue Shield of California Exposes 4.7 Million Members’ Health Data Due to Google Analytics Misconfiguration
Blue Shield of California has reported a significant data breach, exposing the protected health information of 4.7 million members.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 24, 2025
1 min read
Cybercriminals Stole $16.6 Billion in the US in 2024, Says FBI
The FBI has reported a record-breaking $16.6 billion in losses from online crimes in 2024.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 24, 2025
1 min read
Scallywag Ad Fraud Operation Exploited WordPress Plugins to Generate Billions of Fake Ad Requests Daily
A massive ad fraud scheme named "Scallywag" has been exposed, leveraging WordPress plugins to exploit pirating and URL shortening sites for fraudulent ad revenue.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 22, 2025
1 min read
Google Phishing Scam Exploits Sites Tool to Bypass Email Security Protections
A new phishing campaign is tricking users into believing they’ve received a subpoena from law enforcement, using emails that appear to come from “[email protected].”
Bijay Pokharel,
April 22, 2025
1 min read
State-Backed Hackers Ramp Up ‘ClickFix’ Attacks in Global Espionage Campaigns
According to fresh intelligence from Proofpoint and Microsoft, a new wave of sophisticated cyber-espionage campaigns is leveraging a deceptive social engineering tactic known as ClickFix.
Bijay Pokharel,
April 21, 2025
1 min read





