Key Admin of Major Russian Cybercrime Forum Arrested in Ukraine
Europol has arrested the suspected administrator of xss.is, one of the most influential Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, marking a breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Exploited Microsoft SharePoint Flaw to Breach U.S. Nuclear Agency
Just hours after Microsoft confirmed that Chinese state-backed hacking groups exploited a zero-day vulnerability in its SharePoint software, a new report from Bloomberg reveals that the U.S. National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) was among the victims.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
Apple Warns Iranians Their iPhones Were Targeted With Government Spyware
Apple has notified more than a dozen Iranian users in recent months that their iPhones were targeted with government spyware, according to cybersecurity researchers and a new report by the Miaan Group.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
2 min read
Chinese State-Linked Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability in Targeted Attacks
Microsoft has confirmed that several recent cyberattacks targeting SharePoint servers have been linked to Chinese state-affiliated hacking groups.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
1 min read
The Ultimate Guide to Strong Passwords You Can Actually Remember
Learn how to create strong passwords that are easy to remember and hard to hack. This simple guide covers password tips, tools, and examples to protect your online accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 23, 2025
4 min read
ExpressVPN Fixes Windows Client Bug That Leaked Real IPs for Remote Desktop Users
ExpressVPN has patched a critical flaw in its Windows client that allowed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) traffic to bypass the VPN tunnel, potentially exposing users’ real IP addresses.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
Ring Blames Backend Bug for Surge in ‘Unauthorized’ Device Logins
According to a statement posted on Ring’s Facebook page and status page, the company is “aware of a bug that incorrectly displays prior login dates as May 28, 2025,” due to a recent backend update
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
Hackers Exploiting Microsoft SharePoint Zero-Day Target Government Agencies
Hackers are actively exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint servers, with early attacks primarily targeting government organizations, according to researchers and recent reports.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 22, 2025
1 min read
3.5 Million Records Exposed in Australian Global Fashion Brand Data Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a massive data breach involving an unprotected and unencrypted database containing over 3.5 million records.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Extortion Gang ‘World Leaks’ Targets Dell’s Demo Platform in Latest Cyberattack
A newly rebranded extortion gang known as "World Leaks" has breached one of Dell’s product demonstration platforms and is now attempting to extort the company.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
2 min read
Microsoft Issues Urgent Warning Over Active Attacks on SharePoint Servers
Microsoft has issued a critical alert about active cyberattacks targeting its on-premises SharePoint server software, which is widely used by businesses and government agencies to manage internal documents and facilitate collaboration.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 21, 2025
1 min read
Japanese Police Release Free Decryptor for Phobos and 8Base Ransomware Victims
Victims of the Phobos and 8Base ransomware operations can now recover their encrypted files for free, thanks to a new decryptor tool released by Japanese police.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2025
1 min read
UK Attributes ‘Authentic Antics’ Espionage Malware to Russian Hackers APT28
The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has officially linked a sophisticated malware campaign, known as ‘Authentic Antics’, to the notorious APT28 hacking group—also known as Fancy Bear—which is connected to Russia’s military intelligence service (GRU).
Bijay Pokharel,
July 19, 2025
2 min read
Chinese Hackers Breached U.S. National Guard Network For Nine Months
A Chinese state-sponsored hacking group known as Salt Typhoon infiltrated a U.S. Army National Guard network and remained undetected for nine months in 2024, stealing sensitive data, including network diagrams, administrator credentials, and personal information of service members.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2025
2 min read
Crypto Exchange BigONE Hacked for $27M
Cryptocurrency exchange BigONE has confirmed a $27 million theft following a cyberattack that compromised its hot wallet on July 16, 2025.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2025
2 min read
Google Sues Operators of BadBox 2.0 Malware Botnet Over Massive Ad Fraud Scheme
Google has filed a lawsuit against the anonymous operators of the BadBox 2.0 Android malware botnet, accusing them of running a global ad fraud operation that exploits Google’s advertising platforms.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 18, 2025
1 min read
Unsecured Database Exposes Over 1.1 Million Records Linked to U.S. Adoption Agency
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler has uncovered a massive data breach involving over 1.1 million records tied to the Gladney Center for Adoption, a Texas-based organization known for providing adoption and advocacy services for more than 130 years.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 17, 2025
2 min read
Ex-U.S. Army Soldier Pleads Guilty to Hacking Telecom Giants and Extortion Scheme
Former U.S. Army soldier Cameron John Wagenius has pleaded guilty to hacking major telecommunication companies and attempting to extort them by threatening to leak stolen data, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2025
1 min read
New Chinese Malware ‘Massistant’ Extracts Data from Seized Phones, Security Researchers Warn
A new report by cybersecurity firm Lookout has revealed that Chinese authorities are using a powerful Android malware tool called Massistant to extract data from seized mobile phones, even accessing private content from encrypted messaging apps like Signal.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2025
2 min read
Europol Dismantles Romanian Ransomware Gang Behind Diskstation Attacks
An international law enforcement operation has dismantled a Romanian ransomware group known as Diskstation, which crippled businesses in Italy’s Lombardy region by encrypting their systems.
Bijay Pokharel,
July 16, 2025
1 min read



