LockBit Ransomware Resurfaces Following Law Enforcement Disruption
Last week, Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries disrupted the notorious LockBit ransomware operation in a joint operation known as ”Operation Cronos.” However, the LockBit gang is relaunching its ransomware operation.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 26, 2024
1 min read
FTC Accuses Avast of Secretly Harvesting and Selling User Data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has filed a serious complaint against antivirus giant Avast and its subsidiary Jumpshot. The complaint alleges deceptive practices and a massive breach of privacy involving the collection and sale of highly sensitive user browsing data.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2024
1 min read
US Government Offers $15 Million Bounty for Information on LockBit Ransomware Operators
The US State Department has announced a bounty of up to $15 million for information leading to the identification, location, arrest, or conviction of key individuals involved in the notorious LockBit ransomware gang.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2024
1 min read
Joomla Addresses XSS Vulnerabilities with Potential for RCE
Joomla has released a critical security update to address multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 22, 2024
1 min read
The Essential Online Security Checklist for Non-Techies
This simple checklist will give you the essential tools to boost your online safety, explained in plain Englis
Bijay Pokharel,
February 21, 2024
3 min read
Fighting Back: Essential Steps to Take After a Ransomware Attack
If you've been hit by a ransomware attack, here's a step-by-step guide to help you recover and minimize the damage.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
4 min read
LockBit Key Actor in Today’s Cyber Threat Scene with 17 Percent of Engagements: Report
LockBit ransomware group remains a key player in today's threat landscape, with 17 percent of ransomware engagements in 2023, a new report said on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
1 min read
International Law Enforcement Thwarts LockBit Ransomware Network
Law enforcement agencies from 11 countries have disrupted the notorious LockBit ransomware operation in a joint operation known as ''Operation Cronos."
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
1 min read
200k+ Student & Parent Records Exposed in Philippines High School Voucher Program Breach
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler uncovered a significant data breach involving a non-password-protected database housing more than 200,000 records, including sensitive information of students and parents.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 20, 2024
2 min read
Fixedfloat Crypto Exchange Hacked, $26M Bitcoin and Ether Lost
Decentralized crypto exchange FixedFloat has confirmed a hack that resulted in the theft of Bitcoin and Ether worth at least $26 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
1 min read
Deepfakes Surge Ahead of General Elections in South Korea
With less than 50 days remaining until South Korea's parliamentary elections in April, concerns over the proliferation of artificial intelligence (AI)-generated deepfake videos and images are mounting, prompting heightened vigilance from election authorities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 19, 2024
2 min read
Your Smart Garden Mower Can Become Entry Point for Cyberattack: Researchers
A team of researchers has found an unexpected correlation between a smart garden mower and cybercrime, revealing that this innocent device can be a weak spot for your home's security network.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 18, 2024
1 min read
OpenAI Blocks State-Sponsored Hackers From Using ChatGPT
OpenAI has disrupted five state-affiliated actors that sought to use AI services in support of malicious cyber activities.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2024
1 min read
US Offers $15 Million Reward for Tips on ALPHV Ransomware Gang
The U.S. Department of State is offering a reward of up to $10,000,000 for information leading to the identification or location of any individual(s) who hold a key leadership position in the Transnational Organized Crime group behind the
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2024
1 min read
FBI Disrupts Russian Botnet Operating on Hundreds of Home Wifi Routers.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has taken down a network of hundreds of small office/home office (SOHO) routers that GRU Military Unit 26165, also known as APT 28, Sofacy Group, Forest Blizzard, Pawn Storm, Fancy Bear, and Sednit, used to conceal and otherwise enable...
Bijay Pokharel,
February 16, 2024
1 min read
Fake WhatsApp Lottery Scam Spreading via Facebook Ads
This incident underscores a critical issue: the need for tighter scrutiny and regulation of ads on social media platforms like Facebook.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2024
2 min read
Hackers Using ChatGPT To Improve Cyberattacks, Reveal Microsoft and OpenAI
Microsoft and OpenAI on Wednesday said hackers are using large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT to improve their existing cyber-attack techniques.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 15, 2024
1 min read
FBI Seizes Domains Linked to Warzone RAT Malware Sales, Indicts Suspects
An international operation has resulted in the seizure of several internet domains that were used by cybercriminals to sell Warzone RAT malware.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2024
2 min read
ExpressVPN Addresses DNS Issue in Version 12 App for Windows
ExpressVPN has resolved a long-standing DNS bug in the Version 12 app for Windows, which was leaking some DNS requests.
Bijay Pokharel,
February 12, 2024
1 min read
Americans Lost a Whopping $10 Billion to Fraud in 2023: FTC
Americans have lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023, according to data released by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Bijay Pokharel,
February 10, 2024
1 min read





