New Android Malware Infects 330k Devices via Malicious Apps on Google Play
Researchers have identified an Android backdoor named 'Xamalicious', which has infected approximately 338,300 devices via malicious apps on Google Play.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 28, 2023
1 min read
Hackers Stole Nearly $2 Bn in Cryptocurrencies in 2023
Hackers stole around $2 billion in cryptocurrencies in 2023, a substantial decrease from a record of around $3.8 billion in 2022.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 27, 2023
2 min read
Notorious Ransomware Groups Now Targeting Companies with Remote Encryption
Some of the most active ransomware groups are deliberately switching on remote encryption for their cyber attacks, infiltrating deeper into companies and crippling their operations, a report showed on Tuesday.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2023
2 min read
GTA 5 Source Code Reportedly Leaked Online
Recent reports indicate that the source code for Grand Theft Auto 5 was purportedly leaked on Christmas Eve, marking just over a year since the Lapsus$ threat actors targeted Rockstar Games, resulting in the compromise of corporate data.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 26, 2023
1 min read
Akira Gang Claims Responsibility for Nissan Australia Cyberattack
The Akira ransomware gang updated its "date leak blog" with a new entry claiming they successfully breached Nissan Australia's network and stole around 100GB of documents.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 23, 2023
1 min read
Mint Mobile Data Breach Exposes Customer Info
Mobile virtual network operator Mint Mobile has suffered yet another data breach, this time exposing sensitive customer information, the company announced today.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 23, 2023
1 min read
Twitter Ad Scam Drains $59 Million from 63k Users in Crypto Heist
This cybercriminal has reportedly misappropriated a whopping $59 million from over 63,210 victims in just the past nine months.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 22, 2023
2 min read
Instagram Phishing Campaign Targets Backup Codes, Bypassing 2FA
Security researchers at Trustwave have recently uncovered a phishing campaign that masquerades as a 'copyright infringement' email.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
3 min read
Google Patches 8th Chrome Zero-Day Vulnerability Exploited in 2023
Google has just released emergency updates to address the eighth zero-day vulnerability of the year affecting its iconic web browser.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 21, 2023
1 min read
USD 300 Million Seized, 3,500 Arrests in Major Cybercrime Operation
An international police operation codenamed 'Operation HAECHI IV' has netted nearly 3,500 arrests and seized a staggering USD 300 million in illegal proceeds
Bijay Pokharel,
December 20, 2023
1 min read
FBI Disrupts Prolific ALPHV/Blackcat Ransomware Variant
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the successful disruption of a prolific cybercriminal operation: the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware variant. This sophisticated malware has plagued individuals and organizations worldwide for the past year, encrypting crucial data and demanding exorbitant ransoms.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
1.5 Billion Records Exposed in REWN Data Breach
Hackers breached the Real Estate Wealth Network (REWN), a prominent data aggregator in the United States, leading to the compromise of highly sensitive information concerning homeowners, investors, and renters.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
Xfinity Discloses Data Breach After Citrix Server Hack
Comcast Cable Communications, LLC, doing business as Xfinity, is notifying customers of a “data security incident” it says resulted in the theft of customer information. including usernames, passwords, contact information, and more.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 19, 2023
1 min read
WordPress Hosting Solution Kinsta Targeted by Google Phishing Ads
Kinsta, a prominent provider known for its high-performance solutions, has become the target of a sophisticated phishing campaign utilizing Google Ads.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 18, 2023
1 min read
Four Charged with Laundering Millions from “Pig Butchering” Scams
A seven-count indictment was unsealed yesterday in Los Angeles charging four individuals for their alleged roles in a scheme to launder the proceeds of cryptocurrency investment scams and other fraudulent schemes involving millions of dollars in victim funds.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 15, 2023
3 min read
10 New Banking Trojans Rampant in 2023, Targeting 985 Bank Apps
The year 2023 witnessed a chilling rise in Android banking malware, with a staggering ten new trojan families emerging to prey on unsuspecting mobile users.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 15, 2023
2 min read
Microsoft Takes Down Fraudulent Network Selling Outlook Accounts
Microsoft's Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) has successfully disrupted a cybercrime network responsible for registering and selling millions of fraudulent Outlook accounts.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 14, 2023
1 min read
Ukrainian Military Reports Cybersecurity Operation Targeting Russia’s Federal Tax Agency
The Ukrainian military has announced its involvement in a cybersecurity operation, claiming to have successfully breached Russia's federal tax agency.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 13, 2023
1 min read
Critical Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution Found in Backup Migration Plugin
This vulnerability makes it possible for unauthenticated threat actors to inject and execute arbitrary PHP code on WordPress sites that use this plugin.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 12, 2023
1 min read
DonorView Data Breach Exposes 1 Million Donor Records
The publicly exposed database contained a total of 948,029 records with a size of 465.27 GB. Upon further research, it appeared that the database belonged to a company named DonorView which is developed and owned by Massachusetts-based Connected View.
Bijay Pokharel,
December 11, 2023
2 min read
