Croatia is preparing to implement new artificial intelligence regulations, prompting concerns from digital rights activists who argue that the proposed framework may fall short of protecting fundamental rights. While the country aligns its legislative efforts with the European Union’s AI Act, campaigners are urging Croatian lawmakers to adopt additional safeguards that go beyond the EU-wide […]
Zscaler said Tuesday it plans to acquire Red Canary, a provider of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services, as part of a broader push to enhance its cybersecurity platform with artificial intelligence and automation. The deal is aimed at strengthening Zscaler’s security operations by combining AI-driven capabilities with Red Canary’s expertise in threat detection and […]
A threat group based in Vietnam is deploying deceptive online campaigns that exploit the growing interest in artificial intelligence video-generation tools, according to cybersecurity firm Mandiant. The group has launched thousands of ads, fake websites and social media posts that falsely promise access to popular prompt-to-video AI services. Instead of delivering the advertised tools, the […]
DragonForce, a known ransomware gang, exploited remote monitoring and management (RMM) software used by managed service providers (MSPs) to distribute malicious payloads, according to recent reports. The attackers leveraged SimpleHelp, an RMM platform, as the primary vector to infiltrate systems and deploy ransomware across multiple networks. The compromise of SimpleHelp enabled DragonForce to gain extensive […]
A newly identified Russian state-sponsored hacking group has rapidly expanded its global footprint, targeting a broad range of entities, according to Microsoft researchers. The group, known as Laundry Bear, was uncovered by Dutch intelligence and security services and is accused of stealing work-related contact information from the Netherlands’ national police force in September 2024. Laundry […]
A Russian court has sentenced a former hospital programmer to 14 years in a high-security penal colony for allegedly leaking personal data of Russian soldiers to Ukraine, authorities announced. The conviction marks one of the harshest penalties in recent months linked to accusations of aiding Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict. According to judicial statements, the […]
A Russian-linked hacking group known as Void Blizzard has intensified its cyber-espionage operations, focusing on infiltrating organizations by targeting their external partners and contractors, according to new findings. The group is reportedly leveraging these indirect access points to obtain login credentials and sensitive internal data, heightening concerns among cybersecurity professionals. Void Blizzard’s strategy reflects a […]
Hackers are deploying a highly sophisticated phishing campaign that mimics Microsoft OneNote login prompts to steal Office 365 and Outlook credentials, according to researchers at ANY.RUN. The operation primarily targets Italian and U.S. users and abuses trusted platforms such as Notion, Glitch, Google Docs and RenderForest to host fake login pages. Victims receive emails with […]
The DragonForce ransomware group has compromised a managed service provider (MSP), leveraging its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to infiltrate and encrypt systems across multiple customer networks. The attackers reportedly used the MSP’s access to execute data theft and encryption operations on downstream clients, highlighting the risks associated with centralized IT service platforms. […]
A newly discovered malware strain is targeting misconfigured Docker API endpoints, transforming exposed containers into nodes of a growing botnet used to mine Dero cryptocurrency. The campaign is distinguished by its self-propagating, worm-like behavior, allowing the malware to autonomously spread to other vulnerable Docker instances without requiring manual intervention. Security researchers at Kaspersky observed the […]
Chinese authorities have accused a group allegedly connected to Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of carrying out cyberattacks on a local technology company, according to police in Guangzhou. The group is suspected of targeting more than 1,000 critical networks across over 10 provinces in mainland China, officials said. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions […]
An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to two criminal counts tied to the deployment of the RobbinHood ransomware, which inflicted at least $19 million in damages, most notably targeting the city of Baltimore. The cyberattack disrupted municipal operations, crippling services and systems across the city. The defendant, identified as Sina Gholinejad, admitted to participating in […]