European law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major ransomware infrastructure in a coordinated global crackdown, seizing 300 servers and freezing €3.5 million in assets, according to details emerging from the latest phase of Operation Endgame. The operation, which began in May 2024, targets networks that support or directly engage in ransomware attacks, including those providing […]
A regional court in Cologne has declined to issue an interim injunction against Meta over its use of personal data to train artificial intelligence systems, according to a statement released Thursday. The court determined that a final decision will be made during the main proceedings. The case centers on allegations that Meta is processing user […]
A threat actor is reportedly selling a data trove claiming to contain 1.2 billion Facebook user records, according to cybersecurity-focused outlet Hackread. The alleged breach was advertised on a hacking forum, where the seller claimed the data includes names, emails, phone numbers, and other personal details. However, discrepancies in the listing have raised doubts among […]
Threat actors have been distributing malicious versions of the KeePass password manager for at least eight months, according to cybersecurity researchers. These trojanized applications serve as a vehicle to infiltrate corporate networks, enabling attackers to install Cobalt Strike beacons, harvest user credentials, and ultimately deploy ransomware. The campaign specifically targets systems running VMware ESXi, a […]
Several ransomware groups have begun integrating a malware strain known as Skitnet into their post-exploitation toolkits, aiming to exfiltrate sensitive data and gain remote access to infected systems, according to Swiss cybersecurity firm PRODAFT. The malware has been available for purchase on underground forums such as RAMP since April 2024, but its use has grown […]
A newly discovered Android malware known as GhostSpy is allowing threat actors to gain full control over infected devices, according to researchers at Cyfirma. The sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) uses a multi-stage infection chain that begins with a dropper app disguised as a legitimate update or system tool. Once installed, it escalates privileges and […]