Nucor Corp., one of the largest steel producers in the United States, confirmed that a recent cyberattack resulted in the theft of data from its IT systems. In a new update, the company said the breach affected some of its digital infrastructure, and Nucor says hackers stole data during the incident. The company has not […]
Federal officials are urging U.S. companies to bolster their cybersecurity defenses following escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iran strikes prompt U.S. agencies to warn that retaliatory cyber operations could soon target critical infrastructure, including energy, transportation and communication systems. The Department of Homeland Security has advised businesses to assess vulnerabilities and prepare incident response […]
North Korea-linked hackers from BlueNoroff are exploiting the popularity of Zoom in a new wave of cyberattacks targeting cryptocurrency and financial firms. The group, known for its ties to the Lazarus Group, uses deceptive Zoom-related infrastructure to impersonate trusted contacts and trick victims into launching malicious scripts. This campaign, active since March 2025, marks a […]
Google and Mozilla have released Chrome 138 and Firefox 140, addressing more than two dozen security flaws, including several classified as high-severity. The Chrome Firefox fix high severity updates aim to strengthen user protection by resolving critical memory safety issues that could expose users to potential exploits. The latest versions of both browsers contain patches […]
Cybersecurity firm Claroty has uncovered significant vulnerabilities across building management systems, revealing widespread exposure to ransomware threats and insecure internet configurations. In its latest findings, Claroty finds ransomware risks tied to known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) that attackers could weaponize to disrupt critical infrastructure operations. The report highlights numerous systems with direct internet exposure, increasing the […]
France’s highest administrative court has dismissed a legal challenge against the government’s online censorship law, effectively closing the door on further judicial scrutiny. The French Court halts challenge efforts by refusing to refer the case to the Court of Justice of the European Union, a move critics say undermines European legal oversight. The decision, delivered […]
A recent wave of headlines surrounding a so-called 16 Billion Password Leak has drawn criticism from cybersecurity experts, who say the claims lack credibility and distract from real threats. The story, which gained traction across media outlets, suggested a massive breach exposing billions of credentials. However, analysts told CyberScoop the evidence simply doesn’t add up. […]
Prometei Botnet Surges With renewed intensity as cybersecurity researchers from Palo Alto Networks report a sharp increase in activity since March 2025. The latest variant, targeting Linux systems, spreads rapidly through HTTP GET requests, delivering a UPX-packed 64-bit ELF file disguised as a .php script. Analysts say the botnet focuses on Monero mining and credential […]
Critical vulnerabilities in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) allow overprivileged containers to steal AWS credentials through packet sniffing and spoofing attacks. Amazon EKS flaws let attackers exploit the 169.254.170.23:80 endpoint by intercepting plaintext traffic or deploying fake HTTP servers. These exposures, disclosed on June 19, 2025, underscore the risks in AWS’s shared responsibility model. The […]
The United States Embassy in India has introduced new guidance requiring F, M, and J visa applicants to make their social media accounts publicly viewable. Visa applicants must make social media settings accessible to assist consular officials in verifying identity and confirming eligibility under U.S. immigration law. The embassy emphasized that every visa application undergoes […]
The European Cyber Security Organisation announced that Dr. Joanna Świątkowska will assume the role of Secretary General starting July 2025. ECSO names Świątkowska successor to founding Secretary General Dr. Luigi Rebuffi, who has led the organization since its inception. The appointment marks a significant leadership transition for ECSO, which plays a central role in strengthening […]
The Scottish Government has prohibited the use of mobile messaging applications on all official devices, a move that affects ministers, civil servants, advisers and contractors. The Scottish Government bans messaging apps to strengthen data security and reduce the risk of unauthorized communications across government operations. The policy applies uniformly across departments and is designed to […]