The U.S. government has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the identification or location of the developer behind the RedLine malware and members of a state-sponsored cybercrime group. The offer, issued under the Rewards for Justice program, targets individuals believed to be responsible for creating and deploying malicious software […]
The UK government plans to invest in a new national supercomputer, with the facility to be based at the University of Edinburgh. The initiative is aimed at strengthening the country’s computing infrastructure and providing a powerful resource to support research, innovation, and data-driven projects across a range of sectors. The supercomputer is expected to deliver […]
The Stryker Android hacking app, a penetration testing tool for mobile security professionals, has made its premium features available for free until the year 2050, according to a post on the r/netsec subreddit. Designed for ethical hackers and cybersecurity researchers, the app enables users to conduct advanced security assessments on Android devices, offering a suite […]
Critical infrastructure supporting U.S. defense operations increasingly finds itself in the crosshairs of cybercriminals. As military bases face rising cyberattacks, vulnerabilities in power grids, communication systems and logistics networks pose growing risks to national security. These digital threats do not target combat zones alone—they infiltrate the everyday systems that enable troop readiness and mission execution. […]
A newly identified cyber campaign, dubbed OneClik, targets the energy, oil and gas sectors using a blend of legitimate tools and custom malware. Hackers exploit Microsoft tools, specifically the ClickOnce deployment framework, to deliver malicious payloads with minimal detection. Researchers say the attackers rely on deceptive links to lure victims into launching the compromised applications. […]
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has issued a security bulletin warning customers of eight vulnerabilities affecting its StoreOnce systems, including a critical authentication bypass flaw. StoreOnce is HPE’s disk-based backup and deduplication solution, widely used for data protection and storage efficiency. The company flagged the issues as significant, urging users to take immediate action to mitigate potential […]
A sprawling malware distribution campaign has compromised more than 140 GitHub repositories, targeting inexperienced cybercriminals and gaming cheat users through deceptive code laced with backdoors, according to researchers at Sophos. The scheme, attributed to a user linked with the email address ischhfd83@rambler.ru, dates back to at least November 2023. Of the 141 repositories analyzed, 133 […]
A new cyber campaign has infected at least 722 users across Latin America with malicious browser extensions since early 2025, cybersecurity researchers said. The operation primarily targets users in Brazil and focuses on Chromium-based browsers to harvest authentication data. According to researchers from Positive Technologies, the attackers use phishing emails to lure victims into downloading […]
A proposed space-based missile defense system, dubbed the “Golden Dome,” is gaining attention following a call from President Donald Trump to reinforce U.S. protection against airborne threats. The ambitious initiative envisions a vast anti-missile shield orbiting Earth, designed to intercept and neutralize incoming attacks. If realized, the project could channel significant government contracts to private […]
A significant cybersecurity incident involving the NHS temping unit Active Directory breach was never publicly disclosed, raising concerns about transparency in handling sensitive data. The breach compromised the internal systems of NHS Professionals, the organization responsible for supplying temporary staff across the UK’s National Health Service. According to individuals familiar with the matter, incident responders […]
A new report released Tuesday recommends that Congress tie the creation of a federal cyber insurance backstop to the renewal of an expiring terrorism insurance program. The Cyber Insurance Backstop Urged would aim to strengthen a lagging cyber insurance industry that experts say is not evolving quickly enough to meet growing threats. The report suggests […]
As the cybersecurity landscape evolves, experts urge security teams to shift their focus from crisis response to proactive prevention. In the AI era, where speed and scale define threats, AI arms security teams with tools to predict and neutralize attacks before they escalate. Traditional reactive strategies no longer suffice in a digital environment shaped by […]