MathWorks is grappling with a prolonged ransomware attack that has disrupted operations for a second consecutive week, affecting commercial clients and students alike. The outage has severely impacted access to the company’s widely used engineering and data-analysis tools, which are critical for industries and STEM education programs globally. Customers, including enterprises and academic institutions, are […]
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 […]
Microsoft is testing a new feature in Windows 11 that introduces a dedicated page within the system’s Settings app for quick machine recovery, offering users streamlined access to recovery tools. The addition is designed to simplify the process of restoring a device following system issues, providing more control over configuration options during recovery. The update […]
The Play ransomware group has compromised approximately 900 organizations worldwide as of May 2025, according to an updated joint advisory issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and the Australian Cyber Security Centre. The figure marks a threefold increase compared to the number of victims reported in […]
Salesforce’s OmniStudio platform contains a critical vulnerability that exposes sensitive customer data in plain text, according to researchers at AppOmni. The flaw stems from misconfigurations in the platform’s data processing pipeline, where key components like FlexCard and OmniScript bypass standard encryption protocols. This leaves personally identifiable information — such as names, Social Security numbers and […]
Security investigators have confirmed that attackers deployed Graphite Spyware Hits iPhones in a series of zero-click exploits targeting Apple iOS devices. The spyware platform, developed by Paragon, infiltrated the smartphones of at least two journalists based in Europe, according to a forensic analysis. Graphite Spyware Hits iPhones without requiring user interaction, making it highly effective […]
European authorities have seized the Archetyp Dark Web Market and apprehended its alleged administrator in Spain, disrupting one of the latest illicit marketplaces operating on the dark net. Officials coordinated the takedown as part of a targeted crackdown on cybercrime networks that facilitate the sale of illegal goods and services online. The operation resulted in […]
In the latest episode of The AI Fix, Atari outsmarts ChatGPT in a surprising twist that pits vintage gaming against cutting-edge artificial intelligence. The show dives into this unexpected victory, illustrating how traditional programming can still challenge modern machine learning tools. Meanwhile, Apple counters the AI hype by asserting that machine “thinking” is nothing more […]
The UK Cyber Agency seeks advisors to join a national initiative aimed at bolstering cybersecurity support for small and medium-sized enterprises. The program recruits professionals who can offer practical, hands-on guidance to help businesses defend against evolving digital threats. With cyberattacks continuing to rise, the agency is expanding its Cyber Advisor scheme to meet growing […]
U.S. authorities successfully tracked down the hacker known as IntelBroker by piecing together digital breadcrumbs that included an email address, cryptocurrency transactions, and YouTube activity. The FBI traced IntelBroker by analyzing a Gmail account linked to multiple online aliases, which helped agents uncover connections to cryptocurrency wallets and forum posts associated with high-profile data breaches. […]
CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., a cybersecurity firm known for its cloud-native endpoint protection, has cut approximately 5% of its workforce as it shifts toward greater reliance on artificial intelligence. The company framed the decision as part of a broader strategy to streamline operations and accelerate innovation using advanced neural network technologies. According to the firm’s leadership, […]