A cyberattack claimed by a pro-Israel hacktivist group has disrupted services at Iran’s Bank Sepah, according to reports from Iran-focused media outlets. The incident forced multiple bank branches to close and left customers unable to access their accounts. Payment processing systems also went offline, deepening the impact on both retail and commercial operations. Local media […]
North Korean hackers have leveraged Zoom meetings as a vector to hijack users’ systems, using deceptive tactics that exploit human trust. Through social engineering, attackers lure participants into executing malicious commands during what appear to be legitimate video calls. These techniques allow North Korean hackers to seize PCs by tricking users into unknowingly granting system-level […]
A newly discovered vulnerability in Realtek’s RTL8762E SDK v1.4.0 exposes devices to denial-of-service attacks via the Bluetooth Low Energy Secure Connections pairing protocol. The Realtek Bluetooth Flaw Lets attackers exploit improper protocol state validation during the pairing process, enabling disruption without requiring authentication or elevated privileges. Researchers identified the flaw in the RTL8762EKF-EVB development board, […]
A ransomware attack targeting Zurich-based health nonprofit Radix in mid-June led to the theft and exposure of sensitive Swiss government data, officials confirmed. The Radix hack exposes Swiss government systems to heightened cybersecurity risks, as stolen files included confidential material from multiple federal offices. The breach stemmed from a Sarcoma ransomware incident that compromised Radix’s […]
Cisco has introduced a new suite of identity and access management (IAM) products and services under its Duo brand, aiming to bolster enterprise security frameworks. The offering, known as Duo Identity and Access Management, is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing cybersecurity infrastructures, enabling organizations to enhance user authentication and access controls without overhauling their […]
A recently identified Android banking trojan known as Crocodilus has surfaced in at least eight countries across Europe and South America, according to a report from cybersecurity firm ThreatFabric. The malware is being deployed in an increasing number of malicious campaigns and is designed to target both banking applications and cryptocurrency wallets on infected devices. […]
A newly identified information-stealing malware written in the Rust programming language is targeting Chromium- and Gecko-based browsers, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm Trellix. Dubbed Myth Stealer, the malware has been active since December 2024 and is distributed through fake gaming sites and Telegram channels. Initially offered as a free trial, it has shifted to […]
The Council of the European Union on Tuesday adopted a revised Blueprint aimed at enhancing cybersecurity crisis management across the bloc. The updated framework is designed to strengthen coordination among EU member states and institutions in the event of large-scale or cross-border cyber incidents. The new plan outlines a structured approach for preparedness and joint […]
Interpol has dismantled a major cybercrime operation targeting victims in Asia, taking down 20,000 IP addresses and arresting 32 individuals involved in distributing infostealer malware. The crackdown, conducted under the banner of Operation Secure, aimed to disrupt the infrastructure supporting these malicious campaigns. Infostealer malware is designed to harvest sensitive personal and financial data from […]
The UK government’s latest fiscal strategy emphasizes a strong commitment to technology, with the UK AI cybersecurity funding 2025 initiative forming a key part of the Spending Review 2025. The review outlines increased investment in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and modernization efforts across intelligence services and public sector infrastructure. Among the sectors receiving support, the National […]
Cybercriminals escalated their tactics last week, launching sophisticated attacks and exploiting critical software flaws across platforms. Hackers hijack AI naturally by jailbreaking large language models like Grok and Mixtral, bypassing safety protocols to generate phishing scripts and malware. Meanwhile, the largest DDoS attack on record hit 7.3 Tbps, while over 20 malicious apps on Google […]
Cybercriminals are exploiting jailbroken AI from xAI and Mistral to create uncensored versions of large language models, researchers have found. These modified tools are circulating on dark web forums, where threat actors advertise them as powerful assets for conducting illicit activities. The manipulated AI models remove built-in safety features, allowing users to generate harmful or […]