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DAILY CYBERSECURITY INTELLIGENCE DIGEST
Updated: 2026-02-25 15:48:58

CYBERSECURITY INTELLIGENCE DAILY DIGESTThe cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve with relentless sophistication and expanding scope, as ransomware operations, state-backed espionage, and AI-driven threats converge on critical infrastructure, high-value enterprises, and key geopolitical sectors. Today’s intelligence underscores a stark reality: cyber adversaries are not only accelerating their technical capabilities but also broadening their target profiles—ranging from...
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Tuesday 16 December 2025 (132 articles)

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Texas Sues Smart TV Giants Over Secret Screenshot Surveillance

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:22   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

Texas is taking on five major TV manufacturers, alleging they used hidden technology to secretly capture and sell viewers’ data. The lawsuits raise major privacy and national security questions about what your smart TV knows - and who it tells.

#Texas lawsuit | #Smart TVs | #Data privacy

Firefox Addons Compromised: GhostPoster Malware Hides in Extension Logos

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:21   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

A new attack called GhostPoster hides malware in the logo images of Firefox extensions, hijacking browsers for ad fraud and tracking. Find out which addons are affected and how this stealthy campaign works.

#GhostPoster | #Firefox addons | #ad fraud

Cellik Malware: How Hackers Turn Google Play Apps into Android Spyware

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:21   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 BYTESHIELD

Cellik is a new Android malware that lets attackers create malicious versions of legitimate Google Play apps. By hiding inside trusted software, Cellik evades detection and poses a serious threat to users worldwide.

#Cellik malware | #Android security | #Trojanized apps

Urban VPN Exposed: Millions’ AI Chatbot Data Secretly Harvested

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:20   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

Urban VPN Proxy, a popular browser extension, secretly harvested and sold millions of users’ private AI chatbot conversations, exposing critical privacy flaws in trusted tools.

#VPN | #Data Broker | #Privacy

AWS Crypto Mining Hack: How Compromised IAM Credentials Fueled a Massive Cloud Heist

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:20   🗂️ Credential Theft   🌍 North America 👤 BYTESHIELD

A sophisticated attack campaign exploited compromised AWS IAM credentials to deploy large-scale crypto mining operations, leveraging advanced persistence and anti-remediation tactics to evade detection and maximize cloud resource abuse.

#AWS Hijacking | #Crypto Mining | #Cloud Security

🏴‍☠️ AI Goes Rogue: The Rise of Industrial-Scale Ransomware Powered by Language Models

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:19   🗂️ Cybercrime 👤 NEONPALADIN

Cybercriminals are harnessing AI and large language models to automate and scale ransomware attacks, breaking language barriers and complicating law enforcement efforts. This feature investigates how self-hosted AI tools and prompt smuggling are ushering in a new era of industrialized, service-based cybercrime.

#AI | #Ransomware | #Cybercrime

How Russian Hackers Use Misconfigured Edge Devices to Breach Western Infrastructure

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:19   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 WHITEHAWK

Russian GRU-linked hackers have shifted tactics, exploiting misconfigured network edge devices to infiltrate Western critical infrastructure. This feature investigates their stealthy methods and what defenders must do to stay ahead.

#Russian Hackers | #Cyber Espionage | #Edge Devices

When WiFi Feeds Your Pet: The Cyber Life of Digital Companions

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:18   🗂️ Scams 👤 BYTEHERMIT

A new kind of virtual pet from [CiferTech] uses WiFi signals to determine its moods, health, and happiness - turning your wireless environment into a digital ecosystem for your pixelated companion.

#Digital Pets | #WiFi Signals | #CiferTech

The Secret Lives of Keyboards: Obsession, Innovation, and Oddities on Your Desk

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:18   🗂️ Technology, Innovation 👤 NEONPALADIN

Dive into the curious realm of custom keyboards, where personal passion meets cutting-edge tech. From ergonomic DIY builds to a 19-pound mechanical marvel with a ticking watch movement, discover the stories behind the world’s most unusual and obsessive typing devices.

#Keyboards | #Innovation | #Obsession

Cracking Open the Black Box: Hacking AMD GPUs with Custom Debuggers

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:17   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 NEONPALADIN

A hacker’s journey through the undocumented world of AMD GPU debugging - reverse engineering, custom tools, and the technical mysteries beneath the silicon.

#AMD GPUs | #Hardware Hacking | #Debugger

DIY Granular Sampler Synth: Breaking the Sound Barrier with Daisy Seed

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:17   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

A hacker’s granular sampler synth, powered by the Daisy Seed microcontroller, lets users morph recorded sounds with a swipe - no traditional synthesis required.

#Granular Synthesis | #DIY Synthesizer | #Audio Experimentation

GhostPairing: The WhatsApp Hack That Bypasses Passwords and SIM Cards

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:16   🗂️ Attack Stories 👤 BYTESHIELD

GhostPairing is a cunning new attack that exploits WhatsApp’s device linking feature, allowing criminals to take over accounts globally with just a phone number. This feature explains how the scam operates, its global reach, and what users can do to stay safe.

#GhostPairing Attack | #WhatsApp Security | #Social Engineering

React2Shell: The Exploit That Breached Hundreds of Cloud Servers via React Server Components

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:16   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises 👤 BYTESHIELD

The React2Shell vulnerability exposed hundreds of organizations to remote code execution attacks via React Server Components and Next.js. Learn how the bug works, the tactics used by threat actors, and what Microsoft recommends for urgent defense.

#React2Shell | #Cloud Security | #Remote Code Execution

FortiGate SSO Flaws Trigger Global Cyber Assault: What You Must Know

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:15   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 NEBULASCOUT

A wave of cyberattacks is exploiting critical FortiGate SSO vulnerabilities, granting hackers admin access and exposing sensitive data. Discover the technical details, affected products, and essential defenses in this investigative feature.

#FortiGate | #SSO vulnerability | #cyber attacks

Sunlight Sabotaged: The New Cyber Threat to Solar Energy

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:15   🗂️ Scams 👤 AUDITWOLF

Solar energy's rapid growth is threatened by a hidden digital flaw. Learn how hackers can remotely disable solar farms in minutes - and what it means for the future of renewable power.

#Solar energy | #Cybersecurity | #Modbus

OpenShift GitOps Flaw Exposes Clusters to Insider Root Attacks

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:14   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 North America 👤 NEONPALADIN

A critical flaw in OpenShift GitOps allowed trusted insiders to escalate privileges to root, risking total cluster compromise. This investigative feature unpacks the vulnerability, its technical impact, and the urgent steps organizations must take.

#Red Hat | #OpenShift | #Privilege Escalation

🏴‍☠️ AI-Powered Ransomware: How LLMs Are Fueling the Next Generation of Cybercrime

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:14   🗂️ Cybercrime 👤 NEONPALADIN

Ransomware gangs are quietly harnessing Large Language Models to speed up attacks, automate extortion, and democratize cybercrime. As AI-driven automation lowers barriers and fragments the threat landscape, defenders face a new era of machine-powered adversaries.

#AI Ransomware | #Cybercrime | #Large Language Models

SoundCloud’s Silent Leak: Inside the Data Breach Affecting Millions

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:13   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises   🌍 Europe 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

SoundCloud has suffered a significant data breach, exposing email addresses and public profile information of millions. Explore the details, the response, and what users should do next.

#SoundCloud | #data breach | #cybersecurity

Apple WebKit Zero-Day: Millions Exposed as CISA Sounds the Alarm

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:13   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 PATCHVIPER

A newly discovered zero-day in Apple’s WebKit engine is under active attack, prompting CISA to issue an urgent warning for all Apple device users and administrators to patch immediately.

#WebKit | #Zero-Day | #Cybersecurity

Smoke and Mirrors: How Europe’s Cyber Defenses Must Evolve for 2026

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:11   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

Europe faces a new wave of sophisticated cyber threats in 2026. Link11 warns that only unified, AI-powered defenses can keep digital infrastructures safe as DDoS attacks become distractions, APIs become weak points, and regulations tighten.

#Cybersecurity | #DDoS attacks | #AI defenses

Urban VPN Proxy Caught Spying: AI Chatbot Data Harvested from Millions

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:10   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

Urban VPN Proxy, a widely used browser extension, was found to be secretly collecting sensitive user conversations with AI chatbots. Our investigation exposes how millions were left vulnerable by a tool designed to protect their privacy.

#VPN | #Data Harvesting | #User Privacy

🏴‍☠️ Sinobi Ransomware Strikes Centurion Security & Investigations: Utah Security Firm Breached

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:10   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 NEONPALADIN

Centurion Security & Investigations, a trusted Utah-based security company, has been hit by the Sinobi ransomware group. The breach highlights the growing threat of ransomware even for those in the business of protection.

#Sinobi Ransomware | #Centurion Security | #Cyber Extortion

Inside the SoundCloud Breach: Millions Exposed in Major Cyberattack

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:09   🗂️ Scams 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

SoundCloud faces a massive data breach as hackers compromise millions of user accounts. Find out what happened, who's behind it, and how users can protect themselves.

#SoundCloud breach | #cybercrime | #data security

Malware by Proxy: The Hidden Dangers Lurking in Your Software Supply Chain

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:09   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 North America 👤 NEXUSGUARDIAN

The evolution of third-party risk is accelerating, as attackers exploit everything from open source libraries to AI hallucinations. Discover how visibility and proactive security are now critical for defending your software supply chain.

#Software Supply Chain | #Third-Party Risk | #AI Vulnerabilities

Cyber Crossroads: House Security Chair Battles Gridlock as Cyber Threats Surge

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:08   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

House Homeland Security Chair Andrew Garbarino is racing against time and political division to strengthen America's cyber defenses as AI-powered attacks and state-backed hackers escalate.

#Cybersecurity | #AI | #Legislative Gridlock

Oil, Intrigue, and Outages: The Cyberstorm Roiling Venezuela’s PDVSA

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:07   🗂️ Scams   🌍 South America 👤 NEONPALADIN

As PDVSA accuses the US of a devastating cyberattack following a tanker seizure, sources describe widespread outages and rising risks for global energy security.

#Cyberattack | #PDVSA | #Venezuela

Russian GRU Hackers Exploit Misconfigured Edge Devices to Breach Western Energy Sector

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:06   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 Europe 👤 AUDITWOLF

Amazon exposes Russian GRU’s Sandworm hackers pivoting from software vulnerabilities to targeting misconfigured network edge devices in Western energy infrastructure, enabling stealthy credential theft and persistent access.

#Russian GRU | #Cybersecurity Threats | #Energy Sector

🏴‍☠️ Shadowy Signals: Inside the ILLUMINATE Ransomware Syndicate

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:06   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 NEONPALADIN

ILLUMINATE has rapidly emerged as a major ransomware threat, using double extortion, custom malware, and psychological tactics to target organizations worldwide. This feature unpacks their methods and what it means for cyber defense.

#ILLUMINATE | #Ransomware | #Cybercrime

🏴‍☠️ Supply Chain in the Crosshairs: Southern Specialty Supply Faces Ransomware Nightmare

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:05   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 NEXUSGUARDIAN

Southern Specialty Supply, a key regional distributor, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. The breach, revealed by Ransomfeed, highlights growing cyber risks for supply chain companies and raises urgent questions about digital defense.

#Ransomware | #Supply Chain | #Cybersecurity

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Crisis: Maypay Farms Inc Held Hostage by Cybercriminals

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:05   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 NEONPALADIN

A ransomware attack has crippled Maypay Farms Inc, exposing vulnerabilities in the agricultural sector. Our in-depth feature unpacks how the breach unfolded and what it means for the future of food security.

#Ransomware | #Cybercrime | #Agriculture

🏴‍☠️ Black Gold Under Siege: The Fairgrove-Oil Ransomware Attack Exposed

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:05   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 NEONPALADIN

A ransomware attack brought Fairgrove-Oil to a standstill, highlighting just how vulnerable the energy sector is to cybercriminals. Here’s what happened, how the hackers got in, and what it means for the future of critical infrastructure security.

#Ransomware | #Cyberattack | #Critical Infrastructure

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Attack Exposes Allure-Home-Creation's Cyber Vulnerabilities

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:04   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

Allure-Home-Creation, a major home goods company, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack. Our investigation reveals how the digital breach unfolded, what data was at stake, and why the incident is a stark warning for the entire manufacturing sector.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Data Breach

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Attack Hits Advanced ENT & Allergy: Cybercriminals Target Denver Healthcare Provider

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:03   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 PHANTOMINTEGRITY

A ransomware gang claims to have breached Advanced ENT & Allergy in Denver, threatening to expose sensitive patient data. The attack highlights ongoing cybersecurity weaknesses in the healthcare sector.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Healthcare

🏴‍☠️ Inside the OGI-Group Ransomware Leak: Anatomy of a Cyber Heist

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:03   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

OGI-Group's data breach, publicized on Ransomfeed, exposes the evolving tactics of ransomware gangs and highlights urgent cybersecurity challenges for organizations worldwide.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Data Breach

🏴‍☠️ wwwktlgroupcom Targeted: Ransomware Leak Site Exposure Explained

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:03   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

When wwwktlgroupcom landed on a notorious ransomware leak site, it joined a growing list of businesses targeted by cybercriminals. This investigation reveals how the attack unfolded, why smaller companies are increasingly at risk, and what steps can help defend against such threats.

#Ransomware | #Data Leak | #Cybersecurity

Shadowy Ransom: Unmasking the Edward-J-Kone Data Leak

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:02   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 BYTEHERMIT

A mysterious ransomware attack attributed to Edward-J-Kone has surfaced on Ransomfeed, exposing sensitive data and spotlighting new cyber-extortion tactics. This feature unpacks the digital heist, the growing threat of double extortion, and what it means for privacy in 2024.

#Edward-J-Kone | #ransomware | #double extortion

🏴‍☠️ Double Jeopardy: Ransomware Hits Leger and Shaw in Coordinated Attacks

🗓️ 17 Dec 2025 00:01   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 BYTEHERMIT

Leger and Shaw are the latest companies to be targeted by ruthless ransomware gangs, facing not only file encryption but also threats of data leaks. This feature investigates the double extortion tactics at play and the broader implications for businesses worldwide.

#Ransomware | #Double Extortion | #Cybersecurity

TEATIME NEWS

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🏴‍☠️ Ransomware’s Secret Weapon: How Hypervisors Became the Ultimate Backdoor

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:41   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 AUDITWOLF

A surge in hypervisor-targeted ransomware is exposing the hidden backbone of virtualized environments. Learn why attackers are shifting tactics and how organizations can defend against this high-impact threat.

#Ransomware | #Hypervisors | #Cybersecurity

Blackout in the Barrel: Cyberattack Hits Venezuela’s Oil Giant PDVSA

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:41   🗂️ Scams   🌍 South America 👤 NEONPALADIN

A cyberattack over the weekend hit Venezuela’s oil giant PDVSA, stalling exports and sparking accusations of foreign sabotage. Internal documents reveal a more serious disruption than officials admit, highlighting the fragile state of the country’s digital oil infrastructure.

#Cyberattack | #Venezuela | #PDVSA

Fortinet Admin Bypass Exploited: Hackers Move Fast on SSO Flaws

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:40   🗂️ Vulnerabilities Patch Management 👤 AUDITWOLF

Hackers are exploiting newly patched authentication bypass flaws in Fortinet products to seize admin access and exfiltrate sensitive configuration files. Immediate action is required to patch or disable vulnerable SSO features.

#Fortinet vulnerabilities | #Authentication bypass | #Cybersecurity threats

Russian Hackers Exploit Edge Devices to Breach Critical Infrastructure

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:39   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 AGONY

Russian hackers are breaching critical infrastructure by exploiting unpatched vulnerabilities in edge devices, highlighting a dangerous shift in cyberattack tactics targeting the energy sector.

#Russian Hackers | #Edge Devices | #Cyber Warfare

React2Shell: Inside the Global Cyberattack Exploiting React Server Vulnerabilities

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:39   🗂️ Scams 👤 VULNCRUSADER

A devastating flaw in React Server Components is fueling a wave of cyberattacks across industries, with state-linked hackers exploiting the bug to steal cloud credentials and embed persistent backdoors.

#React2Shell | #Cybersecurity | #Vulnerability

AI Tsunami Set to Upend Corporate IT: Who Will Sink or Swim in 2026?

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:38   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents 👤 AUDITWOLF

A historic IT infrastructure refresh is coming in 2026, driven by AI adoption and hybrid cloud strategies. But with new technology comes new risks - will your enterprise be ready?

#AI | #Hybrid Cloud | #Cybersecurity

Crypto Wallets Drained by Long-Hidden NuGet Impostor Package

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:38   🗂️ Blockchain Risks   🌍 Asia 👤 NEONPALADIN

A malicious NuGet package posing as a trusted .NET library went undetected for nearly six years, stealing cryptocurrency wallet data through clever typosquatting and hidden code. The incident exposes major risks in the open-source supply chain.

#NuGet | #Typosquatting | #Exfiltration

Apple WebKit Zero-Day: CISA Issues Urgent Warning on Active Exploits

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:37   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 North America 👤 VULNCRUSADER

CISA has added a critical Apple WebKit zero-day to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, warning that attackers are actively targeting millions of Apple devices. Organizations and users must act swiftly to patch and protect their systems.

#WebKit | #zero-day vulnerability | #CISA

Google Shuts Down Dark Web Report: What Users Need to Know

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:37   🗂️ PsyOps Warfare 👤 AGONY

Google is sunsetting its Dark Web Report tool, leaving users to rethink how they monitor personal data leaks. Learn why the service is ending, what new security features Google is pushing, and what steps you should take to stay safe.

#Google | #Dark Web | #Security Tools

Sunset Switch: The Solar Grid’s Cybersecurity Crisis

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:36   🗂️ Scams 👤 AUDITWOLF

A flaw in solar power technology allows cybercriminals to remotely disrupt clean energy production. Outdated protocols and automated attacks put global infrastructure at risk - urgent action is needed.

#Cybersecurity | #Solar Energy | #Modbus Protocol

Jet Engines Gone Nuclear: The Radioactive Secrets Inside Mag-Thor Alloys

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:36   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

Cold War jet engines hid more than mechanical power - they contained thorium-magnesium alloys with radioactive secrets. Investigate the real risks, from museum relics to everyday welding, and learn why the invisible legacy of Mag-Thor alloys still matters.

#Thorium | #Jet Engines | #Radiation Risks

Submarine Cable Decommissioning: Environmental Impact and Recycling Opportunities

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:35   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

A new international study reveals that decommissioning submarine cables has minimal environmental impact and offers substantial opportunities for recycling, challenging long-held assumptions about these underwater infrastructures.

#Submarine cables | #Environmental impact | #Cable recycling

🏴‍☠️ Millions at Stake: L’Aquila Health Authority Faces Fallout from Devastating Ransomware Attack

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:34   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Europe 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

After a record-breaking ransomware attack on ASL 1 of L’Aquila, victims are demanding €2.5 million in damages. But with only a warning from privacy regulators and possible conflicts of interest, Italy’s approach to public sector cybersecurity is under fire.

#Ransomware Attack | #Data Breach | #Privacy Regulations

Android Under Attack: 3 New Banking Trojans Threaten Users

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:34   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 AUDITWOLF

Three sophisticated Android banking trojans - FvncBot, SeedSnatcher, and an upgraded ClayRat - are targeting users with advanced techniques to steal money and data. Here’s how they operate, and how you can stay safe.

#Android Malware | #Banking Trojans | #Cybersecurity Threats

Inside CISO Secret Networks: How Private Communities Are Reinventing Cyber Defense

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:33   🗂️ Scams 👤 AUDITWOLF

Go inside the confidential digital communities where CISOs trade threat intel, advice, and support - revealing a powerful, peer-driven defense network reshaping cybersecurity leadership.

#CISO networks | #cybersecurity support | #information sharing

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Attack Exposes Precise Benefits Group LLC to Data Extortion

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:32   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Precise Benefits Group LLC, a benefits administration firm, was crippled by a ransomware attack that encrypted critical files and threatened public exposure. Our investigation uncovers how cybercriminals operate, the risks to client data, and the urgent lessons for financial service providers.

#Ransomware Attack | #Cybersecurity Threats | #Financial Sector

🏴‍☠️ Inside Ransomfeed: The Pulse of the Ransomware Underworld

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:32   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 NEONPALADIN

Ransomfeed has become a crucial - if controversial - resource for tracking ransomware attacks. This feature investigates how the feed operates, its influence on cyber defense, and what its rise means for the future of digital extortion.

#Ransomfeed | #Cybercrime | #Ransomware

🏴‍☠️ Inside ao50org: The Ransomware Collective Redefining Digital Extortion

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:32   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 BYTEHERMIT

A deep dive into ao50org, the mysterious ransomware group shaking up the cybercrime underworld with bold extortion methods and sophisticated attacks.

#ao50org | #ransomware | #double extortion

🏴‍☠️ Milk, Malware, and Mayhem: Ransomware Hits Flor de Aragua Dairy

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:31   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 South America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Dairy Products Flor de Aragua CA, a leading Venezuelan dairy producer, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, exposing vulnerabilities in the food industry's cybersecurity and sparking fears about the safety of the national supply chain.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Food Industry

🏴‍☠️ Nitrogen Ransomware Hits Walters Group Inc: Inside the Attack

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 17:31   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 NEONPALADIN

Nitrogen ransomware has claimed Walters Group Inc as its latest victim. Netcrook investigates this chilling cyberattack, the group's tactics, and the broader implications for business security.

#Nitrogen ransomware | #Walters Group Inc | #cybercrime

AFTERNOON NEWS

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Microsoft to Block Outdated Mobile Devices from Exchange Online: What You Need to Know

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:43   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 DEBUGSAGE

Microsoft is set to block outdated mobile devices from accessing Exchange Online starting March 2026, forcing users and organizations to update or lose email access. Learn what’s changing, who’s at risk, and how to prepare.

#Microsoft | #Exchange Online | #Mobile Devices

Inside Security Operations: From Silos to Cyber Resilience

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:43   🗂️ Scams 👤 AUDITWOLF

As cyber threats outpace traditional defenses, Security Operations are transforming into dynamic, resilient hubs where automation, regulation, and human insight converge. Discover the new frontline of digital defense.

#Security Operations | #Cybersecurity | #Automation

Inside the Kremlin’s Cloud: How Russian Hackers Quietly Raided Western Energy Networks

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:42   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 WHITEHAWK

Amazon has exposed a sophisticated, years-long GRU cyber campaign that quietly targeted the energy sector and cloud infrastructure across the West by exploiting misconfigured network edge devices. Here’s how Russian hackers evaded detection and what it means for digital security.

#Russian hackers | #Cyber espionage | #Credential harvesting

🏴‍☠️ Makop Ransomware: How RDP Vulnerabilities Lead to Full Network Compromise

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:41   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 AUDITWOLF

Makop ransomware is back with enhanced tactics, using exposed RDP services and public exploits for rapid lateral movement and data encryption. Discover how these attacks unfold and what makes organizations vulnerable.

#Makop ransomware | #RDP vulnerabilities | #Cybersecurity threats

SoundCloud Data Breach Exposes Millions: What Happened and What Users Need to Know

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:41   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises   🌍 Europe 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

Hackers have breached SoundCloud, exfiltrating account data for millions of users. Learn the details of the attack, the risks to user privacy, and the steps SoundCloud and users should take to stay secure.

#SoundCloud | #data breach | #user privacy

FreePBX Authentication Bypass: Critical Flaws Enable Remote Code Execution

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:40   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities 👤 AUDITWOLF

Critical vulnerabilities in FreePBX have exposed VoIP systems to remote code execution via authentication bypass, SQL injection, and arbitrary file upload. Discover how attackers chain these flaws - and what defenders must do next.

#FreePBX | #VoIP | #Cybersecurity

Patch or Perish: Critical Flaws in ScreenConnect and OpenShift GitOps Expose IT Infrastructures

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:39   🗂️ Vulnerabilities Patch Management 👤 BYTESHIELD

Critical flaws in ConnectWise ScreenConnect and Red Hat OpenShift GitOps allow attackers to access sensitive data and escalate privileges. Organizations must patch urgently and review admin privileges to protect their IT environments.

#Server Flaws | #IT Security | #Vulnerabilities

AI at the Gates: Security Risks of LLM Integration in Enterprise Apps

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:39   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents 👤 BYTESHIELD

As large language models are rapidly embedded in enterprise apps, experts warn of new security risks - data leaks, prompt injection, and more. Learn how organizations can defend against these evolving threats.

#AI Security | #Cyber Threats | #Data Vulnerabilities

AI CLI Catastrophe: How a Tiny Typo Erased a Developer’s Entire D Drive

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:38   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 BYTESHIELD

A developer lost their entire D drive after a single command in Claude’s AI-powered CLI went awry, highlighting the dangers of unchecked automation and the need for containerization.

#AI CLI | #Data Loss | #Security Risks

Unseen Algorithms: Agentic AI and the Future of Automated Cybercrime

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:38   🗂️ Cybercrime   🌍 Europe 👤 NEONPALADIN

Agentic AI is quietly transforming cybercrime, automating attacks at unprecedented scale and speed. As criminals embrace autonomous AI agents, organizations face a new arms race - one that will separate the prepared from the defenseless.

#Agentic AI | #Cybercrime | #Phishing

Notepad++ Update Hijacked: The Supply Chain Breach Behind the Malware Scare

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:37   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks 👤 NEXUSGUARDIAN

A routine Notepad++ update turned into a cyberattack as hackers exploited the supply chain, delivering malware to thousands. Our investigation reveals how the breach happened, what was at stake, and how new security measures aim to restore trust.

#Notepad++ | #supply chain attack | #malware

Incransom Breaches Precise Benefits Group LLC: HR Data at Risk

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:36   🗂️ Data Breaches   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Employee benefits consultancy Precise Benefits Group LLC has fallen victim to a ransomware attack by Incransom, highlighting the growing threat to HR service providers handling sensitive data.

#Ransomware | #Employee Benefits | #Cybersecurity

🏴‍☠️ Devman Ransomware Hits Latin American Dairy Producer Flor de Aragua

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:36   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 South America 👤 WHITEHAWK

Devman ransomware has claimed Productos Lácteos Flor de Aragua CA as a victim in a new wave of attacks targeting critical Latin American industries. Here’s what we know so far about the incident and its implications.

#Devman ransomware | #cyber extortion | #Latin America

Europe’s Digital Frontline: The Five Cyber Threats Set to Ambush Enterprises in 2026

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:35   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 WARDRIVERZERO

As Europe braces for an onslaught of sophisticated cyberattacks in 2026, Link11’s latest report reveals the five trends that will define digital defense - from DDoS smokescreens to AI-powered security and regulatory crackdowns.

#Cyber Threats | #DDoS Attacks | #API Vulnerabilities

JumpCloud Remote Assist Flaw Exposes Companies to Full Device Takeover

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:35   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises 👤 VULNCRUSADER

JumpCloud’s Remote Assist agent contained a critical vulnerability that allowed any user to seize full control of company devices. Discover how this flaw unfolded, its risks, and the urgent steps organizations must take.

#JumpCloud | #Cybersecurity | #Vulnerability

Amazon Uncovers Russian Hackers Targeting Infrastructure Misconfigurations

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:34   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 Europe 👤 AGONY

Russian hackers linked to the GRU are shifting tactics, targeting misconfigured network devices in critical infrastructure. Amazon's threat intelligence reveals how human error is now the greatest cyber risk.

#Russian Hackers | #Misconfiguration | #Cyber Warfare

Verisoul Secures $8.8M to Combat AI-Driven Online Fraud

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:34   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 SECPULSE

Verisoul, an Austin-based fraud detection startup, has closed an $8.8 million Series A to strengthen its AI-driven platform against bots and online fraudsters, promising holistic protection for businesses facing a wave of digital deception.

#Fraud detection | #AI technology | #Verisoul

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Attack on Askul Exposes 700,000 Records, Disrupts Japanese Logistics Giant

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:33   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

A ransomware attack on Japanese logistics leader Askul compromised over 700,000 records and crippled operations, revealing critical vulnerabilities and raising alarms across Japan’s business landscape.

#Ransomware | #Data breach | #Cybersecurity

Trump Taps Special Ops General with Little Cyber Experience for NSA, Cyber Command

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:33   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 NEONPALADIN

President Trump is poised to nominate Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd - who lacks deep cyber experience - to head both U.S. Cyber Command and the NSA. The move has sparked debate in Washington over whether operational leadership outweighs technical expertise in the fight for America’s digital security.

#Cyber Command | #NSA | #Joshua Rudd

Inside the Shadow Market: Comcast Data for Sale on the Dark Web

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:32   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 WHITEHAWK

Cybercriminals are selling Comcast customer data on the dark web after a major ransomware attack, exposing millions to potential scams and identity theft. Here’s what happened and what it means for users.

#Comcast | #ransomware | #dark web

🏴‍☠️ Dragonforce Ransomware Hits GPC Industries: UK Supply Chain at Risk

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:32   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Europe 👤 NEONPALADIN

Dragonforce has targeted GPC Industries, a major UK supplier, in a ransomware attack that threatens sensitive data and disrupts vital supply chains. Explore the latest developments and what this means for British businesses.

#Dragonforce | #GPC Industries | #Ransomware

🏴‍☠️ Dragonforce Hits LiftPRO: Ransomware Puts Global Lifting Supplier at Risk

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:31   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 NEONPALADIN

Dragonforce has targeted LiftPRO, a global leader in lifting and rigging solutions, with a ransomware attack. The breach raises urgent questions about digital security in critical supply chains.

#Dragonforce | #Ransomware | #LiftPRO

🏴‍☠️ Dragonforce Ransomware Strikes Leading Equine Veterinary Clinic in Canada

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 15:31   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 PHANTOMINTEGRITY

Dragonforce ransomware has claimed responsibility for an attack on McKee-Pownall Equine Services, one of Canada's most advanced equine veterinary clinics. The incident exposes the growing risk of cybercrime in specialized medical sectors.

#Dragonforce | #Ransomware | #Equine Healthcare

LUNCH NEWS

Early Birds   Morning   [top]

Inside Ukraine’s Scam Factories: How European Police Crushed a Multimillion-Euro Fraud Syndicate

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:39   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 Europe 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

Police across Europe have busted a vast call center scam ring in Ukraine, uncovering a criminal enterprise that stole millions from unsuspecting victims. Our investigation reveals how the syndicate operated and what it means for the future of phone fraud.

#Ukraine | #Call Center Fraud | #Scam Network

Fortinet Firewalls Under Fire: SSO Flaw Triggers Global Admin Breaches

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:37   🗂️ Data Breaches 👤 VULNCRUSADER

Attackers are exploiting newly disclosed authentication bypass flaws in Fortinet FortiGate firewalls to hijack admin accounts and exfiltrate sensitive configurations, prompting urgent calls for patching and mitigation.

#Fortinet | #SSO vulnerability | #Cybersecurity

Code Red: The Hidden Privacy Risks Lurking in Your Source Code

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:37   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents 👤 NEURALSHIELD

AI-powered development is expanding attack surfaces and privacy risks faster than ever. Learn how tools like HoundDog.ai are helping companies catch data leaks and compliance issues before code ever runs.

#Privacy Risks | #AI Integration | #Data Leak

Windows Admin Center Flaw Exposes Enterprises to SYSTEM-Level Attacks

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:36   🗂️ Supply Chain Attacks   🌍 North America 👤 DEBUGSAGE

A critical vulnerability in Windows Admin Center lets attackers escalate privileges to SYSTEM, risking control over enterprise servers. Immediate patching is essential to prevent infrastructure compromise.

#Windows Admin Center | #Cybersecurity Vulnerability | #Privilege Escalation

React2Shell Rampage: Unprecedented Remote Code Execution Threat Hits React Ecosystem

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:36   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

A critical flaw in React Server Components, dubbed React2Shell, is being actively exploited to compromise thousands of web apps. Attackers are stealing cloud credentials, deploying malware, and evading detection. Learn how to protect your systems and respond to this unprecedented threat.

#React2Shell | #Code Execution | #Cybersecurity

FortiGate SSO Vulnerability: Critical Flaw Enables Cyberattacks

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:35   🗂️ Scams   🌍 North America 👤 VULNCRUSADER

A critical SSO vulnerability in FortiGate and related Fortinet products is being exploited in the wild, enabling attackers to bypass authentication, steal configurations, and crack credentials. Immediate patching and credential resets are urged.

#FortiGate | #SSO vulnerability | #cyberattack

Linux Kernel 6.19 Finally Adds Stable GPIB Support After Decades

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:34   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

Linux kernel 6.19 delivers long-awaited, stable GPIB (IEEE 488) support, bridging modern systems with decades of scientific and industrial hardware.

#GPIB support | #Linux kernel | #retrocomputing

ASL 1 L’Aquila Data Breach: Regulator’s Soft Touch Sparks €2.5 Million Lawsuit

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:34   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

A massive ransomware attack on ASL 1 L’Aquila exposed over 10,000 medical records. Despite glaring security failures, the regulator handed down only a warning - now, victims are seeking €2.5 million in compensation, and the case has raised serious questions about oversight and accountability.

#Data Breach | #Ransomware | #Privacy Guarantor

Cybersecurity Platformization: Why Fewer, Smarter Tools Are Winning

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:33   🗂️ Scams 👤 AUDITWOLF

Organizations are ditching dozens of fragmented security tools in favor of integrated, AI-powered platforms and secure browsers. Learn how this shift is transforming cyber defense.

#Cybersecurity | #Platformization | #Secure Browser

Comcast Infrastructure Leak: Spacebears Sells 2TB of Sensitive Blueprints

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:33   🗂️ Critical Infrastructure Targeting   🌍 North America 👤 AGONY

Spacebears, a cybercrime collective, is selling 2TB of alleged Comcast infrastructure data - including blueprints and city plans - raising serious alarms about the security of critical telecommunications networks.

#Spacebears | #Comcast | #Data Leak

Millions Exposed: SoundCloud Data Breach Unveiled

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:32   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

A cyberattack on SoundCloud exposed data of tens of millions of users and caused widespread disruption. This in-depth feature investigates how the breach happened, what was leaked, and the lessons for online security.

#SoundCloud breach | #cyberattack | #user data

JumpCloud Remote Assist Flaw: Privilege Escalation Made Easy

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:32   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises 👤 AUDITWOLF

A flaw in JumpCloud Remote Assist for Windows let attackers hijack system privileges during uninstall or update. Investigate how this issue unfolded, its technical roots, and why patching is urgent.

#Privilege Escalation | #JumpCloud | #Cybersecurity

Kali Linux 2025.4: The Most Ambitious Update Yet for Ethical Hackers

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:31   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

Kali Linux 2025.4 marks a watershed moment for ethical hacking, delivering a modernized desktop experience, seamless Wayland integration, improved VM compatibility, and a host of new cybersecurity tools. Dive into the most ambitious Kali release yet.

#Kali Linux | #Ethical Hacking | #Wayland

US Lawmakers Move to Ban Chinese LiDAR from Critical Infrastructure

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:31   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents   🌍 North America 👤 NETAEGIS

Congress is moving to ban Chinese-made LiDAR technology from US critical infrastructure, warning of espionage and sabotage risks. The SAFE LiDAR Act sets out strict new rules, enforcement mechanisms, and limited waivers to secure America's technological future.

#LiDAR | #National Security | #SAFE LiDAR Act

🏴‍☠️ Gentlemen Ransomware Surge: Hospitals and Factories Under Siege

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 13:31   🗂️ Ransomware 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

A new ransomware player, Gentlemen, is making waves with targeted attacks on manufacturing and healthcare. Employing advanced cryptography and double extortion, the group’s campaigns are spreading worldwide - leaving critical sectors scrambling to respond.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Data Theft

MORNING NEWS

Early Birds   [top]

Mesh Networks and Sleeper Malware: The React2Shell Linux Backdoor Crisis

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:18   🗂️ Actively Exploited CVEs 👤 BYTEHERMIT

The React2Shell vulnerability is fueling a wave of Linux server breaches, deploying stealthy backdoors and enabling large-scale credential theft. Learn how cybercriminals are exploiting mesh networks, sleeper malware, and advanced credential harvesting to infiltrate cloud and enterprise infrastructure across the globe.

#Linux Vulnerability | #Sleeper Malware | #Data Theft

FolderFresh Exposed: The New Power Tool for Automated Windows File Organization

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:17   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 SECPULSE

FolderFresh promises to bring order to Windows file chaos with intelligent automation and customizable rules. We investigate whether this open-source tool lives up to the hype and how it stacks up against legacy file organizers.

#FolderFresh | #file management | #open-source

Microsoft Windows 11 Update Breaks WSL Networking, Disrupts Developers

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:16   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 DEBUGSAGE

A recent Windows 11 update leaves developers and organizations in the lurch as vital Linux networking features break - without a fix in sight.

#Windows 11 | #WSL | #Networking

GhostPairing: The Stealthy WhatsApp Hack That Lets Attackers Take Over With Just a Phone Number

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:15   🗂️ Attack Stories   🌍 Europe 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

GhostPairing is a sophisticated cyber attack that lets criminals hijack WhatsApp accounts using the app’s own device linking feature. No passwords or malware needed - just a moment of misplaced trust. Here’s how it works, who’s behind it, and what you can do to stay safe.

#GhostPairing | #WhatsApp scam | #social engineering

Stanford’s ARTEMIS AI Disrupts Penetration Testing, Outperforming Most Humans

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:15   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Stanford's ARTEMIS AI agent has outperformed nearly all human penetration testers in a live, real-world environment, signaling a seismic shift in cybersecurity while still revealing key limitations.

#Cybersecurity | #ARTEMIS AI | #Penetration Testing

Inside NoName057(16): The Pro-Russian Hacktivists Fueling Europe’s DDoS Crisis

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:15   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 Europe 👤 BYTESHIELD

NoName057(16) has mobilized volunteers and advanced malware to launch relentless DDoS attacks on NATO-associated organizations across Europe, exposing the new face of hacktivist cyberwarfare.

#DDoS attacks | #NoName057(16) | #cyberwarfare

Button-Pushing Bots: When Automation Meets Security Risks

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:14   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents 👤 NETAEGIS

A homemade remote button presser using ESP32 microcontrollers sheds light on the hidden cybersecurity risks and technical intrigue behind everyday automation.

#automation | #wireless security | #ESP32

Inside the 700Credit Meltdown: 5.6 Million Exposed in Massive Data Breach

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:14   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 SECURESPECTER

A major breach at 700Credit exposed sensitive data of 5.6 million consumers over five months. Our investigation unpacks how it happened, who’s affected, and what steps to take now.

#700Credit breach | #identity theft | #credit monitoring

Fortinet Authentication Flaws: Rapid Exploitation by Hackers After Patch

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 11:13   🗂️ Vulnerabilities Patch Management   🌍 North America 👤 PATCHVIPER

Hackers have begun exploiting two severe Fortinet vulnerabilities mere days after patches were released, targeting administrative access and exporting device configurations. Organizations must act fast to defend against these rapidly weaponized flaws.

#Fortinet | #Zero-Day | #Cybersecurity

Google to Retire Dark Web Monitoring: What It Means for Your Data Security

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:35   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents   🌍 North America 👤 WHITEHAWK

Google will discontinue its dark web monitoring tool in February 2026, raising concerns about personal data protection. Discover why the tool is ending, what alternatives exist, and how you can safeguard your digital identity.

#Google | #Dark Web | #Data Protection

Logging in the Shadows: The NuGet Package That Stole Cryptocurrency Wallets

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:34   🗂️ Blockchain Risks   🌍 Asia 👤 NEXUSGUARDIAN

A seemingly harmless NuGet package, Tracer.Fody.NLog, used linguistic trickery and code impersonation to steal cryptocurrency wallet data from unsuspecting .NET developers. Here’s how the attack unfolded - and why it signals a growing risk for open-source supply chains.

#Cryptocurrency Theft | #Open-Source Security | #Supply-Chain Attack

Chrome VPN Extension Secretly Harvests Millions of AI Chatbot Conversations

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:34   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 Middle-East 👤 NEURALSHIELD

A Chrome extension used by millions has been secretly harvesting AI chatbot conversations - including prompts, responses, and sensitive metadata - and transmitting them to a data broker, raising serious concerns about browser security and privacy.

#Chrome Extension | #Data Privacy | #AI Security

Jaguar Land Rover Data Breach: How a Cyberattack Crippled Production and Exposed Staff

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:33   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

Jaguar Land Rover suffered a major cyberattack in August, forcing a month-long production shutdown and exposing sensitive data of current and former employees. The breach cost the company over $890 million and highlighted urgent cyber risks in manufacturing.

#Data Breach | #Jaguar Land Rover | #Cyberattack

JumpCloud Remote Assist Flaw Lets Attackers Gain SYSTEM Access on Windows

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:33   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises 👤 NETAEGIS

A severe flaw in JumpCloud Remote Assist for Windows allows any user to hijack SYSTEM privileges or crash devices. Organizations must urgently update to version 0.317.0 to prevent full endpoint compromise.

#JumpCloud | #Security Flaw | #Privilege Escalation

SantaStealer Malware Exposed: New Info-Stealer Campaign Targets Credentials, Crypto, and More

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:33   🗂️ Credential Theft 👤 HEXSENTINEL

SantaStealer, a new info-stealer malware-as-a-service, is targeting credentials, documents, and crypto wallets, but operational blunders are making it easier for defenders to detect and counteract. Our feature unpacks the campaign’s methods, risks, and what you need to know to stay safe.

#SantaStealer | #Malware-as-a-Service | #Cybersecurity

Unmasking Salt Typhoon: How Tech Education Fueled a State Cyber-Espionage Force

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:32   🗂️ Scams 👤 AGONY

Salt Typhoon, a notorious state-backed hacker group, secretly recruited top talent from Cisco’s networking academies. Netcrook reveals how ordinary students became elite cyber-spies in a chilling look at the intersection of education and espionage.

#Salt Typhoon | #Cyber Warfare | #Tech Education

Pornhub Premium Users’ Viewing Habits Exposed in Analytics Data Breach

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:31   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

In December 2025, a breach at analytics provider Mixpanel leaked 94 GB of sensitive data - revealing the private habits of Pornhub Premium users. No passwords or credit cards were exposed, but detailed viewing histories and searches were, making this one of the most sensitive privacy incidents of the year.

#Data Breach | #Privacy Risks | #Pornhub

🏴‍☠️ Ransomware Hits Beyer Law Group: Legal Sector in Cyber Crosshairs

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:31   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 AUDITWOLF

Beyer Law Group, a prominent law firm, has fallen victim to a ransomware attack, resulting in the exposure of confidential client data and legal documents. The breach, publicized on a criminal leak site, highlights the growing cyber threats targeting the legal sector.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Legal Sector

🏴‍☠️ Markham-Stouffville Hospital Ransomware Attack: The Anatomy of a Healthcare Cyber Crisis

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 09:30   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 PHANTOMINTEGRITY

A ransomware attack on Markham-Stouffville Hospital brought critical services to a halt, revealing deep vulnerabilities in healthcare cybersecurity. Discover how the breach unfolded and what it means for hospitals everywhere.

#Ransomware attack | #Healthcare cybersecurity | #Markham-Stouffville Hospital

PornHub Faces ShinyHunters Extortion After Historic Premium User Data Leak

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:34   🗂️ Geopolitical Cyber Activity 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

ShinyHunters is demanding ransom from PornHub after stealing historic Premium user data via a third-party analytics breach. The incident exposes over 200 million records and highlights the risks of third-party data exposure.

#PornHub | #ShinyHunters | #data breach

Invisible Gaps: The Critical Need for Integrated Corporate Security

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:34   🗂️ Scams   🌍 Europe 👤 NEONPALADIN

Most companies treat physical, cyber, and operational security as separate concerns, leaving dangerous gaps. This feature investigates why true Security Convergence is the only way to safeguard business resilience in a hyper-connected world.

#Security Convergence | #Cybersecurity | #Business Resilience

Urban VPN Proxy Chrome Extension Secretly Harvested Millions of AI Chats

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:33   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 GHOSTCOMPLY

Millions of Chrome and Edge users who installed Urban VPN Proxy had their private conversations with AI assistants secretly harvested and sold to a data broker, all under the guise of 'AI protection.'

#VPN Extension | #Data Breach | #User Privacy

Inside the DIY Commodore 64 Laptop: Retro Tech Reborn

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:33   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

A modern hacker reimagines the legendary Commodore 64 as a portable laptop, blending 1980s aesthetics with 21st-century technology. Discover the technical journey, compromises, and the relentless spirit of retro innovation.

#Commodore 64 | #DIY laptop | #retro computing

Rimini’s Digital Revolution: How IT’S WEEK is Redefining Italy’s Tech Scene

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:33   🗂️ Digital Chronicles   🌍 Europe 👤 HEXSENTINEL

Rimini, once a tourist haven, is now the beating heart of Italian digital innovation. IT’S WEEK 2025 showcased the city’s rise as a hub for homegrown tech, digital sovereignty, and inclusion, with industry leaders and social impact front and center.

#Rimini | #Digital Innovation | #IT’S WEEK

FortiGate Zero-Day Exploits: CVE-2025-59718/59719 Under Active Attack

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:32   🗂️ Zero-Day Exploits 👤 VULNCRUSADER

Attackers are actively exploiting two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in FortiGate firewalls, bypassing SSO authentication to steal sensitive configurations. Immediate patching or disabling of vulnerable features is crucial to prevent further breaches.

#FortiGate | #Cyberattacks | #Zero-Day Vulnerabilities

Invisible Walls: Inside the New Era of Multilayer Wi-Fi Security

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:32   🗂️ Corporate Security Incidents 👤 NEONPALADIN

Flat networks and weak encryption are no match for today’s cyber threats. Discover how multilayer Wi-Fi security - combining segmentation, WPA3, AI, and active defense - is redefining digital survival in the wireless age.

#Wi-Fi Security | #AI Defense | #Quantum Threats

Critical OpenShift GitOps Flaw Enables Cluster Takeover | Netcrook Feature

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:31   🗂️ Critical Vulnerabilities   🌍 North America 👤 NEONPALADIN

A newly discovered flaw in Red Hat OpenShift GitOps exposes organizations to the risk of total Kubernetes cluster takeover, highlighting urgent security concerns in DevOps automation.

#GitOps | #Red Hat | #Kubernetes

Ghosts in the Machine: The Impossible Escape from Algorithmic Identity

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 07:31   🗂️ AI Security 👤 NEONPALADIN

Simone D’Agostino’s latest novel reimagines disappearance in a world where algorithms construct and preserve our identities. As every action is archived and absence itself becomes data, the classic escape is rendered impossible. Discover why, in the age of big data, even silence leaves a trace.

#Digital Identity | #Algorithms | #Data Privacy

Cyber Insurance MGAs: The Hidden Powerhouses Shaping Digital Risk Coverage

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 06:01   🗂️ Scams 👤 AUDITWOLF

Cyber insurance MGAs are quietly revolutionizing how digital risks are assessed and insured, blending technical expertise, real-time threat intelligence, and even security tools into their offerings. Discover how these intermediaries are changing the rules for CISOs and businesses facing an evolving threat landscape.

#Cyber Insurance | #Managing General Agents | #Cybersecurity Tools

Behind the Coils: Unraveling the Hidden Science of Magnetic Transformers

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 06:00   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NEONPALADIN

Transformers are the silent workhorses of our electrical world. Dive into the hidden laws and modern revelations that make them tick, and see how open-access education is changing who gets to understand the science behind the socket.

#Transformers | #Electromagnetic Induction | #Energy Transfer

🏴‍☠️ Askul Ransomware Breach: 740,000 Records Stolen in Supply Chain Cyberattack

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:08   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 NEXUSGUARDIAN

RansomHouse hackers struck Askul Corporation, stealing 740,000 records via a partner’s compromised account. The breach disrupted operations, exposed supply chain weaknesses, and signals urgent lessons for cybersecurity resilience.

#Ransomware Attack | #Askul Corporation | #Supply Chain Risks

Google Ends Dark Web Report: What Users Need to Know

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:07   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 WHITEHAWK

Google will discontinue its dark web report feature in January 2026, ending alerts for users whose data appears on the dark web. Find out why Google is making this change and how to protect yourself going forward.

#Google | #Dark Web | #Data Protection

SoundCloud Data Breach: Millions Exposed, VPN Outages, ShinyHunters Extortion

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:07   🗂️ Cloud SaaS Compromises   🌍 Europe 👤 INTEGRITYFOX

SoundCloud faces a major security crisis as hackers steal user data, disrupt VPN access, and launch extortion attempts. Up to 28 million accounts are affected in the breach linked to the ShinyHunters gang.

#SoundCloud | #data breach | #VPN issues

USB Device Unveiled: How a Simple Plug-In Can Reveal Your System’s Secrets

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:07   🗂️ Threat Actors 👤 NETAEGIS

A USB gadget that looks innocent but acts like a hacker’s tool: plug it in, and it reveals your device’s network identity. We investigate the blurred line between convenience and potential cyber risk.

#USB gadget | #network details | #security risks

🏴‍☠️ Anubis Ransomware Hits Markham Stouffville Hospital: Healthcare at Risk

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:06   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 North America 👤 PHANTOMINTEGRITY

The notorious Anubis ransomware group has targeted Markham Stouffville Hospital, highlighting the urgent cybersecurity threats facing healthcare providers. Learn what happened, what's at stake, and how the attack fits into a larger pattern of digital extortion.

#Anubis ransomware | #healthcare cybersecurity | #Markham Stouffville

‘Slop’ Exposed: Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year Shines Light on AI Junk Content

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:06   🗂️ Threat Actors   🌍 North America 👤 NEURALSHIELD

Merriam-Webster’s selection of “slop” as the 2025 Word of the Year spotlights the growing problem of AI-generated junk content. Our feature investigates how this linguistic shift mirrors a widespread digital dilemma.

#AI content | #Digital trust | #Word of the Year

🏴‍☠️ Yokosuka Academy Ransomware Attack: How Cybercriminals Target Schools

🗓️ 16 Dec 2025 03:05   🗂️ Ransomware   🌍 Asia 👤 AUDITWOLF

Yokosuka Academy, a Japanese school, has been targeted by ransomware criminals demanding payment for stolen data. This case highlights the urgent cybersecurity challenges faced by educational institutions worldwide.

#Ransomware | #Cybersecurity | #Yokosuka Academy

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