A ransomware attack targeting newspaper giant Lee Enterprises has disrupted its ability to process payments for its hired freelancers and contractors, leaving many without compensation. The cyberattack, which began on February 3, 2025, has caused ongoing operational issues, affecting print
An emerging ClickFix phishing scam is exploiting Microsoft SharePoint to lure victims into running PowerShell commands that install the Havoc post-exploitation framework. Uncovered by Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs, the attack uses fraudulent OneDrive errors to deceive users into executing malicious
Israeli digital forensics company Cellebrite has suspended its services in Serbia after allegations that Serbian authorities used its technology to plant spyware on the phones of a journalist and an activist. The decision follows a report from Amnesty International, published in December 2024,
A new cybercrime campaign is preying on Web3 job seekers by using fake job interviews to spread "GrassCall" malware. The Russian-speaking cybercriminal group Crazy Evil orchestrated the scam by posting deceptive job listings and luring applicants into downloading a phony video conferencing app.
The breach notification service Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) has added 284 million compromised email accounts to its database after discovering them in a 1.5TB collection of stolen credentials named ALIEN TXTBASE. The data was shared on a Telegram channel and included passwords and email addresses
Cybercriminals are exploiting PayPal’s address confirmation emails to trick users into believing their accounts were hacked. By sending legitimate-looking notifications about an unauthorized purchase and addition of a new address, scammers create panic and lure victims into calling a fake support
Australian fertility provider Genea has confirmed it experienced a cyberattack that led to unauthorized access to its data, the disruption of patient services, and delays to critical fertility treatments. The company, which operates 21 clinics across Australia, stated that an “unauthorized third
Microsoft has uncovered a new variant of the XCSSET macOS malware, which is targeting users' sensitive data, including cryptocurrency wallets and information stored in the Notes app. Active for at least five years, this malware spreads through compromised Xcode projects. The latest attacks used its
A game listed on the Steam store was discovered to contain password-stealing malware, leading to its removal from the platform. The game, PirateFi, appeared to be a survival game but was actually designed to install the Vidar infostealer, a type of malware that can steal passwords, session cookies,
Federal judge Paul Engelmayer has issued a preliminary injunction to prevent Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from accessing and using sensitive financial data belonging to millions of Americans. The court order mandated DOGE to destroy any obtained data. A hearing was also