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A novel phishing technique known as "File Archiver in the Browser'' could leverage .ZIP domains to deceive users into opening malicious files. Google recently introduced the option to register .ZIP and .MOV domains, which sparked debates about potential cybersecurity risks as these are the same as

Keira Waddell First published on June 11, 2023

A cybersecurity firm, CloudSEK, has discovered many apps infected with SpinOk malware on the Google Play store after an extensive investigation. Their research team identified 193 infected apps, 43 of which were still active on the Google Play Store within the past week. The SpinOk Malware was

Husain Parvez First published on June 08, 2023

A global Magecart attack has wreaked havoc on numerous eCommerce websites, compromising thousands of customers' personal data and credit card information. The sophisticated cybercriminal group responsible for the attack has been injecting malicious scripts into legitimate websites, including

Zane Kennedy First published on June 06, 2023

A team of researchers from Varonis Threat Labs recently made a significant discovery regarding certain Salesforce sites. These sites, known as Salesforce Ghost Sites, were once active sites that were left unattended. By exploiting vulnerabilities in the host headers of these websites, malicious

Husain Parvez First published on June 02, 2023

Automattic, the company responsible for the open-source WordPress content management system, has initiated the mandatory installation of a security patch on numerous websites. This action aims to rectify a critical vulnerability found in the Jetpack plugin, which could potentially give a threat

Husain Parvez First published on June 01, 2023

Cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos and the Citizen Lab have delved into the inner workings of the notorious Predator Android spyware, shedding light on its sophisticated surveillance capabilities. Developed by the Israeli company Intellexa (formerly known as Cytrox), Predator records phone

Zane Kennedy First published on May 29, 2023

Researchers at SentinelLabs published a report on the morning of May 25th that identified a sizable malicious campaign targeting users of Portuguese financial institutions. The campaign has been dubbed “Operation Magalenha”. Attackers are able to steal credentials and exfiltrate personal

Husain Parvez First published on May 28, 2023

A significant cybercrime enterprise known as the "Lemon Group" has been discovered, pre-installing sophisticated malware on potentially 9 million Android-based smartphones, watches, TVs, and TV boxes worldwide. The group utilizes “Guerrilla” malware to perform a range of malicious activities,

Zane Kennedy First published on May 21, 2023

Matveev, aliases "Wazawaka" and “Boriselcin”, faces criminal charges in New Jersey and Washington, D.C. for developing and deploying ransomware variants, including LockBit, Babuk, and Hive. U.S. authorities have added him to the Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals list, attributing

Husain Parvez First published on May 19, 2023

Spanish authorities have arrested 40 individuals, including 15 members of an organized crime gang known as Trinitarians and two hackers, for their alleged involvement in a cybercrime operation that involved bank fraud, identity theft, money laundering, and forgery. The group is believed to have

Zane Kennedy First published on May 14, 2023