Security

Reddit Under Siege: Hackers Demand $4.5 Million and a Reversal on API Pricing
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind Google’s recent actions against the notorious CryptBot malware, which has stolen sensitive data from hundreds of thousands of Chrome users in the past year. Key Takeaways: Google disrupts CryptBot malware’s infrastructure. CryptBot malware steals sensitive information from users. The malware is distributed via spoofed websites and …
Dive into the recent DDoS attack on Microsoft’s Outlook with our comprehensive, conversational news report. Discover the key players, implications, and Microsoft’s response. Key Takeaways: In early June, Microsoft’s Outlook service experienced a significant outage affecting up to 18,000 users, later identified as a result of a DDoS attack. Anonymous Sudan, a hacker group, claimed …
Discover the facts behind the widespread cyberattack impacting several U.S. government agencies.  Key Takeaways: Several U.S. federal agencies have become victims of a large-scale cyberattack orchestrated by the CL0P ransomware gang, which exploited an unknown vulnerability in MOVEIt, a popular file-sharing software. This cyberattack marks the third time in as many years that foreign hackers …

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In this article, we’ll look at the bizarre and alarming case of a young Air National Guardsman who sought hitman work through a parody website and was caught in an FBI sting operation. Key Takeaways: Tennessee Air National Guardsman Josiah Ernesto Garcia applied for hitman work on RentAHitman.com, a satirical website. Garcia allegedly agreed to …
In this article, we’ll look at the arrest of a National Guard member who leaked classified government documents on Discord, and the consequences of this criminal act. Key Takeaways: Jack Teixeira, a member of the Air Force National Guard who is 21 years old, was taken into custody for revealing confidential files through Discord. The …
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind the infiltration of gaming communities by Russian intelligence and the potential consequences of this trend.  We’ll also examine the recent leak of classified US documents on a Minecraft Discord server and the role played by Russian groups in spreading such information. Key Takeaways: Microsoft President Brad …
In this article, we’ll look at the harrowing ordeal of a mother who received a frightening call from scammers who used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter’s voice, making her believe her child had been kidnapped. Key Takeaways: Mother receives a scam call with her daughter’s cloned voice crying for help Scammers demand ransom, threatening …
In this article, we’ll explore the discovery of a potentially sensitive document related to President Joe Biden’s visit to Belfast, its impact on security measures, and the reaction from various authorities involved in the protection of the President. Key Takeaways: Potentially sensitive document with details about Biden’s Belfast visit found on a city street Police …
In this article, we’ll explore the dangers lurking behind public phone charging stations and the precautions recommended by the FBI and the Federal Communications Commission to keep your devices safe from malicious attacks. Key Takeaways: The FBI warns against using public charging stations due to the risk of malware and monitoring software. The agency recommends …
In this article, we’ll look at the reasons behind the FBI’s seizure of Genesis Market, a prominent cybercrime store, and the international law enforcement operations targeting its operators and suppliers.  We will also explore the key takeaways from this significant takedown. Key takeaways: The FBI and international law enforcement agencies seized several domain names tied …