In a significant cybersecurity incident that has sent ripples through the financial regulatory sector, the Department of the Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) suffered a major email hack. Attackers gained unauthorized access to an extensive number of emails containing sensitive government data about financial institutions, an event reported as a “major incident” by the agency. This
In a significant stride towards digital transformation in the construction industry, Symal, a Melbourne-based construction company, has joined forces with Macquarie Cloud Services.This partnership is set to enhance Symal’s DevOps and AI capabilities through Microsoft Azure cloud services. The collaboration underscores a new era of technological advancement, positioning Symal to adopt advanced digital solutions and significantly improve its operations.Such efforts
In an environment where reliance on open source software (OSS) continues to grow, new concerns are emerging regarding the security of these widely-used resources. Recent findings from researchers at ReversingLabs have exposed a disturbing trend of cybercriminals embedding malicious code into seemingly benign open source packages. This insidious approach targets legitimate software on users’ machines, challenging previous assumptions about the
Since August 2024, the Russian state-backed advanced persistent threat (APT) group Storm-2372 has employed increasingly sophisticated tactics to bypass multi-factor authentication (MFA) and infiltrate high-value targets. This article delves into the device code phishing technique employed by the group, which allows them to evade typical security measures and maintain persistent access to victims’ accounts. The technique, which exploits the OAuth
In today’s digital age, the internet has become an indispensable part of our daily lives, making it crucial to protect against an increasing number of cybersecurity threats. Malicious websites and phishing attempts are rampant, presenting significant risks to both personal and organizational data. To address this growing concern, ANY.RUN has launched an innovative tool called Safebrowsing, designed to help users
In recent developments, cybersecurity researchers have identified a new malware variant, called TCESB, actively exploiting vulnerabilities in ESET’s security software to carry out sophisticated cyber-attacks. The threat actor behind this malware, known as ToddyCat, is linked to a Chinese-affiliated group notorious for its extensive cyber-attacks across Asia since December 2020. This article delves into how ToddyCat leverages these security flaws
In a stunning revelation, Michigan-based breakfast cereal company WK Kellogg Co. suffered a significant data breach tied to vulnerabilities in Cleo file-transfer software. The breach occurred on December 7, 2024, compromising at least one employee’s sensitive information, including their name and Social Security number. WK Kellogg Co. discovered the hack on February 27, 2025, and later confirmed that Cleo was
In an alarming development, a sophisticated phishing scam targeting hotel staff has surfaced, employing emails that appear to originate from the trusted online travel agency Booking.com. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes recently identified this nefarious attack, which aims to breach hotel networks by deceiving employees into executing malicious commands. These fraudulent emails prompt staff to confirm reservations by clicking on a link,
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various industries, providing unprecedented advancements in numerous fields. However, this technology has also introduced new challenges, particularly in cybersecurity. The rise of AI-crafted email attacks marks a significant milestone, as these malicious efforts have now surpassed the capabilities of human-generated phishing attempts. This shift signifies the dawn of a more dangerous era for cybersecurity, rendering
The rise in smishing (SMS phishing) scams targeting toll service users has become a pressing concern in the US and UK, propelled by a China-based cybercriminal group known as the Smishing Triad. These scams involve sending fraudulent SMS and iMessage texts that mimic trusted toll agencies such as FasTrak, E-ZPass, and I-Pass. The messages claim recipients owe unpaid toll bills
The US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently made a significant decision affecting the cybersecurity landscape by marking all Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) published before January 1, 2018, as “Deferred” in the National Vulnerability Database (NVD). This move impacts over 20,000 entries and potentially up to 100,000, signaling that these CVEs will no longer be prioritized for
Malicious actors have taken advantage of SourceForge, a reputable software hosting platform, to propagate cryptocurrency miner and clipper malware, masquerading as cracked versions of popular applications. This deceptive tactic lures users into downloading harmful software under the guise of legitimate programs such as Microsoft Office, exposing them to significant cybersecurity threats. Malicious Projects Masquerading as Legitimate Software Kaspersky, a well-regarded
