In a dramatic turn of events, Bitcoin has surged to approximately $104,972, marking a 2.29% increase from its previous close and hitting an intraday range between $102,033 and $107,245. This surge comes hot on the heels of January 20, when Bitcoin reached an all-time high of $109,071, fueled by investor optimism surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration. However, the lack
Recent developments in cybersecurity have revealed that ransomware groups are now leveraging popular tools like Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams to execute sophisticated attacks. Researchers at Sophos have identified multiple clusters of hacking activities wherein attackers exploited Microsoft 365 instances, Teams, and email bombing tactics to deliver ransomware between November and December 2024. This method showcases an alarming shift in
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. (HPE) is currently investigating a potentially significant data breach after a hacker, known as “IntelBroker,” apparently infiltrated the company’s internal development environments and exfiltrated sensitive data. The incident came to light on January 16 when IntelBroker posted that they had obtained valuable information from HPE’s systems, raising concerns about the security of the tech giant’s assets
Tezos has successfully activated its 17th protocol upgrade, known as Quebec, marking another significant advancement for the blockchain. This update introduces several key improvements aimed at enhancing the network’s overall functionality and efficiency. One of the primary changes is the reduction of block time from 10 seconds to 8 seconds, allowing transactions to reach finality in just 16 seconds. This
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, the DoNot Team, an Indian-origin hacking group also referred to as APT-C-35, Origami Elephant, SECTOR02, and Viceroy Tiger, has emerged as a significant threat with their sophisticated methods of cyber attacks. This group, known for its persistent and targeted attacks, has recently been linked to a newly discovered Android malware called Tanzeem and Tanzeem
In a significant wave of cyber attacks, the Murdoc_Botnet, a variant of the notorious Mirai malware, is targeting AVTECH cameras and Huawei HG532 routers by exploiting specific known vulnerabilities. Researchers from Qualys have flagged this threat after identifying over 1,300 active IP addresses involved in the botnet campaign since July 2024. The Murdoc_Botnet leverages weaknesses in firmware with CVE-2024-7029 and
The recent data breach involving Fortinet, a leading cybersecurity firm renowned for its security appliances and software, has sent shockwaves through the industry. The exposure of dated configuration data and virtual private network (VPN) credentials for 15,474 Fortinet devices on the Dark Web has raised serious concerns about the potential repercussions for the affected organizations. The Breach and Its Immediate
The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has recently imposed sanctions on a Chinese cybersecurity company, Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., LTD., and a Shanghai-based cyber actor, Yin Kecheng. These sanctions are a response to their involvement with Chinese cyber espionage groups Silk Typhoon and Salt Typhoon, which have been implicated in a significant hack compromising the
As the digital landscape continues to evolve at a rapid pace, the threats that endanger our online existence also grow in sophistication and persistence. Among these threats, password stealers represent a particularly insidious form of malware specifically designed to capture and relay authentication credentials and other sensitive information to cybercriminals. The covert operations of these programs mean they often go
Thunes, a prominent global financial technology company, has announced an innovative partnership with Hyperwallet, a PayPal service specializing in global payouts, to significantly enhance payout access for merchants across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic alliance aims to provide a secure, efficient, and real-time payment solution to over 450 million mobile wallets and bank accounts in countries such as Bangladesh,
In a significant security breach, Nominet, the UK’s top-level domain registry responsible for managing over 11 million domains including .uk, .wales, and .cymru, recently experienced a zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti VPN products. The incident, which came to light in late December, triggered concern among the cybersecurity community due to its potential for widespread impact. The zero-day attack was traced to
In mid-November 2024, a sophisticated cybersecurity threat emerged, targeting Fortinet FortiGate firewall devices with exposed management interfaces. This campaign involved unauthorized administrative access, leading to configuration changes and the creation of super-admin accounts. Cybersecurity firm Arctic Wolf analyzed this malicious activity, revealing that attackers utilized a zero-day vulnerability, indicating a high level of sophistication in their approach. The Initial Discovery
