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In a stark reminder that cybercriminals will target anyone, hackers recently exploited a security flaw in file-sharing software called ownCloud to steal sensitive nuclear research records from a government body in the Philippines. Attacks like this often begin with a seemingly harmless phishing emai…
Read more →When cybercriminals hit major institutions, the headlines usually focus on chaos and ransom demands. That was the case recently in Germany, where hackers managed to steal sensitive data from Berlin's state network and demanded payment. Instead of caving to the pressure, Berlin officials made a firm…
Read more →Law enforcement in Australia recently arrested two individuals believed to be key members of a notorious cybercrime group known as TeamPCP. This group has been linked to a wave of sophisticated online scams, data thefts, and convincing phishing emails that tricked everyday people into handing over s…
Read more →The FBI recently took down a massive, China-linked cyber espionage operation known as QTFY, which hackers used to quietly sneak inside U.S. organizations and steal sensitive data. While law enforcement has severed this specific network, operations like this often rely on initial tricks—like deceptiv…
Read more →The U.S. government has just placed strict sanctions on a group of Iran-linked hackers who have been targeting vital systems like water utilities, energy grids, and transportation networks. While these state-sponsored attacks sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie, their real-world g…
Read more →Cybersecurity has become a massive industry, but a recent investigation by security journalist Brian Krebs highlights a disturbing truth: not everyone selling protection is actually on your side. Recent reports have exposed a new offensive security startup being heavily promoted by individuals with…
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