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Cybercriminals Weaponized Open-Source Tools in Sustained Campaign Against Africa’s Financial Sector

Since mid-2023, a cybercriminal cluster dubbed CL‑CRI‑1014 has been targeting financial institutions across Africa using open-source tools like PoshC2 and Classroom Spy exploiting them...

Hype Alert: “Largest Data Breach” of 16 B Credentials Is Just Recycled Data

A sensational 16 billion‑credential leak circulating in underground forums has been called “the largest data breach in history.” However, cybersecurity researchers confirm it’s not a...

Black Basta Crumbles: Infamous Ransomware Gang Collapses After Internal Fallout-But Its Legacy Lives On

In February 2025, the notorious Russian-speaking ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) syndicate Black Basta collapsed following a dramatic internal fallout, triggered by the leak of its private...

Crocodilus Mobile Malware Evolves: Banking Trojan Expands Global Reach with Enhanced Capabilities

03 June 2025 - A once regionally focused Android banking Trojan called Crocodilus has surged onto the global stage with advanced capabilities. Newly discovered...

International Cybercrime Suspect Behind €4.5M Ransomware Attack on Dutch Research Body Arrested in Moldova

In a significant cross-border law enforcement victory, a 45-year-old foreign national sought internationally for severe cyber offenses has been apprehended in the Republic of...

OtterCookie Malware: Unveiling the Evolving Threat in the Contagious Interview Campaign

In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, state-sponsored actors continually refine their tactics to exploit vulnerabilities and achieve their objectives. One such actor, the...

MorphoBlue Frontend Vulnerability Exploited for $2.6 Million: A Wake-Up Call for DeFi Security​

On April 11, 2025, the decentralized finance (DeFi) community was shaken by a significant exploit targeting MorphoBlue, a prominent DeFi protocol. An attacker, identified...

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