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U.S. Treasury Sanctions Aeza Group Bulletproof Russian Bulletproof Hosting Provider in Major Cybercrime Crackdown

On 1 July 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Aeza Group, a Russia‑based bulletproof hosting service, for enabling ransomware,...

Malaysian Home Minister’s WhatsApp Hacked via Foreign VPN: Police Launch Cybercrime Probe

On 30 May 2025, Malaysian police confirmed that the official WhatsApp account of Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail was compromised through a...

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CVE‑2025‑20309: Cisco Unified CM Exposes Root via Static SSH Credentials

Cisco disclosed a 10.0 CVSS-critical vulnerability (CVE‑2025‑20309) in its...

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Google Urgently Patches CVE‑2025‑6554 Zero‑Day in Chrome 138 Stable Update

On 26 June 2025, Google rapidly deployed a Stable Channel update...

French Police Arrest Five Key Operators Behind BreachForums Data-Theft Platform

On 25 June 2025, France’s specialist cybercrime unit (BL2C) detained five...

Critical TeamViewer Remote Management Flaw Allows SYSTEM‑Level File Deletion

A high‑severity vulnerability, CVE‑2025‑36537, has been identified in TeamViewer...

Iran’s State TV Hijacked to Broadcast Protest Videos Satellite Hack amid Rising Tensions

On 18 June 2025, Iran’s state broadcaster, Islamic Republic of Iran...

Monster 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Blocked by Cloudflare in Historic Mitigation

In mid‑May 2025, Cloudflare successfully deflected the largest DDoS...

CISA Adds Actively Exploited Apple and TP-Link Vulnerabilities to KEV Catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has...

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...

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Fortressing Your Business Data: Top 10 Most Secure ERP Systems in 2024

In today's data-driven business landscape, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software plays a critical role. It manages core functionalities like finance, inventory, human...
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ASIC Sues FIIG Securities Over Cybersecurity Failures Leading to Data Theft

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has launched...

Cybersecurity Breach at the University of Notre Dame Australia: Investigation Underway

The University of Notre Dame Australia is currently investigating...

Bunnings Faces Privacy Backlash Over Facial Recognition Technology Use

Bunnings Group Limited, a prominent retail chain in Australia,...

Taking Actions To Protect Children: Australia’s Stand Against Kids Social Media Risks

The rapid rise of social media has transformed communication,...
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Cyber Insurance Gap: CrowdStrike Outage Highlights Coverage Shortfalls

The recent CrowdStrike outage, which impacted millions of Windows devices worldwide, has underscored the limitations of cyber insurance policies in covering massive losses stemming...

CrowdStrike Outage: A Case Study in Security Tool Oversight

On July 19th, 2024, a significant IT outage impacted millions of Windows devices worldwide, with CrowdStrike, a leading endpoint protection platform, taking responsibility for...

Lurking in the Shadows: New Phishing Kit on Dark Web Targets Login Credentials

Phishing attacks remain a prevalent threat in the cybersecurity landscape, with cybercriminals constantly devising new techniques to steal sensitive information. Recently, researchers at SlashNext...

Pentagon Contractor Leidos Breached: Sensitive Documents Leaked

In a significant cybersecurity breach, Leidos, a prominent IT services provider for the Pentagon, has confirmed the theft and subsequent leak of internal documents....

Hollywood Hacktivism: Actor Orchestrates Six-Day DDoS Attack on UAE Banks

In a shocking turn of events, a prominent pro-Palestinian actor has been implicated in a six-day Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack targeting multiple...

The Open Source Conundrum: Under-Resourced Maintainers Threaten Africa’s Digital Dreams

Across Africa, a digital revolution is underway, fueled by the power of open-source software (OSS). From fostering financial inclusion to empowering education, OSS offers...

Digital Disruption: CrowdStrike Outage Highlights Third-Party Risk

On July 19th, 2024, a major IT outage hit CrowdStrike, a leading cloud-based endpoint security platform. This incident, affecting an estimated 8.5 million Windows...

A Revamp for Data Rights: ECOWAS to Revise Personal Data Protection Act

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), a regional bloc of fifteen countries in West Africa, is poised to embark on a crucial...

Justice on Hold: L.A. County Courts Crippled by Ransomware Attack

On Monday, July 22nd, 2024, the Los Angeles County Superior Court system ground to a halt after a sophisticated ransomware attack crippled its network....

Cloud Chaos: CrowdStrike Outage Sparks Refund Debate – Are Companies Liable?

On July 19th, 2024, a major outage hit CrowdStrike, a leading cloud-based endpoint security platform. This incident caused widespread disruption for businesses worldwide, raising...

Luring in the City of Lights: Persistent Olympic Scams Target Paris 2024 Enthusiasts

The 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France, promise excitement, athletic prowess, and a global spectacle. However, amidst the anticipation, cybersecurity researchers warn of a...

Meta Fined $220 Million by Nigeria: A Landmark Case for Data Privacy in Africa

In a landmark decision, Nigeria's National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) fined Meta, the parent company of Facebook, a staggering $220 million in July...

Shadowy Strike: New Linux Variant of Play Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi

Ransomware attacks continue to plague businesses worldwide, and VMware ESXi servers, which manage virtual machines, have become a prime target. Recently, cybersecurity researchers discovered...

Masquerading Menace: “EvilVideo” Exposes Telegram Android Vulnerability

Telegram, a popular cloud-based messaging platform, recently faced a critical security vulnerability dubbed "EvilVideo." This vulnerability, discovered in June 2024, allowed attackers to distribute...

Bug Bounty Bonanza: WazirX Launches Program After $230 Million Cyberattack

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, the Indian cryptocurrency exchange WazirX found itself at the center of a major incident in July 2024. Hackers...

Bazar Beware: Critical Vulnerability Exposes Systems to Attack (CVE-2024-40348)

The world of cybersecurity is a constant battleground, with attackers perpetually searching for weaknesses to exploit. Recently, a critical vulnerability emerged in Bazaar, a...

Microsoft to the Rescue: New Tool Combats CrowdStrike Fallout on Windows Endpoints

A recent compatibility issue between CrowdStrike Falcon, a popular endpoint protection platform, and Microsoft Windows endpoints caused disruption for many organizations. The issue, identified...

Red Alert: US Sanctions Russian Hackers for Critical Infrastructure Attacks

In a move highlighting the escalating cyber threats facing critical infrastructure, the US Department of Treasury recently announced sanctions against two members of a...

Under Pressure: Canadian Oil and Gas Sector Faces Mounting Cybersecurity Threats

Canada's oil and gas sector, a vital component of the nation's economy, is facing a growing challenge – cyber threats. Recent pronouncements from the...

AI-Powered Mirai Unleashes Unstoppable Large-Scale DDoS Attacks

The cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a dramatic escalation in the sophistication and scale of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, with the emergence of...

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Bug Bounty Bonanza: WazirX Launches Program After $230 Million Cyberattack

In the ever-changing landscape of cybersecurity, the Indian cryptocurrency...

Why Your Company Needs a Bug Bounty Program: A Proactive Approach to Cybersecurity

In today's ever-evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity threats are a...

Big Bucks for Bugs: Google’s $10 Million Bug Bounty Award and Lessons for Responsible Disclosure

In the ever-evolving battle against cybercrime, bug bounty programs...
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