Early Bird Registration Now Open for The Inaugural OpenSSL Conference 2025
Newark, United States, 4th August 2025, CyberNewsWire
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New Attack Uses Windows Shortcut Files to Install REMCOS Backdoor
Security firm Point Wild has exposed a new malware campaign using malicious LNK files to install the REMCOS backdoor. This report details how attackers disguise files to gain full system control.
US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site's seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
Why Cybersecurity Should Be a Board-Level Priority in Every Company – Perspective from Serhii Mikhalap
Cybersecurity is no longer a technical afterthought, thanks to today’s interconnected world. It’s a boardroom imperative. As online…
Comp AI secures $2.6M pre-seed to disrupt SOC 2 market
San Francisco, California, 1st August 2025, CyberNewsWire
Everest Ransomware Claims Mailchimp as New Victim in Relatively Small Breach
Everest ransomware claims Mailchimp breach, leaks 943,000 lines of data. While limited in size, it adds to a spike in global ransomware activity this July.
OnlyFans, Discord ClickFix-Themed Pages Spread Epsilon Red Ransomware
Beware of Epsilon Red ransomware as attackers impersonate Discord, Twitch and OnlyFans using fake verification pages with .HTA files and ActiveX to spread malware.
Researchers Link New SS7 Encoding Attack to Surveillance Vendor Activity
Researchers identify a new SS7 encoding attack used by a surveillance vendor to bypass security and access mobile subscriber data without detection.
Browser Extensions Can Exploit ChatGPT, Gemini in ‘Man in the Prompt’ Attack
Man in the Prompt attack shows how browser extensions can exploit ChatGPT, Gemini and other AI tools to steal data or inject hidden prompts.
Cybersecurity Trends 2025: What’s Really Coming for Your Digital Defenses
Cybersecurity trends in 2025 reveal rising AI threats, quantum risks, and supply chain attacks, pushing firms to adapt or face major data and financial losses.
SonicWall Urges Patch After 3 Major VPN Vulnerabilities Disclosed
watchTowr's latest research details critical SonicWall SMA100 flaws (CVE-2025-40596, 40597, 40598). Discover how pre-auth stack/heap overflows and XSS put SSL-VPNs at risk. Patch now!
Inc Ransomware Claims 1.2TB Data Breach at Dollar Tree
The notorious INC Ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a data breach at Dollar Tree, the American retail…
TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion
Akamai's latest Ransomware Report 2025 reveals "quadruple extortion," new AI-driven tactics by groups like Black Basta, FunkSec, and TrickBot, and growing threats to non-profits. Learn about evolving cyber threats.
AccuKnox partners with CyberKnight to deliver Zero Trust Security for a Leading Global Bank in the UAE.
Menlo Park, United States, 30th July 2025, CyberNewsWire
New Choicejacking Attack Steals Data from Phones via Public Chargers
Choicejacking is a new USB attack that tricks phones into sharing data at public charging stations, bypassing security prompts in milliseconds.
Allianz Life Data Breach Hits 1.4 Million Customers
Allianz Life Insurance confirms a July 2025 data breach impacting 1.4 million customers, financial pros and employees. Learn how social engineering exploited a third-party CRM, the hallmarks of Scattered Spider tactics, and the broader risks of supply chain vulnerabilities.
SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Used in Auto-Color Malware Attack on US Firm
Darktrace uncovers the first exploit of a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) to deploy Auto-Color backdoor malware. Learn how this evasive Linux RAT targets systems for remote code execution and how AI-powered defence thwarts multi-stage attacks.
SquareX Discloses Architectural Limitations of Browser DevTools in Debugging Malicious Extensions
Palo Alto, California, 29th July 2025, CyberNewsWire
How Scattered Spider Used Fake Calls to Breach Clorox via Cognizant
Specops Software's analysis reveals how Scattered Spider's persistent help desk exploitation cost Clorox $400 million. Understand the August 2023 breach, its operational disruption, and critical steps organisations must take to protect against similar social engineering threats.
GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware Claims Breach of Media Giant Albavisión
GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware targets media giant Albavisión, claims 400 GB data theft as it continues hitting global sectors with advanced extortion tactics.
