Hacks

The Everest ransomware gang, a Russia-linked cybercriminal organization, faced an unexpected setback this weekend when its dark web leak site was hacked and defaced.  The site, typically used to publish stolen data as part of the gang's extortion tactics, was...

A 31-year-old Kansas City man has been indicted on federal charges for allegedly hacking into the computer systems of a health club chain and a nonprofit organization. Nicholas Michael Kloster faces two counts related to unauthorized computer access and causing...

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a resurgence of the Fakebat malware loader being distributed through malicious Google Ads. After a months-long break, Fakebat has resurfaced, focusing on users who are looking for popular productivity software. Malwarebytes detected a malicious Google ad...

International security agencies have raised alarms about Iranian cyber actors compromising networks across critical infrastructure sectors. These actors reportedly sell login access to these networks, posing significant risks to global cybersecurity. This article delves into the methods used by...

The U.S. Department of Justice has unsealed an indictment against three Iranian nationals linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for their alleged involvement in a "hack-and-leak" operation aimed at influencing the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The accused,...

Microsoft has identified a new North Korean threat actor, now tracked as Moonstone Sleet (formerly Storm-1789). This actor uses a combination of many tried-and-true techniques used by other North Korean threat actors and unique attack methodologies to target companies for...

Ascension is one of the most extensive charity healthcare systems in the US. It has been hit hard by a ransomware attack, which has caused major problems with its operations. The cyberattack, which was first noticed on Wednesday, has caused...

Cybersecurity firm Mandiant has uncovered a series of sophisticated cyberattacks targeting Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances. These attacks, attributed to multiple Chinese nexus espionage groups, exploit critical vulnerabilities to facilitate lateral movement and compromise Active Directory systems. This article...

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed an indictment charging seven Chinese nationals with computer hacking and wire fraud conspiracies.  These individuals are accused of being part of a hacking group known as APT31, which the DOJ alleges is...

New Zealand has joined the United Kingdom in strongly condemning the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for its state-backed cyber activities, which have recently targeted democratic institutions, including the UK's Electoral Commission and Members of Parliament. This stance against...