cybercrime
CTM360 maps out real-time phishing infrastructure targeting corporate banking worldwide
A phishing operation that targets corporate banking accounts across the globe has been analyzed in a new report by CTM360. The campaign uses fake Google ads, advanced …
Polymorphic phishing attacks flood inboxes
AI is transforming the phishing threat landscape at a pace many security teams are struggling to match, according to Cofense. In 2024, researchers tracked one malicious email …
Coinbase suffers data breach, gets extorted (but won’t pay)
Cryptocurrency exchange platform Coinbase has suffered a breach, which resulted in attackers acquiring customers’ data that can help them mount social engineering …
Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter
The fall of two of the most dominant ransomware syndicates, LockBit and AlphV, triggered a power vacuum across the cybercriminal landscape, acccording to a Black Kite survey. …
Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content
A clever malware campaign delivering the novel Noodlophile malware is targeting creators and small businesses looking to enhance their productivity with AI tools. But, in an …
LockBit hacked: What does the leaked data show?
The affiliate panel of the infamous LockBit Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group has been hacked and defaced, showing a link to a MySQL database dump ostensibly containing …
Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams
The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as …
Digital welfare fraud: ALTSRUS syndicate exploits the financially vulnerable
A new report from bot defense firm Kasada has exposed the growing threat of ALTSRUS, a fraud syndicate targeting some of the most vulnerable corners of the digital economy. …
How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks
Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly …
AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers
Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditized tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders, according to Fortinet.
DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year
Cloudflare says it mitigated 20.5 million DDoS attacks in the first quarter of 2025. This is a 358% increase compared to the same time last year. Their Q1 2025 DDoS report …
The dark side of YouTube: Malicious links, phishing, and deepfakes
With billions of users, YouTube has become a tempting target for cybercriminals. They post malicious links in video descriptions and comments. Some send phishing emails to …