U.S. Indicts 8Base Ransomware Operators for Phobos Encryption Attacks
In a significant move against cybercrime, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has announced the indictment of two Russian nationals, Roman Berezhnoy, 33, and Egor Nikolaevich Glebov, 39, for their…
DeepSeek iOS App Found Transmitting Sensitive User Data Unencrypted, Raising Major Security Concerns
A recent security audit has revealed alarming vulnerabilities in the DeepSeek iOS app, a rising AI-powered application, which has been found transmitting sensitive user data unencrypted over the internet. Cybersecurity…
Critical Security Flaw in Veeam Backup Software Enables Arbitrary Code Execution via Man-in-the-Middle Attacks
Veeam, a prominent provider of backup solutions, has issued patches to address a critical security vulnerability in its Backup software that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected…
Taiwan Bans DeepSeek AI Over National Security Concerns
In a bold move to safeguard its national security, Taiwan has officially banned all government departments from using DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) services. This decisive action reflects the island nation’s…
Coyote Malware : A Growing Threat to Financial Institutions
In a concerning development, cybersecurity experts have identified a significant expansion in the operations of the Coyote banking malware. The malware now targets over 1,000 websites and 73 financial institutions,…
BeyondTrust Zero-Day Breach : Treasury Department Among 17 Affected
In a significant cybersecurity incident that has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, BeyondTrust, a global leader in Privileged Access Management (PAM), has disclosed a major data breach. This breach,…
TikTok Goes Dark in the U.S. Following Federal Ban
TikTok, the popular video-sharing app with over 170 million U.S. users, officially went offline as a federal ban came into effect. This marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate…
European Privacy Group Sues TikTok, AliExpress, and Other Chinese Giants Over Data Transfers
In a bold legal move, the Austrian privacy advocacy group None of Your Business (noyb) has filed formal complaints against six major Chinese companies—TikTok, AliExpress, SHEIN, Temu, WeChat, and Xiaomi.…
Russian Cyber Group “Star Blizzard” Shifts Tactics to Exploit WhatsApp QR Codes
The notorious Russian cyber-espionage group known as “Star Blizzard” has adopted new tactics, exploiting WhatsApp’s QR code feature to hijack user accounts in a targeted credential harvesting campaign. This marks…
Three Actively Exploited Zero-Day Flaws Addressed in Microsoft’s January 2025 Security Update
Microsoft’s January 2025 Patch Tuesday has brought to light three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities, among a total of 161 security flaws patched across its product ecosystem. These vulnerabilities, if left…