Malicious Open Source Packages Spike 188% YoY
Malicious Open Source Packages Spike 188% YoY The rise of malicious open source packages continues unabated, with a staggering 188% increase over the past year, according to Sonatype’s latest report.…
Suspected Hacker Linked to Silk Typhoon Arrested in Milan
Italian police have arrested Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old Chinese national, at Milan’s Malpensa airport based on a US warrant. He is accused of being involved with a group of hackers…
New AI Malware PoC Reliably Evades Microsoft Defender
New AI Malware PoC Reliably Evades Microsoft Defender Hackers have developed a new proof-of-concept (PoC) malware that successfully evades Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. This sophisticated tool leverages reinforcement learning to…
AirMDR Tackles Security Burdens for SMBs With AI
AirMDR Tackles Security Burdens for SMBs With AI Small to midsize businesses (SMBs) are increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks, lacking both resources and expertise to properly defend themselves. Enter AirMDR, a…
Rubio Impersonator Signals Growing Security Threat From Deepfakes
An imposter used AI technology to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio during communications with diplomats and politicians, illustrating the advanced risks posed by deepfake technology. The impersonation campaign involved…
Know Your Enemy: Understanding Dark Market Dynamics
Summary In this illuminating piece, Bogdan Botezatu delves into the perplexing world of dark marketplaces, highlighting their similarities to conventional retail while showcasing their illegal activities. The article breaks down…
SatanLock Next in Line for Ransomware Group Shutdowns
SatanLock Next in Line for Ransomware Group Shutdowns SatanLock, a relatively new player in the ransomware game, has just announced its closure via their Telegram channel and dark web leak…
Agentic AI’s Risky MCP Backbone Opens Brand-New Attack Vectors
Summary Agentic AI has unveiled critical vulnerabilities within the Model Context Protocol (MCP) ecosystem, raising alarms about potential remote code execution risks. With the rapid adoption of this open-source standard…
4 Arrested in UK Over M&S, Co-op, Harrods Hacks
Summary The UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has arrested four individuals linked to cyberattacks on well-known retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The arrests, which took place in the…
SIM Swap Fraud Is Surging — and That’s a Good Thing
Summary Recent reports show a significant surge in SIM swap fraud, with criminals hijacking mobile numbers to intercept two-factor authentication (2FA) codes and gain unauthorised access to user accounts. However,…