Norway confirms dam intrusion by Pro-Russian hackers Norway’s security service PST says pro-Russian hackers took over a dam in April, opening outflow valves. Norway’s Police Security Service (PST) says pro-Russian hackers seized control of a dam’s systems in April, opening outflow valves. On April 7, the attackers took control of a dam in Bremanger, western … Ler mais
ThreatFabric analysts have uncovered PhantomCard, a sophisticated NFC-based Trojan designed to relay sensitive card data from victims’ devices to cybercriminals. This malware, which primarily targets banking customers in Brazil but shows potential for global expansion, exemplifies the growing interest among threat actors in NFC relay attacks. PhantomCard operates by masquerading as a legitimate “card protection” … Ler mais
A vulnerability in KernelSU version 0.5.7 that could allow attackers to impersonate its manager application and gain root access has been uncovered by cybersecurity researchers. According to Zimperium’s zLabs researchers, the flaw highlights ongoing weaknesses in rooting and jailbreaking frameworks, which are often built by independent developers without formal security oversight. The team’s analysis, published … Ler mais
Threat actors are using topic customization as a more advanced strategy in targeted malware-delivery phishing campaigns as the environment of cyber threats changes. This method involves crafting personalized subject lines, attachment names, and embedded links to mimic authentic communications, fostering a sense of familiarity or urgency that heightens the probability of recipient engagement. According to … Ler mais
The cryptocurrency ecosystem is experiencing heightened scrutiny from both regulatory authorities and criminal organizations, as Google Play implements stringent publishing requirements for crypto applications while the FBI warns of sophisticated recovery scams targeting previous fraud victims. These developments highlight the ongoing challenges facing the digital asset industry as it seeks legitimacy while combating persistent criminal … Ler mais
The Canadian House of Commons has fallen victim to a significant cyberattack orchestrated by an unidentified “threat actor” who successfully exploited a recent Microsoft vulnerability to access sensitive government employee data. The incident, which occurred on Friday, August 9, 2025, represents one of the most serious cybersecurity breaches to affect Canada’s parliamentary system in recent … Ler mais
The Norwegian Police Security Service (PST) says that pro-Russian hackers took control of critical operation systems at a dam and opened outflow valves. The attack occurred in April and isthought to have been a demonstration of Russia’s ability to remotely hack critical infrastructure in the country. At the Arendalsuka annual national forum in the city … Ler mais
An ongoing malware campaign active throughout 2025 is using malvertising to deliver a sophisticated PowerShell-based framework. According to Cisco Talos researchers, the malware is named “PS1Bot” due to its similarities with the AHK Bot malware family. It deploys multiple malicious modules capable of stealing sensitive information, logging keystrokes, capturing screens and maintaining persistence. The infection … Ler mais
The Qilin ransomware group has solidified its position as the most active threat actor in July 2025, marking its third top ranking in four months following the downturn of former leader RansomHub. According to cybersecurity intelligence from Cyble, Qilin claimed responsibility for 73 victims on its data leak site (DLS), representing approximately 17% of the … Ler mais
Microsoft has resolved a known issue that triggers Cluster service and VM restart issues after installing July’s Windows Server 2019 security updates. The company acknowledged the bug in a private advisory seen by BleepingComputer three weeks ago and asked businesses to reach out for support to mitigate the cluster issues. As Redmond explained at the … Ler mais
