Phishing Alert: Deepfake Videos Target YouTube Creators

Threat actors are exploiting AI-generated deepfake videos of Youtube CEO Neal Mohan to deceive content creators into leak their credentials. These fraudulent videos, shared privately, falsely announces changes to YouTube’s monetization policies. Creators who interact with these videos are director to phishing sites designed to steal their credentials.                … Continued

U.S. Shuts Down Garantex Crypto Exchange Linked to Ransomware Gangs

The U.S. Secret Service has seized the domain of Garantex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange known for working with ransomware gangs. This operation, coordinated with international law enforcement agencies like Europol, Duct police, and Germany’s BKA, is part of a broader effort to target illicit crypto activities linked to cybercrime. Background Garantex has been facilitating ransomware … Continued

U.S Charges Chinese Nationals For Espionage Campaign

The DOJ has unsealed multiple indictments against 12 Chinese nationals, including two officers of the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) and the employees of Chinese cybersecurity firm i-Soon. This investigation was carried out by the FBI, NSCS, State Department, and Treasury Department. Why it Matters This Indictment highlights the role of private contractors and freelance … Continued

Rubrik Tightens Security After Detecting Potential Key Exposure

Rubrik, a popular data protection and cybersecurity firm, recently found an unusual activity on the server containing log files. In response to this activity, the company proactively rotated its authentication keys to avoid potential security incidents. What Happened? In February 2025, Rubrik’s security team detected suspicious behavior on the log server. As a safety measure, … Continued

Dent in China’s Great Firewall (GFW)

The Researchers have identified a major vulnerability in China’s Great Firewall (GFW), dubbed as Wallbleed. This flaw allowed censorship middleboxes to expose more than 125 bytes of their memory when processing crafted DNS queries. This could potentially leak sensitive information.  The Big Picture This vulnerability allowed researchers to take an unprecedented look into the internal … Continued

Iran-Linked Hackers Target UAE with ‘Sosano’ Malware

 A recent report reveals that Iranian-aligned hackers, identified as UNK_CraftyCamel, are leveraging polyglot files to breach UAE-based organisations as part of an ongoing cyber-espionage campaign. In October 2024, the adversary compromised the email account of an Indian electronics company “ INDIC Electronics” to send malicious messages. The malicious email contains a URL “https://indicelectronics[.]net/or/1/OrderList.zip” which downloaded … Continued

🔴 U.S. Suspends Cyber Operations Against Russia Amid Diplomatic Push

📌 A Strategic Shift in U.S. Cyber PolicyIn a bold move, the U.S. Department of Defense has halted all offensive cyber operations targeting Russia. This aligns with President Trump’s diplomatic initiative to reset relations with Moscow and seek solutions to the ongoing Ukraine conflict. 📌 Political Fallout & National Security ConcernsThe decision has triggered strong … Continued

Lazarus Group’s Next Move?

Fresh off their audacious $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit, Lazarus group caught setting its sights on a new target: IOHK, the blockchain engineering company based in hong kong. Since 2017, the Lazarus Group has siphoned more than $6 billion dollar worth of crypto from exchanges and companies. The Lazarus Group: Kim’s Cyber Army Lazarus is … Continued

Dark Web Threat : Qilin Group Behind Lee Enterprises Breach

Qilin, a Russian-speaking cybercrime group known for double extortion is now threatening Lee Enterprises, saying that they’ll leak sensitive information, if they are not willing to pay ransom. Why it matters Lee Enterprises is a publicly traded company and one of the largest newspaper groups in the United States. Its portfolio includes popular publications like … Continued

Buyer’s Guide to Payment Gateways: Pros, Cons, and Key Considerations

Every business, from SMBs to enterprises, needs a reliable payment gateway to securely process online transactions. It acts as a bridge between customers, merchants, and banks. As a business owner, selecting the right payment gateway is essential for providing a smooth and reliable customer experience. With so many options available, understanding the features, costs, and … Continued

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