New Chinese Malware Threat: Massistant Extracts Data from Mobile Devices
Researchers warned that Chinese residents, and visitors to China, should be aware of the tool’s existence and the risks it poses.
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Brazil’s $140M Bank Heist Pulled Off For Just $2.7K
In a jaw-dropping breach of trust and security, hackers stole an estimated $140 million (roughly R$800 million) from six Brazilian banks after bribing an IT employee for a mere $2,700. The cyberattack, which occurred on June 30, 2025, targeted C&M Software, a key intermediary that links banks to the Central Bank of Brazil and its […]
Iranian Cyber Attacks Targeting U.S. Infrastructure, Warns DHS
A coalition of top U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies on Monday issued a stark warning: Iranian state-sponsored hackers and affiliated hacktivists are expected to ramp up cyberattacks targeting American defense systems, critical infrastructure, and industrial networks, particularly those with ties to Israel. In a joint advisory, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal […]
Qantas hack results in theft of 6 million passengers’ personal data
Qantas, the largest airline in Australia, confirmed the theft of 6 million customers’ personal information.
Mexican drug cartel hacker spied on FBI official’s phone to track and kill informants, report says
The watchdog revealed the 2018 incident as part of an audit of the FBI’s counter-surveillance efforts.
Unmasking North Korean Cyber Espionage: Hackers Expose Government Secrets
The two self-described hacktivists said they had access to the North Korean spy’s computer for around four months before deciding what they had found should be made public.
NNSA Cyberattack: Chinese Hackers Exploit Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerability
In yet another alarming example of government systems falling prey to cyber threats, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) — the U.S. agency responsible for maintaining the country’s nuclear weapons arsenal — was reportedly breached in a cyberattack that exploited a critical flaw in Microsoft’s SharePoint document software. According to a report from Bloomberg News, […]