Microsoft has released emergency fixes for several issues caused by its massive Patch Tuesday update last week. The record-breaking update, which patched a staggering 974 unique Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), has left some organizations struggling with unintended consequences. The problems started to surface almost immediately after the update was deployed. Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Services … Read more
A major US utility company, CenterPoint Energy, has confirmed that a cyberattack has compromised customer data. According to reports, an attacker claimed to have stolen nearly 7.5 million records, including sensitive information such as names, addresses, account numbers, and partial Social Security numbers. CenterPoint Energy provides electric and natural gas services to approximately 7 million … Read more
Over 1,500 WordPress websites have been compromised by a malicious Admin Menu Editor Pro plugin update that backdoored thousands of sites. The incident is a stark reminder of the importance of cybersecurity measures for website owners and developers. The compromise occurred when an unauthorized party gained access to the adminmenueditor.com website and pushed out a … Read more
Iranian state-sponsored hackers have been using a sophisticated malware tool, controlled through the popular messaging app Telegram, to spy on dissidents and journalists in the region. The malicious software, which has been dubbed “TeleSpy,” allows its operators to remotely monitor the online activities of their targets, posing a significant threat to the security and privacy … Read more
A sophisticated banking malware operation, allegedly linked to Russian hackers, has compromised Chrome and Edge browsers on thousands of computers worldwide. Dubbed “Kremlin”, this malware leverages a novel technique to hijack user credentials and session tokens, allowing attackers to access sensitive financial information. The Kremlin malware exploits a vulnerability in the way popular web browsers … Read more
A Highly Publicized AI Incident Raises Alarms about Cybersecurity Risks In a shocking turn of events, OpenAI and Hugging Face have been involved in a high-profile cybersecurity incident that has left the industry reeling. The details of this breach are being reconstructed and analyzed by security experts at Black Hat USA 2026, with far-reaching implications … Read more
Microsoft’s Latest Patch Update Causes Copy and Paste Chaos in Excel A growing number of Microsoft Excel users are experiencing a frustrating issue with copy and paste functionality after installing the recent KB5002914 security update. The problem, which has been confirmed by Microsoft itself, affects various versions of Excel, including 2024, 2021, 2019, and 2016. … Read more
CenterPoint Energy, a major US utility company, has confirmed that customer data was stolen in a cyberattack. The incident, which was disclosed after an attacker leaked the compromised information online, is believed to have affected millions of customers across four states. The breach, which was uncovered after a threat actor claimed to have stolen 7.49 … Read more
Iranian Hackers Use Telegram-Controlled Malware to Spy on Dissidents and Journalists, Undermining Online Security for Vulnerable Groups A disturbing trend has emerged in the world of cybersecurity, where Iranian hackers are using a novel technique to infiltrate the devices of dissidents, journalists, and activists. These cyber threats leverage the popular messaging app Telegram to distribute … Read more
A New Wave of Banking Malware Targets Web Browsers, Stealing Credentials and Session Tokens from Russian Users In a disturbing revelation that highlights the ongoing threat of cybercrime in Russia, a sophisticated banking malware campaign has been discovered targeting Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users. Dubbed “KREMLIN” by researchers, this highly advanced threat leverages zero-day … Read more