A notorious hacking collective, Scattered Spider, has just seen one of its alleged members extradited to the United States to face charges. Peter Stokes, a 19-year-old dual citizen of the US and Estonia, was arrested in Finland last April while trying to board a flight to Japan. He is accused of helping his fellow hackers … Read more
Microsoft has fixed a critical bug that was causing Copilot buttons to vanish from Classic Outlook for Windows users with a Basic license. The issue, which was affecting thousands of customers, has been resolved through a service change implemented by Microsoft’s Outlook Team on June 29th. The problem was particularly frustrating for those who rely … Read more
Ransomware gangs have started exploiting vulnerabilities in Citrix, BYOVD (Bring Your Own Vulnerable Dependency), and supply chain credentials, leaving businesses scrambling to patch up their defenses. This worrying trend highlights the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and underscores the need for organizations to remain vigilant against emerging threats. Citrix Bleed 2 is a highly critical vulnerability … Read more
A massive residential proxy network, NetNut, was recently dismantled by Google after it was found to be using over 2 million home devices worldwide without their owners’ knowledge or consent. This illicit operation has significant implications for internet security and raises important questions about the risks associated with unsecured IoT (Internet of Things) devices. NetNut’s … Read more
The FBI’s Takedown of NetNut Proxy Platform Exposes Widespread Abuse of Residential Proxies In a significant blow to cybercrime, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has worked with industry partners to seize hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a sprawling residential proxy service operated by Alarum Technologies. The action comes after multiple security firms revealed … Read more
Peter Stokes, a dual US and Estonian citizen, has been extradited to the United States to face charges related to his alleged involvement with the notorious Scattered Spider hacking collective. According to court documents, Stokes was involved in at least four high-profile breaches that resulted in millions of dollars being extorted from companies worldwide. Stokes, … Read more
A critical bug in Microsoft Outlook has been fixed, but not before it caused widespread disruption for users of the Copilot Chat feature. The issue, which was reported to have affected users with the Copilot Chat (Basic) license, saw the Copilot buttons disappear from Classic Outlook on Windows devices. This meant that users were unable … Read more
Cybersecurity threats have taken a new turn, with ransomware groups exploiting vulnerabilities in Citrix software, using Bring Your Own Vulnerable Dependencies (BYOVD), and leveraging supply chain credentials to gain access to networks. The rise of these tactics highlights the need for organizations to reassess their security strategies and focus on proactive measures to prevent attacks. … Read more
Google’s latest move is set to shake up the world of cybercrime, having disrupted a massive residential proxy network operated by NetNut that spanned over 2 million home devices worldwide. This vast network was used for malicious purposes, including DDoS attacks and data scraping. NetNut’s proxy network was built on a business model where it … Read more
The FBI has dealt a significant blow to the cybercrime community with the seizure of hundreds of domains associated with NetNut, a residential proxy service operated by Alarum Technologies. This move comes after multiple security firms revealed that NetNut was linked to the Popa botnet, a collection of at least two million compromised devices used … Read more