A massive cybersecurity operation, dubbed FortiBleed, has gained unprecedented access to thousands of Fortinet firewalls worldwide. The attackers have been quietly gathering credentials for months, but now it appears they’re starting to monetize that access by collaborating with notorious ransomware gangs, Inc and Lynx Ransom. Research from SOCRadar reveals that the same individuals behind the … Read more
Apple has made a significant shift in its approach to security patching, breaking with its long-standing tradition of bundling big batches of bug fixes into new versions of its operating system. The move comes as a response to the growing threat posed by accelerated artificial intelligence (AI) attacks, which are allowing hackers to rapidly develop … Read more
Australians have been breathing a sigh of relief in recent years as cybercrime rates have decreased significantly. According to a survey conducted by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC), individuals in Australia experienced fewer cybercrimes in 2025 compared to 2024, with relatively few consequences resulting from these incidents. However, this positive trend is not shared … Read more
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