FBI Warns of Rising Cybercrime Threats Against Social Media Users

The FBI has issued a public alert warning of a growing cybercrime threat against social media users, with hackers targeting adults and children to steal intimate explicit images and videos.

Google's Hacker Hunter Explains Why Hacking Groups Get Codenames

Google's top hacker hunter, Shane Huntley, explains the importance of naming hacking groups and the challenges of tracking them.

Google Uncovers Sophisticated Hacking Groups Targeting Financial Firms

Google's security researchers have identified four hacking groups using voice phishing techniques to extort financial firms, with one group receiving $10 million in Bitcoin earlier this year.

Canadian Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing Billions of Records and Extorting Companies

Connor Moucka, a 26-year-old Canadian citizen, has pled guilty to hacking over 165 companies, stealing billions of records, and extorting several companies and individuals. Moucka faces decades in prison and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 27.

Hackers Steal Over $130 Million from Offline Hardware Wallets

Cryptocurrency thieves exploit a bug in Coldcard wallets, compromising the security of Bitcoin owners. At least a dozen hackers are involved in the heists, with over $130 million stolen so far.

FBI Arrests Man Accused of Using Steam Games to Drain Victims' Crypto Wallets

The FBI has arrested a Florida man accused of using Steam games to steal victims' crypto wallets, with authorities alleging he and his accomplices infected around 8,000 victims and stole at least $220,000 worth of crypto.

UK Police Disrupt Scattered Spider Hacking Group with Arrest of Teenage Hackers

The jailing of Owen Flowers and Thalha Jubair has severely disrupted the operations of Scattered Spider, a notorious cybercrime group, according to British authorities.

Polymarket Hack Exposes Users to $3 Million in Stolen Cryptocurrency

Prediction market giant Polymarket confirms hackers stole funds from users after a third-party breach, with losses totaling $3 million.

Fortinet Firewalls Compromised by Hackers in Global Campaign

Cybercriminals have compromised tens of thousands of Fortinet firewalls and VPNs, using previously known passwords to gain access to sensitive data, affecting major companies worldwide.

Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for Using AI to Scam Hundreds of Thousands of Victims

Google has filed a lawsuit against a Chinese cybercrime network called Outsider Enterprise, which allegedly uses AI to send scam text messages impersonating Google and other brands.

Google Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for AI-Powered Scam Text Messages

Google takes on alleged Chinese cybercrime network Outsider Enterprise, which uses AI to send scam texts and steal sensitive information. The tech giant estimates losses in the millions with hundreds of thousands of victims.

Oracle Warns of Critical Security Bug Abused by Hackers to Breach 100+ Companies

Oracle has published a security advisory warning of a critical-rated vulnerability in its PeopleSoft software, which was exploited by hackers to breach over 100 organizations. The company is urging its corporate customers to apply mitigations to prevent exploitation.

ShinyHunters Claim to Have Hacked Oracle PeopleSoft Servers at Over 100 Organizations

The notorious cybercrime group claims to have targeted universities, compromising sensitive student data and demonstrating its ability to carry out mass hacks.

Hackers Trick Meta AI Chatbot to Hijack Instagram Accounts

A group of hackers exploited a vulnerability in Meta's AI-powered support chatbot to gain unauthorized access to several Instagram accounts, sparking concerns about the security of the platform.

Ransomware Gang Scares Law Firms with Fake IT Workers and In-Person Hacks

Google and the FBI warn of a new tactic used by the Silent Ransom Group, where hackers send fake IT workers to steal data from law firms in person. This escalation of attacks marks a significant shift in the way ransomware gangs operate.

Hackers Exploit Meta AI Support to Hijack Instagram Accounts

Several users reported their Instagram accounts being compromised, with hackers using Meta's AI-powered support chatbot to gain access. The issue has since been resolved by Instagram, but the exact number of affected users remains unclear.

Meta's AI Chatbot Continues to Enable Simple Hacks of Instagram Accounts

A widespread hacking campaign targeting Instagram users has continued despite Meta's claims of a fix, with hackers exploiting the company's AI support chatbot to take over accounts.

Meta's AI Support Chatbot Exposed in Instagram Hacking Scandal

Several Instagram users' accounts hacked through Meta's AI-powered support chatbot, raising security concerns. The attack exploited the chatbot's ability to grant access without requiring a legitimate email address.

CrowdStrike and Google Dismantle Glassworm Botnet, Targeting Open-Source Software Developers

A joint operation between CrowdStrike and Google has led to the takedown of the Glassworm botnet, a cybercrime group that targeted open-source software developers. The botnet was used to push malware and steal passwords from developers.

Law Enforcement Shuts Down Popular VPN Service Used by Ransomware Gangs

An international coalition of law enforcement agencies has taken down a popular virtual private network service used by cybercriminals and arrested its administrator. The service, First VPN, was used by at least 25 ransomware gangs to hide their malicious activity.