Iranian Hacking Campaign Targets U.S. Water Utilities: A Growing Concern

A recent wave of cyberattacks on U.S. water utilities has raised alarms, with the alleged Iranian hacking campaign causing widespread concern over the country's critical infrastructure.

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 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.

AI Guardrails Impede Cybersecurity Research

The use of AI guardrails in cybersecurity research is hindering legitimate network defenders and offensive cybersecurity researchers, sparking concerns about the impact on national security.

Millions of WordPress Sites Remain Vulnerable to Hackers

Cybersecurity firms report hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting tens of millions of websites at risk. The vulnerabilities are so severe that WordPress enabled forced updates where possible.

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.

Apple Chip Flaw Opens Door to iPhone Jailbreak

A new unpatchable flaw in Apple chips has been discovered, potentially allowing hackers to unlock older iPhones. The vulnerability, dubbed \

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.

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.

WhatsApp Slams NSO Group for Violating Court Order, Seeks Contempt of Court

WhatsApp has caught and disrupted a new hacking campaign linked to NSO Group, accusing the spyware maker of violating a court order. The messaging app maker is seeking to hold NSO in contempt of court.

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.

IBM Accused of Covering Up Data Breaches by Foreign Governments

A former IBM cybersecurity executive has accused the company of covering up several data breaches, including a major hack by a Chinese government-linked group, and failing to notify authorities or customers.

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.

Signal Users Targeted in New Phishing Campaign

Hackers are pretending to be Signal's support team to steal users' chat backups, with several anti-CCP activists already receiving the phishing attempt.

Protecting Your Device from Spyware: Key Features for Enhanced Security

Tech giants Apple, Google, and Meta offer opt-in features to counter targeted spyware attacks, enhancing user data protection.

FBI Director's Online Store Hijacked, Exposing Visitors to Malware

The website of FBI director Kash Patel's merchandise store, Based Apparel, was taken offline after reports of a potential malware hijack. The malicious software, an infostealer, steals victims' credentials and passwords.