Chinese hackers leverage open-source tools for cyber attacks
Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered that Chinese state-sponsored threat groups are actively exploiting open-source tools like Nmap to facilitate cyber attacks. These groups, including APT41, APT10, GALLIUM, Stately Taurus,...
Bitcoin ATM Scams: A Growing Threat
Bitcoin ATMs (BTMs) have emerged as a convenient way to buy and sell cryptocurrencies. However, they have also become a hotbed for scammers looking to exploit unsuspecting victims.The...
Russian military hackers: targeting critical infrastructure globally
Intelligence agencies have identified Russian military hackers linked to the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), Unit 29155, as responsible for cyberattacks against global targets. These attacks aim to steal...
Cybersecurity incident at Transport for London: a closer look
On September 2, 2024, Transport for London (TfL) found itself facing a significant cyber attack that disrupted its operations and raised serious concerns about the security of its...
Overview of the August 12, 2024 Google Cloud Platform outage in London
On August 12, 2024, Google experienced a power outage at its London data center, leading to a notable disruption of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Workspace services for...
Evasive Panda’s infiltration of ISP systems
In mid-2023, a security report from Volexity unveiled a significant cyber espionage campaign orchestrated by the Chinese hacking group known as StormBamboo, or Evasive Panda. This group managed...
The rise and fall of Cryptonator: a cautionary tale of unlicensed cryptocurrency exchanges
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially charged Roman Pikulev with the creation and operation of Cryptonator, an unlicensed cryptocurrency exchange implicated in processing over $235 million...
Understanding the “Sitting Ducks” attack: a growing threat to domain security
Recent research highlights a critical vulnerability in domain security, termed the “Sitting Ducks” attack, which has enabled cybercriminals to seize over 35,000 registered domains. This method bypasses traditional...