Extradition in International Bank Fraud case
On January 31, 2025, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York announced the extradition of Joey Grant Luther, who faces serious charges related to...
Texas governor bans DeepSeek and RedNote on government devices
In a significant move reflecting heightened cybersecurity concerns, Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued an order banning the use of DeepSeek and RedNote applications on government devices. This...
Fake wedding invitations to spread Android Malware in Southeast Asia
Since mid-2024, a new malware campaign targeting Android users has emerged, identified as the Tria stealer. This malware exploits wedding invitation themes to lure victims into installing malicious...
Ransomware targets ESXi systems to tunnel traffic to C2 infrastructure using SSH
Cybersecurity analysts have recently highlighted a concerning trend in ransomware attacks targeting ESXi systems. These attacks are not only compromising virtual infrastructure but also utilizing these systems as...
DeepSeek: the rise of China’s AI challenger and its implications for the cyber landscape
In recent weeks, a new player in the artificial intelligence (AI) space has taken the tech world by storm: DeepSeek, a Chinese startup with ambitious goals of achieving...
Malware, ClickFix attack variant using Silk Road founder as lure
In a striking development in the cyber threat landscape, a new ClickFix attack variant has emerged, utilizing the recent pardon of Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht as bait...
Large Scale Botnet AIRASHI
In August 2024, a significant cyber assault orchestrated by the AISURU botnet targeted the distribution platforms of the highly anticipated Chinese game, Black Myth: Wukong. This attack was...
Conor Fitzpatrick, Pompompurin on Breachforums, to be resentenced
Conor Fitzpatrick, known in the cyber underworld as “Pompompurin,” is back in the spotlight as he prepares for resentencing after a federal appeals court vacated his previous lenient...