Around 13,000 MikroTik Routers Seized by Botnet for Malicious Spam and Cyber Assaults
A worldwide network comprising approximately 13,000 compromised Mikrotik routers has been utilized as a botnet to distribute malicious software through...
Month: January 2025
Former CIA Expert Admits to Disclosing Highly Confidential Information to Unauthorized Entities
An ex-analyst employed by the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) admitted to sharing classified National Defense Information (NDI) with individuals...
HackGATE: Establishing Fresh Benchmarks for Transparency and Management in Penetration Trials
Envision getting a pen test document that sparks a myriad of inquiries rather than providing solutions. Queries such as, "Was...
ValleyRAT Malware Distribution Utilized by PNGPlug Loader via Deceptive Software Installation Packages
In various regions predominantly Chinese-speaking such as Hong Kong, Taiwan, and the Mainland China, a string of cyber assaults has...
Alert from CERT-UA About Deceptive Cyber Deceptions Utilizing Bogus AnyDesk Solicitations for Deceitful Security Assessments
Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) has issued a caution regarding continuous efforts by unidentified malicious individuals to mimic the...
4.2 Million Hosts at Risk Due to Unprotected Tunneling Protocols, Involving VPNs and Routers
A recent study has revealed security weaknesses in various tunneling protocols that may enable malicious actors to carry out diverse...
New Tanzeem Android Malware Linked to DoNot Team Targeting Acquisition of Information
A new Android malware connected to the DoNot Team has emerged in sophisticated cyber campaigns. Cyfirma, a cybersecurity firm, discovered...
A Comprehensive Assessment of Private Internet Reach VPN: Is PIA VPN Effective?
Fast facts on Private Internet AccessOur Evaluation: 4.5 out of 5 starsPricing: Commences at $3.33 (annual scheme)Key Highlights:10,000-35,000 servers spread...
⚡ THN Weekly Summary: Major Cybersecurity Risks, Resources, and Recommendations [20 January]
With the increasing complexity of the online realm, the distinction between national security and cybersecurity is becoming increasingly blurred. Recent...
Guide on Product Demonstration: How Satori Safeguards Confidential Information From Manufacturing to AI
Each week appears to unveil another data leak, and the reason is evident: protecting confidential information has become increasingly challenging....
Hackers Utilize Malicious npm Packages to Extract Solana Wallet Keys through Gmail SMTP
Security experts have discovered three groups of harmful packages within the npm and Python Package Index (PyPI) archive that possess...
TikTok Turns Off in America as Federal Prohibition Implemented on January 19, 2025
The well-known video-sharing platform TikTok has now turned off in the United States as a federal prohibition on the platform...
United States Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Cybersecurity Company for Treasury Breach Connected to Silk Typhoon
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) within the US Department of the Treasury has enforced penalties on a Chinese...
Significant Weaknesses in WGS-804HPT Switches Allow RCE and Network Breach
In a recent revelation, cybersecurity experts have identified three vulnerabilities in the industrial switches manufactured by Planet Technology, the exploitation...
Spamming PHP Servers with Python Bots Leading to Rampant Growth of Betting Platforms
A recent discovery by cybersecurity analysts has unveiled a fresh initiative aiming at web servers operating PHP-based programs to boost...
