Millions of Android Powered TVs and Streaming Devices Infected by Kimwolf Botnet

Synthient discovers over 2 million Android TV boxes and smart TVs hijacked by the Kimwolf botnet. Learn how hackers are using home devices to launch DDoS attacks and how you can protect your home network. Continue reading Millions of Android Powered TVs and Streaming Devices Infected by Kimwolf Botnet

Bitfinex Hack Mastermind Behind $10 Billion Theft Gets Early Release

Ilya Lichtenstein, the man behind the massive 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin theft, has been released early from prison. Read how the First Step Act and a trail of Walmart gift cards led to this major update in one of the world’s largest crypto thefts. Continue reading Bitfinex Hack Mastermind Behind $10 Billion Theft Gets Early Release

Researchers Warn of Data Exposure Risks in Claude Chrome Extension

Security experts at Zenity Labs warn that Anthropic’s new agentic browser extension, Claude in Chrome, could bypass traditional web security, exposing private data and login tokens to potential hijackers. Continue reading Researchers Warn of Data Exposure Risks in Claude Chrome Extension

Finnish Authorities Detain Crew After Undersea Internet Cable Severed

After a sudden internet cable break between Finland and Estonia, authorities have seized the cargo ship Fitburg. With two crew members arrested and sanctioned steel found on board, investigators are now probing if this was an accident or a deliberate a… Continue reading Finnish Authorities Detain Crew After Undersea Internet Cable Severed

2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware

Can you trust your cybersecurity team? A recent federal case reveals how two US-based cybersecurity experts turned into affiliates for the BlackCat ransomware group, extorting over $1.2M in Bitcoin. Read the full story on their 2023 crime spree. Continue reading 2 US Cybersecurity Experts Guilty of Extortion Scheme for ALPHV Ransomware

30,000 Korean Air Employee Records Stolen as Cl0p Leaks Data Online

Korean Air confirms a major data leak affecting 30,000 staff members after the Cl0p gang targeted a catering partner. Learn what data was stolen and the airline’s response to secure its data. Continue reading 30,000 Korean Air Employee Records Stolen as Cl0p Leaks Data Online