16TB of MongoDB Database Exposes 4.3 Billion Lead Gen Records

Cybersecurity researchers discovered an unsecured 16TB database exposing 4.3 billion professional records, including names, emails, and LinkedIn data. Learn what happened, why this massive data leak enables new scams, and how to protect your PII. Continue reading 16TB of MongoDB Database Exposes 4.3 Billion Lead Gen Records

Hamas Linked Hackers Using AshTag Malware Against Diplomatic Offices

New report by Unit 42 reveals the Hamas-linked Ashen Lepus (WIRTE) group is using the AshTag malware suite to target Middle Eastern diplomatic and government entities with advanced, hidden tactics. Continue reading Hamas Linked Hackers Using AshTag Malware Against Diplomatic Offices

Coupang CEO Steps Down After Data Breach Hits 33.7 Million Users

South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang faces intense scrutiny after CEO Park Dae-jun resigns over a data breach that exposed 33.7 million customer accounts. Read about the police raids, US lawsuit, and regulatory orders from PIPC. Continue reading Coupang CEO Steps Down After Data Breach Hits 33.7 Million Users

Fake Microsoft Teams and Google Meet Downloads Spread Oyster Backdoor

The Oyster backdoor (also known as Broomstick) is targeting the financial world, using malicious search ads for PuTTY, Teams, and Google Meet. Continue reading Fake Microsoft Teams and Google Meet Downloads Spread Oyster Backdoor

Malicious Visual Studio Code Extensions Hide Trojan in Fake PNG Files

VS Code developers beware: ReversingLabs found 19 malicious extensions hiding trojans inside a popular dependency, disguising the final malware payload as a standard PNG image file. Continue reading Malicious Visual Studio Code Extensions Hide Trojan in Fake PNG Files

New ‘DroidLock’ Android Malware Locks Users Out, Spies via Front Camera

Zimperium zLabs reveals DroidLock, a new Android malware acting like ransomware that can hijack Android devices, steal credentials via phishing, and stream your screen via VNC. Continue reading New ‘DroidLock’ Android Malware Locks Users Out, Spies via Front Camera

CastleLoader Malware Now Uses Python Loader to Bypass Security

Cybersecurity researchers at Blackpoint Cyber discovered a new, evasive CastleLoader malware variant using Python and ClickFix social engineering to deliver RATs and info-stealers directly from memory. Continue reading CastleLoader Malware Now Uses Python Loader to Bypass Security