TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion

Akamai’s latest Ransomware Report 2025 reveals “quadruple extortion,” new AI-driven tactics by groups like Black Basta, FunkSec, and TrickBot, and growing threats to non-profits. Learn about evolving cyber threats. Continue reading TrickBot Behind More Than $724 Million in Crypto Theft and Extortion

Allianz Life Data Breach Hits 1.4 Million Customers

Allianz Life Insurance confirms a July 2025 data breach impacting 1.4 million customers, financial pros and employees. Learn how social engineering exploited a third-party CRM, the hallmarks of Scattered Spider tactics, and the broader risks of supply … Continue reading Allianz Life Data Breach Hits 1.4 Million Customers

SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Used in Auto-Color Malware Attack on US Firm

Darktrace uncovers the first exploit of a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability (CVE-2025-31324) to deploy Auto-Color backdoor malware. Learn how this evasive Linux RAT targets systems for remote code execution and how AI-powered defence thwarts multi-s… Continue reading SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability Used in Auto-Color Malware Attack on US Firm

How Scattered Spider Used Fake Calls to Breach Clorox via Cognizant

Specops Software’s analysis reveals how Scattered Spider’s persistent help desk exploitation cost Clorox $400 million. Understand the August 2023 breach, its operational disruption, and critical steps organisations must take to protect against similar … Continue reading How Scattered Spider Used Fake Calls to Breach Clorox via Cognizant

Scattered Spider Launching Ransomware on Hijacked VMware Systems, Google

A new report from Google’s GTIG reveals how UNC3944 (0ktapus) uses social engineering to compromise Active Directory, then exploits VMware vSphere for data theft and direct ransomware deployment. Understand their tactics and learn vital mitigation steps. Continue reading Scattered Spider Launching Ransomware on Hijacked VMware Systems, Google

Malicious ISO File Used in Romance Scam Targeting German Speakers

Sublime Security reveals a cunning romance/adult-themed scam targeting German speakers, leveraging Keitaro TDS to deliver an AutoIT-based malware loader. Learn how this sophisticated campaign operates, its deceptive tactics, and the hidden payload. Continue reading Malicious ISO File Used in Romance Scam Targeting German Speakers

Operation Checkmate: BlackSuit Ransomware’s Dark Web Domains Seized

International law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Europol, have successfully seized the infrastructure of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang in Operation Checkmate. This article details the takedown, BlackSuit’s origins, and the ongoin… Continue reading Operation Checkmate: BlackSuit Ransomware’s Dark Web Domains Seized