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The suspected administrator of xss.is, one of the world’s most influential Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, was arrested in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 22 July. The takedown followed a long-running investigation led by the French Police and Paris Prosecutor, … Continue reading Mastermind behind Russian-speaking cybercrime hub arrested in Ukraine
Phishing is one of the oldest and most effective scams used by cybercriminals. No one is immune to them, not even internet security experts, as seen in the case of Troy Hunt, who recently fell for a phishing email. Before AI became mainstream, phishing… Continue reading Phishing simulations: What works and what doesn’t
A new policy brief from NATO’s Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE) warns that critical port infrastructure, responsible for 80 percent of global trade, is increasingly under attack by threat actors tied to Russia, Iran, and China. T… Continue reading Ports are getting smarter and more hackable
A new survey from ISC2 shows that nearly a third of cybersecurity professionals are already using AI security tools, and many others are close behind. So far, 30 percent of professionals say they’ve already integrated AI into their operations, while an… Continue reading As AI tools take hold in cybersecurity, entry-level jobs could shrink
Aircraft systems are getting more connected and ground operations increasingly integrated, and attackers are taking notice. They’re shifting from minor disruptions to targeting critical systems with serious intent. Any time an aircraft transmits … Continue reading Cyber turbulence ahead as airlines strap in for a security crisis
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from At-Bay, Immersive, NETSCOUT, Socure, and Stellar Cyber. Stellar Cyber 6.0.0 enhances automation, workflow intelligence, and user experience The 6.0.0 release bui… Continue reading New infosec products of the week: July 18, 2025
Many companies say they can’t find enough cybersecurity professionals. But a new report suggests the real problem isn’t a lack of talent, but how those jobs are structured and advertised. Expel’s 2025 Enterprise Cybersecurity Talent Index looked at mor… Continue reading What Fortune 100s are getting wrong about cybersecurity hiring
In a major blow to pro-Russian cybercrime, authorities across Europe and the United States launched a sweeping international crackdown on the hacking group NoName057(16) between 14 and 17 July. The coordinated operation, codenamed Eastwood and led by E… Continue reading Global crackdown hits pro-Russian cybercrime, 100+ systems taken down worldwide
AsyncRAT is an open-source remote access trojan that first appeared on GitHub in 2019. It includes a range of typical RAT capabilities, such as keylogging, screen capture, credential theft, and more. Its simplicity and open-source design have made it a… Continue reading AsyncRAT evolves as ESET tracks its most popular malware forks
After every breach, people ask: How did this happen if there were cybersecurity policies in place? The truth is, just having them doesn’t stop attacks. They only work if people know them and follow them when it matters. That’s where things often break … Continue reading Stop settling for check-the-box cybersecurity policies