Cybercriminals are exploiting users’ desire for free Spotify Premium subscriptions by distributing infostealer malware through social media platforms. These fraudulent “hacks” and “cracks” promise lifetime Premium access but instead install malicious software that harvests credentials, cryptocurrenc
Cybercriminals are exploiting TikTok and Instagram Reels to distribute the notorious Vidar infostealer malware. Attackers create seemingly legitimate content promoting fake software, AI tools, and cracked applications that direct users to malicious download sites. Once executed, Vidar harvests sensi
Security teams are bridging the gap between threat intelligence consumption and proactive threat hunting through automated pipelines that transform raw intelligence feeds into actionable hunt plans. These systems parse indicators of compromise (IOCs), tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a new binding operational directive requiring federal civilian agencies to dramatically reduce vulnerability patching timelines. The directive introduces a risk-based prioritization framework that moves beyond traditional CVSS sc
A critical zero-day vulnerability in Windows’ Collaborative Translation Framework (CTF) client-server runtime process (CTFMON.EXE) allows authenticated attackers to escalate privileges to SYSTEM level. The vulnerability, actively exploited in targeted attacks, affects all supported Windows versions
A sophisticated botnet attributed to Chinese threat actors, designated JDY, has significantly expanded its targeting of U.S. military network infrastructure. The campaign leverages compromised IoT devices and network equipment to establish persistent access points near military installations. Intell
ServiceNow, a leading enterprise cloud platform serving over 7,700 organizations globally, disclosed a security incident that resulted in unauthorized access to customer data. The breach stemmed from a misconfigured customer instance that allowed an unauthorized party to access sensitive information
Russian state-sponsored threat actors are actively exploiting CVE-2025-8088, a patched vulnerability in WinRAR, despite the availability of security updates. The flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through specially crafted archive files, targeting organizations that have failed to updat
The Gentlemen ransomware gang emerged in 2024 as a sophisticated threat actor targeting healthcare, manufacturing, and critical infrastructure. Despite their polished communication style and claims of ethical boundaries, the group has successfully breached over 30 organizations globally. This invest
Identity verification has become the cornerstone of digital security, yet many organizations still struggle with implementation. This article outlines five critical best practices: implementing multi-layered authentication, leveraging biometric technologies securely, maintaining continuous verificat