Hackers Use Social Engineering as Main Entry Point, Report Finds
Social engineering is currently the top intrusion point for cyber attackers. Financially motivated and nation-state groups drive most of these…
Secret Blizzard Spies on Embassies, Exploits Russian ISPs
Secret Blizzard exploits Russian ISPs for embassy surveillance in Moscow. Attackers use fake Kaspersky prompts to install ApolloShadow malware. Diplomatic…
Google Project Zero Speeds Up Vulnerability Disclosures to Vendors
Google Project Zero will now disclose vulnerability reports one week after notifying vendors. The early alerts share essential facts but…
U.S. Companies Face Record Data Breach Costs, IBM Reports
U.S. data breach costs rose 9% to $10.22 million in 2025. Global average breach costs fell to $4.44 million, reversing…
Minnesota Deploys National Guard After Cyberattack Targets St. Paul
St. Paul suffered a significant cyberattack, prompting state intervention. Governor Walz activated the National Guard Cyber Protection Team. Officials stress…
Senate Pressures CISA to Release Telecom Security Report
Senator Wyden conditions Plankey’s nomination on public report release. CISA commits to releasing the 2022 U.S. Telecommunications Insecurity Report. Senate…
FBI Warns Public as The Com’s Online Crimes Escalate
Young members drive The Com’s rapidly growing cybercrime network. Subgroups target both digital and real-world victims, including minors. FBI advises…
Attackers Target US Agencies Using Microsoft SharePoint Vulnerabilities
Microsoft SharePoint flaws led to a coordinated cyberattack on over 400 organizations. Government agencies and infrastructure operators were among the…
Trump’s CISA Nominee Promises Action on Supply Chains and Budget Needs
CISA faces leadership, funding, and election security uncertainty in current debates. Nominee Sean Plankey prioritizes removing Chinese technology from U.S.…
Authorities Seize XSS.is Cybercrime Forum and Arrest Alleged Administrator
XSS.is cybercrime forum seized following years-long investigation. Ukrainian authorities arrested suspected administrator in coordinated action. Data and infrastructure taken to…
