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Pakistani Firm Shipped Fentanyl Analogs, Scams to US

Krebs on Security

MAY 7, 2025

com were paid for by the same account advertising a number of scam websites selling logo and web design services. Mirza’s LinkedIn profile says he currently runs an educational technology/life coach enterprise called TheCoach360 , which purports to help young kids “achieve financial independence.”

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Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 19, 2024

The cracked software is being resold as a cloud-based attack tool by at least two different services, one of which KrebsOnSecurity traced to an information technology firm based in Turkey. Silent Push said Araneida is being advertised by an eponymous user on multiple cybercrime forums. ” Orn advertising Araneida Scanner in Feb.

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Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The financial technology firm Finastra is investigating the alleged large-scale theft of information from its internal file transfer platform, KrebsOnSecurity has learned. The original October 31 post from abyss0, where they advertise the sale of data from several large banks that are customers of a large financial software company.

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Meta Pulls All Political Advertising in EU, Citing “Unworkable Complexity” of New Regulations

Penetration Testing

JULY 26, 2025

The post Meta Pulls All Political Advertising in EU, Citing “Unworkable Complexity” of New Regulations appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks

Krebs on Security

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The 122 services targeted in Sanders’ research include some of the more prominent businesses advertising on the cybercrime forums today, such as: -abuse-friendly or “bulletproof” hosting providers like anonvm[.]wtf, wtf, and PQHosting ; -sites selling aged email, financial, or social media accounts, such as verif[.]work

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An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker

Krebs on Security

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

That investigation detailed how the 38-year-old Shefel adopted the nickname Rescator while working as vice president of payments at ChronoPay , a Russian financial company that paid spammers to advertise fake antivirus scams, male enhancement drugs and knockoff pharmaceuticals. “I’m also godfather of his second son.”

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Quantum Supremacy and Our Cybersecurity Imperative

Lohrman on Security

JULY 27, 2025

News Analytics Artificial Intelligence Civic Innovation Cloud & Computing Cybersecurity Lohrmann on Cybersecurity Education Election Technology Emerging Tech Budget & Finance Infrastructure Government Experience GovTech Biz Biz Data Health & Human Services Justice & Public Safety Broadband & Network Policy Smart Cities Transportation (..)

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What’s Different About the Black Hat Conference, and What’s New in 2025?

Lohrman on Security

AUGUST 10, 2025

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Android devices track you before you even sign in

Malwarebytes

MARCH 12, 2025

As the company behind the Android Operating System (OS), the Google Play Store, the most popular search engine in the world, and part of the leading company in digital advertising (Alphabet), Google has obtained a position where it would be hard not to profit from. Ever considered not telling them who I am?

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Bitcoin Booms, Scammers Bloom: Crypto Hits a Record High

Lohrman on Security

JULY 13, 2025

Among them, several emerging projects are standing out due to their underlying technology, recent milestones, and the problems they aim to solve.” Following the launch of Bitcoin ETFs and the surge in Ethereum Layer-2 adoption, attention is quickly shifting to infrastructure tokens that can drive utility at scale.

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Google now allows digital fingerprinting of its users

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

For years, Google has been saying it will phase out the third-party tracking cookies that power much of its advertising business online, proposing new ideas that would allegedly preserve user privacy while still providing businesses with steady revenue streams. But it’s not been straight forward for Google. What can I do?

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New AI “agents” could hold people for ransom in 2025

Malwarebytes

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

A paradigm shift in technology is hurtling towards us, and it could change everything we know about cybersecurity. When ChatGPT was unveiled to the public in late 2022, security experts looked on with cautious optimism, excited about the new technology but concerned about its use in cyberattacks. Uhh, again, that is.

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Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing

Krebs on Security

MARCH 21, 2025

Rather, the missives are sent through the Apple iMessage service and through RCS , the functionally equivalent technology on Google phones. Merrill said it’s not unusual for fraud groups to advertise this kind of work on social media networks, including TikTok.

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News alert: Halo Security’s attack surface management platform wins MSP Today’s top award

The Last Watchdog

JUNE 18, 2025

Miami, June 18, 2025, CyberNewswire — Halo Security today announced that its attack surface management solution has been named a 2025 MSP Today Product of the Year Award winner by TMC, a leading global media company recognized for building communities in technology and business through live events and digital marketing platforms.

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Podcast: The Cyberwar with Iran

Doctor Chaos

JUNE 25, 2025

Chaos Dark Security and Total Chaos Blog doctorchaos.com and drchaos.com is a blog dedicated to Cyber Counter Intelligence and Cybersecurity technologies. The posts will be a discussion of concepts and technologies that make up emerging threats and techniques related to Cyber Defense. Sometimes we get a little off-topic.

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Inside the DemandScience by Pure Incubation Data Breach

Troy Hunt

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Apparently, before a child reaches the age of 13, advertisers will have gathered more 72 million data points on them. I knew I'd seen a metric about this sometime recently, so I went looking for "7,000", which perfectly illustrates how unaware we are of the extent of data collection on all of us.

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Google Reverses Third-Party Cookie Phaseout, Privacy Sandbox Relegated to Support Role

Penetration Testing

APRIL 23, 2025

Currently, the industry widely relies on cookie technology to store user data, and advertising networks use cookies to The post Google Reverses Third-Party Cookie Phaseout, Privacy Sandbox Relegated to Support Role appeared first on Daily CyberSecurity.

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Git Project Patches 3 Flaws: RCE, Arbitrary File Writes & Buffer Overflow

Penetration Testing

JULY 8, 2025

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Critical RCE in MCP Inspector Exposes AI Devs to Web-Based Exploits (CVE-2025-49596)

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JUNE 30, 2025

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Legal Zero-Days: How Old Laws Became a Novel Loss Generator

SecureWorld News

APRIL 2, 2025

Companies across industries are being sued for using widely available web technologies: session replay tools, analytics platforms, and advertising trackers. It involves tracking pixelsand legal theories pulled from a time when Blockbuster Video was still a thing. None of this is new or particularly exotic.

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Hackers Exploit Russian Host Proton66 for Global Malware Attacks, Researchers Say

eSecurity Planet

APRIL 21, 2025

The infrastructure has been openly advertised on Russian-speaking forums under the names UNDERGROUND and BEARHOST, according to Intrinsec , a French cybersecurity firm. Security firm Intrinsec had already tied these services to a Hong Kong-based provider, Chang Way Technologies. 24 Chang Way Technologies ASN 45.93.20.0/24

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Reflectiz Joins the Datadog Marketplace

Penetration Testing

JULY 9, 2025

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Medusa ransomware hit over 300 critical infrastructure organizations until February 2025

Security Affairs

MARCH 13, 2025

As of February 2025, Medusa developers and affiliates have impacted over 300 victims from a variety of critical infrastructure sectors with affected industries including medical, education, legal, insurance, technology, and manufacturing.” ” reads the joint advisory.

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Lumma/Amadey: fake CAPTCHAs want to know if you’re human

SecureList

OCTOBER 29, 2024

They purchase advertising slots that redirect users to malicious resources, employing various tricks to achieve infections. Users in Brazil, Spain, Italy, and Russia were most frequently affected. Conclusion Cybercriminals often infiltrate ad networks that are open to all comers.

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AI-Driven Fraud and Impersonation: The New Face of Financial Crime

SecureWorld News

JULY 17, 2025

Similarly, the CEO of advertising giant WPP was targeted via a deepfake voice message on WhatsApp. Both humans and security technologies are struggling to keep up with the fakes. We’re in a phase one might call the "exploitation zone," where technology outpaces awareness. Yet, the situation is far from hopeless.

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Zoom Patches Critical Flaw (CVE-2025-49457): Windows Users Face Privilege Escalation Risk

Penetration Testing

AUGUST 12, 2025

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Urgent WordPress Alert: Motors Theme Flaw (CVE-2025-4322) Actively Exploited for Site Takeover

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JUNE 20, 2025

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Triada strikes back

SecureList

APRIL 25, 2025

Initiating communication with an unknown bot Instagram module This module (3f887477091e67c6aaca15bce622f485) starts by requesting the device’s advertising ID from Google Play services, which it then uses as the victim ID. Triada substitutes the URI in the received Intent instance.

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The Cybersecurity Challenge in Mergers and Acquisitions

Digital Shadows

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Another post advertised the sale of client and employee credentials and email information from a Japanese construction company involved in M&A activity. This likely relates to the sector’s reliance on legacy systems and operational technologies, which complicate updates and incident response and are only magnified during M&A.

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Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Highlights Risks of AI Use in the Cloud, as UK’s NCSC Offers Tips for Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption

Security Boulevard

MARCH 21, 2025

Migration to PQC can be viewed as any large technology transition. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) last year released three quantum-resistant algorithm standards that are ready to be adopted. Thats the opinion of Consumer Reports, the Center for Democracy and Technology, the U.S.

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WAGO Device Manager Vulnerabilities Expose Critical Industrial Infrastructure to Remote Exploits

Penetration Testing

JUNE 17, 2025

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Europol warns about counterfeit goods and the criminals behind them

Malwarebytes

OCTOBER 28, 2024

So, there is another critical role in advertising counterfeit goods, which are influencers. As sophisticated technologies are used to replicate holograms, logos, and packaging, unaware consumers are more likely than ever to be deceived, and recognizing counterfeit items has become a task that requires specific knowledge and an expert eye.

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Texas Passes Most Comprehensive AI Governance Bill

SecureWorld News

JULY 2, 2025

TRAIGA applies to anyone who d eploys or develops AI systems in Texas; p roduces AI-powered products/services used by Texans; or m arkets or advertises AI systems in Texas. Who's covered by the provisions of HB 149? California Enacted generative-AI transparency laws (AB‑2013, SB‑942), effective Jan. 1, 2026

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Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds

Malwarebytes

MAY 8, 2025

The campaign we are exposing today is a reminder that even the most advanced security technologies do not dissuade threat actors. JavaScript file is a legitimate library from Pusher , a hosted web service that uses APIs, developer tools and libraries to manage connections between servers and clients using technologies like WebSockets.

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Weaponizing Group Policy: Custom Client-Side Extensions as a Stealthy Backdoor into Active Directory

Penetration Testing

JUNE 5, 2025

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Critical Blink Router Flaws (CVSS 9.8) Allow Remote Root Code Execution via Unauthenticated Attacks

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JUNE 15, 2025

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My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized

Zero Day

JULY 11, 2025

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. And I'm glad more people will be exposed to this technology, whether they upgrade to the device or simply pick it up at a carrier store or retailer. Privacy Policy | | Cookie Settings | Advertise | Terms of Use

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California Privacy Agency Enforcement, CCPA Rulemaking, and CIPA Reform

SecureWorld News

MAY 12, 2025

Staff Recommendation: Support SB 44 - Neural data and brain-computer interfaces SB 44 amends the CCPA to govern the collection and use of neural data by brain-computer interface technology. Businesses must use neural data solely for its original purpose and delete it once that purpose is fulfilled.

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Undercover miner: how YouTubers get pressed into distributing SilentCryptoMiner as a restriction bypass tool

SecureList

MARCH 5, 2025

This technology is used in various utilities, including ones for bypassing blocks and restrictions of access to resources worldwide. If you have social networks where you’ve advertised [REDACTED], please publish a new post with a mention of our official website, and note that you can now download [REDACTED] only from there.

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DCRat backdoor returns

SecureList

MARCH 11, 2025

Attackers create fake accounts or use stolen ones, then upload videos advertising cheats, cracks, gaming bots and similar software. In the video description is a download link to the product supposedly being advertised. Distribution The DCRat backdoor is distributed through the YouTube platform.

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New trends in phishing and scams: how AI and social media are changing the game

SecureList

AUGUST 13, 2025

Beyond targeted attacks that mimic the voices and images of friends or colleagues, deepfake technology is now being used in more classic, large-scale scams, such as fake giveaways from celebrities. Deepfake YouTube Short The advancement of AI technology for creating deepfakes is blurring the lines between reality and deception.

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Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report

Cisco Security

JULY 7, 2025

In terms of technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) was still getting off the ground, and AI was largely still science fiction. The astonishing accumulation of personal information available from data brokers and collected from a fusion of advertising and social media has made social engineering attacks much more effective.

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CVE-2025-5491: Acer Control Center Bug Allows Remote Code Execution as NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM

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JUNE 12, 2025

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Avaya CMS Exposed to Unauthorized Remote Command Attacks: CVSS 9.9 Vulnerability Demands Urgent Fix

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JUNE 10, 2025

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Pakistani Firm Shipped Fentanyl Analogs, Scams to US

Web Hacking Service ‘Araneida’ Tied to Turkish IT Firm

Trending Sources

Fintech Giant Finastra Investigating Data Breach

Meta Pulls All Political Advertising in EU, Citing “Unworkable Complexity” of New Regulations

How Cryptocurrency Turns to Cash in Russian Banks

An Interview With the Target & Home Depot Hacker

Quantum Supremacy and Our Cybersecurity Imperative

What’s Different About the Black Hat Conference, and What’s New in 2025?

Android devices track you before you even sign in

Bitcoin Booms, Scammers Bloom: Crypto Hits a Record High

Google now allows digital fingerprinting of its users

New AI “agents” could hold people for ransom in 2025

Arrests in Tap-to-Pay Scheme Powered by Phishing

News alert: Halo Security’s attack surface management platform wins MSP Today’s top award

Podcast: The Cyberwar with Iran

Inside the DemandScience by Pure Incubation Data Breach

Google Reverses Third-Party Cookie Phaseout, Privacy Sandbox Relegated to Support Role

Git Project Patches 3 Flaws: RCE, Arbitrary File Writes & Buffer Overflow

Critical RCE in MCP Inspector Exposes AI Devs to Web-Based Exploits (CVE-2025-49596)

Legal Zero-Days: How Old Laws Became a Novel Loss Generator

Hackers Exploit Russian Host Proton66 for Global Malware Attacks, Researchers Say

Reflectiz Joins the Datadog Marketplace

Medusa ransomware hit over 300 critical infrastructure organizations until February 2025

Lumma/Amadey: fake CAPTCHAs want to know if you’re human

AI-Driven Fraud and Impersonation: The New Face of Financial Crime

Zoom Patches Critical Flaw (CVE-2025-49457): Windows Users Face Privilege Escalation Risk

Urgent WordPress Alert: Motors Theme Flaw (CVE-2025-4322) Actively Exploited for Site Takeover

Triada strikes back

The Cybersecurity Challenge in Mergers and Acquisitions

Cybersecurity Snapshot: Tenable Highlights Risks of AI Use in the Cloud, as UK’s NCSC Offers Tips for Post-Quantum Cryptography Adoption

WAGO Device Manager Vulnerabilities Expose Critical Industrial Infrastructure to Remote Exploits

Europol warns about counterfeit goods and the criminals behind them

Texas Passes Most Comprehensive AI Governance Bill

Cyber criminals impersonate payroll, HR and benefits platforms to steal information and funds

Weaponizing Group Policy: Custom Client-Side Extensions as a Stealthy Backdoor into Active Directory

Critical Blink Router Flaws (CVSS 9.8) Allow Remote Root Code Execution via Unauthenticated Attacks

My first 24 hours with the Galaxy Z Fold 7 left me completely mesmerized

California Privacy Agency Enforcement, CCPA Rulemaking, and CIPA Reform

Undercover miner: how YouTubers get pressed into distributing SilentCryptoMiner as a restriction bypass tool

DCRat backdoor returns

New trends in phishing and scams: how AI and social media are changing the game

Cisco Contributes to Cyber Hard Problems Report

CVE-2025-5491: Acer Control Center Bug Allows Remote Code Execution as NT AUTHORITYSYSTEM

Avaya CMS Exposed to Unauthorized Remote Command Attacks: CVSS 9.9 Vulnerability Demands Urgent Fix

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