Google announced today it blocked a record 2.28 million policy-violating apps from entering the Play Store in 2023, leveraging advanced machine learning, stricter developer vetting, and cross-industry collaborations to combat
Monthly Archives: January 2025
New Threat Hunting Technique to Uncover Malicious Infrastructure Using SSL History
As internet security evolves, SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificates, cornerstones of encrypted communication, are stepping into a brand-new role as vital tools in the fight against cyberattacks. Experts are now
TAG-124 Hacked 1000+ WordPress Sites To Embed Payloads
A sophisticated cyber campaign orchestrated by the threat group TAG-124 has compromised over 1,000 WordPress websites to deploy malicious payloads. The operation leverages a multi-layered Traffic Distribution System (TDS) to
Tor Project X Account Hacked to Promote Cryptocurrency Scheme
The Tor Project, a renowned organization dedicated to online privacy and anonymity, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. On January 30, 2025, the group’s official X (formerly Twitter) account was
ChatGPT-4o Jailbreak Vulnerability “Time Bandit” Let Attackers Create Malware
A new jailbreak vulnerability in OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o, dubbed “Time Bandit,” has been exploited to bypass the chatbot’s built-in safety functions. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the chatbot into producing
Phorpiex Botnet Distributes LockBit Ransomware Through Compromised Websites
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered the use of the Phorpiex botnet to distribute LockBit Black ransomware (LockBit 3.0) through millions of phishing emails and compromised websites. This campaign, active since April
Microsoft 365 Down – Widespread Outage Affects Users and Admins
Microsoft 365 users worldwide encountered significant disruptions today as multiple services, including the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, reported degradation or complete inaccessibility. The issue, first noted around 18:45 GMT, has
Windows 11 24H2 Update Breaks Web camera, Audio, & USB
The most recent update for Windows 11 24H2, identified as KB5050009, has caused various kinds of technical issues for users, affecting critical functionalities like audio, Bluetooth, USB devices, and webcams.
State-sponsored Actors Abusing Gemini to Fuel Cyber Attacks
The state-sponsored threat actors are increasingly exploiting Google’s AI-powered assistant, Gemini, to enhance their cyber operations. While generative AI tools like Gemini hold immense potential for innovation and productivity, their
PowerSchool Starts Notifying Students Following Massive Breach
PowerSchool, a leading U.S.-based education technology provider, has begun notifying students, teachers, and other affected individuals following a massive data breach that occurred in December 2024. The breach, which compromised
