Cybersecurity News

In a significant blow to cybercriminal infrastructure, the Dutch National Police (Politie) has executed a major operation resulting in the seizure of 127 servers belonging to the notorious bulletproof hosting provider Zservers. The operation, conducted at Amsterdam’s Paul van Vlissingenstraat data center, follows recent sanctions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia against … Read more

Security researchers at DataDog have uncovered a significant vulnerability in Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, dubbed “WhoAMI,” that could potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to AWS accounts through the manipulation of Amazon Machine Images (AMI). This security flaw, discovered in August 2024, demonstrates how seemingly minor configuration oversights can lead to serious security … Read more

A significant cybersecurity incident emerged in early February 2024 when a threat actor operating under the alias “emirking” claimed to have obtained access credentials for 20 million OpenAI accounts. The data was subsequently listed for sale on BreachForums, a notorious underground marketplace, prompting immediate concern within the cybersecurity community. Initial Investigation and Source Identification While … Read more

Microsoft has released its February 2025 security update package, addressing 63 vulnerabilities across its product ecosystem. Of particular concern are four zero-day vulnerabilities, with two already being actively exploited in the wild, presenting immediate security risks to organizations and users worldwide. Critical Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Under Active Exploitation The most pressing security threat comes from CVE-2025-21391, … Read more

Brave Browser has rolled out a groundbreaking security feature called Custom Scriptlets in its desktop version 1.75, marking a significant advancement in user-controlled web privacy and security. This innovative functionality enables users to inject custom JavaScript code into web pages, providing unprecedented control over their browsing experience and privacy protection mechanisms. Advanced Privacy Controls Through … Read more

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a groundbreaking cybersecurity initiative with the introduction of the specialized .bank.in domain space, marking a significant advancement in securing India’s digital banking infrastructure. This strategic move represents one of the most comprehensive approaches to cybersecurity enhancement in the global financial sector. Secure Domain Infrastructure: A New Era … Read more

Apple has released an urgent security update addressing a significant zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-24200) that enabled attackers to bypass the USB Restricted Mode protection on locked iOS devices. This critical security feature, designed to prevent unauthorized data access, could be compromised through sophisticated targeted attacks when physical access to the device was obtained. Understanding USB Restricted … Read more

In a significant development for global cybersecurity, law enforcement agencies from 14 countries have successfully conducted Operation Phobos Aetor, delivering a decisive blow to major ransomware operations. The operation resulted in the arrest of two Russian nationals in Thailand, who were allegedly key figures behind the Phobos ransomware and 8Base criminal enterprise. International Cooperation Leads … Read more

A routine anti-phishing operation at Cloudflare recently escalated into a significant service disruption, highlighting the delicate balance between security measures and operational stability. The incident, lasting 59 minutes, affected multiple critical services and exposed vulnerabilities in standard operational procedures, even within one of the world’s leading cybersecurity companies. Understanding the Incident: From Phishing Response to … Read more

Valve Corporation has identified and responded to a significant cybersecurity threat by removing PirateFi, a malicious game, from the Steam platform. The security incident has prompted an immediate response from Valve’s security team, who are advising affected users to consider complete system reformatting to eliminate potential threats. Threat Analysis and Distribution Scope The malicious software … Read more