APT37 hackers use new malware to breach air-gapped networks
North Korean hackers are deploying newly uncovered tools to move data between internet-connected and air-gapped systems, spread via removable drives, and conduct covert surveillance. The malicious campaign has been named Ruby Jumper and is attributed to the state-backed group APT37, also known as ScarCruft, Ricochet Chollima, and InkySquid. Air-gapped computers are disconnected from external networks, especially […]
Europol-led crackdown on The Com hackers leads to 30 arrests
A yearlong Europol-coordinated operation dubbed “Project Compass” has led to 30 arrests and 179 suspects being tied to “The Com,” an online cybercrime collective that targets children and teenagers. In a press release issued on Thursday, Europol said that investigators identified 62 victims and directly safeguarded four of them from the group’s attacks. Launched in […]
CISA warns that RESURGE malware can be dormant on Ivanti devices
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released new details about RESURGE, a malicious implant used in zero-day attacks exploiting CVE-2025-0282 to breach Ivanti Connect Secure devices. The update focuses on the implant’s undetected latency on the appliances and its “sophisticated network-level evasion and authentication techniques” that enable covert communication with the attacker. […]
Ukrainian man pleads guilty to running AI-powered fake ID site
A Ukrainian man has pleaded guilty to operating OnlyFake, an AI-powered website that generated and sold more than 10,000 photos of fake identification documents to customers worldwide. 27-year-old Yurii Nazarenko (also known as “John Wick,” “Tor Ford,” and “Uriel Septimberus”) admitted that his OnlyFake subscription-based platform used artificial intelligence to generate realistic-looking counterfeit passports, driver’s licenses, and […]
Previously harmless Google API keys now expose Gemini AI data
Google API keys for services like Maps embedded in accessible client-side code could be used to authenticate to the Gemini AI assistant and access private data. Researchers found nearly 3,000 such keys while scanning internet pages from organizations in various sectors, and even from Google. The problem occurred when Google introduced its Gemini assistant, and developers started […]
Trend Micro warns of critical Apex One code execution flaws
Japanese cybersecurity software firm Trend Micro has patched two critical Apex One vulnerabilities that allow attackers to gain remote code execution (RCE) on vulnerable Windows systems. Apex One is an endpoint security platform that detects and responds to security threats, including malware, spyware, malicious tools, and vulnerabilities. The first critical Apex One security flaw patched this week […]
European DYI chain ManoMano data breach impacts 38 million customers
DIY store chain ManoMano is notifying customers of a data breach that was caused by hackers compromising a third-party service provider. The company confirmed to GeekFeed that it learned of the hack in January 2026. An investigation into the incident determined that 38 million individuals are affected. “We can confirm that ManoMano has recently notified […]
Critical Juniper Networks PTX flaw allows full router takeover
A critical vulnerability in the Junos OS Evolved network operating system running on PTX Series routers from Juniper Networks could allow an unauthenticated attacker to execute code remotely with root privileges. PTX Series routers are high-performance core and peering routers built for high throughput, low latency, and scale. They are commonly used by internet service providers, telecommunication […]
Olympique Marseille confirms ‘attempted’ cyberattack after data leak
French professional football club Olympique de Marseille has confirmed a cyberattack after a threat actor claimed on Monday that it breached the club’s systems earlier this month. Founded 126 years ago, Olympique Marseille competes in the Ligue 1, the top tier of the French football league system, and was the first French club to win […]
Ransomware payment rate drops to record low as attacks surge
The number of ransomware victims paying threat actors has dropped to 28% last year, an all-time low, despite a significant increase in the number of claimed attacks. A downward payment trend has been observed for the past four consecutive years by the blockchain intelligence platform Chainalysis. At the moment, the total of on-chain ransomware payments in 2025 stands […]