Imagine this: a piece of malware so cunning, it doesn’t just hide from traditional antivirus programs—it tries to outsmart the artificial intelligence (AI) systems designed to catch it. Sounds like something from a sci-fi thriller, right? But it’s happening now, and it’s reshaping the landscape of cybersecurity. In June 2025, Check Point Research discovered a…
In today’s volatile geopolitical landscape, cyber warfare isn’t a distant threat—it’s happening in real time. And nowhere is this more apparent than in Ukraine, where the notorious Russia-aligned hacking group Gamaredon has shifted its entire arsenal to relentlessly target Ukrainian government institutions. If you’re following the pulse of global cybersecurity, this shift is more than…
Imagine waking up to discover your bank account has been emptied overnight—not because you slipped up, but because skilled cybercriminals have orchestrated a complex attack from halfway across the world. That’s not just a hypothetical for Colombian consumers and businesses; it’s the chilling reality behind a sophisticated threat campaign led by Blind Eagle (APT-C-36). This…
Imagine waking up to the realization that your organization’s servers—possibly the very backbone of your digital business—are defenseless against a remote hacker, thanks to a flaw in the “invisible” firmware running behind the scenes. For thousands of IT teams, this is no hypothetical. In June 2025, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added…
The sky isn’t the limit—it’s the new frontline. In recent months, a notorious cybercrime group known as Scattered Spider (also called Octo Tempest, Muddled Libra, or UNC3944) has pivoted sharply, turning its sights from retail and insurance to the bustling world of aviation and transportation. If you work in or do business with airlines, airports,…
Imagine waking up to find an invisible guest lurking inside your company’s most critical servers—watching, waiting, and quietly probing for weaknesses. It’s not a scene from a thriller, but a reality many organizations face as threat actors increasingly exploit vulnerabilities in Windows and Linux servers to deploy dangerous web shells. These attacks are stealthy, persistent,…
Cyber threats rarely make headlines unless something big is brewing—like a sudden, global spike in attacks on a widely trusted system. That’s exactly what’s happening right now with MOVEit Transfer systems, which have been hit by an unprecedented wave of scans and attempted exploits from over 100 unique IP addresses in a single day. The…
If you think Macs are immune to malware, it’s time for a reality check. Today’s cybercriminals have set their sights on macOS, and their latest creation—the Odyssey Stealer—is a wake-up call for anyone who uses their Mac for finance, crypto, or just everyday browsing. This isn’t your garden-variety piece of adware. Odyssey is a stealthy,…
Imagine building a cutting-edge AI system—one that automates ticketing, triages support requests, or drives business-critical decisions. Now imagine a single, overlooked line of code letting attackers seize control, exfiltrate confidential data, or escalate privileges right under your nose—using nothing but a cleverly crafted text prompt. Sound unlikely? Think again. The classic SQL injection vulnerability has…
If you’re reading this, you likely care deeply about cybersecurity—or maybe you work in Africa’s booming financial sector and want to understand the rising digital threats. Either way, here’s something you can’t ignore: a persistent group of cybercriminals is targeting financial institutions across Africa, weaponizing free, open-source tools in surprisingly clever ways. Their attacks are…
