Imagine waking up to discover that the very research meant to save lives during a global pandemic was quietly siphoned off by shadowy hackers, acting at the behest of a foreign government. It sounds like a plot straight out of a Hollywood thriller—but for American universities, immunologists, and government agencies, this nightmare was all too…
If you use a Mac and think you’re safe from the world of malware—think again. The landscape is changing fast, and a dangerous new player has just upped the stakes. Say hello (or rather, don’t) to the upgraded Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS). This infamous infostealer has just evolved, now armed with a stealthy backdoor that…
In the relentless chess game between cyber defenders and digital criminals, a new player just flipped the board—and it’s moving faster than most teams can respond. Meet BERT, the latest ransomware group flagged by Trend Micro, and a wake-up call for anyone managing security in critical sectors like healthcare, technology, and event services. If you…
Every second Tuesday of the month, IT teams worldwide wait on edge for Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday drop. July 2025’s update isn’t just another batch of security fixes—it’s a wakeup call. Among the 130 vulnerabilities patched, two stand out: a potentially “wormable” flaw reminiscent of WannaCry’s devastation, and a high-severity zero-day in Microsoft SQL Server. If…
Have you ever felt like your security operations center (SOC) is drowning in data, chasing shadowy threats that turn out to be nothing more than digital mirages? If so, you’re not alone. Today’s SOC teams are up against a relentless torrent of security alerts, log files, and incident reports—so much so that the “data fog”…
If you follow cybersecurity news—or have ever worried about ransomware—you’ve probably noticed a new trend: notorious ransomware groups are shutting down, seemingly out of nowhere. The latest to exit the scene? SatanLock. But is this the end of their story, or just a new chapter in the ever-evolving world of ransomware? Let’s dive into what…
Imagine opening your next electricity bill and wondering: “Is this number even real?” That’s the reality facing hundreds of thousands of Nova Scotia Power customers after a sophisticated ransomware attack halted meter data collection and exposed sensitive personal information—including bank account numbers. In this post, I’ll break down what happened, what it means for your…
Imagine fighting a battle without knowing your opponent’s strategies, weapons, or motivations. That’s the reality for many organizations defending against cybercrime today. The “dark web” has long been cast as a shadowy, chaotic realm—a digital Wild West ruled by hooded hackers and faceless kingpins. But in truth, underground marketplaces are far more organized, innovative, and…
When a stealthy hacker group shifts its sights from familiar hunting grounds to the heart of European diplomacy, you know it’s time to pay attention. In 2024, cybersecurity experts sounded the alarm: an advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as DoNot Team—with roots in South Asia and possible ties to India—has ramped up operations, deploying…
If you think deepfake technology is just about viral videos or celebrity pranks, think again. The recent revelation that an impostor used AI to convincingly pose as Secretary of State Marco Rubio—reaching out to diplomats, a U.S. governor, and even members of Congress—is a chilling wake-up call. This isn’t science fiction; it’s a real-world security…
