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…
Cybercrime isn’t standing still. Attackers are getting stealthier, using the same tools and techniques once reserved for cybersecurity professionals and ethical hackers. Today, we’re peeling back the curtain on how threat actors leverage Windows Task Scheduler to embed persistent malware, focusing on a recent campaign using a customized variant of the notorious Havoc framework. If…
Imagine searching Google for a trusted software tool—maybe PuTTY or Zoom—only to unwittingly download malware that quietly siphons your data. This isn’t a hypothetical scare: it’s the reality for thousands of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) targeted by a sophisticated SEO poisoning campaign in 2025. In this deep dive, we’ll unravel how cybercriminals manipulated search…
If you’re following cybersecurity news—or just worried about ransomware—you’ve probably heard the latest bombshell: Hunters International, one of the most notorious ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups, has announced it’s closing up shop. Not only that, but they’re offering free decryptors to all their victims. For many, this news brings a wave of relief, curiosity, and a whole…
Cybersecurity headlines can often feel like background noise—until a threat gets close to home. The latest alert from the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) changes the game for anyone managing or relying on digital infrastructure. On Monday, CISA added four critical vulnerabilities to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing real-world attacks and…
Are you planning your migration away from Microsoft Office 2016 or 2019—or perhaps still weighing whether to take the leap? If so, you’re not alone. With Microsoft setting the end-of-life (EOL) deadline for these ubiquitous productivity suites in October 2025, IT teams everywhere are heads-down, plotting their next moves. But as you map out your…
If you’re a CISO facing sleepless nights over your open cyber roles, you’re not alone. The cybersecurity workforce squeeze is nothing new—but right now, a unique opportunity has emerged. Thanks to sweeping federal job cuts and the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) aggressive downsizing, thousands of highly skilled federal cyber professionals are suddenly available. The…
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) was created to stand as America’s digital shield—protecting our infrastructure, businesses, and even daily life from cyber threats. But right now, CISA’s facing its biggest test yet. Imagine a team of elite firefighters suddenly missing a third of its crew—while being asked to fight bigger blazes with less…
