Cyberattacks are no longer the stuff of spy thrillers—they’re happening in real time, to real companies, with real consequences. Just recently, security researchers uncovered a previously unknown Windows spyware called Batavia, actively targeting Russian firms in a campaign that’s both cunning and deeply concerning. If you think malware is just about annoying pop-ups or slowing…
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 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…
In a world where artificial intelligence and cybersecurity are constantly colliding, the latest headlines out of Taiwan are more than just a footnote—they’re a warning. If you’ve ever downloaded software from the internet (and who hasn’t?), you know the uneasy thrill of clicking “Install.” But what if that installer, promising you the latest AI chatbot…
Imagine typing a simple prompt—“create a Microsoft sign-in page”—and in seconds, an AI generates a near-perfect replica. No coding, no graphic design, no expertise required. Now, imagine that replica isn’t just a demo or a harmless experiment, but a weaponized phishing site, ready to steal credentials at scale. Welcome to the unsettling new frontier of…
In recent years, the digital landscape has seen a significant shift. AI now plays a pivotal role in generating over half of all spam and malicious emails. According to a study by Barracuda, in collaboration with researchers from Columbia University and the University of Chicago, 51% of these emails are now AI-generated. This trend highlights…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More The Alarming Rise of Phishing Attacks The recent SlashNext 2024 Phishing Intelligence Report unveils a startling increase in phishing attacks, marking a significant 202% rise in overall phishing messages during the latter half…
Join our weekly newsletters for the latest updates and exclusive content on industry-leading AI, InfoSec, Technology, Psychology, and Literature coverage. Learn More Understanding the Phishing Campaign The recent phishing campaign that exploits Google Calendar invites has drawn significant attention due to its sophisticated methods and extensive reach. Attackers leverage the high number of Google Calendar…
