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Cybercriminals have developed a new malware attack that hides harmful software inside JPEG image files, allowing them to steal passwords from unsuspecting victims. By using steganography, a technique that hides data inside images, hackers can bypass security defenses and infect devices.

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a critical alert about Medusa ransomware, a highly destructive cyber threat that is targeting key industries worldwide. With over 300 victims across healthcare, education, law, insurance, and manufacturing, Medusa ransomware is rapidly expanding its reach, using sophisticated tactics to extort businesses.

A new cyber threat is targeting developers and online users through AI-generated fake GitHub repositories. Attackers are using deceptive documentation and hidden malware to steal sensitive data, including login credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.

A Pune-based consultancy firm lost ₹1.9 crore in a whale phishing attack, where scammers pretended to be the company’s director and tricked an accounts manager into transferring funds.

A new ransomware strain called Ebyte is rapidly spreading across North America and Europe, encrypting critical files and demanding high ransom payments. Security experts warn that this malware is highly advanced, making data recovery nearly impossible without paying the attackers.

Elon Musk has alleged that a large-scale cyber-attack targeted X (formerly Twitter), causing widespread outages. While no evidence has been provided, Musk suggested that the attack may have originated from Ukraine. This raises concerns about cyber threats targeting major social media platforms.

Microsoft has uncovered a large-scale malware attack, named Storm-0408, that infected nearly one million devices worldwide. The attackers used malvertising on illegal streaming sites to spread malware hosted on GitHub, Discord, and Dropbox. The malware stole personal data, browser credentials, and even disabled security protections.

A new phishing scam is targeting YouTube creators using AI-generated deepfake videos of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. Attackers trick creators into sharing login credentials by pretending to send a private video about monetization updates. Once hacked, accounts are used for scams and malware attacks.

A dangerous banking trojan named Anatsa (TeaBot) was found hiding in a File Manager and Document Reader app on Google Play. Before it was removed, the app had over 220,000 downloads and targeted users worldwide. This malware steals banking passwords, bypasses two-factor authentication (2FA), and enables hackers to transfer money from victims' accounts.

Cybercriminals have found a new way to trick companies into paying fake ransoms – by sending physical letters in the mail. Instead of hacking networks or deploying ransomware, fraudsters are simply claiming they have stolen sensitive data and demanding money to prevent its release.