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Read moreThis festive season, give the gift of safety! As we celebrate the joy of Christmas, it's a perfect time to protect your loved ones' digital lives. With Net Protector Cyber Security, safeguard your devices and personal information from cyber threats. Stay safe, stay secure, and enjoy a worry-free holiday season. -
Read moreAscension, a leading healthcare network, experienced a devastating ransomware breach in May. The attack, linked to the Black Basta group, compromised sensitive data of nearly 5.6 million patients and employees, revealing critical vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector. -
Read moreThe 'Bitter' cyberespionage group has launched attacks on Turkish defense organizations, deploying a new malware family, MiyaRAT. This sophisticated malware, alongside WmRAT, leverages alternate data streams and advanced techniques to exfiltrate sensitive data and control compromised systems. -
Read moreA Pune police constable lost Rs 2.3 lakh after unknowingly scanning a malicious QR code at a bakery. Fraudsters exploited his device through a malicious APK file, leading to unauthorized access to multiple accounts. This incident highlights the rising risks of cyber scams in digital transactions. -
Read moreFraudsters are targeting unsuspecting individuals with fake parcel notifications. These calls, often from numbers starting with +96, +18, claim there’s an issue with your delivery and urge you to "Press 9" for more details. Don’t fall for it—this is a scam! -
Read moreArtivion, a global leader in heart surgery medical devices, faced a disruptive ransomware attack on November 21. The attack encrypted systems, stole data, and impacted corporate operations, order processing, and shipping. This incident highlights the rising threat of ransomware in the healthcare sector. -
Read moreA ransomware attack on Comtel Data Centre has severely impacted around 16 stockbrokers, including prominent names like IIFL Securities, 5Paisa, and Axis Securities. The breach has led to blocked exchange access and raised concerns over client data and order flow security. Exchanges have mandated strict security certifications before resuming operations. -
Read moreTwo women in Mumbai, including a 61-year-old homemaker, lost a combined Rs 4.7 lakh to cyber fraudsters. These cases underline the growing sophistication of online scams, including KYC updates and fraudulent advertisements. -
Read moreA four-month-long cyberattack targeted a major U.S. organization, compromising its network and extracting sensitive data. The breach is attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored group, employing advanced techniques like DLL side-loading, living-off-the-land tools, and targeting Exchange servers. -
Read moreChinese state-backed hacking group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, including eight firms in the U.S., exploiting vulnerabilities in private communication networks. This long-running campaign raises alarms about critical infrastructure security and highlights the urgent need for encrypted communications and robust system defenses. -
Read moreThe Horns and Hooves campaign, active since March 2023, has targeted over 1,000 victims with phishing emails containing JavaScript payloads that deploy sophisticated RAT malware like NetSupport RAT and BurnsRAT. This attack primarily targets private users, retailers, and service businesses in Russia, leveraging remote access tools for data theft, ransomware, and malware deployment. -
Read moreOver 8 million Android users across nine countries have been impacted by SpyLoan malware embedded in loan apps downloaded from the Google Play Store. These apps exploit user trust, financial desperation, and intrusive permissions to harvest sensitive data, leading to extortion, harassment, and financial loss. -
Read moreBologna Football Club 1909 has confirmed a ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, resulting in the theft and public release of sensitive data. The leaked information includes sponsorship contracts, financial records, and personal data of players, employees, and fans, emphasizing the rising cyber threat to sports organizations. -
Read moreHackers have leveraged the popular Godot game engine to spread GodLoader malware, infecting over 17,000 systems within three months. By exploiting Godot’s scripting language and packaging capabilities, cybercriminals bypass detection and deliver payloads like the XMRig crypto miner. This attack highlights the need for vigilance within open-source communities and enhanced protection against malware disguised as legitimate tools. -
Read moreResearchers have discovered "Bootkitty," the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux systems. Although currently a proof-of-concept, this development signals a critical shift in the UEFI threat landscape, historically dominated by Windows-focused attacks. Bootkitty demonstrates advanced capabilities, including bypassing Secure Boot protocols and disabling kernel integrity checks, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect Linux environments. -
Read moreA Russia-aligned cybercrime group, RomCom, has leveraged two zero-day vulnerabilities in Firefox and Windows to deploy its backdoor malware, RomCom RAT, in a series of sophisticated attacks. These vulnerabilities allow remote code execution with no user interaction, escalating the threat posed by this group in both espionage and cybercrime operations. -
Read moreWe are thrilled to announce that NPAV (Net Protector Antivirus) has been awarded the prestigious AV-Test Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Certificate, a testament to our cutting-edge capabilities in defending against today’s most sophisticated cyber threats. -
Read moreThe recent ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a leading supply chain management firm, has caused significant disruptions to grocery store operations in the UK. The incident highlights the vulnerability of supply chain systems and the cascading impact on essential services like retail and logistics. -
Read moreRussian-linked cyber espionage group TAG-110, using the custom malware tools HATVIBE and CHERRYSPY, has targeted government agencies, human rights organizations, and research institutions across Europe and Asia. This campaign, tied to geopolitical objectives, highlights the growing threats posed by Russian hybrid warfare tactics in the cyber domain. -
Read moreChinese APT groups, including the notorious Gelsemium, are targeting Linux systems with new backdoors like WolfsBane and FireWood. These advanced malware families exploit Linux vulnerabilities for data exfiltration, system control, and stealthy espionage, marking a significant shift in attack strategies as Windows security becomes more robust.
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