The Australian government has banned all Kaspersky Lab products and web services from its systems and devices following an analysis that claims the company poses a significant security risk to the country. […]
Botnet targets Basic Auth in Microsoft 365 password spray attacks
A massive botnet of over 130,000 compromised devices is conducting password-spray attacks against Microsoft 365 (M365) accounts worldwide, attempting to confirm credentials. […]
Rad Security Raises $14 Million for AI, Cloud Security Platform
Rad Security has raised $14 million in Series A funding for a defense platform for AI workloads and cloud infrastructure.
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OpenAI Bans ChatGPT Accounts Used by Chinese Group for Spy Tools
OpenAI has banned ChatGPT accounts used by Chinese threat actors, including ones leveraged for the development of spying tools.
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New Malware Campaign Uses Cracked Software to Spread Lumma and ACR Stealer
Cybersecurity researchers are warning of a new campaign that leverages cracked versions of software as a lure to distribute information stealers like Lumma and ACR Stealer.
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) said it has observed a spike in the distribution volume of ACR Stealer since January 2025.
A notable aspect of the stealer malware is the use of a technique called dead drop
The AhnLab Security Intelligence Center (ASEC) said it has observed a spike in the distribution volume of ACR Stealer since January 2025.
A notable aspect of the stealer malware is the use of a technique called dead drop
North Korean hackers linked to $1.5 billion ByBit crypto heist
Over the weekend, blockchain security companies and experts have linked North Korea’s Lazarus hacking group to the theft of over $1.5 billion from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit. […]
Exploits for unpatched Parallels Desktop flaw give root on Macs
Two different exploits for an unpatched Parallels Desktop privilege elevation vulnerability have been publicly disclosed, allowing users to gain root access on impacted Mac devices. […]
NinjaOne Scores $500M in Series C Extensions at $5 Billion Valuation
Texas automated endpoint management vendor banks $500 million infusion in Series C extensions that values the company at $5 billion.
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Kaspersky Banned on Australian Government Systems
Australian government entities have been banned from using products and services of Russian cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
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US Charges Genesis Market User
A Michigan man has been charged for buying compromised credentials on Genesis Market and using and selling them.
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