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Military Contractors the Latest Targets in a Series of Covert Cyberattacks Researchers Say
There's been a series of covert cyberattacks explicitly zeroing in on military and weapons contractor firms. Most notably, these ongoing...
Michael Paulyn
Dec 4, 20221 min read


Using High-Tech Point-of-Sale (PoS) Malware, Brazilian Prilex Hackers are Resurfacing
Brazilian hackers operating under the alias “Prilex” recently resurfaced after a year-long break, armed with some of the most high-tech...
Michael Paulyn
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Another 2 Exchange Zero-Day Flaws Confirmed by Microsoft In-The-Wild Exploitations
Recently, Microsoft has stated that they've been looking into two zero-day security vulnerabilities impacting Exchange Servers for...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 27, 20221 min read


North Korean Hackers Weaponize Open-Source Software in the Latest Cyberattacks
In what experts call a "highly operational, destructive, and sophisticated nation-state activity group" with strong links to the Kim...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 24, 20221 min read


Stealthy State-Sponsored Hackers Successfully Exploiting MS Exchange Against 10 Organizations
As of August 2022, Microsoft has disclosed that state-sponsored hackers have been steadily gaining access to and breaching MS Exchange....
Michael Paulyn
Nov 20, 20221 min read


Break into a Cybersecurity Career With These White Hat Hacking Courses
There are numerous strong reasons to enter the field of white hat hacking, regardless of whether you enjoy a cerebral challenge or desire...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 17, 20222 min read


Malware Hidden in Windows Logo Being Used to Target Middle Eastern Governments
In cybersecurity, some ongoing espionage attacks have focused on separating certain Middle Eastern governments with their sensitive...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 13, 20221 min read


BOLO: There's a New Malware Campaign using Cobalt Strike Beacons Targeting Job Applicants
There's a new malware campaign that's targeting job seekers. By using an old remote code execution flaw found in Microsoft Office, which...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 10, 20221 min read


In The News: Cyber Criminals Now Getting Help from Quantum Builder Sold on Dark Web
Recently, a specific type of malware builder known as the Quantum Builder is being harnessed to provide access to "Agent Tesla" remote...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 6, 20221 min read


Notorious Russian National, Known for Money Laundering using Crypto, is Extradited to the U.S.
The Russian national in question, Alexander Vinnik, is accused of using BTC to launder money. Vinnik has been extradited to the United...
Michael Paulyn
Nov 3, 20221 min read


Here are Some of the Most Common Online Threats Affecting Seniors: Part 3
Based on data released by the FBI and National Council on Aging (NCOA) in the USA, these are some of the most common fraud scams that...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 30, 20222 min read


Here are Some of the Most Common Online Threats Affecting Seniors: Part 2
The internet can be terrifying for those new and still learning the ins and outs of technology. This fact can be especially actual for...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 27, 20222 min read


A Match Made in Heaven, Cryptocurrency and Ransomware
The partnership between crypto and ransomware isn't something new. The two now seem to go hand-in-hand regarding cybercriminals trying to...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 23, 20221 min read


Here are Some of the Most Common Online Threats Affecting Seniors
The internet can be terrifying for those new and still learning the ins and outs of technology. This fact can be especially actual for...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 20, 20222 min read


What is Ransomware?
Ransomware is a particular type of malware that cybercriminals use to prevent a user or company from accessing their files or even...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 16, 20221 min read


The US Discovers a Digital Hacking Tool Able to Breach Most Industrial Control Systems
The United States federal government has discovered malware that breaches industrial control systems. This new malware uses a piece of...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 13, 20221 min read


Many Security Experts Say Beware of 2 Main Client-Side Risks Linked to Data Exfiltration and Loss
Some cybersecurity experts are sharing warnings to beware of two main client-side risks linked to data exfiltration and loss. The first...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 9, 20221 min read


In The News: Using Dropbox and Google Drive, Russian Hackers Spread Malicious Payloads
Most recently, hackers sponsored by the Russian government working under APT29 have been conducting a phishing campaign. With the help of...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 6, 20221 min read


Sneaky Hackers Break into LastPass Developer System and Make Off with Source Code
The famous password management service LastPass confirmed that hackers made off with the system's source code and other technical...
Michael Paulyn
Oct 2, 20221 min read


Breached Over 30,000 Times, This Cloud Botnet Used to Mine Crypto
Currently, 8220, the crypto mining group, has just expanded and infected over 30,000 infected hosts, increasing by 2,000 since 2021. This...
Michael Paulyn
Sep 29, 20221 min read
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