Former Black Basta Members Use Microsoft Teams and Python Scripts in 2025 Attacks

Former members tied to the Black Basta ransomware operation have been observed sticking to their tried-and-tested approach of email bombing and Microsoft Teams phishing to establish persistent access to target networks. “Recently, attackers have introduced Python script execution alongside these

295 Malicious IPs Launch Coordinated Brute-Force Attacks on Apache Tomcat Manager

Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise has warned of a “coordinated brute-force activity” targeting Apache Tomcat Manager interfaces. The company said it observed a surge in brute-force and login attempts on June 5, 2025, an indication that they could be deliberate efforts

INTERPOL Dismantles 20,000+ Malicious IPs Linked to 69 Malware Variants in Operation Secure

INTERPOL on Wednesday announced the dismantling of more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses or domains that have been linked to 69 information-stealing malware variants. The joint action, codenamed Operation Secure, took place between January and April 2025, and involved law

Why DNS Security Is Your First Defense Against Cyber Attacks?

In today’s cybersecurity landscape, much of the focus is placed on firewalls, antivirus software, and endpoint detection. While these tools are essential, one critical layer often goes overlooked: the Domain Name System (DNS). As the starting point of nearly every

SinoTrack GPS Devices Vulnerable to Remote Vehicle Control via Default Passwords

Two security vulnerabilities have been disclosed in SinoTrack GPS devices that could be exploited to control certain remote functions on connected vehicles and even track their locations. “Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to access device profiles

How to Build a Lean Security Model: 5 Lessons from River Island

In today’s security landscape, budgets are tight, attack surfaces are sprawling, and new threats emerge daily. Maintaining a strong security posture under these circumstances without a large team or budget can be a real challenge. Yet lean security models are

Microsoft Patches 67 Vulnerabilities Including WEBDAV Zero-Day Exploited in the Wild

Microsoft has released patches to fix 67 security flaws, including one zero-day bug in Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WEBDAV) that it said has come under active exploitation in the wild. Of the 67 vulnerabilities, 11 are rated Critical and