On October 15, a wave of cyberattacks hit major gaming organizations, with hackers taking over their YouTube channels to push fake cryptocurrency schemes. This wasn't just a one-off incident but a coordinated effort targeting multiple big names in the gaming world. The official Dota 2 channel, run by Valve, was one of the first to be hit. Fans logging in were met wi...
A sneaky group called Storm-2657 is causing trouble. They are breaking into employee accounts to steal salaries. This group is mostly going after U. S. companies, especially those in higher education. They are using HR software like Workday to do this. The scary part? They are not hacking the software itself. Instead, they trick people into giving up their login det...
The European Central Bank (ECB) is seriously considering a digital euro. Why? Because in today's world, where technology is everywhere, having a backup payment method is crucial. Imagine a scenario where banks or payment services are hit by a cyberattack. What happens then? That's where a digital euro comes in. A digital euro could act as a safety net. If a bank's a...
The U. S. electric grid is facing a massive challenge. AI is booming, and it's hungry for power. Companies like Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google are spending close to $100 billion on AI stuff. This huge demand is putting a lot of pressure on the grid. The grid, mostly built in the 1960s and 1970s, is struggling to keep up. AI is not going away. In fact, it's grow...
A hacker group has found a clever way to disable Windows Defender using a legitimate Intel driver. This method, known as a "Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver" (BYOVD) attack, has been active since mid-July 2025 and is being used in ransomware campaigns. The attackers use a driver from Intel's performance-tweaking tool, ThrottleStop, to gain deep access to the system. ...
The Pentagon has raised serious concerns about Microsoft's use of engineers based in China to maintain sensitive government computer systems. This issue came to light after an investigation revealed that U. S. personnel with security clearances were supervising these foreign engineers, often lacking the necessary expertise to do so effectively. The Pentagon has since...
When you toss out old gadgets, you might think your data is gone forever. But it's not that simple. Companies specializing in IT asset disposal (ITAD) have a big job: making sure data from old devices doesn't fall into the wrong hands. They handle everything from smartphones to computers and even medical devices. Whether they're recycling, refurbishing, or destroying...
Researchers have found a clever way to turn public domain controllers into weapons. They can be used to launch powerful DDoS attacks. This is a big deal because it doesn't require hackers to buy or control any infrastructure. They can stay hidden while causing chaos. The attack, called Win-DDoS, works by tricking domain controllers into sending lots of data to a tar...
Chinese hackers have been targeting a flaw in Microsoft's SharePoint software. This is not a new issue. They have been at it since early July. Microsoft has identified three groups involved: Linen Typhoon, Violet Typhoon, and Storm-2603. These groups are linked to China. Microsoft took action quickly. They released patches to fix the problem. The first patches came ...
A recent cyberattack targeted a key US agency that handles nuclear weapons. The breach happened through Microsoft SharePoint, a tool for managing documents. This agency, part of the Energy Department, is in charge of making and taking apart nuclear arms. The good news? No secret or important information was stolen. At least, that's what sources say. The attack also ...