Europol: 7 arrested in Cybercrime-as-a-Service takedown

An action day performed in Latvia on 10 October 2025 led to the arrest of five cybercriminals of Latvian nationality and the seizure of infrastructure used to enable crimes against thousands of victims across Europe. During the operation codenamed ‘SIMCARTEL’, Read More …

ClayRat Android malware spoofs WhatsApp, TikTok and more

A new Android malware variant is posing as popular apps, stealing sensitive files and propagating further. Experts from Zimperium revealed ClayRat, targeting primarily Russian users by spoofing popular Android apps such as WhatsApp, TikTok, Google Photos, or YouTube, distributed mostly Read More …

This new phishing kit turns PDF files into malware

A new PDF phishing kit is being sold on the dark web, promising customers advanced features, a simple interface, and competitive pricing, experts have warned. Security researchers from Varonis spotted MatrixPDF, an advanced solution being advertised as a legitimate tool, Read More …

SVG Phishing hits Ukraine with Amatera Stealer, PureMiner

FortiGuard Labs recently observed a phishing campaign designed to impersonate Ukrainian government agencies and deliver additional malware to targeted systems. The phishing emails contain malicious Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) files designed to trick recipients into opening harmful attachments. When opened, Read More …

How AI-Native Development Platforms Enable Fake Captcha Pages

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized web development, empowering even novice users to create professional-looking websites. Tools like Lovable enable anyone to build and host applications with little to no coding knowledge, while Netlify and Vercel position themselves as AI-native development platforms. Read More …

Disrupted phishing service was after Microsoft 365 credentials

Microsoft and Cloudflare have disrupted a Phishing-as-a-Service operation, known as RaccoonO365. The primary goal of RaccoonO365 (or Storm-2246 as Microsoft calls it) was to rent out a phishing toolkit that specialized in stealing Microsoft 365 credentials. They were successful in Read More …

Israel: Dozens of actors fall victim to Iranian phishing attack

Dozens of Israeli actors have fallen victim to a phishing attack believed to originate from Iranian sources. According to a statement from the National Cyber Directorate, the actors were asked to submit filmed auditions and sensitive personal information—including photos of Read More …

Google warns Gmail users to change passwords after data breach

Google is warning about 2.5 billion Gmail users to change their passwords or install a passkey following a data breach that has led to a surge in “phishing” email attacks. The data breach that prompted the warning reportedly happened at Read More …

New trends in phishing and scams: How AI and social media are changing the game

Phishing and scams are dynamic types of online fraud that primarily target individuals, with cybercriminals constantly adapting their tactics to deceive people. Scammers invent new methods and improve old ones, adjusting them to fit current news, trends, and major world Read More …

From ClickFix to Command: A Full PowerShell Attack Chain

The FortiMail Workspace Security team recently identified a targeted intrusion campaign impacting multiple Israeli organizations. The adversary leveraged compromised internal email infrastructure to distribute phishing messages across the regional business landscape. These emails initiated a multi-stage, PowerShell-based infection chain that Read More …