Dangerous new Linux malware strikes – thousands of users see passwords, personal info stolen

A brand new Linux malware has been found infecting thousands of computers around the world, stealing people’s login credentials, payment information, and browser cookies, security researchers are warning. SentinelLabs and Beazley Security issued a joint report detailing the activities of Read More …

Thailand-Cambodia conflict: Ceasefire fails online

Thailand and Cambodia may have reached a ceasefire to halt their border clashes, but cyber warriors are still battling online, daubing official websites with obscenities, deluging opponents with spam and taking pages down. The five-day conflict left more than 40 Read More …

Denmark energy cyber attack highlights infrastructure security gaps

November 2023 saw an unprecedented cyber attack on Denmark’s energy infrastructure. In a co-ordinated breach of 22 companies, criminal gangs gained access to industrial control systems. Investigators believe at least one of the attackers was acting on behalf of a Read More …

Malicious Packages Across Open-Source Registries: Detection Statistics and Trends (Q2 2025)

In this previous blog, Fortiguard Labs highlighted a growing trend in the use of open source software (OSS) repositories as channels for malware distribution in supply chain security. With the continued reliance on third-party packages in development workflows, threat actors Read More …

IoT Security: Your Next Breach Could Start with Your Thermostat

Universities are filling up with network-connected devices. Smart locks manage building access. HVAC systems run on automated controls. Cameras stream to command centers. Vending machines, printers, thermostats, research tools, and classroom displays all connect to the network. The Internet of Read More …

Arkham Says $3.5B LuBian Bitcoin Theft Went Undetected for Nearly Five Years

A crypto wallet tied to a little-known Chinese mining pool may have been the victim of the largest bitcoin theft ever recorded, according to new findings from Arkham Intelligence. n an Aug. 2 thread on X, the onchain analytics firm Read More …

Luxembourg: Cybercriminals stole thousands from BIL customers using phishing scam

After cybercriminals stole thousands from BIL customers using a fake website, the banking association maintains that digital banking tools remain safe, but users must stay vigilant. In the wake of a sophisticated phishing scheme that led to major financial losses Read More …

Ransomware attacks cripple government services across Dutch Caribbean islands

Several major government institutions across the Caribbean part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands were hit by cyberattacks last week, including a ransomware attack on Curaçao’s Tax and Customs Administration that temporarily disabled critical services, NOS reports. According to Curaçao’s Read More …

Arctic Wolf Observes July 2025 Uptick in Akira Ransomware Activity Targeting SonicWall SSL VPN

In late July 2025, Arctic Wolf observed an increase in ransomware activity targeting SonicWall firewall devices for initial access. In the intrusions reviewed, multiple pre-ransomware intrusions were observed within a short period of time, each involving VPN access through SonicWall Read More …