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Stolen Passwords Expose U.S. Water Providers to Cyberattacks
Cybersecurity research has found thousands of U.S. water providers exposed by stolen passwords and session data from malware attacks.
By Shivangi Yadav22 September 20262 min read
Security
ClickFix Attacks Trick Mac and Windows Users Into Installing Malware
ClickFix attacks are tricking Mac and Windows users into running malicious terminal commands, with a recent campaign using compromised HBO Max ads on Reddit.
By Shivangi Yadav14 September 20263 min read
AI
Hackers Are Stealing Claude Tokens From Anthropic Subscribers
Anthropic Claude users reported stolen token usage after hackers accessed accounts through compromised sessions and unauthorised activity.
By Shivangi Yadav9 September 20263 min read
Security
US Seizes Chinese Botnet Domains Used in Government Cyberattacks
The US government seized domains linked to a China-backed botnet accused of targeting NASA, federal agencies, hospitals and defence firms.
By Shivangi Yadav27 August 20262 min read

Brief
Fake GTA 6 Demo Spreads Malware Targeting Eager Gamers
Fake GTA 6 demo websites are distributing malware designed to steal passwords, browser cookies, and logged-in sessions from gamers.
By Shivangi Yadav25 August 20262 min read
Security
Fake Crypto Conference Lure Targeted Security Researchers With Malware
Security researchers were targeted by a fake crypto conference lure that used Google Docs and Apps Script to deliver malware for macOS and Windows.
By Shivangi Yadav21 August 20263 min read
Security
China-Linked LightSpy Spyware Targets Victims in 13 Countries Including the US
Researchers say China-linked LightSpy spyware has expanded to at least 13 countries, targeting devices and routers with tools that can steal data and remotely destroy compromised systems.
By Shivangi Yadav8 August 20263 min read
Security
FBI Arrests Florida Man Accused of Using Fake Steam Games to Steal Cryptocurrency
The FBI has arrested a Florida man accused of uploading malware-infected games to Steam, infecting thousands of computers and stealing more than $220,000 in cryptocurrency from victims.
By Shivangi Yadav19 July 20263 min read

Security
US Indicts Russian Bulletproof Hosting Operators Over $62 Million Cybercrime Scheme
US authorities have charged operators of a Russian bulletproof hosting network accused of enabling cyberattacks that caused more than $62 million in losses to victims worldwide. Learn what…
By Shivangi Yadav16 July 20262 min read
Security
Biggest Data Breaches of 2026: Major Hacks, Leaks and Ransomware Attacks So Far
Explore the biggest data breaches of 2026, including major ransomware attacks, customer data leaks, and cyber incidents affecting businesses worldwide. Stay updated on the year’s most…
By Shivangi Yadav10 July 20269 min read
Security
Hackers Compromise Microsoft GitHub Projects to Harvest AI Developer Credentials
Microsoft disabled dozens of GitHub repositories after a supply chain attack injected credential-stealing malware into open-source developer tools used with AI coding platforms. Learn what…
By Shivangi Yadav10 June 20263 min read
Security
Google and CrowdStrike Shut Down Glassworm Botnet Targeting Open-Source Developers
Google, CrowdStrike, and the Shadowserver Foundation have dismantled the Glassworm botnet, a cybercriminal network that targeted open-source software developers through malicious packages…
By Shivangi Yadav29 May 20263 min read