The caller ID spoofing service, which was established in 2021, is believed to have caused financial losses in the tens of millions and had around 170,000 victims in Britain.

A security audit sponsored by the Open Tech Fund in August 2023 revealed 25 vulnerabilities in Homebrew. The audit found issues that could have allowed attackers to execute code, modify builds, control CI/CD workflows, and access sensitive data.

Access to timely and accurate threat intelligence is essential for organizations, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the vast amount of available data and feeds. Balancing comprehensive information with relevance is crucial.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a previously undocumented Windows backdoor that leverages a built-in feature called Background Intelligent Transfer Service (BITS) as a command-and-control (C2) mechanism. The newly identified malware strain has been codenamed BITSLOTH by Elastic Security Labs, which made the discovery on June 25, 2024, in connection with a cyber attack targeting an

Google Chrome has implemented app-bound encryption to enhance cookie protection on Windows and defend against infostealer malware. This new feature encrypts data tied to app identity, similar to macOS’s Keychain, to prevent unauthorized access.

A government-affiliated research organization in Taiwan was attacked by APT41 hackers, a notorious Chinese hacking group known for targeting sensitive technologies. The breach, starting in July 2023, was identified by Cisco Talos researchers.

Credo AI, a startup specializing in artificial intelligence governance software, recently closed a $21 million Series B funding round led by CrimsoNox Capital, Mozilla Ventures, and FPV Ventures.