After a long period of dormancy, the Chinese hacker group FamousSparrow is active again. According to the IT security company ESET, the group has become increasingly dangerous and has deployed new, sophisticated espionage tools.

Cybercriminals have adapted their methods in 2024 and are increasingly targeting mobile devices and the cryptocurrency sector.

Security researchers from the threat research team at Cato Networks have identified a new threat: the IoT botnet "Ballista". This malware exploits a serious vulnerability in TP-Link Archer routers to spread unhindered across the internet.

Cyber criminals have managed to bypass Android's security mechanisms and infect over 60 million users worldwide with malware. Experts from Bitdefender Labs discovered a large-scale malware campaign with over 330 infected apps.

The ransomware group BlackBasta has developed a powerful tool to automate brute force attacks on edge network devices such as firewalls and VPNs. The framework, called "BRUTED", allows attackers to crack targeted credentials and scale ransomware attacks on vulnerable networks.

The notorious advanced persistent threat (APT) group SideWinder has refined its attack tactics and significantly expanded its geographical reach. According to recent analyses by Kaspersky, the group is now specifically targeting nuclear power plants and energy facilities.

Cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated, and one of the most dangerous tactics they use against businesses is spear phishing. Unlike traditional phishing, which involves sending mass emails to random recipients, spear phishing is highly targeted.

He is one of the most colorful figures in the hacker scene: IntelBroker repeatedly makes headlines with spectacular attacks on well-known companies. But who is this hacker? What motivates him? And what's next for us?