Teen Advisor with Cybercrime Links Raises Security Concerns in Musk's DOGE Team
A 19-year-old senior advisor in Elon Musk's DOGE team previously provided technical support to a cybercrime organization through his company DiamondCDN. The revelation about Edward Coristine, known as 'Big Balls,' raises concerns about security protocols given his access to sensitive government data.
UK Cybersecurity Report Reveals £11.9B Industry Growth Amid Rising Digital Threats
New data shows cyber attacks impacting up to 74% of UK businesses, with ransomware emerging as the leading threat. The cybersecurity sector continues robust growth, generating £11.9 billion in revenue while confronting evolving challenges across energy, technology, and government sectors.
Record-Breaking 5.6 Tbps DDoS Attack Exposes Growing IoT Botnet Threat
A variant of the Mirai botnet orchestrated history's largest DDoS attack at 5.6 Tbps, utilizing over 13,000 compromised IoT devices. The incident highlights an alarming 53% increase in DDoS attacks through 2024, with botnets responsible for nearly three-quarters of HTTP-based attacks.
Murdoc Botnet: New Mirai Variant Compromises Over 1,300 IoT Devices Globally
A dangerous new variant of Mirai malware called Murdoc Botnet is actively targeting Avtech cameras and Huawei routers worldwide through critical vulnerabilities. The campaign has already infected over 1,300 devices across Southeast Asia and Mexico, with researchers identifying hundreds of malicious servers distributing the threat.
Massive MikroTik Router Botnet Exploits DNS Flaws to Launch Malware Campaign
A sophisticated botnet comprising 13,000 hijacked MikroTik routers is exploiting DNS misconfigurations to distribute malware while impersonating legitimate domains. The campaign uses compromised devices as SOCKS proxies to bypass email security and deliver malicious payloads through spoofed shipping notifications.
Pro-Russian Hackers Launch DDoS Attack on Italian Infrastructure
Multiple Italian websites, including Milan's airports and the Foreign Ministry, faced cyberattacks from pro-Russian group NoName057(16). The attacks, quickly contained by Italy's cybersecurity agency, prompted the creation of a new cybersecurity department.
D-Link Devices Under Attack: Dangerous FICORA and Kaiten Botnets Exploit Legacy Vulnerabilities
Security researchers have identified increased activity from two dangerous botnets targeting D-Link devices through unpatched HNAP vulnerabilities. The FICORA and CAPSAICIN variants leverage decade-old security flaws to launch DDoS attacks and establish malware control networks.
Japan Airlines Recovers from Holiday DDoS Attack That Disrupted Flights
Japan Airlines faced operational disruptions during peak New Year travel after detecting suspicious network activity on December 26. While over 24 domestic flights were delayed, systems have been fully restored with no data breach reported.
Africa's Digital Growth Sparks Alarming Surge in DDoS Attacks
African organizations face a 30% increase in DDoS attacks as digital transformation accelerates across the continent. Morocco and Egypt emerge as primary targets, while telecommunications infrastructure bears the brunt of sophisticated cyber assaults reaching up to 332.96 Gbit/s.
Mirai Botnet Targets Juniper Networks Routers in New DDoS Campaign
A new wave of Mirai botnet attacks is targeting Juniper Networks' Session Smart Router devices by exploiting default passwords. The compromised systems are being used to launch DDoS attacks, prompting Juniper Networks to issue urgent security recommendations for SSR users.