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Category: Cyber Crime

Ransomware Gangs Exploit Unpatched SimpleHelp Flaws to Target Victims with Double Extortion

Ransomware Gangs Exploit Unpatched SimpleHelp Flaws to Target Victims with Double Extortion

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Thursday disclosed that ransomware actors are targeting unpatched SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) instances to compromise customers of an unnamed utility billing software provider. “This incident reflects a broader pattern of ransomware actors targeting organizations through unpatched versions of SimpleHelp RMM since January 2025,” the

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The Hidden Threat in Your Stack: Why Non-Human Identity Management is the Next Cybersecurity Frontier

The Hidden Threat in Your Stack: Why Non-Human Identity Management is the Next Cybersecurity Frontier

Modern enterprise networks are highly complex environments that rely on hundreds of apps and infrastructure services. These systems need to interact securely and efficiently without constant human oversight, which is where non-human identities (NHIs) come in. NHIs — including application secrets, API keys, service accounts, and OAuth tokens — have exploded in recent years, thanks

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New HTTPBot Botnet Launches 200+ Precision DDoS Attacks on Gaming and Tech Sectors

New HTTPBot Botnet Launches 200+ Precision DDoS Attacks on Gaming and Tech Sectors

Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new botnet malware called HTTPBot that has been used to primarily single out the gaming industry, as well as technology companies and educational institutions in China. “Over the past few months, it has expanded aggressively, continuously leveraging infected devices to launch external attacks,” NSFOCUS said in a report published this week. “By

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Top 10 Best Practices for Effective Data Protection

Top 10 Best Practices for Effective Data Protection

Data is the lifeblood of productivity, and protecting sensitive data is more critical than ever. With cyber threats evolving rapidly and data privacy regulations tightening, organizations must stay vigilant and proactive to safeguard their most valuable assets. But how do you build an effective data protection framework? In this article, we’ll explore data protection best

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