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Smashing Security podcast #452: The dark web’s worst assassins, and Pegasus in the dock
Graham Cluley
Industry News

Smashing Security podcast #452: The dark web’s worst assassins, and Pegasus in the dock

In episode 452, a London-based YouTuber wins a landmark court case against Saudi Arabia after his phone was hacked with Pegasus spyware — exposing how a single…

Graham CluleyJan 29, 20263m0
Four arrested in crackdown on Discord-based SWATting and doxing
Graham Cluley
Industry News

Four arrested in crackdown on Discord-based SWATting and doxing

How badly do you want to win an online argument? I certainly hope it's not enough to put the life of the other person at risk.

Graham CluleyJan 28, 20264m0
Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?
Krebs on Security
Data Breaches

Who Operates the Badbox 2.0 Botnet?

The cybercriminals in control of Kimwolf -- a disruptive botnet that has infected more than 2 million devices -- recently shared a screenshot indicating they'd compromised the control panel for Badbox 2.0, a vast China-based botnet powered by malicious software…

Krebs on SecurityJan 26, 20268m0
Kimwolf Botnet Lurking in Corporate, Govt. Networks
Krebs on Security
Data Breaches

Kimwolf Botnet Lurking in Corporate, Govt. Networks

A new Internet-of-Things botnet called Kimwolf has spread to more than 2 million devices, forcing infected systems to participate in massive distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and to relay other malicious and abusive Internet traffic. Kimwolf's ability to scan the local…

Krebs on SecurityJan 20, 20266m0
Data Breaches

Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Edition

Krebs on Security
Data Breaches

Patch Tuesday, January 2026 Edition

Microsoft today issued patches to plug at least 113 security holes in its various Windows operating systems and supported software. Eight of the vulnerabilities earned Microsoft's most-dire "critical" rating, and the company warns that attackers are already exploiting one of…

Krebs on SecurityJan 14, 20265m0
Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?
Krebs on Security
Data Breaches

Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?

Our first story of 2026 revealed how a destructive new botnet called Kimwolf rapidly grew to infect more than two million devices by mass-compromising a vast number of unofficial Android TV streaming boxes. Today, we'll dig through digital clues left…

Krebs on SecurityJan 8, 202610m0
Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records
Threatpost
Malware & Threats

Student Loan Breach Exposes 2.5M Records

2.5 million people were affected, in a breach that could spell more trouble down the line.

ThreatpostAug 31, 20223m0
Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox Keylogger
Threatpost
Malware & Threats

Watering Hole Attacks Push ScanBox Keylogger

Researchers uncover a watering hole attack likely carried out by APT TA423, which attempts to plant the ScanBox JavaScript-based reconnaissance tool.

ThreatpostAug 30, 20225m0
Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 Firms
Threatpost
Malware & Threats

Tentacles of ‘0ktapus’ Threat Group Victimize 130 Firms

Over 130 companies tangled in sprawling phishing campaign that spoofed a multi-factor authentication system.

ThreatpostAug 29, 20224m0
Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise
Threatpost
Malware & Threats

Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise

Lockbit is by far this summer’s most prolific ransomware group, trailed by two offshoots of the Conti group.

ThreatpostAug 26, 20222m0
Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras
Threatpost
Malware & Threats

Cybercriminals Are Selling Access to Chinese Surveillance Cameras

Tens of thousands of cameras have failed to patch a critical, 11-month-old CVE, leaving thousands of organizations exposed.

ThreatpostAug 25, 20223m0
Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR Version
Threatpost
Malware & Threats

Twitter Whistleblower Complaint: The TL;DR Version

Twitter is blasted for security and privacy lapses by the company’s former head of security who alleges the social media giant’s actions amount to a national security risk.

ThreatpostAug 24, 20223m0