attacks

These attacks didn’t start with sophisticated exploits. Instead, they relied on stolen passwords, too-lenient access rights, and a failure to apply long-released vulnerability patches.

We’re breaking down why developers have moved into the crosshairs, the specific tactics attackers are using, and how to reduce the risks of company infrastructure being compromised.

In 2025, just as in the year prior, supply-chain attacks remained one of the most severe threats facing organizations. We’re breaking down last year’s most noteworthy incidents.

Educational institutions are increasingly falling victim to ransomware attacks. We look at some real-world incidents, explain their causes, and discuss how to mitigate risks to academic infrastructure.

A browser-in-the-browser attack, theoretically described in 2022, has been adopted in real-world phishing. We break down how it works, and how to spot a fake authentication window.

What is the purpose of a local version of the Kaspersky Threat Attribution Engine, and how to hook it up to IDA Pro?

Why is it useful to attribute malware to a specific hacker group?

A new wave of ClickFix attacks spreading a macOS infostealer are posting malicious user guides on the official ChatGPT website by piggybacking the chatbot’s chat-sharing feature.

How attackers use AI-generated fake websites to distribute trojanized builds of the legitimate Syncro remote access tool (RAT).

Attackers hijack Discord invite links and redirect victims to scam servers to install malware using the ClickFix technique.

Newly discovered vulnerabilities in AirPlay allow attacks on Apple devices and other AirPlay-enabled products over Wi-Fi – including zero-click exploits.

We explore how cybercriminals are targeting IT specialists searching for a popular network scanner, using the Interlock ransomware attack as an example.

Scammers are exploiting Google services to send fake law enforcement inquiry notifications, making them look like they originate from accounts.google.com.

A security researcher has investigated his own smart mattress cover, discovering several ways to hack it — including through a backdoor preinstalled by the developer.

We look at the most notable supply-chain attacks of 2024.

Banshee stealer, a macOS stealer that emerged last year, is now roaming free on the Web, infecting Mac users and gaining new capabilities. How to protect yourself?

Scareware is malware that scares users into doing something risky. Here’s how it works.

We discuss the recently discovered Nearest Neighbor attack method, which enables attackers to compromise a Wi-Fi network from the other side of the world.

Recent research describes a method for snooping on what Apple Vision Pro users enter on the virtual keyboard.

Researchers have discovered several potential attack vectors targeting bicycles fitted with Shimano Di2 wireless gear-shifting system.

dormakaba Saflok locks — used on around three million doors across 13,000 hotels — are vulnerable to an attack that involves forging electronic keycards.