Heightened Cyberattacks Target Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry by China-Linked Hackers, ETCISO | #cybercrime | #infosec

By AJ Vicens Chinese-linked hackers are targeting the Taiwanese semiconductor industry and investment analysts as part of a string of cyber espionage campaigns, researchers said on Wednesday. While hacking to steal data and information about the industry is not new, there is an increase in sustained hacking campaigns from several China-aligned hacking groups, researchers with […]

Attackers Use Microsoft Teams Calls to Deploy Matanbuchus Ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The notorious malware loader Matanbuchus has been increasingly leveraged in highly targeted cyberattacks, with the latest iteration Matanbuchus 3.0 demonstrating heightened sophistication and destructive potential. In a recent campaign observed in July 2025, attackers exploited Microsoft Teams calls, masquerading as legitimate IT helpdesk representatives to lure employees into launching malicious scripts. During these calls, Quick […]

GBI names assistant special agent in charge of Georgia Cyber Crime Center | #cybercrime | #infosec

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has promoted Jerri Lynn Coody to assistant special agent in charge of the GBI Georgia Cyber Crime Center. Jerri Lynn Coody Known as G3C, the center conducts complex investigations involving cyber-enabled crime, cryptocurrency and digital forensics, the GBI said in a statement. “Assistant Special Agent in Charge Coody’s promotion is […]

Data Breaches, Rising Costs, and CISA’s Evolving Role – Tech & Sourcing @ Morgan Lewis | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

In June 2025, cybersecurity researchers discovered a leak of 16 billion passwords in one of the largest data breaches ever, impacting a wide range of platforms and placing billions of users’ information at risk. This incident underscores the urgent need for companies to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant in the face of evolving […]

Microsoft Teams Exploited to Deliver Matanbuchus Ransomware Payload | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A sophisticated cyberattack campaign has emerged targeting organizations through Microsoft Teams impersonation, delivering the updated Matanbuchus 3.0 malware loader that serves as a precursor to ransomware deployment. Security researchers at Morphisec have identified instances where attackers successfully compromised systems by impersonating IT helpdesk personnel during external Teams calls, ultimately leading to the execution of malicious […]

Cambodia makes 1,000 arrests in latest crackdown on cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

Cambodia Cyberscams In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), online scammers arrested by authorities squat in a building in Sihanoukville province, southwestern of Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Tuesday, July 15, 2025. (AKP via AP) (AP) Cambodia Cyberscams In this photo released by Agence Kampuchea Press (AKP), online scammers arrested by authorities stand in a […]

12 suspects arrested for child predator charges amid Cherokee County crackdown | #childpredator | #onlinepredator | #sextrafficing

In a child predator crackdown called “Operation Phantom Whisper,” officials say they were able to arrest 12 suspects. CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. — Twelve people were arrested after the Cherokee Sheriff’s Office wrapped up a three-day undercover operation targeting suspected child predators. The effort, known as Operation Phantom Whisper, was conducted in partnership with federal, state, […]