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, […]

Laos’ Golden Triangle Becomes Cybercrime Hotbed | #cybercrime | #infosec

Laos’ Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone has seemingly become a hotbed of cybercrime on the Mekong River.  Critics say Kings Romans Group, owner of the Kings Romans Casino across the river from Thailand and Myanmar, is a main driver of these alleged transgressions, according to Barron’s, which cited Agence France-Presse reporting. The Golden Triangle Special […]

State Department cyber diplomacy firings and changes threaten U.S. defenses | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The U.S. State Department fired diplomats and other experts from its cyber diplomacy bureau on July 11 and is splitting apart that bureau — moves that experts say will undermine the U.S. government’s work uniting countries against […]

Google Researchers Expose Malware Campaign on End-of-Life SonicWall Devices | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

In the shadowy world of cybersecurity, a new threat has emerged targeting outdated network appliances, highlighting the persistent risks of legacy hardware in enterprise environments. Google researchers have uncovered a sophisticated malware campaign aimed at SonicWall Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series devices, many of which are fully patched but no longer supported by the […]