Cyber Attacks

Latest cyber attacks news, vulnerabilities, CVEs, and threat intelligence collected periodically from external sources.

TA415 Cyber Espionage: How Chinese Hackers Exploit VS Code Remote Tunnels to Target U.S. Economic Policy Experts

Source: 10alert.com

Discover how the China-aligned threat group TA415 leverages VS Code Remote Tunnels and spear-phishing campaigns to spy on U.S. government officials, think tanks, and academic institutions. Learn about their tactics, targets, and the broader implications for cybersecurity.

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BreachForums Founder Sentenced to 3 Years: Cybercrime Forum Admin Faces Justice for CSAM Possession

Source: 10alert.com

Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, aka Pompompurin, the founder of BreachForums, has been resentenced to three years in prison for operating a cybercrime forum and possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Learn about the case, its implications, and the DOJ's stance on cybercrime.

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Global Cybersecurity Threats: Key Incidents and Trends in September 2025

Source: 10alert.com

In September 2025, cybercriminal groups UNC6040 and UNC6395 targeted Salesforce instances, exploiting vulnerabilities to steal data and extort victims. Organizations using Salesforce are at high risk of credential theft and ransomware. Additionally, a new HybridPetya ransomware variant bypassed UEFI Secure Boot, threatening enterprise systems with destructive encryption attacks. Immediate security updates and monitoring are critical to mitigate risks.

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#cybersecurity #data breach #malware

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Record-Breaking 1.5 Bpps DDoS Attack Targets European Mitigation Provider: What It Means for Cybersecurity

Source: 10alert.com

A European DDoS mitigation service provider faced an unprecedented 1.5 billion packets per second (Bpps) attack, marking one of the largest DDoS attacks in history. Discover the implications for cybersecurity, the evolving threat landscape, and how organizations can defend against such attacks.

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