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Fake GitHub Exploits Deliver WebRAT Malware to Security Researchers

Fake GitHub Exploits Deliver WebRAT Malware to Security Researchers

Abeerah Hashim December 24, 2025
  • The recently released malware, WebRAT, is spreading quickly through counterfeit GitHub repositories; claims...
  • The bad actors use AI-generated descriptions to trick security researchers and developers into getting infe...
  • WebRAT, upon execution, steals online banking accounts, cryptocurrency wallets, and provides the bad actor ... Read More
Cybercriminals Target Global Consumers with Fake Netflix Alerts as Holiday Spending Peaks
Cybercriminals Launch Fake Netflix Alerts to Target Holiday Shoppers
user icon Abeerah Hashim clock icon December 23, 2025

The polished and professional-looking email is throwing shoppers off guard as they manage numerous subscription…

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Turkish University VPN Access Offered for Sale on Dark Web
Hacker Sells Turkish University VPN Access on Dark Web
user icon Abeerah Hashim clock icon December 22, 2025

The Turkish educational sector seems to be facing a dangerous, new cyber threat as hackers…

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Google Confirms Shutdown of Its Dark Web Monitoring Tool in February 2026
Millions to Lose Free Dark Web Scans as Google Retires Key Privacy Tool
user icon Danish Shah clock icon December 16, 2025

Google is shutting down one of their security features called the Dark Web Report. The…

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Security Researchers Warn VPN Flaws are a Top Entry Point for Ransomware Targeting Businesses
VPN news

Hackers Target VPN Flaws as Primary Ransomware Entry Point, Experts Warn
Thuranira John Kobia Last Updated: December 11, 2025
For years now, VPNs have been considered state-of-the-art when it comes to online security; however, recent reports reveal it’s not…
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Cyber Security Agency Warns 26,000 New Zealand Devices Infected with Malware
Cybersecurity

26,000 Devices Infected in New Zealand in Major ‘Malware-as-a-Service’ Outbreak
Abeerah Hashim Last Updated: December 10, 2025
The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) of New Zealand has issued an extraordinary warning on October 3, 2022 to some…
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Volkswagen Dealership Data Breach in India Sparks Customer Security Fears
Cybersecurity

2.5 Million Volkswagen Customer Records for Sale on Dark Web After India Breach
Thuranira John Kobia Last Updated: December 9, 2025
A cybercriminal is shopping a massive customer list online. They claim they stole the purported data from a showroom belonging…
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Europol Dismantles Vast Dark Web Crypto Fraud Ring that Scammed €700M Across 8 Countries
Cybersecurity

Europol Dismantles $815M Dark Web Crypto Fraud Ring
Abeerah Hashim Last Updated: December 5, 2025
European law enforcement agencies coordinated a massive operation that exposed a criminal empire worth over €700 million ($815 million) that…
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Hacker Group Everest Targets Tech Giant Asus With Threat of Massive 1TB Data Leak
Cybersecurity

Everest Hackers Threaten Asus With 1TB Data Leak on Dark Web
Abeerah Hashim Last Updated: December 3, 2025
One of the world’s biggest tech giants, Asus, faces a serious cybersecurity threat. The notorious Everest ransomware gang claims to…
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Europol Swiss Police Dismantle Cryptomixer, a Service that Laundered €1.3 Billion for Cybercrime
Cybersecurity

Europol, Swiss Police Dismantle Dark Web’s $1.4B Cryptomixer
Thuranira John Kobia Last Updated: December 1, 2025
For years, the illegal mixing service, Cryptomixer, aided the anonymity of hackers alongside traffickers by scrambling transactions of digital assets.
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