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    And let the phishing begin! Microsoft is taking action against a zero-day exploit already exploited in Office
    Pietro Melillo | Cyber News | 27/01/2026

    Once again, Microsoft was forced to quickly fix some flaws. The company has released unscheduled patches for Microsoft Office, addressing a dangerous zero-day vulnerability that has already been explo...

    When Malware Hides in Videos! The PixelCode Technique Breaks the Rules
    Marcello Filacchioni | Cybercrime | 26/01/2026

    PixelCode began as a research project exploring a hidden technique for storing binary data within images or videos . Instead of leaving a plaintext executable, the file is converted into pixel data, t...

    CISA alert: Exploit underway against VMware vCenter. Risk of RCE without authentication.
    Manuel Roccon | Cyber News | 25/01/2026

    The critical vulnerability recently added to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) catalog of known exploited vulnerabilities (KEVs) affects the Broadcom VMware vCenter Server an...

    “I Stole 120,000 Bitcoins”: The Confession of the Bitfinex Hacker Who Now Wants to Defend Cyberspace
    Agostino Pellegrino | Cyber News | 25/01/2026

    The story ofIlya Lichtenstein, the hacker responsible for one of the largest cyber attacks ever carried out against cryptocurrencies, reads like an episode of a TV series, yet it is absolutely real. A...

    NoName057(16) hits Italy 487 times in the last 3 months: the DDoS wave does not stop
    Marcello Filacchioni | Cyber News | 24/01/2026

    Italy has confirmed itself as one of the main targets of the DDoS attack campaign carried out by the hacktivist group NoName057(16) . According to what was declared directly by the collective, our cou...

    BlueNoroff: The Hacker Group Revolutionizing Cybercrime
    Marcello Filacchioni | Cyber News | 23/01/2026

    The BlueNoroff hacker group has long since transformed cybercrime into a high-tech business, with tens of millions of dollars, cryptocurrency assets, and entire financial ecosystems at stake. A report...

    Nearly 2,000 bugs in 100 dating apps: How your data can be stolen
    Agostino Pellegrino | Cyber News | 23/01/2026

    A study of 100 dating apps revealed a disturbing picture: nearly 2,000 vulnerabilities were detected, 17% of which were classified as critical. The analysis was conducted by AppSec Solutions. The stud...

    MacSync: The macOS malware that empties your wallet… after weeks
    Massimiliano Brolli | Cyber News | 23/01/2026

    A new malware campaign has emerged in the macOS world, one that relies not on sophisticated exploits, but on good old-fashioned social engineering. It’s powered by the MacSync malware, distributed usi...

    PurpleBravo’s Contagious Interview: Malware Campaign Targets Global Firms
    Sandro Sana | Cyber News | 22/01/2026

    For over a year, the North Korean group PurpleBravo has been running a targeted malware campaign called “Contagious Interview,” using fake job interviews to attack companies in Europe, Asia, the Middl...

    KONNI Malware Targets Crypto Developers with AI-Powered Attacks
    Stefano Gazzella | Cyber News | 22/01/2026

    Check Point Research recently discovered a sophisticated phishing campaign orchestrated by KONNI , a threat group linked to North Korea . Historically focused on diplomatic targets in South Korea, the...

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    Airbus Eyes Sovereign Cloud to Mitigate US Data Risks Cyber News

    Airbus Eyes Sovereign Cloud to Mitigate US Data Risks

    In recent months, a question has been emerging with increasing insistence on European corporate boards: is the US cloud really...
    Redazione RHC - 21 December 2025
    North Korean Hackers Steal $2 Billion in Crypto, Targeting DeFi Sector Cyber News

    North Korean Hackers Steal $2 Billion in Crypto, Targeting DeFi Sector

    In 2025, North Korean hackers stole a record $2 billion in cryptocurrency , 51% more than the previous year. However,...
    Redazione RHC - 21 December 2025
    Kimwolf Botnet: The Rising Threat of DDoS Attacks on IoT Devices Cyber News

    Kimwolf Botnet: The Rising Threat of DDoS Attacks on IoT Devices

    A new and formidable enemy has emerged in the cyber threat landscape: Kimwolf, a fearsome DDoS botnet, is having a...
    Sandro Sana - 20 December 2025
    54 Arrested in $Multi-Million ATM Jackpotting Scheme Linked to Tren de Aragua Cyber News

    54 Arrested in $Multi-Million ATM Jackpotting Scheme Linked to Tren de Aragua

    A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska has indicted a total of 54 people accused of participating in...
    Massimiliano Brolli - 20 December 2025
    The Birth of World Wide Web: How Tim Berners-Lee Created the First Website Cyber News

    The Birth of World Wide Web: How Tim Berners-Lee Created the First Website

    There you have it! On December 20, 1990, something epochal happened at CERN in Geneva. Tim Berners-Lee , a British...
    Silvia Felici - 20 December 2025
    WatchGuard Firewall Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-14733 Exploited Cyber News

    WatchGuard Firewall Zero-Day Vulnerability CVE-2025-14733 Exploited

    A critical zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-14733, has left network administrators on their knees, forcing them into a race against...
    Pietro Melillo - 19 December 2025
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    Digital Crime Among Teenagers: Temporary Involvement

    Dutch authorities have published data showing that adolescents' involvement in cybercrime is usually temporary. An analysis prepared by the House of Representatives indicates that early interest in hacking often fades...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    Porsche Russia Alarm Issues Spark Widespread Vehicle Immobilization

    Porsche owners in Russia are increasingly experiencing problems with factory alarms, making it impossible to use their cars. Their cars won't start, stall immediately after starting, or display engine-related errors...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    Cryptomixer Shut Down: Europol Cracks Down on $1.3B Bitcoin Mixing Service

    Law enforcement agencies in Switzerland and Germany have reported the dismantling of Cryptomixer , a major mixing service operating since 2016 that helped criminals launder illicitly obtained funds. According to...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    888 Data Leaker: Ryanair Breach Exposed

    In the underground forum landscape, there are actors who operate episodically, seeking a single media hit, and others who build an almost industrial pipeline of compromises over time, releasing technical...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    WiFi Network Security: Protect Against Hacking with WPA3 and ARP Spoofing

    In today's environment, securing a network requires much more than setting a complex password. A cyber attack against a wireless network follows a structured path that evolves from passive monitoring...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    ShadyPanda Malware Infects 4.3M Browsers with Chrome Edge Extensions

    Researchers at Koi Security described a multi-stage operation called ShadyPanda . Over the course of seven years, attackers released seemingly useful extensions for Chrome and Edge, built up an audience...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    The Dark Side of Internet Control: Durov’s Warning

    Post 462 on Durov's official channel immediately went into “scream mode”: “ The end of the free internet. The free internet is becoming a tool of control .” No birthday...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    Phishing Attacks Surge in Black Friday Season: Stay Vigilant

    This year, too, cybercriminals are taking advantage of seasonal shopping periods to spread phishing websites and fraudulent promotions, aiming to steal personal information and payment details . Gaming platforms remain...

    - December 2nd, 2025

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    Human Washing Machine Launched: Japan’s Science Unveils Unique Device

    Japanese company Science has launched a washing machine for humans. The 2.30-meter-long capsule bathes a person in 15 minutes and attracted considerable interest at the recently concluded Osaka Expo. The...

    - December 1st, 2025

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    Brazilian Systems Targeted in Sophisticated OAST Exploit Campaign

    Security researchers have discovered a sophisticated exploit campaign that leverages a private out-of-band application security testing (OAST) service hosted on Google Cloud infrastructure. The campaign primarily targets systems in Brazil...

    - December 1st, 2025

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    And let the phishing begin! Microsoft is taking action against a zero-day exploit already exploited in Office
    Pietro Melillo - 27/01/2026

    Once again, Microsoft was forced to quickly fix some flaws. The company has released unscheduled patches for Microsoft Office, addressing a dangerous zero-day vulnerability that has already been exploited in cyberattacks. The issue, identified as…

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    ServiceNow Under Attack: How an Email Can Open the Doors to Your Business
    Redazione RHC - 27/01/2026

    The recent discovery of a vulnerability in ServiceNow’s AI platform has shaken the cybersecurity industry. This flaw, characterized by an extremely high severity score, allowed unauthenticated attackers to impersonate any corporate user. To launch the…

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    149 Million Accounts Exposed: The Database No One Should Have Seen
    Redazione RHC - 26/01/2026

    A recent leak revealed 149 million logins and passwords exposed online , including accounts for financial services, social media, gaming, and dating sites. The discovery was made by researcher Jeremiah Fowler and shared with ExpressVPN.…

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    When Malware Hides in Videos! The PixelCode Technique Breaks the Rules
    Marcello Filacchioni - 26/01/2026

    PixelCode began as a research project exploring a hidden technique for storing binary data within images or videos . Instead of leaving a plaintext executable, the file is converted into pixel data, transforming each byte…

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    How a simple Visual Studio Code file can become a backdoor for state-run hackers
    Redazione RHC - 26/01/2026

    Security researchers have recently observed a worrying evolution in the offensive tactics attributed to North Korean-linked actors as part of the campaign known as Contagious Interview : no longer simple fake job interview scams, but…