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How to convert 30$ D-Link DCS web cameras into a backdoor
Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2016

A group of researchers from Vectra Threat Labs explained how to exploit IoT devices like 30$ D-Link DCS web cameras as a backdoor. Vectra Threat Labs, part of Vectra Networks has invested time testin ...

SSH backdoor discovered in Fortinet FortiOS firewalls
Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2016

Another SSH backdoor? Researchers have discovered highly suspicious code in the Fortinet FortiOS firewalls that were shipped with hardcoded logins. After Juniper, another Enterprise securit ...

Law Enforcement raided DDoS extortion group DD4BC
Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2016

The Europol announced the arrest of two individuals suspected of being tied to the DD4BC criminal group specialized in extortion activities. According to a press statement issued by the Europol, in D ...

Shocking, Teen hacker Cracka owned head of US intelligence James Clapper
Pierluigi Paganini January 12, 2016

Head of US intelligence James Clapper owned by the same hacker who broke into CIA director Brennan’s personal email account. According to Motherboard, a hacker associated with the "Crackas With A ...

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Hacking
Palo Alto Networks addressed a GlobalProtect flaw, PoC exists

Palo Alto Networks addressed a flaw impacting GlobalProtect Gateway and Portal, for which a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists. Palo Alto Networks addressed a high-severity vulnerability, track ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 15, 2026
Cyber Crime
Lumen disrupts AISURU and Kimwolf botnet by blocking over 550 C2 servers

Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs blocked over 550 C2 servers tied to the AISURU/Kimwolf botnet used for DDoS attacks and proxy abuse. Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs disrupted over 550 command-and-control se ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 15, 2026
Intelligence
China bans U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software over security concerns

China has told domestic firms to stop using U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity software, citing national security concerns amid rising tech tensions. Reuters reported that China has ordered domestic c ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 15, 2026
Intelligence
CERT-UA reports PLUGGYAPE cyberattacks on defense forces

CERT-UA reported PLUGGYAPE malware attacks on Ukraine’s defense forces, linked with medium confidence to Russia’s Void Blizzard group. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 14, 2026
Security
Fortinet fixed two critical flaws in FortiFone and FortiSIEM

Fortinet fixed six security flaws, including two critical bugs in FortiFone and FortiSIEM that attackers could exploit without authentication. Fortinet released patches for six vulnerabilities, in ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 14, 2026
Security
U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw impacting Microsoft Windows to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure S ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 14, 2026
Hacking
Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for January 2026 fixed actively exploited zero-day

Microsoft Patch Tuesday addressed 112 security flaws across Windows, Office, Azure, Edge, and more, including eight critical vulnerabilities, kicking off the new year with a major patch update. Mi ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 14, 2026
Cyber Crime
AZ Monica hospital in Belgium shuts down servers after cyberattack

A cyberattack hit AZ Monica hospital in Belgium, forcing it to shut down servers, cancel procedures, and transfer critical patients. A cyberattack forced Belgian hospital AZ Monica to shut down al ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2026
Cyber Crime
Threat actor claims the theft of full customer data from Spanish energy firm Endesa

Endesa disclosed a data breach exposing full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. Spanish energy firm Endesa disclosed a data breach, threat acto ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2026
Cyber Crime
Dutch court convicts hacker who exploited port networks for drug trafficking

Dutch appeals court jails a 44-year-old hacker for 7 years for hacking port systems to help smuggle cocaine through European logistics hubs. A Dutch appeals court sentenced a 44-year-old hacker to ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2026
Hacking
U.S. CISA adds a flaw in Gogs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds a flaw impacting Gogs to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agenc ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 12, 2026
Security
Meta fixes Instagram password reset flaw, denies data breach

Meta fixed an Instagram password reset flaw that let third parties send reset emails, while denying a data breach despite leak claims. Meta confirmed fixing an Instagram password reset vulnerabili ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 12, 2026
Security
Europol and Spanish Police arrest 34 in crackdown on Black Axe criminal network

Europol announced the arrest of 34 suspected Black Axe members in Spain during a joint operation with Spanish and European law enforcement. Europol announced the arrest of 34 suspects in Spain lin ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 12, 2026
APT
Credential-harvesting attacks by APT28 hit Turkish, European, and Central Asian organizations

Russia-linked cyberespionage group APT28 targets energy, nuclear, and policy staff in Turkey, Europe, North Macedonia, and Uzbekistan with credential-harvesting attacks. Between February and Septe ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 12, 2026
Security
The ideals of Aaron Swartz in an age of control

Today marks Aaron Swartz ’s death anniversary. His fight for open knowledge and digital rights continues as the forces he opposed grow stronger. Today marks the anniversary of the death of Aaron ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 11, 2026
Breaking News
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 79

Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter VVS Discord Stealer Using Pyarmor for Ob ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 11, 2026
Breaking News
Security Affairs newsletter Round 558 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly Security Affairs newsletter has arrived! Every week, the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly Security ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 11, 2026
Data Breach
A massive breach exposed data of 17.5M Instagram users

A massive breach exposed data of 17.5M Instagram users, triggering mass password reset emails and fears that stolen data is already circulating online. A major data breach has exposed the personal ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 10, 2026
Intelligence
North Korea–linked APT Kimsuky behind quishing attacks, FBI warns

FBI warns that North Korea–linked APT group Kimsuky is targeting governments, think tanks, and academic institutions with quishing attacks. North Korea–linked APT group Kimsuky is targeting go ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 10, 2026
Data Breach
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) suffered a data breach that impacted 700K individuals

Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) exposed personal and health data of nearly 700,000 residents due to incorrect privacy settings. The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS ) discl ...

Pierluigi Paganini January 10, 2026