New WordPress Credit Card Skimmer Hides in Database to Steal Payment Data
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a sophisticated credit card skimming campaign targeting WordPress e-commerce sites by injecting malicious code into database tables. The stealthy malware evades detection while capturing payment information through fake forms and encrypted exfiltration methods.
Inside the Professional Crime Machine: A Day with Elite Voice Phishing Operators
Modern voice phishing crews operate with military precision, utilizing sophisticated tools and tactics to target wealthy victims. With structured roles and meticulous planning, these cybercriminal enterprises can steal millions through elaborate social engineering schemes.
Telegram's Privacy Shift: Data Sharing Soars Following CEO's Arrest
Telegram's cooperation with law enforcement skyrocketed after CEO Pavel Durov's arrest in France, with US data requests jumping 6,000% in late 2023. The messaging platform now shares user data for fraud and cybercrime cases, marking a significant departure from its previous privacy-focused stance.
Malicious PhishWP Plugin Targets WordPress E-commerce Payment Data Through Fake Checkouts
A sophisticated WordPress plugin called PhishWP has emerged on Russian cybercrime forums, creating deceptive payment gateways to steal customer payment data through fake checkout pages. The malware includes advanced features like OTP functionality and real-time data transmission via Telegram, highlighting growing e-commerce security threats.
UK Proposes Law to Criminalize Creation of Sexually Explicit Deepfakes
The UK government plans to make creating AI-generated explicit images without consent punishable by up to two years in prison, closing a legal gap where only sharing such content was prohibited. The legislation aims to combat online abuse targeting women while addressing enforcement challenges in tracing deepfake creators.
Maine Schools Under Cyber Siege: Holiday Attacks Expose Educational Vulnerabilities
Two Maine school districts faced cyberattacks during winter break, forcing network shutdowns and emergency response measures. The incidents highlight an alarming trend of cybercriminals targeting educational institutions during periods of reduced IT staffing, prompting federal initiatives to strengthen school cybersecurity.
Chinese State Hackers Infiltrate Major US Telecom Networks in Widespread Cyberespionage Campaign
A sophisticated Chinese hacking operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon' has compromised at least a dozen major US telecommunications providers, including Charter Communications and Windstream. The breaches raise alarm about America's communications infrastructure security and have prompted stricter federal regulations.
Major Sports Piracy Sites Go Dark Amid Global Streaming Crackdown
Two prominent illegal sports streaming platforms, Methstreams and Crackstreams, have suddenly ceased operations amid intensifying anti-piracy efforts. The shutdown highlights the $28 billion annual impact of piracy on sports, with recent Super Bowl alone drawing 17 million illegal viewers.
UN Adopts Historic Global Treaty to Combat Rising Cybercrime Threats
The United Nations General Assembly has approved a landmark cybercrime treaty, the first international criminal justice agreement in over 20 years. The comprehensive framework aims to enhance global cooperation in fighting digital threats while protecting human rights and providing tools for gathering electronic evidence.