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Moldovan Police Arrest Suspect in €4.5M Ransomware Attack on Dutch Research Agency

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Moldovan authorities have detained a 45-year-old foreign national linked to a 2021 ransomware attack on Dutch organizations, including a €4.5 million assault on the Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO). The suspect, accused of cybercrimes such as ransomware, blackmail, and money laundering, was arrested following a search of his Moldova residence. Police seized €84,000 in … Read more

New TCESB Malware Exploits ESET Security Scanner in Active Cyberattacks

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New TCESB Malware Exploits ESET Security Scanner in Active Cyberattacks A Chinese-affiliated hacking group, known as ToddyCat, has been caught exploiting a vulnerability in ESET’s security software to deploy a newly discovered malware dubbed TCESB. This sophisticated threat, previously undocumented in ToddyCat’s campaigns, targets organizations across Asia, showcasing the group’s evolving tactics. According to an … Read more

Mozilla’s Bold Move: Entering the Email Hosting Market with Thundermail

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Mozilla, the organization renowned for its Firefox browser and commitment to open-source software, is making waves in the tech world once again. On April 2, 2025, news broke that Mozilla is launching Thundermail, a new email hosting service designed to compete with industry giants like Gmail and Microsoft 365. This move marks a significant expansion … Read more

New ‘Rules File Backdoor’ Attack Exploits AI Code Editors to Inject Malicious Code

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How hackers can weaponize Code Agents Through Compromised Rule Files

Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a novel supply chain attack vector known as the “Rules File Backdoor,” targeting artificial intelligence (AI)-powered code editors such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor. This sophisticated technique allows hackers to covertly inject malicious code into software projects by manipulating the AI tools developers rely on daily. The discovery highlights a growing … Read more