infostealing
Kaspersky’s latest threat report reveals a massive surge in infostealer malware, with over 2.3 million bank cards exposed on the dark web and up to 25 million devices compromised in 2024 alone.
Tor
Tor just dropped an emergency browser update for Windows users—version 14.0.8—and if you’re still running 14.0.7, you're exposed. This release patches critical Firefox security flaws, updates core components, and signals just how fast things can break if you're not staying current.
OPSEC
A dark web pill press network making millions in crypto was brought down after basic OPSEC failures and a corporate tip-off. The bust highlights the gap between decentralised ambition and sloppy execution.
VPN
Vivaldi's new partnership with Proton VPN brings browser-level privacy tools into the hands of users, but it's crucial to understand where privacy ends and anonymity begins. This move is a strong statement against Big Tech surveillance, yet the protection it offers is not a blanket solution.
Cloud Security
Cloud attacks aren’t just more frequent they’re getting sharper, faster, and far more dangerous. New data from Palo Alto Networks reveals a staggering 388% rise in severe cloud security alerts across 2024, with runtime threats now dominating the landscape.
darknet markets
Imagine launching a platform claiming to offer anonymity and security while simultaneously broadcasting your server's exact location to the world.
VMware
Three critical zero-day vulnerabilities are actively being exploited in VMware products. Broadcom and Microsoft have sounded the alarm—patches are out, and delay is not an option.
tether
Tether and Huione Guarantee are at the heart of a multi-billion dollar criminal economy and regulators are still playing catch-up.
Remote Access Trojan
When it comes to cybersecurity research, few resources are as extensive and controversial as the Ultimate RAT Collection on GitHub.
Darknet
Cybercrime has matured into a full-fledged economy with clear profit margins, standardized pricing, and service tiers. Ransomware, often delivered via affiliate models, offers cybercriminals returns that exceed five times their initial investment.
Cryptocurrency
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced indictments focusing on cryptocurrency transactions allegedly tied to ransomware operations and darknet marketplaces specializing in narcotics.
federal law
The FAIR Act of 2023, reintroduced in 2024, seeks to reform civil asset forfeiture laws to safeguard Bitcoin holders against government overreach.