SAN FRANCISCO — Cloudflare announced on June 19th that it successfully mitigated the largest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack ever recorded, which peaked at 7.3 terabits per second (Tbps). The event occurred in mid-May 2025 and targeted a major hosting provider that uses Cloudflare’s Magic Transit protection platform. Unprecedented Scale and Volume The attack delivered 37.4…
A new smishing scam is circulating, tricking recipients into believing they owe unpaid tolls to E-ZPass and other toll service providers. The fraudulent messages attempt to steal personal and financial information under the guise of overdue payments. How the Scam Works Scammers send text messages posing as E-ZPass, SunPass, Peach Pass, or other toll providers….
In one of the most expansive Darknet enforcement efforts to date, U.S. authorities, working alongside international partners, have shattered a prolific online trafficking ring. The operation—dubbed Operation RapTor—led to the arrest of 270 individuals across four continents, including darknet vendors, buyers, and administrators operating in Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, the Netherlands, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland,…
Coordinated Microsoft Actions and Court-Authorized Domain Seizures Disrupt LummaC2 Malware Infrastructure Used to Target Millions Worldwide
The Government Will Never Call You Like This Your phone rings. The caller ID reads “Social Security Administration.” An official-sounding voice tells you there is a serious problem with your Social Security number — perhaps it was used in a crime, or your benefits are about to be suspended. They need you to verify your…
Tampa, FL – U.S. District Judge Steven Merryday has sentenced James Bookman (30, Largo) to 15 years and 8 months in federal prison for conspiring to distribute and distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine. Bookman pleaded guilty on October 2, 2024. According to court documents and statements presented at the sentencing hearing, Bookman, from the Middle District of Florida and elsewhere, using…
There is a small box in your home, probably tucked behind a bookshelf or sitting on a counter that every phone, laptop, smart TV, and security camera in your house connects through. It is your Wi-Fi router, and for most of us, it has been quietly doing its job for years without a second thought….
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is again urging travelers to steer clear of public USB charging ports and unsecured airport Wi‑Fi—a warning echoed by federal agencies including the FCC and FBI. Juice‑Jacking: A Persistent Threat “Juice‑jacking” occurs when hackers embed malware into public USB ports, exploiting connected devices to steal data or install malicious software….
Google has introduced NotebookLM, an innovative AI-powered tool designed to revolutionize how users interact with and synthesize information from documents. Initially launched as Project Tailwind, NotebookLM leverages advanced language models to understand, summarize, and generate insights from uploaded documents, offering a powerful boost to research, writing, and learning workflows. What is NotebookLM? At its core,…
May 23, 2025 — Cybercriminals behind some of the most notorious ransomware operations have been dealt a massive blow following a coordinated international crackdown known as Operation Endgame. Led by Europol, the operation disrupted the infrastructure of major malware networks, seized millions in cryptocurrency, and issued arrest warrants for top cybercrime suspects. Between May 19…