The Alarming Rise of CPU-Level Ransomware: A New Frontier in Cyber Threats

In May 2025, the cybersecurity world was rocked by a chilling revelation: ransomware can now infiltrate the very heart of a computer’s processor. Christiaan Beek, senior director of threat analytics at Rapid7, unveiled a proof-of-concept (PoC) for CPU-level ransomware that exploits vulnerabilities in AMD Zen processors, marking a terrifying evolution in cyber threats. This new … Read more

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

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

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