Cyber Crime – Page 3 – The TechBriefs

Anonymous video chat app leaks data on millions of users — more than 22 million records exposed, including 3 million containing names and email addresses

(Image credit: Getty Images) The breach directly granted access to 22 million session records and 3.47 million usernames and email […]

A Russian hacker tricked a 17,000-strong MAGA Telegram channel with a jailbroken AI for over 5 years, leading to fraud, credential theft, and an empty crypto wallet

(Image credit: Shutterstock) Russian hacker tricked MAGA Telegram channel with fake ‘American Patriot’ profile Threat actor used jailbroken Google Gemini […]

FBI confirms 25 ransomware groups using First VPN’s now seized services — here’s what we know

The FBI identified 25 hacking groups linked to First VPN’s illegal activities Avaddon Ransomware was included on the list The […]

82% of IT pros report a web-based security incident in past year – BYOD, SaaS tools, and remote work policies all play a part in security resilience

(Image credit: Shutterstock) NordLayer’s Web‑based Threat Report 2026 found a gap between confidence and reality: 73% of firms feel prepared, […]

Websites are using this FROST-y new technique to spy on users by snooping on their SSD activity

(Image credit: Shutterstock) Researchers at Graz University of Technology unveiled FROST, a browser side‑channel attack The method can reveal visited […]

The FBI warns Microsoft 365 services are being bombarded with new phishing emails — here are 3 steps you can take to stay safe

(Image credit: Shutterstock) The FBI has warned of a new Phishing-as-a-Service (PhaaS) kit that is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts in […]

Hackers abuse UltraVNC, Splashtop, and ScreenConnect to hijack business PCs

(Image credit: Microsoft) Huntress uncovered a phishing campaign delivering legitimate RMM tools (Tiflux, UltraVNC, Splashtop, ScreenConnect) to gain persistence and […]