Red Dog Security

Pro-Russian hacktivist group CyberVolk launched a ransomware-as-a-service platform called VolkLocker (CyberVolk 2.x), but SentinelOne researchers discovered critical flaws that let victims recover files for free. The attackers embedded the encryption master key directly in the malware's binary and saved it as a plain text file in the

The French Interior Ministry confirmed a cyberattack on its email servers overnight from December 11 to 12. Attackers accessed ministry documents, prompting tightened security protocols and strengthened access controls across staff information systems. French authorities launched an investigation to determine the attack's source and scope. Interior Minister Laurent

Attackers launched a phishing campaign targeting Russian gamers through at least 20 fake sites promising Steam gift cards worth $5 to $50 and free game skins. F6 analysts discovered the sites impersonating Steam and Twitch to steal login credentials. Scammers distribute phishing links through YouTube, TikTok, and other video platforms.

Notepad++ released version 8.8.9 to fix a vulnerability in its auto-update mechanism that allowed attackers to distribute malware instead of legitimate updates. The flaw enabled man-in-the-middle attacks that redirected update downloads to malicious executables. Users first reported the issue on Notepad++ community forums. One user noted that the

The ShinyHunters hacking group is extorting money from PornHub, claiming to have stolen browsing histories and search queries of premium subscribers. PornHub confirmed the data leak stems from the November compromise of analytics service Mixpanel, which fell victim to SMS phishing. PornHub reported the leak occurred after Mixpanel's