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December 2025

U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

U.S. DOJ Charges 54 in ATM Jackpotting Scheme Using Ploutus Malware

Dec 20, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / ATM Security The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) this week announced the indictment of 54 individuals in connection with a multi-million dollar ATM jackpotting scheme. The large-scale conspiracy involved deploying… 

Russia-Linked Hackers Use Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing for Account Takeovers

Russia-Linked Hackers Use Microsoft 365 Device Code Phishing for Account Takeovers

Dec 19, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Cloud Security A suspected Russia-aligned group has been attributed to a phishing campaign that employs device code authentication workflows to steal victims’ Microsoft 365 credentials and conduct account takeover attacks.… 

Cracked Software and YouTube Videos Spread CountLoader and GachiLoader Malware

Cracked Software and YouTube Videos Spread CountLoader and GachiLoader Malware

Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign that has used cracked software distribution sites as a distribution vector for a new version of a modular and stealthy loader known as CountLoader. The campaign… 

WatchGuard Warns of Active Exploitation of Critical Fireware OS VPN Vulnerability

WatchGuard Warns of Active Exploitation of Critical Fireware OS VPN Vulnerability

Dec 19, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security WatchGuard has released fixes to address a critical security flaw in Fireware OS that it said has been exploited in real-world attacks. Tracked as CVE-2025-14733 (CVSS score: 9.3),…