I was reading about a scam campaign called “Vulnerability Vultures” that primarily targets people aged 60 and above. In 2024 alone, older adults reported around $4.8 billion in losses, according to the FBI. The article details how attackers pull this off: ✅ They pretend to be from trusted organizations (banks, government programs, financial aid, etc.) ✅ They reach out through social media ads or DMs ✅ They move you off-platform to fake websites or private chats ✅ They use AI-generated voices, cloned websites, and fake relief programmers ✅ And finally, they steal personal or financial info What’s wild is how professional these scams look now. It’s no longer just broken-English phishing emails; scammers are using AI, impersonation, automation, and cross-platform targeting to appear real. Read the full article here: https://cybersecuritynews.com/threat-actors-tricks-target-users/ Discussion Questions: - Why do you think older adults are being targeted so heavily? - Do you think AI is making scams harder to detect? - Should platforms like Facebook/Instagram do more to stop fake ads? - How can we help family members (especially non-tech-savvy ones) avoid these traps? - Do you think awareness or stricter laws are the better solution? 👉 If you found this post helpful or interesting, please like it so I can keep posting more breakdowns like this.

In 2025, identity has officially become the new cybersecurity perimeter. This article explains how modern threats are no longer just about firewalls and endpoints — attackers now target identities (both human and AI). 💡 Key takeaways: - Over 60% of organizations are still at an early stage of identity security maturity. - Less than 40% of AI agents are protected by identity policies. - Companies that invest in Identity & Access Management (IAM) see the highest ROI in security improvements. - The article suggests that as AI grows, securing who or what has access will define the next phase of cybersecurity. Discussion Time? - Do you agree that “identity is the new perimeter”? - Should AI agents and bots be managed like human users in IAM systems? - What are the biggest challenges small businesses face in adopting identity security? Source: https://thehackernews.com/2025/10/identity-security-your-first-and-last.html

A 17-year-old hacker suspected of involvement in the MGM Resorts and Caesars ransomware attacks has been released to his parents by a Nevada judge. The attacks, tied to the Scattered Spider group, caused over $100 million in damages and used ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware. Authorities say the teen still holds $1.8 million in Bitcoin that hasn’t been recovered. Prosecutors wanted him detained, calling the attacks “highly sophisticated,” but the judge allowed release under strict conditions: 🏠 Must live with parents in Clark County 💻 Limited or no internet access 🚫 Violations = immediate detention He faces charges for extortion, data theft, and unlawful computer access, and prosecutors want him tried as an adult. 🔗 Full article: BleepingComputer – Teen suspected of Vegas casino cyberattacks released to parents 🔐 Let’s Discuss 👉 Should he face full punishment to set an example, or be given a second chance to reform?

Recently, researchers discovered 175 malicious npm packages (with ~26,000 downloads) being used in a credential phishing campaign — not to infect developers, but to host phishing redirects using the npm registry + unpkg CDN. Instead of running malicious code on install, these packages stored HTML/JS redirectors that sent victims to phishing pages with their email pre-filled to look more legitimate. This shows how attackers are now abusing trusted developer platforms (like npm and CDNs) to host phishing infrastructure — blurring the line between supply chain attacks and social engineering. 🔍 Key Highlights: - 175 npm packages acting as redirect hosts - ~26,000 total downloads - Infrastructure abuse via npm + unpkg CDN - Targets include tech, industrial, and energy companies - Phishing pages look more convincing (pre-filled emails) 💭 What do you think? Drop your thoughts below — especially if you’ve seen npm/CDN abuse or have ideas for detection strategies. Let’s make this an actionable learning thread!!

Hey everyone, Heads up: there’s a new article from The Hacker News about a recent cloud backup breach at SonicWall. Less than 5% of customers were affected, but some firewall backup files with encrypted credentials were accessed. SonicWall is urging folks to: - check if cloud backups are enabled - reset passwords and 2FA/TOTP on devices/firewalls - limit management access (e.g. HTTP/HTTPS/SSH) - review logs for unusual changes I thought this might be relevant to us — best to stay ahead if you use SonicWall or similar backup services. Here’s the link if you want the full details:https://thehackernews.com/2025/09/sonicwall-urges-password-resets-after.html