Cristian Luțic
Cristian Luțic is a cybersecurity professional and Editor-in-Chief of iSec.News, with experience in security enablement, risk analysis, and vulnerability reporting. As Editor-in-Chief, he is responsible for editorial standards, source verification, and publication oversight at iSec News.
From professional sports to cybersecurity, his career path may have been unconventional, but it has been driven by the same core values: discipline, perseverance, and a passion for doing meaningful, impactful work.
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New Campaign Uncovers 67 Trojanized GitHub Repositories Targeting Python Users
Cybersecurity experts have revealed a new campaign identifying 67 trojanized GitHub repositories that falsely advertise Python hacking tools, delivering malicious software instead. This campaign highlights the significant risks of using open-source repositories for developers.
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Oxford City Council Cyberattack Compromises 21 Years of Data
A cyberattack on Oxford City Council has compromised 21 years of personal data related to council-administered elections. The authority is investigating the scope of the breach while assuring the public that there is no evidence of data sharing with third parties.
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Cloudflare Thwarts Historic 7.3 Tbps DDoS Attack Targeting Hosting Provider
Cloudflare has successfully mitigated a record-breaking 7.3 Tbps DDoS attack targeting a hosting provider, marking a significant escalation in cyber threats to internet infrastructure, according to the company’s latest report.
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Viasat Falls Victim to Chinese Salt Typhoon Hackers Amid Ongoing Cyber Threats
Satellite communications company Viasat has been targeted by the cyber-espionage group Salt Typhoon. The company is collaborating with federal authorities to investigate the breach, which has raised concerns about ongoing cybersecurity threats faced by telecom providers.
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North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Job Seekers with Sophisticated Malware Scam
Recent research from Cisco Talos reveals a rise in cyber attacks targeting crypto job seekers, attributed to a North Korea-aligned group known as Famous Chollima, using sophisticated malware disguised as video drivers.
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Krispy Kreme Confirms Data Breach Impacting Over 160,000 Individuals
Krispy Kreme has confirmed a data breach that affected over 160,000 individuals in November 2024, with the Play ransomware gang claiming responsibility. The company has reassured customers that there is no evidence of misuse of their information but is investigating the full impact of the attack.
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Meta Expands Passkey Support to Facebook for Enhanced Security
Meta Platforms is enhancing security for Facebook users by introducing passkey support, a next-generation authentication method designed to be easier and more secure than traditional passwords. This feature will also integrate with Meta Pay for seamless online transactions.
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Iran Shuts Down Internet Amid Suspected Cyberattacks Linked to Israel
The Iranian government has shut down internet access amid a suspected cyber offensive linked to Israel. Internet traffic in the country has dropped significantly, raising concerns of national security amidst ongoing cyber threats.
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New Malware Campaign Exploits Cloudflare Tunnels to Deliver Malicious Payloads
A new malware campaign, codenamed SERPENTINE#CLOUD, is exploiting Cloudflare Tunnel subdomains to distribute malicious payloads via phishing emails. This sophisticated attack targets users across multiple regions and employs advanced techniques to evade detection.
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Water Curse: A New Threat Actor Targeting GitHub to Distribute Malware
Researchers have unveiled Water Curse, a new threat actor leveraging GitHub repositories to distribute malware. The malware enables extensive data exfiltration and remote access, underscoring the risks of supply chain attacks through legitimate platforms.
