Cloudflare Sees a Big Jump in DDoS Attacks
Article Link: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/cloudflare-mitigates-record-number-of-ddos-attacks-in-2025/
- Cloudflare just shattered records, stomping out 4.5 million DDoS attacks in Q1 2025, with activity surging 50% over the previous quarter.
- Attackers unleashed massive waves of botnet-powered traffic, hijacking cloud servers and virtual machines to flood websites at speeds topping 71 million requests per second.
- Finance, gaming, and tech platforms took the brunt of the blow, with businesses battling slowdowns and outages as attackers tested the limits of global infrastructure.
- Cloudflare points to IP reputation blocking, rate controls, and bot detection as key defenses to stop the flood before it overwhelms systems.
Bring Your Own Computer Trend Gives Cyber Pros Chills, Yet It’s Here to Stay
Article Link: https://cybernews.com/security/cyber-pros-terified-of-bring-your-own-computer-trend
- IT security experts are reporting concerns over the growing Bring Your Own Computer (BYOC) trend, which allows employees to use personal devices for work but opens the door to several known risks.
- Many personal laptops lack essential protection, such as remote management, patching, and access controls, making it easier for attackers to slip through unnoticed.
- While the approach cuts costs and appeals to most remote workers, it leaves security teams struggling to monitor devices they don’t control, increasing the chance of data leaks and system breaches.
- The article infers using identity-based access, enforcing device policies, and limiting what unmanaged machines can reach inside the network.
Hello 0-Days, My Old Friend: A 2024 Zero-Day Exploitation Analysis
Article Link: https://cloud.google.com/blog/topics/threat-intelligence/2024-zero-day-trends
- Google’s Threat Analysis Group (GTIG) and Mandiant tracked 75 zero-day vulnerabilities actively exploited in 2024, matching the highest number previously recorded in 2021.
- Most of these attacks were used to install spyware or steal login credentials, with more than 60% aimed at browsers, operating systems, and mobile devices.
- While vendors are closing security gaps faster, commercial surveillance vendors (CSVs) are keeping pace, putting high-risk users and organizations at greater risk.
- Google says the best protection comes from patching quickly, using multiple layers of security, and avoiding single-step logins that make accounts easier to break into.
Password Crisis Deepens in 2025: Lazy, Reused, and Stolen
Article Link: https://cybernews.com/security/password-leak-study-unveils-2025-trends-reused-and-lazy/
- The Cybernews research team dug into 15.5 billion leaked passwords and found users are still clinging to short, recycled logins that are far too easy to crack.
- Unsurprisingly, “123456” was the top offender once again in 2025, with first-name-plus-number combos flooding the list and giving attackers a clear path into accounts.
- Despite a decade of data breach headlines, familiar habits keep putting both personal and workplace systems in harm’s way.
- Cybernews recommends using password managers, enabling two-step logins when possible, and avoiding guessable patterns tied to names, pet animals, or routines.
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Millions of Apple Airplay-Enabled Devices Can Be Hacked via Wi-Fi
Article Link: https://www.wired.com/story/airborne-airplay-flaws/
- Researchers from Technische Universität (TU) Darmstadt, a public research university located in Darmstadt, Germany, widely known for its strong programs in engineering, computer science, and cybersecurity research, revealed a new attack method, dubbed “Airborne,” that allows hackers to exploit Apple’s AirPlay screen-sharing feature to break into over 3 billion Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
- The attack abuses Apple Wireless Direct Link (AWDL), a protocol used for peer-to-peer communication during AirPlay sessions, by tricking nearby devices into connecting through rogue wireless signals.
- Apple devices from iPhones and iPads to Macs and TVs are affected, including those not actively using AirPlay, creating a vast attack surface in homes, offices, and public spaces.
- Apple released patches in 2023 and 2024 yet still emphasizes caution to users to stay protected, including disabling Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use and keeping your software fully updated.
New Subscription-Based Scams Attacking Users to Steal Credit Card Data
Article Link: https://cybersecuritynews.com/new-subscription-based-scams/
- Security researchers at Guardio Labs have uncovered a wave of subscription-based phishing scams that deceive users into handing over credit card details by mimicking well-known streaming and digital service platforms.
- Victims receive emails or pop-ups urging them to renew subscriptions, which redirect them to fake checkout pages designed to harvest payment information and personal data.
- These scams target users worldwide by exploiting brand trust, leading to financial losses and identity theft once card details are submitted.
- The Guardio Labs team warns users to verify subscription messages through official apps, avoid clicking on unexpected links, and watch for fake payment forms that imitate trusted brands.
How Breaches Start: Breaking Down 5 Real Vulns
Article Link: https://thehackernews.com/2025/04/how-breaches-start-breaking-down-5-real.html
- Researchers at Horizon3.ai cracked open five real vulnerabilities recently used in live attacks to show exactly how breaches begin and how fast attackers can dig in.
- From exposed admin panels to forgotten default logins and shaky single sign-on setups, each flaw gave intruders a way to slip past the front door and spread across systems.
- According to Horizon3.ai, these aren’t rare or mysterious bugs. They’re common oversights that can lead to data leaks, outages, and full network takeovers if left unaddressed.
- Horizon3.ai breaks down how to stay ahead, including scrubbing unused accounts, locking down default settings, and patching high-risk entry points.
iOS and Android Juice Jacking Defenses Have Been Trivial to Bypass for Years
Article Link: https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/ios-and-android-juice-jacking-defenses-have-been-trivial-to-bypass-for-years/
- Journalist Karl Koscher and hardware hacker Eric Evenchick built a device that shows how juice jacking defenses on iOS and Android have quietly failed, exposing phones at public charging stations for years.
- The device impersonates a trusted computer, silently pulling data or installing apps without triggering any system alerts or permission requests.
- Travelers plugging into airports, cafés, and hotels USB ports may have unknowingly exposed their phones while relying on protections that didn’t hold up.
- Koscher and Evenchick suggest charging through wall outlets, using data-blocking cables, and avoiding USB ports that aren’t personally controlled.
Alleged ‘Scattered Spider’ Member Extradited to U.S.
Article Link: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2025/04/alleged-scattered-spider-member-extradited-to-u-s/
- A 22-year-old UK citizen accused of working with the Scattered Spider hacking group has been extradited to the U.S. to face charges tied to major corporate breaches.
- Officials say he used SIM swapping and impersonation tricks to fool employees, break into internal systems, and steal sensitive data.
- The group is linked to headline-making attacks on MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment, showing just how easy it can be to bypass systems by targeting people.
- While the article doesn’t cite formal guidance, common safety practices include using strong passcodes, limiting what you share, and reporting anything suspicious.
