Author: HackWatchit

SK Telecom says that a recently disclosed cybersecurity incident in April, first occurred all the way back in 2022, ultimately exposing the USIM data of 27 million subscribers. SK Telecom is the largest mobile network operator in South Korea, holding roughly half of the national market. On April 19, 2025, the company detected malware on its networks and responded by isolating the equipment suspected of being hacked. This breach allowed attackers to steal data that included IMSI, USIM authentication keys, network usage data, and SMS/contacts stored in the SIM. This exposure increased the risk of SIM-swapping attacks, so the company decided…

Walgreens says it is boosting its investment in robotics with its new Minnesota-based micro-fulfillment center. The center, announced Tuesday (May 20), is based in the town of Brooklyn Park and will support nearly 200 Walgreens locations throughout the Midwest, including 145 in Minnesota alone, processing a projected 13 million prescriptions each year. “Our pharmacists working in locations supported by our micro-fulfillment sites are spending less time filling prescriptions and more time on patient care, like providing medication adherence support or administering vaccines — all of which help strengthen the health of our communities and provide a better overall patient experience,”…

In early 2025, Check Point Research identified a cyber attack campaign exploiting the popularity of generative AI service, Kling AI. The attack began with deceptive social media ads leading to a fake website designed to trick users into downloading malicious files. The attack used fake Facebook pages and ads to distribute a malicious file which ultimately led to the execution of a remote access Trojan (RAT), granting attackers remote control of the victim’s system and the ability to steal sensitive data. The malware deployed in this campaign featured advanced evasion techniques, including file masquerading to disguise harmful executable files as…

In episode 51 of The AI Fix, a Greek man’s marriage is destroyed after ChatGPT reads his coffee, a woman dumps her husband to marry an AI called Leo, and Graham wonders whether it’s time to upload his brain into a lunchbox-packing robot. Meanwhile, a humanoid robot goes full Michael Crawford in a Chinese factory, the UK government launches an AI to read angry public consultations, and Mark dreams of a world where robots finally have common sense – and swear like sailors. Plus Graham uncovers how AI is wrecking relationships and inventing soulmates, and Mark explains why Google’s Gemini-powered…

China-linked UnsolicitedBooker APT used new backdoor MarsSnake in recent attacks Pierluigi Paganini May 20, 2025 China-linked UnsolicitedBooker used a new backdoor, MarsSnake, to target an international organization in Saudi Arabia. ESET researchers revealed that a China-linked APT, tracked as UnsolicitedBooker, targeted an international organization in Saudi Arabia using a new backdoor called MarsSnake. The experts uncovered the attacks in March 2023 and again in 2024, noting that the group used spear-phishing emails with fake flight ticket lures to breach systems. UnsolicitedBooker has repeatedly targeted government organizations in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, using spear-phishing emails to deliver malware. Their…

Overview This blog post is meant to serve as a basic introduction to the world of cryptocurrencies. With cryptocurrencies making their way into mainstream news outlets I am getting asked more and more about it. People that I had mentioned Bitcoin to back in 2013 are coming out of the woodwork to ask about it, now that it’s getting so much attention. This blog is going to cover how to get your first coins and how to securely store them. Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor and this is not financial advice. Do your own research before buying cryptocurrency. Possibly…

Infoblox reveals Hazy Hawk, a new threat exploiting abandoned cloud resources (S3, Azure) and DNS gaps since Dec 2023. Learn about their tactics and how to protect your organization and users. Cybersecurity researchers at Infoblox Threat Intelligence have released critical findings on a recently identified threat, dubbed Hazy Hawk, which has been actively hijacking forgotten cloud resources since at least December 2023. In its report, shared exclusively with Hackread.com. researchers noted that this advanced group is known for its DNS-savvy tactics and exploits gaps in Domain Name System (DNS) records to redirect unsuspecting internet users to fraudulent websites and malware.…

Cynet announced a major update to CyAI, its proprietary AI engine that powers advanced threat detection across the Cynet platform. By reducing false positives by 90%, CyAI advances Cynet’s mission to maximize purpose-built protection for managed service providers and small-to-medium businesses, backed by 24/7 SOC support. Leveraging machine learning models trained on millions of samples, CyAI continuously analyzes every executable file across all endpoints to detect known and zero-day threats before damage can be done. Cynet has already set the standard for detection accuracy as the only solution to achieve 100% Protection and 100% Detection Visibility — with no false…

The U.S. Coast Guard Cyber Command published its fourth annual Cyber Trends and Insights in the Marine Environment (CTIME) report, reaffirming its commitment to securing the Marine Transportation System (MTS) against evolving cyber threats. As operational technology (OT) and IT systems grow increasingly interconnected across the maritime domain, the risk of cyberattacks continues to rise. Clearly, adopting new technologies continues to drive operational efficiencies while creating new vulnerabilities and attack vectors.  Through close collaboration with industry partners, the Coast Guard shares best practices and actionable insights to strengthen cyber resilience. The 2024 CTIME report builds on findings from engagements conducted…