Author: HackWatchit
In years, there has been a proliferation of articles, LinkedIn posts, and marketing materials presenting graph data models from different perspectives. This article will refrain from discussing specific products and instead focus solely on the comparison of RDF (Resource Description Framework) and LPG (Labelled Property Graph) data models. To clarify, there is no mutually exclusive choice between RDF and LPG — they can be employed in conjunction. The appropriate choice depends on the specific use case, and in some instances both models may be necessary; there is no single data model that is universally applicable. In fact, polyglot persistence and…
Internet users in Romania are finding their social media posts and online news articles bombarded with comments promoting blatant propaganda, inciting hatred towards the EU and NATO, and support for Vladimir Putin’s Russia.That’s the finding of an investigation which has explored the rapid growth in activity of pro-Russian and pro-Putin propaganda accounts on TikTok, specifically targeting a Romanian audience.The accounts post messages that purport to come from Russian president Vladimir Putin, encourage anti-EU feeling, and suggest a potential future conflict with Europe during which Romania may wish to ally with Russia.For example, this social media post uses a depiction of…
The European Commission has initiated a consultation on its January Action Plan, which was designed to enhance cybersecurity measures for hospitals and healthcare providers. This process seeks input from healthcare professionals, cybersecurity experts, policymakers, and the public to develop effective strategies for protecting medical data and ensuring healthcare services’ continuity. These contributions are crucial for the development of robust strategies and effective solutions to protect sensitive medical data and ensure the uninterrupted operation of healthcare services. Interested stakeholders must submit their feedback and suggestions by June 30, as this collaborative effort is vital to strengthening the overall cybersecurity framework within…
Cybersecurity researchers at Hudson Rock have identified a new wave of cyber attacks by the HellCat ransomware group, this time targeting four companies across the United States and Europe. The common thread? Stolen Jira credentials, extracted by infostealer malware long before the actual breaches took place. Who Got Hit On April 5, 2025, HellCat posted proof of the breaches to their leak site, complete with countdown timers and their signature “Jiraware < < 3!!” tagline. According to their posts, they’ve stolen internal files, emails, and financial records, and they’re threatening to leak or sell the data if the companies don’t…
Everest ransomware group’s Tor leak site offline after a defacement Pierluigi Paganini April 08, 2025 The Tor leak site of the Everest ransomware group went offline after being hacked and defaced over the weekend. The Everest ransomware gang’s darknet site went offline after being hacked and defaced, with victim listings replaced by the following message. “Don’t do crime CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague” read the message published on the site’s homepage after the defacement. Later, the site went down and currently it is still offline. No threat actor has yet claimed responsibility for the defacement. We cannot exclude the…
Spain’s police arrested six individuals behind a large-scale cryptocurrency investment scam that used AI tools to generate deepfake ads featuring popular public figures to lure people. The scam was very successful, defrauding 19 million Euros ($20.9M) from 208 victims worldwide. The police operation, codenamed “COINBLACK – WENDMINE,” started two years ago following the submission of a victim’s complaint. The action led to the arrests of six individuals aged between 34 and 57 in the regions of Granada and Alicante. Moreover, 100,000 Euros, mobile phones, computers, hard drives, firearms, and documents were seized during the police raids. The police’s announcement underlines…
Big names and bigger dumps. Blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps reported Monday that more than $30 million worth of Melania Meme (MELANIA), a meme coin linked to U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, have been moved and “quietly sold.”On-chain analysis revealed the Solana-based tokens were taken from community funds, and neither the project team nor “launch strategist” Hayden Davis has yet offered any explanation for the movement of the assets.In total, 50 million MELANIA tokens were funneled to wallet “Cq2Tj6,” then split across multiple addresses.More than $3 million was sent to centralized exchanges, two new $6 million positions were opened, and $500,000…
Cyberattacks don’t happen randomly. Hackers follow a process; gathering intel, finding weak spots, and exploiting them. Web app pentesting works the same way, but for defense. Security pros use specific tools at each stage to uncover vulnerabilities before they can be exploited. Here’s the breakdown – 1. Reconnaissance Before launching an attack, hackers look for publicly available information about a web app. They scan for open ports, exposed files, and weak configurations. Security teams do the same before attackers can. Key tools: Nmap – Scans networks to find live hosts, open ports, and running services. Gobuster & FFUF – Bruteforce…
Ontinue announced ION for Enhanced Phishing Protection. This new add-on service extends phishing detection and response capabilities for ION MXDR customers, significantly reducing cyber risk by handling emails reported as suspicious by end users. ION for Enhanced Phishing Protection empowers organizations to mitigate phishing threats efficiently while maximizing the ROI of their existing Microsoft Security investments. Phishing remains one of the most persistent and costly cybersecurity threats organizations face today. Despite investments in advanced security controls, phishing emails continue to slip through defenses. Reports show a 49% increase in phish reports between 2021 and 2024. With users frequently engaging with…