Author: HackWatchit
Operation Phobos Aetor: Police dismantled 8Base ransomware gang Pierluigi Paganini February 11, 2025 Authorities dismantled the 8Base ransomware gang, shutting down its dark web data leak and negotiation sites. An international law enforcement operation, codenamed Operation Phobos Aetor, dismantled the 8Base ransomware gang. The police took down the dark web data leak and negotiation sites. The police has yet to disclose the names of the suspects. Authorities replaced the seized websites with a law enforcement banner displaying the message: “This hidden site and the criminal content have been seized by the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office on behalf of the…
Crooks use Google Tag Manager skimmer to steal credit card data from a Magento-based e-stores Pierluigi Paganini February 11, 2025 Sucuri researchers observed threat actors leveraging Google Tag Manager (GTM) to install e-skimmer software on Magento-based e-stores. Sucuri researchers found threat actors using Google Tag Manager (GTM) to deploy e-skimmer malware on a Magento eCommerce site. Google Tag Manager (GTM) is a free tool that lets website owners manage marketing tags without modifying site code, simplifying analytics and ad tracking. Sucuri inspected the website and discovered the malicious code hidden in a website’s database (cms_block.content), disguised as a Google Tag…
Artificial intelligence (AI) as an Enabler for Enhanced Data Security Pierluigi Paganini February 11, 2025 Artificial intelligence enhances data security by identifying risks and protecting sensitive cloud data, helping organizations stay ahead of evolving threats. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming industries and redefining how organizations protect their data in today’s fast-paced digital world. With over 90% of enterprises storing at least some of their data in the cloud, AI’s ability to enhance security across complex, distributed environments is more vital than ever. While AI introduces certain risks, its power to proactively identify and close data security gaps offers unparalleled protection…
If you were fired from your last job, you may be asked about it in your next interview. It’s a tricky question, so it’s easy to panic, be unsure what to say, how much detail to provide, or how to frame your answer positively. The key is to be prepared and turn the question into an opportunity to show resilience, accountability, and growth. What you’ll learn in this guide: When (and whether) to discuss being fired in an interview 10 sample answers for different scenarios, including being fired for performance, personal reasons, or conflict 7 tips to explain why you…
The integration of AI into professional workflows has transitioned from novelty to necessity, particularly in roles requiring strategic thinking like go-to-market (GTM) functions. This analysis explores how teams can evaluate effective AI collaboration, emphasizing the symbiotic relationship between human expertise and machine capabilities. It’s 2025, and asking professionals not to use AI is like asking Taylor Swift not to use glitter – it’s not just unrealistic, it’s counterproductive. As someone who’s built and scaled B2B SaaS companies, I’ve seen firsthand how the conversation needs to shift from “Should we use AI?” to “How can we use AI brilliantly?” The New…
Luxembourg, Luxembourg, February 11th, 2025, CyberNewsWire Gcore, the global edge AI, cloud, network, and security solutions provider, today announced the findings of its Q3-Q4 2024 Radar report into DDoS attack trends. DDoS attacks have reached unprecedented scale and disruption in 2024, and businesses need to act fast to protect themselves from this evolving threat. The report reveals a significant escalation in the total number of DDoS attacks and their magnitude, measured in terabits per second (Tbps). Key highlights from Q3-Q4 2024 ● Compared to Q3–Q4 2023, the number of DDoS attacks have risen by 56%, which highlights a steep long-term growth…
Career fairs are a golden opportunity to meet employers who are already interested in your background. And if you’re looking for an internship or a full-time position, career fairs offer a great chance to get your foot in the door. But even if you don’t land an interview or a job, they’re still the perfect chance to meet people and build connections for the future. One of the biggest advantages of career fairs is that employers attending are actively looking for students from your school. In fact, some even pay to be there, specifically to connect with potential hires. In…
DevOps is a philosophy and a practice that empowers businesses to deliver applications and services quickly and efficiently. While it’s safe to say DevOps has revolutionized modern app development, security concerns have often taken a backseat to rapid deployment. Multiple studies of DevOps organizations show that security can become an afterthought as company leaders insist that nothing slows business down (Zhou et al., 2023). At the same time, information security has become one of the critical issues of the modern era. Critical data like trade secrets, customer information, and financial records are all online at most companies today. New technologies…
The DevOps market surpassed USD 8 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% from 2023 to 2032, influenced by the demand to shorten software development lifecycles (SDLC) and speed up their delivery process (Global Market Insights, 2023). DevOps streamlines everything from code creation to deployment, delivering the best quality software. However, as digital threats evolve, integrating security within the software development process is crucial. This is where DevSecOps consultants come in. DevSecOps, which stands for Development, Security, and Operations, integrates security testing into the various stages of the DevOps process, ensuring that security is…