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FBI reports $262M in ATO fraud losses as AI and holiday scams like Black Friday fraud and gift card draining escalate, posing significant risks to consumers and businesses.

Discover how the malicious Chrome extension 'Crypto Copilot' secretly injected hidden Solana transfer fees into Raydium swaps, siphoning funds to an attacker's wallet.

Proactive monitoring sits at the center of modern cybersecurity and IT resilience. Instead of waiting for systems to fail or for attackers to make a move, this approach gives organizations the ability to detect early warning signs, anticipate disruptions, and strengthen defenses long before problems reach users or customers. Many companies still operate with a reactive mindset, addressing issues only after they have impacted operations. Proactive monitoring changes the game

Chinese AI model DeepSeek-R1 generates insecure code when prompted about Tibet or Uyghurs, raising security concerns and supply chain risks.

Google's Quick Share now supports AirDrop, enabling seamless file sharing between Android and iOS devices, starting with Pixel 10 and featuring Rust-hardened security.

Discover how APT24, a China-nexus threat actor, has been using the BADAUDIO malware in a multi-year espionage campaign targeting Taiwan and over 1,000 domains through supply chain attacks and sophisticated phishing.

Salesforce is investigating a data breach potentially linked to Gainsight applications, leading to revoked access tokens and temporary removal from the AppExchange. The incident is suspected to involve the ShinyHunters group.

Small businesses have always walked a fine line between managing day-to-day operations and navigating the complex world of regulatory compliance. What often gets overlooked is that noncompliance doesn’t usually result from outright negligence. More often, it’s the subtle, unnoticed gaps in governance and risk management that lead to unexpected penalties, reputational damage, or operational breakdowns. Compliance today is no longer just about checking a few boxes. Regulatory b

Discover how the TamperedChef malware campaign uses fake software installers and abused digital certificates to spread globally, targeting key industries and delivering stealthy payloads.

Discover the new Sturnus Android trojan that silently steals encrypted chats from WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, and takes over devices with sophisticated overlay and remote control features.

A Stronger Presence Than Ever Before ISSA Show North America 2025 in Las Vegas brought together the most innovative leaders in facility services, building operations, and cleaning technology. This year, BetterWorld Technology arrived with a more confident and expanded presence. Our booth stayed active from the moment the doors opened, and the conversations taking place around it reflected a major shift in the industry. Facility operations are becoming more digital, more autom

Discover how the new Sneaky 2FA phishing kit uses deceptive Browser-in-the-Browser pop-ups to steal Microsoft credentials and bypass security measures.

Security researchers uncover a 'second-order prompt injection' vulnerability in ServiceNow's Now Assist AI agents, allowing data theft and privilege escalation through default configurations.

Meta bolsters WhatsApp security with a new Research Proxy tool and a $4 million bug bounty program, aiming to combat sophisticated threats and protect billions of users.

Microsoft Azure successfully mitigated a record-breaking 15.72 Tbps DDoS attack launched by the AISURU botnet, highlighting the growing threat of IoT-based cyberattacks.

Discover how Rust adoption in Android development has drastically reduced memory safety bugs below 20%, while also boosting productivity and speeding up development cycles.

The RondoDox botnet is exploiting an unpatched XWiki vulnerability (CVE-2025-24893) to expand its network, alongside other threat actors deploying miners and reverse shells.

Critical remote code execution vulnerabilities have been discovered in AI inference frameworks from Meta, Nvidia, and Microsoft due to insecure code reuse patterns involving ZeroMQ and Python pickle deserialization.

Russian hackers have created over 4,300 fake travel websites to steal payment data from hotel guests, impersonating major booking platforms like Booking.com and Airbnb.

Modern organizations rely on stable connectivity, fast systems, and smooth user experiences. The challenge is that today’s IT environments have grown far more complex, blending cloud platforms, remote workforces, hybrid infrastructure, and nonstop security threats. Many businesses feel the impact of slowdowns, outages, unexplained disruptions, and overwhelming alert noise, which makes it harder for internal teams to keep everything running. This is where BetterWorld Technolog

Discover how the fake Chrome extension 'Safery' steals Ethereum wallet seed phrases by encoding them into Sui blockchain transactions, and learn how to protect yourself.

Google files a landmark lawsuit against the China-based 'Lighthouse' phishing operation, accused of stealing $1 billion from over a million victims worldwide through sophisticated SMS scams.

Google launches Private AI Compute, a new cloud platform that combines the power of Gemini AI models with on-device level privacy assurances, utilizing advanced hardware and security measures.

Discover how the 'Maverick' malware is spreading via WhatsApp in Brazil, hijacking browser sessions and targeting major banks with sophisticated tactics.

The first day of the ISSA North America Show 2025 delivered an engaging mix of practical insight, collaboration, and innovation. The event opened with a standout cybersecurity training session led by vCISO Brian Scott , designed to help small, medium, and large businesses strengthen their digital defenses against modern threats. Practical Cybersecurity for Every Organization The session focused on giving attendees the tools and frameworks needed to manage risk in real-world c

North Korean Konni hackers are exploiting Google's Find Hub and KakaoTalk to conduct data-wiping attacks and spread malware targeting South Koreans.

Learn about the Android Trojan 'Fantasy Hub' malware service that leverages Telegram as a central hub for hackers to conduct espionage and steal sensitive data.

Reston, Virginia – November 10, 2025  – BetterWorld Technology proudly congratulates James Gorman , Chief Information Security Officer, on being named one of Cyber Defense Magazine’s Top Global CISOs for 2025 . The honor was presented during CyberDefenseCon 2025 , the premier gathering of global cybersecurity leaders and innovators. Each year, the award recognizes CISOs who set new standards in resilience, strategy, and leadership. Honorees are chosen for their ability to pro

Discover how a sophisticated ClickFix phishing campaign is targeting hotel systems with PureRAT malware, impacting Booking.com users and leading to secondary attacks on guests.

Samsung Galaxy devices were targeted by LANDFALL spyware exploiting a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-21042), enabling extensive data theft and surveillance in the Middle East.

Chicago, IL – November 7, 2025  – BetterWorld Technology is proud to announce that Christopher Jordan, Regional Director , has been named one of CRN’s 2025 Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders , an annual list that recognizes standout executives, managers, and directors under 40 who are already making a lasting impact on the IT channel. Now in its sixth year, the Next-Gen Solution Provider Leaders  list highlights professionals who demonstrate strong leadership, innovation, and

Discover how the 'Curly COMrades' hacking group is weaponizing Windows Hyper-V to hide Linux VMs and custom malware, evading EDR detection and advancing cyber espionage tactics.

Google discovers PROMPTFLUX, a new malware that uses Gemini AI to rewrite its code hourly for enhanced evasion and persistence, signaling a new era of adaptive cyber threats.

European authorities have dismantled a €600 million crypto fraud network, arresting nine individuals and seizing significant assets in a coordinated global sweep.

The U.S. Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on 10 North Korean entities and individuals for laundering over $12.7 million through cryptocurrency and IT fraud, funds believed to finance the regime's weapons programs.

Ranked #62 nationwide, BetterWorld Technology joins global leaders in trust, consistency, and customer satisfaction. Chicago, IL – November 5, 2025   – BetterWorld Technology, a national Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivering secure and dependable IT solutions, today announced its inclusion in Newsweek and Statista’s “America’s Most Reliable Companies 2026”  list, ranking #62 nationwide  among top U.S. organizations recognized for exceptional reliability, trust, and consis

Discover how critical Microsoft Teams vulnerabilities allowed attackers to impersonate colleagues and edit messages unnoticed, undermining digital trust and enabling social engineering attacks.

Google's AI 'Big Sleep' discovers five critical vulnerabilities in Apple's Safari WebKit, leading to prompt security patches from Apple across multiple operating systems and devices.

Google's Android platform blocks over 10 billion scam messages and calls monthly, leveraging AI defenses that independent research suggests outperform iPhone's protection. Learn about the evolving scam tactics and how Android safeguards users.

CISA and NSA issue urgent guidance to secure on-premises Microsoft Exchange Servers and WSUS against active exploitation, detailing key security measures and recommendations.

Discover how a new AI cloaking attack tricks AI crawlers into citing fake information as verified facts, posing a significant threat to AI-driven content and misinformation.

Discover how the PhantomRaven malware infected 126 npm packages, stealing GitHub tokens and developer secrets through advanced evasion techniques and AI exploitation.

Ten malicious npm packages have been discovered stealing developer credentials from Windows, Linux, and macOS systems by targeting system keyrings and browsers. Learn how the attack works and how to protect yourself.

Russian hackers are employing stealthy 'living off the land' tactics against Ukrainian organizations, using legitimate tools to steal data and maintain access.

Enterprise IT teams are navigating an increasingly tangled web of regulatory standards and cybersecurity expectations. Maintaining compliance with NIST and ISO isn't just about passing audits. It's about building resilient, transparent systems that can withstand both regulatory scrutiny and real-world cyber threats. But how can organizations move from reactive compliance to a proactive, streamlined approach that reduces risk and improves visibility across the board? This arti

Researchers expose BlueNoroff's new malware chains, GhostCall and GhostHire, which target C-suite executives and Web3 developers in the venture capital sector through advanced social engineering and multi-stage malware.

Discover how the new Android Trojan 'Herodotus' uses human-like typing delays to bypass anti-fraud systems and conduct device takeover attacks.

Discover how a massive "YouTube Ghost Network" used over 3,000 videos to spread malware, tricking users with pirated software and game cheats. Learn how to protect yourself.

Discover the "Tainted Memories" exploit in ChatGPT Atlas, allowing persistent hidden commands and arbitrary code execution due to CSRF flaws and weak security.