Amir Waqas

1 day ago | hackread.com | Amir Waqas

Authorities in the United States have charged a British national, Kai Logan West, widely known online as “IntelBroker“, with a series of high-profile data breaches that collectively caused at least $25 million in damages to companies worldwide. The 23-year-old was arrested in France in February 2025 and now faces extradition to the United States to stand trial in the Southern District of New York.

2 days ago | hackread.com | Amir Waqas

In a major development against global cybercrime, French authorities have apprehended several key individuals believed to be instrumental in operating BreachForums, a notorious online marketplace where stolen data is bought and sold. The arrests, executed by France’s Cybercrime Brigade (BL2C) earlier this week, target figures deeply entrenched in high-profile data breaches and persistent attempts to revive the illicit forum after previous takedowns.

4 days ago | hackread.com | Amir Waqas

A newly released advisory from the FBI and Canada’s Cyber Centre warns of an ongoing cyber espionage campaign by a China-linked group that is targeting telecom networks worldwide. The report, issued June 20, 2025, points to “Salt Typhoon,” a notorious Chinese APT group using known vulnerabilities in routers and other edge network devices to steal sensitive data.

5 days ago | hackread.com | Amir Waqas

A series of fraudulent text messages impersonating state Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs) has spread throughout the United States tricking thousands of Americans into handing over sensitive personal and financial information. According to Check Point Research, the campaign first identified in May 2025 used spoofed SMS messages and fake websites to exploit public trust in local authorities and collect data on a large scale.

5 days ago | hackread.com | Amir Waqas

A new malware campaign has been targeting Minecraft players through fake mod downloads, according to recent findings from Check Point Research (CPR). Shared through GitHub and disguised as popular Minecraft cheat mods, the files carry a layered infection that can steal everything from saved passwords to cryptocurrency. The campaign, which surfaced in March 2025, focused on active players using mods to enhance their gameplay.