Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack: A Playful Wake-Up Call from the Cyber Frontier Introduction: The Threat Won’t Take a Holiday Cyber criminals and nation-state-like actors are constantly cooking up new tricks, and this time they set their sights on government targets. In September 2025, Zscaler ThreatLabz uncovered two campaigns—codenamed Gopher Strike and Sheet Attack—launched by

Viral Moltbot AI Assistant: A Data Security Wake-Up Call Introduction Moltbot (the rebranded Clawdbot) has been making waves as an enterprise AI assistant. But a growing concern behind the hype is misconfigurations in real-world deployments. Security researchers warn that insecure setups in some organizations could leak sensitive data, including API keys, OAuth tokens, conversation history,

Celebrating 16 Years of KrebsOnSecurity: A Milestone for Awareness and Accountability Introduction Today marks a meaningful milestone in the cybersecurity world: KrebsOnSecurity is celebrating its 16th birthday. It’s a moment to reflect on how independent reporting, reader engagement, and a relentless focus on the mechanics of cybercrime help us all stay safer online. The celebration

How a Massachusetts Town Lost $445,000 to an Email Scam—and What It Teaches Us About Phishing Introduction Phishers love to prey on urgency and trust, and this real-world incident is a stark reminder that no organization is too small to be targeted. A Massachusetts town fell victim to an email scam that cost them $445,000.

Introduction Cyber threats continue to evolve, and attackers increasingly rely on data to make their scams look real. A recent incident involving Google data exposure highlights how quickly information can be weaponized to mislead Gmail users. Even a small leakage can become the fuel for highly convincing phishing campaigns, where the familiar tone and trusted