Who Benefited from the Aisuru and Kimwolf Botnets?
Our first story of 2026 revealed how a destructive new botnet called Kimwolf has infected more than two million devices by mass-compromising a vast number of unofficial Android TV streaming boxes. Today, we’ll dig through digital clues left behind by the hackers, network operators and services that appear to have benefitted from Kimwolf’s spread. On […]
The Kimwolf Botnet is Stalking Your Local Network
The story you are reading is a series of scoops nestled inside a far more urgent Internet-wide security advisory. The vulnerability at issue has been exploited for months already, and it’s time for a broader awareness of the threat. The short version is that everything you thought you knew about the security of the internal […]
Happy 16th Birthday, KrebsOnSecurity.com!
KrebsOnSecurity.com celebrates its 16th anniversary today! A huge “thank you” to all of our readers — newcomers, long-timers and drive-by critics alike. Your engagement this past year here has been tremendous and truly a salve on a handful of dark days. Happily, comeuppance was a strong theme running through our coverage in 2025, with a […]
Dismantling Defenses: Trump 2.0 Cyber Year in Review
The Trump administration has pursued a staggering range of policy pivots this past year that threaten to weaken the nation’s ability and willingness to address a broad spectrum of technology challenges, from cybersecurity and privacy to countering disinformation, fraud and corruption. These shifts, along with the president’s efforts to restrict free speech and freedom of […]
Most Parked Domains Now Serving Malicious Content
Direct navigation — the act of visiting a website by manually typing a domain name in a web browser — has never been riskier: A new study finds the vast majority of “parked” domains — mostly expired or dormant domain names, or common misspellings of popular websites — are now configured to redirect visitors to […]
Navigating Cloud Compliance: Essential Regulations in the Digital Age
The mass migration to cloud-based environments continues as organizations realize the inherent benefits. Cloud solutions are the technology darlings of today’s digital landscape. They offer a perfect marriage of innovative technology and organizational needs. However, it also raises significant compliance concerns for organizations. Compliance involves a complex combination of legal and technical requirements. Organizations that […]
Leveraging Microsoft Forms for Data Collection & Surveys
Data has become the lifeblood of every organization, regardless of industry or sector. Today, a business’s ability to collect, analyze, and act on data is not just an advantage, it’s essential for survival. Data-driven decision-making enables organizations to respond quickly to market changes, identify new opportunities, and improve operational efficiency. When decisions are backed by […]
How to Use AI for Business Productivity While Staying Cyber-Secure
Most organizations have realized that AI is not a sentient system looking to take over the world, but rather an invaluable tool. They have come to utilize it to improve their productivity and efficiency. AI solutions have been installed at an astounding rate. Some are used to automate repetitive tasks and to provide enriched data […]
Your Business’s Digital Compass: Creating an IT Roadmap for Small Business Growth
Small businesses often struggle to leverage technology effectively. It can be a challenge just to survive, much less thrive. In many cases, they instinctively fall back on a reactive approach to IT challenges, rather than planning and acting proactively. That’s where an IT roadmap can help. It becomes a digital compass for organizations, a strategic […]
Cracking Down on Credential Theft: Advanced Protection for Your Business Logins
During an era of digital transformation, data and security are king. That is why, as cyber threats evolve in this age of digital transformation, businesses need to be prepared. Credential theft has become one of the most damaging cyber threats facing businesses today. Whether through well-crafted phishing scams or an all-out direct attack, cybercriminals are […]