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Vidar Infostealer Emerges as Top Cybercrime Tool Following Lumma Stealer’s Decline

Cybersecurity researchers report that Vidar 2.0 has emerged as the dominant information stealer following Lumma Stealer’s infrastructure disruption. The upgraded malware features multithreaded architecture for faster data exfiltration and improved evasion capabilities, according to recent analysis.

Cybercrime Landscape Shifts as New Infostealer Rises

An upgraded version of the Vidar information stealer has filled the vacuum left by the declining Lumma Stealer, according to recent cybersecurity reports. The new Vidar 2.0 version features significant architectural improvements that enable faster data theft and better evasion of security measures, sources indicate.

by Gabriel Novak
Assistive TechnologyCybersecurity

American Airlines Subsidiary Envoy Air Confirms Data Breach via Oracle EBS Vulnerabilities

Envoy Air, an American Airlines subsidiary, has confirmed a data breach involving Oracle E-Business Suite security vulnerabilities. The Clop ransomware group claimed responsibility, though sensitive customer data reportedly remains secure.

Subsidiary Confirms Limited Data Compromise

Envoy Air, a regional carrier operating as an American Airlines subsidiary, has confirmed it was among the organizations compromised through security flaws in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS) platform. According to reports, the breach occurred after cybercriminals exploited vulnerabilities in the widely-used enterprise software suite.

by Aaron Blake
CybersecurityEnergy Policy

Facebook Removes Chicago ICE Monitoring Group Amid Doxing Allegations

Facebook has removed a Chicago-area group dedicated to tracking ICE operations following allegations of doxing law enforcement personnel. The group, which had approximately 76,000 members, was suspended amid growing tensions over immigration enforcement in the Chicago region. Sources indicate the action was taken following reports of policy violations regarding law enforcement safety.

Facebook Group Removal Sparks Immigration Enforcement Debate

Meta Platforms has removed a popular Chicago-area Facebook group dedicated to tracking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, according to reports from multiple news outlets. The group, identified by the Chicago Sun-Times as “ICE Sighting – Chicagoland” with approximately 76,000 members, was taken down following allegations of doxing ICE personnel. Sources indicate the removal was based on violations of Facebook policies regarding law enforcement safety.

by Aaron Blake