Cyber Security Headlines Scams target MENA region, pen testers accused of blackmail, DDoS protection faces fresh challenges
Dec 25, 2025
A wave of coordinated scams is targeting job seekers in the MENA region with over 1,500 fake ads. Meanwhile, Pen Test Partners finds itself in hot water over accusations of blackmail from Eurostar, revealing flaws in their chatbot. In a shocking report, hackers stole a record $2.7 billion in crypto in 2025, mainly from a massive breach linked to North Korea. DDoS defenses are struggling against unprecedented levels of automated bot traffic, complicating cybersecurity efforts.
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Verify Remote Job Offers First
- Verify job listings and employers before sharing personal or financial data when recruited via social media.
- Avoid depositing money for tasks or training demanded through WhatsApp or Telegram.
Coordinated Remote-Job Scam Wave
- Scammers placed over 1,500 fake remote-job ads targeting MENA using local languages, currencies, and well-known brands.
- They moved victims to WhatsApp/Telegram, harvested personal and financial details, and pressured payments for bogus higher-paying tasks.
Disclosure Clash Over AI Chatbot Flaws
- Pentest Partners found prompt-injection, system prompt leakage, and potential XSS in Eurostar's public AI chatbot.
- They reported being accused of blackmail by Eurostar's head of security during disclosure.