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The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era of AI Cyberthreats
Andrew Doyle
February 20, 2025
AI agents are transforming cybersecurity, enabling autonomous attacks that overwhelm defenses. This new AI cyberthreat demands proactive strategies and advanced defenses to mitigate the risks.
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Cayuga Medical Center Suffers Cyberattack, Operations Temporarily Disrupted
Mitchell Langley
February 20, 2025
Cayuga Medical Center experienced a cyberattack on February 19th, temporarily halting ER admissions and diverting ambulances. The hospital is now fully operational.
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Australian Fertility Services Giant Genea Hit by Major Security Breach
Andrew Doyle
February 20, 2025
Australian fertility services giant Genea suffered a significant security breach, exposing potentially sensitive patient data. The company is investigating the extent of the unauthorized ...
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NailaoLocker Ransomware Targets EU Healthcare Sector in a Cyberattack
Mitchell Langley
February 20, 2025
NailaoLocker ransomware, a newly discovered threat, targeted EU healthcare organizations between June and October 2024, exploiting a Check Point vulnerability. The attack leveraged ShadowPad and ...
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Venture Capital Giant Insight Partners Hit by Cyber Attack
Mitchell Langley
February 19, 2025
Insight Partners, a venture capital giant, suffered a cyber attack in January via social engineering. The firm manages over $90 billion in assets and is ...
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BlackLock Ransomware: A Rapidly Rising Cyber Threat
Mitchell Langley
February 19, 2025
BlackLock ransomware, emerging in March 2024, has seen a 1425% surge in activity, making it a prominent player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem and a ...
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Latvian Document Management System Leak Exposes 25 Million Records
Mitchell Langley
February 19, 2025
A Latvian document management system leak exposed 25 million records, including names, national IDs, and addresses, highlighting critical data security vulnerabilities.
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OpenSSH Flaws Expose SSH Servers to Critical DoS Attacks and MiTM Vulnerabilities
Andrew Doyle
February 19, 2025
Critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities enable devastating DoS attacks and sophisticated MiTM attacks on SSH servers. Immediate updates are crucial to prevent data breaches and service disruptions.
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MacOS Malware FrigidStealer Employ Sophisticated Web Injection Attacks
Andrew Doyle
February 19, 2025
New MacOS malware, FrigidStealer, uses web injection attacks by cybercriminal groups TA2726 and TA2727, distributing malware based on browser and operating system, bypassing security ...
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Zacks Investment Research Breach: 12 Million Records Exposed in Latest Cyber Attack
Mitchell Langley
February 18, 2025
A major Zacks Investment Research Breach exposed 12 million customer records, including sensitive personal and financial data, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
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Coast Guard Data Breach Delays Pay for 1,135 Service Members
Mitchell Langley
February 18, 2025
A Coast Guard data breach delayed pay for 1,135 service members. The Coast Guard Investigative Service and Coast Guard Cyber Command are investigating the breach, ...
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Lee Enterprises Says It Was Hit By a Ransomware Attack
Andrew Doyle
February 18, 2025
A ransomware attack against Lee Enterprises, a major US newspaper publisher, caused significant disruptions, impacting print and online operations for over two weeks. The attack ...
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Finastra Data Breach: Customer Data Compromised in Cyber Attack
Andrew Doyle
February 18, 2025
Finastra's data breach exposed customer names and financial account information after a cyber attack. Law enforcement is involved, and affected individuals are urged to take ...
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Italian Websites Under Cyberattack: Pro-Russian Group Claims Responsibility
Andrew Doyle
February 18, 2025
Pro-Russian hackers launched a cyber attack on Italian websites, including banks and airports, in retaliation for President Mattarella's comments comparing Russia's actions to Nazi Germany.
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FinalDraft Malware: New Stealthy Cyber Attack Abuses Outlook for Command and Control
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
FinalDraft malware uses Outlook email drafts for covert command-and-control communication, enabling data exfiltration, process injection, and lateral movement with minimal traces. The malware, part of ...
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2.7 Billion IoT Device Records Exposed in Massive Data Breach
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
A massive data breach exposed 2.7 billion IoT device records, highlighting critical security vulnerabilities and the need for robust authentication and data encryption.
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Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
Akira Ransomware claims a cyber attack on defunct Australian media company Regency Media, stealing 16GB+ of data, highlighting the risk of unmanaged legacy data post-business ...
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Australian National University Faces Cyber Attack, FSociety Ransomware Threatens Data Leak
Mitchell Langley
February 17, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) is facing a serious cyber attack after being targeted by the FSociety ransomware group. The Canberra-based institution is currently investigating ...
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Chinese Espionage Tools Fuel RA World Ransomware Attack Targeting Asian Firm
Mitchell Langley
February 16, 2025
A China-based threat actor, Emperor Dragonfly, deployed RA World ransomware, demanding $2 million. The attack leveraged tools previously used in Chinese cyber espionage operations, blurring ...
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Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Users
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
A hacker leaked data from 12 million Zacks Investment accounts, including names, addresses, emails, and passwords. This is potentially the third major breach at Zacks ...
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NailaoLocker Ransomware Targets EU Healthcare Sector in a Cyberattack
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February 20, 2025
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Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
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Microsoft Teams Exploited in Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
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NailaoLocker Ransomware Targets EU Healthcare Sector in a Cyberattack
February 20, 2025
NailaoLocker ransomware, a newly discovered threat, targeted EU healthcare organizations between June and October 2024, exploiting a Check Point vulnerability. The attack leveraged ShadowPad and ...
Hunters International Ransomware: Hive Ransomware Ressurected
February 20, 2025
Hunters International is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group that emerged in October 2023, following the disruption of the Hive ransomware group. They've conducted over 200 attacks ...
Venture Capital Giant Insight Partners Hit by Cyber Attack
February 19, 2025
Insight Partners, a venture capital giant, suffered a cyber attack in January via social engineering. The firm manages over $90 billion in assets and is ...
BlackLock Ransomware: A Rapidly Rising Cyber Threat
February 19, 2025
BlackLock ransomware, emerging in March 2024, has seen a 1425% surge in activity, making it a prominent player in the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) ecosystem and a ...
Latvian Document Management System Leak Exposes 25 Million Records
February 19, 2025
A Latvian document management system leak exposed 25 million records, including names, national IDs, and addresses, highlighting critical data security vulnerabilities.
OpenSSH Flaws Expose SSH Servers to Critical DoS Attacks and MiTM Vulnerabilities
February 19, 2025
Critical OpenSSH vulnerabilities enable devastating DoS attacks and sophisticated MiTM attacks on SSH servers. Immediate updates are crucial to prevent data breaches and service disruptions.
MacOS Malware FrigidStealer Employ Sophisticated Web Injection Attacks
February 19, 2025
New MacOS malware, FrigidStealer, uses web injection attacks by cybercriminal groups TA2726 and TA2727, distributing malware based on browser and operating system, bypassing security ...
Zacks Investment Research Breach: 12 Million Records Exposed in Latest Cyber Attack
February 18, 2025
A major Zacks Investment Research Breach exposed 12 million customer records, including sensitive personal and financial data, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Coast Guard Data Breach Delays Pay for 1,135 Service Members
February 18, 2025
A Coast Guard data breach delayed pay for 1,135 service members. The Coast Guard Investigative Service and Coast Guard Cyber Command are investigating the breach, ...
Lee Enterprises Says It Was Hit By a Ransomware Attack
February 18, 2025
A ransomware attack against Lee Enterprises, a major US newspaper publisher, caused significant disruptions, impacting print and online operations for over two weeks. The attack ...
Finastra Data Breach: Customer Data Compromised in Cyber Attack
February 18, 2025
Finastra's data breach exposed customer names and financial account information after a cyber attack. Law enforcement is involved, and affected individuals are urged to take ...
Italian Websites Under Cyberattack: Pro-Russian Group Claims Responsibility
February 18, 2025
Pro-Russian hackers launched a cyber attack on Italian websites, including banks and airports, in retaliation for President Mattarella's comments comparing Russia's actions to Nazi Germany.
FinalDraft Malware: New Stealthy Cyber Attack Abuses Outlook for Command and Control
February 17, 2025
FinalDraft malware uses Outlook email drafts for covert command-and-control communication, enabling data exfiltration, process injection, and lateral movement with minimal traces. The malware, part of ...
This Week In Cybersecurity: 17th February to 21st February
February 17, 2025
In recent developments, significant data breaches and coordinated international actions against cybercrime have emerged. Zacks Investment Research exposed personal data of 12 million users, while ...
2.7 Billion IoT Device Records Exposed in Massive Data Breach
February 17, 2025
A massive data breach exposed 2.7 billion IoT device records, highlighting critical security vulnerabilities and the need for robust authentication and data encryption.
Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
February 17, 2025
Akira Ransomware claims a cyber attack on defunct Australian media company Regency Media, stealing 16GB+ of data, highlighting the risk of unmanaged legacy data post-business ...
Australian National University Faces Cyber Attack, FSociety Ransomware Threatens Data Leak
February 17, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) is facing a serious cyber attack after being targeted by the FSociety ransomware group. The Canberra-based institution is currently investigating ...
Chinese Espionage Tools Fuel RA World Ransomware Attack Targeting Asian Firm
February 16, 2025
A China-based threat actor, Emperor Dragonfly, deployed RA World ransomware, demanding $2 million. The attack leveraged tools previously used in Chinese cyber espionage operations, blurring ...
Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Users
February 14, 2025
A hacker leaked data from 12 million Zacks Investment accounts, including names, addresses, emails, and passwords. This is potentially the third major breach at Zacks ...
whoAMI Attacks: Exploiting Amazon EC2 Instances for Code Execution
February 14, 2025
whoAMI attacks allow hackers to gain code execution on Amazon EC2 instances by exploiting flaws in AMI selection. Attackers publish malicious AMIs with names mimicking ...