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State-Backed Threat Actors Adopt ClickFix Social Engineering in Espionage Campaigns
Andrew Doyle
April 21, 2025
State-backed hackers from North Korea, Iran, and Russia are now using ClickFix, a social engineering method that tricks users into manually executing malware payloads.
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Interlock Ransomware Gang Deploys ClickFix Attacks Using Fake IT Tools to Compromise Networks
Andrew Doyle
April 21, 2025
Interlock ransomware operators now use ClickFix attacks with fake IT tools to deploy malware, exfiltrate data, and encrypt systems, targeting corporate environments through social engineering. ...
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Critical Security Flaw in Asus AiCloud Routers Prompts Urgent Firmware Update
Mitchell Langley
April 21, 2025
Asus urges immediate firmware updates after a critical security flaw in AiCloud routers is discovered, allowing unauthorized function execution via crafted remote requests.
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 14th April to 18th April
Andrew Doyle
April 18, 2025
Sure! Here's a 25-word excerpt summarizing the entire newsletter: **Widespread service outages, ransomware attacks, zero-day exploits, and data breaches impacted major platforms including Jira, Binance, ...
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Ahold Delhaize Data Breach Confirmed After INC Ransomware Claims Responsibility
Andrew Doyle
April 18, 2025
Ahold Delhaize confirms data theft from U.S. systems after INC Ransom's cyberattack. Investigation continues as stolen files appear on a dark web extortion site.
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Legends International Confirms Data Breach Following Cyberattack in November 2024
Mitchell Langley
April 18, 2025
Legends International disclosed a data breach affecting venue visitors and employees after a November 2024 cyberattack. The breach involved unauthorized access and data exfiltration.
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Google Faces £5 Billion UK Antitrust Lawsuit Over Search Advertising Practices
Mitchell Langley
April 18, 2025
Google has been hit with a £5 billion antitrust lawsuit in the UK, alleging it used its dominance to inflate search advertising prices for British ...
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Jira Down, Atlassian Users Face Widespread Service Disruption
Mitchell Langley
April 17, 2025
Atlassian's Jira platform is experiencing a global outage, affecting multiple products and causing significant disruptions for enterprise users.
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UK Law Firm Fined £60,000 Over Ransomware Data Breach That Exposed Sensitive Case Files
Andrew Doyle
April 17, 2025
DPP Law was fined £60,000 after a ransomware data breach exposed sensitive client data, due to outdated systems, delayed reporting, and lack of cybersecurity controls. ...
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Over 16,000 Fortinet Devices Compromised via Symlink Backdoor Exploit
Andrew Doyle
April 17, 2025
Over 16,000 Fortinet devices have been compromised via a symlink backdoor, allowing persistent read-only access to sensitive files despite applied patches.
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Fake Binance Installers Spreading Malware in New Crypto -Themed Malvertising Campaign
Andrew Doyle
April 17, 2025
Cybercriminals are using fake Binance and TradingView installers to deliver stealthy malware that steals browser credentials and disables system security settings.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association Data Breach Exposes Over 500,000 Individuals
Mitchell Langley
April 17, 2025
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Delayed Response to Pennsylvania State Education Association Data Breach
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MedEx Ambulance Data Breach: 118,000 Patient Records Exposed
Andrew Doyle
April 16, 2025
MedEx ambulance service confirms a breach impacting 118,418 patients. Sensitive personal, medical, and financial data was exposed, adding to the expanding Landmark Admin data breach ...
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Endue Software Data Breach Exposes Health Information of Over 118,000 Patients Across U.S. Infusion Centers
Mitchell Langley
April 16, 2025
Endue Software confirms a breach impacting 118,000 individuals, with sensitive healthcare data compromised. The incident adds to ongoing threats across the U.S. healthcare sector.
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4chan Offline After Cyberattack: Hackers Claim Full Admin Access and Leak Internal Data
Mitchell Langley
April 16, 2025
4chan suffered a major cyberattack on April 14, 2025, with hackers leaking admin tools, emails, and source code while the site remains intermittently offline.
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DaVita Confirms Ransomware Attack, Activates Containment Measures
Mitchell Langley
April 16, 2025
DaVita, a major dialysis provider, confirmed a ransomware attack impacting operations. Patient care continues as investigations progress and potential links to the Landmark Admin data ...
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information
Andrew Doyle
April 16, 2025
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group reports a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, prompting investigations and notifications to affected individuals.
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Landmark Admin Data Breach: 1.6 Million Affected Individuals
Andrew Doyle
April 16, 2025
Landmark Admin's data breach has expanded to affect over 1.6 million individuals, compromising sensitive personal information and prompting enhanced security measures.
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Hertz Data Breach: Customer Information and Driver’s Licenses Compromised in Cleo Zero-Day Attack
Mitchell Langley
April 15, 2025
Hertz confirms a data breach exposing customer data due to Cleo zero-day exploits. Clop ransomware gang leaked some of the stolen information on their site. ...
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B.C. Healthcare Data Breach Exposes 28,000 SINs; Leads to CRA Account Hacks and Identity Theft
Andrew Doyle
April 15, 2025
A massive Interior Health data breach in B.C. exposed 28,000 Social Insurance Numbers, leading to hacked CRA accounts, identity theft, and fraudulent tax filings.
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LockBit Ransomware Gang Breached, Internal Negotiation Data and Affiliate Info Leaked
Andrew Doyle
May 12, 2025
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Play Ransomware Exploited Windows Logging Vulnerability in Zero-Day Attacks
Mitchell Langley
May 8, 2025
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170K-Record Database Exposes Unencrypted PII from Real Estate Sector
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June 24, 2025
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June 24, 2025
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June 24, 2025
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483,000 Patients at Risk: Catholic Health Vendor Breach Exposes Critical Data
May 19, 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into a newly disclosed healthcare data breach affecting over 483,000 patients of Catholic Health, stemming from a misconfigured Elasticsearch ...
Broadcom Employee Data Leaked After Supply Chain Breach at ADP Partner
May 19, 2025
Broadcom employee data leaked after a ransomware attack on ADP partner Business Systems House. Sensitive files appeared on the dark web, impacting global semiconductor workers. ...
SK Telecom Data Breach Exposes Nearly 27 Million SIM Records
May 19, 2025
SK Telecom suffered a data breach impacting nearly 27 million SIM records, with malware infections across 23 servers and critical personal data left unencrypted.
This Week In Cybersecurity: May 12th to 16th, 2025
May 19, 2025
"This week in cybersecurity highlights significant data breaches, vulnerabilities, and emerging threats impacting various sectors, emphasizing the need for robust security measures."
Legal Aid Agency Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Legal Aid Applicants
May 19, 2025
A cyberattack on the UK’s Legal Aid Agency exposed personal, financial, and criminal data of applicants dating back to 2010, prompting a full shutdown of ...
Chrome’s New Vulnerability CVE-2025-4664: A Security Flaw That Can Lead to Account Takeover
May 16, 2025
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at the newly discovered CVE-2025-4664 vulnerability in Google Chrome’s Loader component. This high-severity security flaw is affecting ...
Scattered Spider Targets UK and US Retailers: The Growing Threat to Major Brands
May 16, 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into the recent wave of cyberattacks plaguing major UK retailers such as Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods, with ...
Ransomware Gangs Exploit SAP NetWeaver Vulnerability in Ongoing Global Attacks
May 16, 2025
Ransomware groups RansomEXX and BianLian have joined global threat actors exploiting a critical SAP NetWeaver vulnerability, risking full remote system compromise for unpatched servers.
OpenAI Testing Model Context Protocol Integration for ChatGPT
May 16, 2025
OpenAI is testing Model Context Protocol support in ChatGPT, allowing secure access to third-party tools and enterprise platforms for more powerful, contextual task handling.
Proofpoint Acquires Hornetsecurity for $1B: A New Era in Microsoft 365 Security
May 16, 2025
In a major move within the cybersecurity space, Proofpoint has announced the acquisition of Hornetsecurity for over $1 billion. This deal significantly strengthens Proofpoint’s foothold ...
RoundPress Cyberespionage Campaign Exploits XSS Flaws in Government Webmail
May 16, 2025
Russian-linked hackers exploited XSS flaws in Roundcube, Zimbra, and others to steal government emails globally through a no-click attack dubbed the RoundPress campaign.
North Korean Hackers TA406 Target Ukraine to Gauge Russia’s Military Demands
May 15, 2025
North Korean hackers TA406 target Ukrainian government entities to assess Russia’s war demands, using phishing, PowerShell malware, and credential theft to inform DPRK military strategy. ...
Bank Street College of Education Exposes Half a Million Files with Sensitive Personal Data
May 15, 2025
Bank Street College of Education exposed 500,000+ personal files via a misconfigured AWS bucket, including resumes and contact details. Risk of phishing and ID fraud ...
Dior Confirms Data Breach Exposing Chinese Customer Information
May 15, 2025
Christian Dior confirms a customer data breach affecting Chinese users. Names, contacts, and shopping data were leaked; no financial details were compromised. Investigation ongoing.
Nucor Shuts Down Production Lines Following Cybersecurity Incident
May 15, 2025
Nucor Corporation has shut down select production operations following a cybersecurity incident that compromised internal systems. The company is investigating and restoring operations.
Alleged Leak of 89 Million Steam User Records Tied to Supply Chain Breach
May 15, 2025
Hackers are selling 89 million Steam user records in an apparent supply chain breach involving vendor access. Valve denies a direct Steam breach but continues ...
HireClick Exposes 5.7 Million Resume Files Due to Misconfigured Cloud Storage
May 15, 2025
HireClick leaked over 5.7 million resume files after leaving an AWS bucket unsecured. The data exposure poses significant risks of fraud, phishing, and identity theft. ...
Valve Denies Steam Data Breach, Dismisses Leaked Data as Useless Expired Codes
May 15, 2025
Valve denies claims of a Steam data breach, stating leaked data consists of expired SMS codes with no account credentials, passwords, or personal information.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools Joins Growing Lawsuit Against PowerSchool After Data Breach
May 15, 2025
Tennessee’s largest school district has filed a federal lawsuit against PowerSchool, citing breach of contract and security failures linked to a December 2023 data breach. ...
Exploited in the Wild: SAP NetWeaver Zero-Days Hit Fortune 500
May 14, 2025
In this episode, we dive into the active exploitation of two critical zero-day vulnerabilities in SAP NetWeaver—CVE-2025-31324 and CVE-2025-42999. Threat actors have been leveraging these ...