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beWanted Exposes Personal Data of 1.1 Million Job Seekers Across Europe and Latin America
Mitchell Langley
May 5, 2025
Employment platform beWanted leaked over 1.1 million CVs containing names, ID numbers, contact details, and employment history.
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Nova Scotia Power Confirms Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Andrew Doyle
May 2, 2025
Nova Scotia Power confirms personal customer data was stolen in a cyberattack on April 25, though electricity services remain unaffected as the investigation continues.
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Malicious PyPI Packages Exploit Gmail and WebSockets to Hijack Systems
Mitchell Langley
May 2, 2025
Seven malicious PyPI packages exploited Gmail and WebSockets for remote command execution and data theft, with some packages downloaded over 18,000 times.
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iHeartMedia Breach Exposes Personal Data Including SSNs and Passport Numbers
Mitchell Langley
May 2, 2025
iHeartMedia confirmed a December data breach exposing names, Social Security, and passport numbers from local station systems. The company is offering identity theft protection.
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Ascension Discloses Data Breach Affecting 5.6 Million Individuals
Andrew Doyle
May 2, 2025
Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare provider, confirmed a ransomware breach affecting 5.6 million individuals, compromising medical, financial, and personal data.
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Harrods Confirms Cyberattack Amid Growing Wave Targeting UK Retail Sector
Andrew Doyle
May 2, 2025
Harrods joins M&S and Co-op as the latest UK retailer targeted in a cyberattack, prompting immediate security measures amid a surge in retail-focused intrusions.
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Hitachi Vantara Takes Servers Offline Following Akira Ransomware Attack
Mitchell Langley
April 30, 2025
Hitachi Vantara shut down servers to contain an Akira ransomware attack that disrupted systems and led to stolen data across corporate and government-related operations.
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MTN Ghana Data Breach Impacts 5,700 Customers, Investigation Underway
Andrew Doyle
April 30, 2025
MTN Ghana confirms a data breach affecting 5,700 customers, with investigations ongoing and direct outreach underway to mitigate potential risks and prevent further exposure.
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CISA Flags Broadcom, CommVault, and Active! Mail Vulnerabilities as Actively Exploited
Mitchell Langley
April 30, 2025
CISA adds Broadcom, CommVault, and Active! Mail vulnerabilities to KEV catalog following active exploitation reports, urging immediate patching by enterprise and critical infrastructure operators.
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SK Telecom Offers Free SIM Replacements After Malware Breach Impacts USIM Data
Andrew Doyle
April 30, 2025
SK Telecom is replacing SIM cards for 25 million users after a malware breach exposed USIM data. Supply limits restrict replacements to 6 million by ...
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M&S Cyberattack Halts Online Sales, Triggers Major Financial Impact
Mitchell Langley
April 30, 2025
Marks & Spencer suspended online orders after a cyberattack over Easter weekend caused major disruptions, wiping £500 million off its stock and impacting daily sales. ...
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27 Million Records Allegedly Leaked from French Retailer Boulanger
Andrew Doyle
April 29, 2025
Personal data linked to over 27 million customer records of French electronics giant Boulanger has been leaked on a public ...
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Over 1,200 SAP NetWeaver Servers Exposed to Actively Exploited Critical Vulnerability
Mitchell Langley
April 29, 2025
A critical SAP NetWeaver flaw (CVE-2025-31324) is being actively exploited. Over 1,200 servers are exposed, with hundreds already compromised by remote webshell deployments.
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VeriSource Confirms Data Breach Impacted 4 Million People After Year-Long Investigation
Andrew Doyle
April 29, 2025
VeriSource Confirms Data Breach Impacted 4 Million People After Year-Long Investigation
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Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Tied to Scattered Spider Ransomware Group
Mitchell Langley
April 29, 2025
Marks & Spencer is battling an ongoing outage caused by Scattered Spider ransomware attackers, who breached its systems, stole password data, and encrypted virtual machines. ...
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Darcula: AI-Enhanced Phishing Platform Targets Users Worldwide
Mitchell Langley
April 29, 2025
The Darcula phishing platform has been upgraded with AI, enabling cybercriminals to quickly generate multilingual phishing scams and harvest user credentials on a global scale. ...
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Major AI Vulnerability Exposed: Single Prompt Grants Full Control
Andrew Doyle
April 28, 2025
Researchers uncovered a major AI vulnerability allowing attackers to bypass safeguards with a single prompt, gaining control over AI systems to generate dangerous content.
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Marks & Spencer Halts Online Orders Following Cyberattack
Andrew Doyle
April 28, 2025
Marks & Spencer suspended online orders following a cyberattack impacting digital and in-store services, while investigations continue in collaboration with external cybersecurity specialists.
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WooCommerce Admins Targeted by Fake Security Patches Delivering WordPress Backdoors
Mitchell Langley
April 28, 2025
A new phishing campaign is targeting WooCommerce administrators with fake security alerts designed to hijack websites by installing hidden backdoors and persistent malware.
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Pro-Russian Hackers NoName Intensify DDoS Attacks Against German Organizations
Mitchell Langley
April 28, 2025
Pro-Russian hackers NoName057(16) have intensified DDoS attacks against German organizations, targeting banks, manufacturers, and government websites in retaliation for political decisions related to Ukraine.
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Stormous Ransomware: The Pro-Russian Cyber Gang Targeting Global Networks
Gabby Lee
July 3, 2025
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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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Phishing Scam Costs Nebraska School District $1.8 Million in Construction Funds
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Gunra Ransomware Group Claims Massive Breach at American Hospital Dubai
June 5, 2025
Gunra ransomware claims to have stolen 450 million records from American Hospital Dubai, threatening to leak the data if ransom demands are not met by ...
Cartier Cyberattack Exposes Customer Data as Retail Sector Faces Ongoing Threats
June 5, 2025
Cartier confirms a cyberattack exposed customer data as cyber threats rise across the retail sector, affecting brands like Marks & Spencer, Victoria’s Secret, and Harrods. ...
Chrome Under Fire: Three Zero-Days, One Month, and Nation-State Exploits
June 4, 2025
In this episode, we dive deep into three actively exploited zero-day vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome in 2025, each of which was patched in rapid ...
Medical Data Breach Affected Dental Service Infrastructure
June 4, 2025
An exposed MongoDB database revealed 2.7 million patient records and 8.8 million appointments, likely linked to Gargle, a dental marketing provider, prompting HIPAA scrutiny.
Australia Forces Transparency: The World’s First Mandatory Ransomware Payment Reporting Law
June 4, 2025
Australia just made cyber history. On May 30, 2025, the nation became the first in the world to enforce mandatory ransomware payment reporting under the ...
$25M for AI Email Security: Trustifi’s Big Bet on the MSP Market
June 4, 2025
In this episode, we dive into Trustifi’s recent $25 million Series A funding round, led by growth equity firm Camber Partners. Specializing in AI-powered email ...
GhostSec: From Hacktivist Roots to RaaS Powerhouse
June 4, 2025
GhostSec evolved from anti-ISIS hacktivists into a global ransomware threat, deploying GhostLocker via RaaS and targeting critical infrastructure with sophisticated, multi-stage infiltration tactics.
Malicious RubyGems Impersonate Fastlane Plugins to Steal Telegram Bot Data
June 4, 2025
Two malicious RubyGems imitating Fastlane plugins redirect Telegram API calls to attacker-controlled proxies, harvesting bot tokens, chat content, and sensitive developer data.
Victoria’s Secret Postpones Q1 Earnings Amid System Restoration After Security Incident
June 4, 2025
Victoria’s Secret has postponed its Q1 2025 earnings release due to system restoration efforts following a May 24 cyber incident affecting corporate, retail, and online ...
The Exploding Threat of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS): How it’s Reshaping the Cybercrime Landscape
June 4, 2025
The rise of Cybercrime-as-a-Service (CaaS) is transforming the threat landscape, democratizing cyberattacks and making them more frequent and diverse. This blog explores the various CaaS ...
Volkswagen Probes Hacker Claims Amid Ongoing Ransomware Threats
June 4, 2025
Volkswagen is investigating Stormous ransomware group’s breach claims, but internal reviews show no unauthorized access or compromised data within the company’s systems so far.
CISA Issues Alert on Actively Exploited ScreenConnect, ASUS Router, and Craft CMS Vulnerabilities
June 4, 2025
CISA has warned U.S. agencies of active attacks exploiting a ScreenConnect vulnerability and critical flaws in ASUS routers and Craft CMS. Patches and mitigations are ...
The North Face Discloses April Credential Stuffing Attack Impacting Customer Accounts
June 3, 2025
The North Face has confirmed a credential stuffing attack in April, exposing customer data including names, addresses, and emails. Payment information remains unaffected.
Nokota Packers Targeted in Ransomware Attack by Emerging J Group Gang
June 3, 2025
North Dakota-based Nokota Packers has reportedly suffered a ransomware attack by the J Group gang, with hackers claiming to have stolen 50GB of sensitive data. ...
Stormous Ransomware Gang Claims Volkswagen Hack Without Proof
June 3, 2025
Stormous ransomware gang claims a breach at Volkswagen, but provides no sample data. Researchers find no evidence yet of compromised systems or stolen information.
Google Chrome vs. Failing CAs: The Policy Behind the Distrust
June 3, 2025
In this episode, we dissect Google’s recent and upcoming decisions to distrust several Certificate Authorities (CAs) within the Chrome Root Store, including Entrust, Chunghwa Telecom, ...
CVE-2025-48827 & 48828: How vBulletin’s API and Template Engine Got Weaponized
June 3, 2025
Two critical, actively exploited vulnerabilities in vBulletin forum software—CVE-2025-48827 and CVE-2025-48828—have put thousands of websites at immediate risk of full system compromise. In this episode, ...
JINX-0132: How Cryptojackers Hijacked DevOps Infrastructure via Nomad and Docker
June 3, 2025
In this episode, we dissect the JINX-0132 cryptojacking campaign — a real-world example of how threat actors are exploiting cloud and DevOps environments to mine ...
Cartier Confirms Customer Data Exposure Following Cybersecurity Breach
June 3, 2025
Cartier has confirmed a cyberattack that exposed limited customer data, including names and email addresses. Sensitive financial and login information was not compromised.
Russian Market Becomes Leading Hub for Stolen Credentials from Info-Stealer Malware
June 3, 2025
The Russian Market has surged in popularity as a major cybercrime marketplace, offering stolen credentials harvested by info-stealer malware like Lumma and Acreed.