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State-Sponsored Hackers Abuse Google’s Gemini AI for Attacks
Mitchell Langley
February 4, 2025
Multiple state-sponsored groups are using Google's Gemini AI assistant. They use it primarily for productivity improvements. However, they also use it for reconnaissance and attack ...
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US Healthcare Provider Data Breach at Connecticut Impacts 1 Million Patients
Mitchell Langley
February 4, 2025
A massive healthcare provider data breach at Connecticut's Community Health Center exposed the personal and health data of over 1 million patients, including Social Security ...
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Prevent Data Breaches with Amazon Redshift Enhanced Security
Mitchell Langley
February 4, 2025
Amazon Redshift enhances security defaults to prevent data breaches and ransomware by restricting public access, enabling encryption, and enforcing SSL connections, mitigating risks like the ...
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GrubHub Data Breach Exposes Customer, Driver, and Merchant Data
Gabby Lee
February 4, 2025
The GrubHub data breach has compromised the personal information of an unspecified number of customers, merchants, and drivers. The attack ...
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Mississippi Electric Utility Data Breach Affects 20,000 Residents
Gabby Lee
February 4, 2025
The Mississippi electric utility, Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association, suffered a data breach affecting 20,000 residents. The breach exposed personal information, prompting identity theft protection ...
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New York Blood Center Ransomware Attack: Critical Blood Supplies at Risk
Mitchell Langley
February 4, 2025
The New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe) suffered a ransomware attack on January 26th, disrupting operations and impacting blood supplies amid a pre-existing blood shortage.
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BRS Cyber Attack: Data Breach at Business Registration Exposes Sensitive Business Information
Mitchell Langley
February 3, 2025
Cyberattack on Kenya's Business Registration Services (BRS) has exposed sensitive company data, sold on the dark web. Authorities investigate, ruling out ransomware.
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DeepSeek AI Data Breach Causes National Security Risks and Data Privacy Concerns
Mitchell Langley
January 31, 2025
The DeepSeek AI data breach exposed sensitive user data, raising national security concerns and prompting warnings from U.S. officials about privacy violations and corporate espionage.
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Phemex Crypto Firm Breached With $85 Million in Cryptocurrency Stolen
Mitchell Langley
January 31, 2025
Phemex suffered a major security breach, resulting in the theft of over $85 million in cryptocurrency. The attack targeted hot wallets, prompting immediate suspension of ...
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ENGlobal Cybersecurity Breach and CenterPoint Energy Data Leak Probes Investigation
Mitchell Langley
January 31, 2025
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RCSD Warns Community of Data Breach: 134,000 Records Potentially Accessed
Mitchell Langley
January 31, 2025
The Rochester City School District (RCSD) warns its community of a significant data breach. The breach exposed sensitive personal information, prompting immediate action and investigation. ...
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UK’s Morrisons Breached: Cyber Attack at Technology Provider Dents Christmas Sales
Mitchell Langley
January 31, 2025
A November cyber attack at Morrisons' technology provider, Blue Yonder, disrupted operations, impacting Christmas sales and resulting in lower-than-expected first-quarter growth.
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All American Poly Data Breached, 2024 Cyberattack Exposes Sensitive Consumer Data
Mitchell Langley
January 30, 2025
All American Poly Corporation (American Poly) confirmed a data breach stemming from a 2024 cyberattack, exposing customer names and Social Security numbers. A data breach ...
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Microsoft Teams Exploited in Sophisticated Ransomware Attacks
Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
Cybercriminals are exploiting Microsoft Teams for ransomware attacks, using spam emails, Teams messages, and calls to infiltrate companies, steal data, and deploy malware. Sophos identified ...
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Apple CPU Side-Channel Attacks (SLAP & FLOP) Threaten Safari Browser Security
Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
New Apple CPU side-channel attacks, dubbed SLAP and FLOP, exploit flaws in speculative execution to steal data from web browsers. Researchers demonstrated the attacks' ability ...
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Clone2Leak Attacks Exploit Git Flaws to Steal Credentials
Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
Clone2Leak attacks exploit Git vulnerabilities, allowing attackers to steal credentials from GitHub Desktop, Git LFS, and other tools via carriage return smuggling, newline injection, and ...
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Microsoft and OpenAI Investigate Data Breach
Gabby Lee
January 29, 2025
Microsoft and OpenAI are investigating a data breach linked to DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, raising concerns about data security and intellectual property in the ...
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DeepSeek AI Hit by Cyberattack: American AI Firms Trying to Poke Holes into DeepSeek
Gabby Lee
January 28, 2025
DeepSeek AI, a Chinese startup, faces a cyberattack after its AI assistant app skyrockets to the top of the US App Store, raising questions about ...
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Subaru Security Flaw Allows Remote Vehicle Tracking and Hijacking
Mitchell Langley
January 28, 2025
A Subaru vulnerability in the Starlink system allowed remote access, enabling tracking, unlocking, and starting vehicles. Ethical hacker Sam Curry discovered the flaw, highlighting significant ...
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Smiths Group Hit by Cyber Attack: Shares Drop for the FTSE 100 Firm
Mitchell Langley
January 28, 2025
Smiths Group, a FTSE 100 firm, suffered a cyber attack resulting in unauthorized system access. The company isolated affected systems and is working with cybersecurity ...
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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
Syed Arslan
May 8, 2025
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Interlock Ransomware Gang Deploys ClickFix Attacks Using Fake IT Tools to Compromise Networks
Andrew Doyle
April 21, 2025
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Scott County Breach: Email Account Compromises Patient Data
March 7, 2025
The Scott County breach involved unauthorized access to email accounts, compromising protected health information for thousands of individuals across Iowa.
Silk Typhoon Strikes: From Direct Breaches to Stealthy Supply Chain Attacks
March 6, 2025
In this episode, we take an in-depth look at Silk Typhoon, the Chinese state-sponsored cyber espionage group that’s radically shifting its tactics. Moving away from ...
12,000 API Keys and Passwords Found in AI Training Datasets
March 6, 2025
Nearly 12,000 API keys and passwords were discovered in the Common Crawl dataset used for training AI models, highlighting significant security risks for enterprises. Many ...
Open-Source Tool Rayhunter Helps Users Detect Stingray Attacks
March 6, 2025
The EFF has introduced Rayhunter, an open-source tool for detecting Stingray attacks, helping users safeguard their sensitive data from unauthorized access.
Fake BianLian Ransom Notes Mailed to US CEOs in Postal Mail Scam
March 6, 2025
Scammers are impersonating the BianLian group, mailing fake ransom notes to US CEOs, threatening data leaks unless Bitcoin payments are made.
BadBox Malware Disrupted on 500K Infected Android Devices
March 6, 2025
The BadBox malware disruption has impacted over 500,000 devices, revealing the urgency of addressing cybersecurity threats in low-cost Android devices.
Silk Typhoon Hackers Now Target IT Supply Chains to Breach Networks
March 6, 2025
The Silk Typhoon hackers have shifted tactics, now focusing on IT supply chains to infiltrate networks and exploit sensitive data across multiple industries.
YouTube Warns of AI-Generated Phishing Attacks Targeting Creators
March 6, 2025
AI-generated video of YouTube's CEO is being used in phishing attacks to steal creators' credentials. YouTube warns users to avoid suspicious private videos and links.
US Charges Chinese Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure Breaches
March 6, 2025
US charges Chinese state security officers and hackers from APT27 and i-Soon for global cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and government agencies since 2011.
Hunters International Claims Ransomware Attack on Tata Technologies: 1.4TB Data Breached
March 6, 2025
Hunters International ransomware claims responsibility for a major attack on Tata Technologies, stealing 1.4 TB of data and threatening to release it.
Black Basta and Cactus Ransomware: Shared Tactics and BackConnect Malware Connection
March 6, 2025
Black Basta and Cactus ransomware groups share similar tactics and use BackConnect malware, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures in enterprise businesses.
Cisco Warns of BroadWorks Flaw Exposing Credentials
March 6, 2025
Cisco warns of a BroadWorks flaw that could allow unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive credentials. Users are advised to implement security measures.
Broadcom Fixes Three VMware Zero-Days Exploited in Attacks
March 6, 2025
Broadcom fixes three critical VMware zero-days exploited in attacks, enabling attackers to escape virtual machine sandboxes. Immediate patching is advised.
Major Data Breach at Lost & Found Tracking Site Exposes Over 800,000 Records
March 6, 2025
A massive data breach at Lost & Found, a German travel tracking firm, exposed over 800,000 records, including passport scans and driver's licenses, raising serious ...
Polish Space Agency Suffers Cyberattack, Takes Systems Offline
March 6, 2025
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) disconnected its systems after a weekend cyberattack. The agency is working with national CSIRT teams to restore services and investigate ...
New Polyglot Malware Targets Aviation and Satellite Communication Firms
March 6, 2025
A new polyglot malware, Sosano, targets aviation and satellite communication firms in the UAE, enabling remote command execution and persistent access on infected devices.
Eleven11bot: New Botnet Infects 86,000 Devices for DDoS Attacks
March 6, 2025
The Eleven11bot botnet has infected over 86,000 IoT devices, primarily focusing on security cameras and NVRs to launch DDoS attacks globally.
Tracking Stingrays: How Rayhunter Shields Your Mobile Privacy
March 6, 2025
In this episode, we dive into Rayhunter—an open source tool from the EFF designed to detect Stingray devices (cell-site simulators) that compromise your mobile privacy. ...
Outsourcing Cybersecurity Could Save Your Company Millions – Here’s How
March 6, 2025
The digital landscape is a battlefield, with cyberattacks growing in both frequency and sophistication. Businesses of all sizes, from small enterprises to large corporations, are ...