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LiteSpeed Cache Vulnerability Exposes 6 Million WordPress Sites to Takeover Attacks: A Critical Security Flaw
Gabby Lee
September 9, 2024
A critical severity vulnerability has been discovered in LiteSpeed Cache, a popular caching plugin used by over 6 million WordPress sites. The flaw, tracked as ...
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Russian Military Hackers Linked to Critical Infrastructure Attacks: A Deep Dive into GRU Unit 29155
Mitchell Langley
September 9, 2024
GRU Unit 29155: A Growing Threat to Global Security
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Critical Remote Code Execution Flaw in Progress LoadMaster: A 10/10 Severity Vulnerability
Gabby Lee
September 9, 2024
This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7591, allows attackers to remotely execute commands on vulnerable devices, posing a significant risk to organizations relying on these products.
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Ransomware Attacks Continue to Take a Major Toll on Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Mitchell Langley
September 6, 2024
Ransomware attacks targeting critical national infrastructure (CNI) organizations have reached alarming heights, with costs soaring to unprecedented levels. A new ...
Cybersecurity
Clearview AI Fined €30.5 Million for Unlawful Data Collection
Mitchell Langley
September 5, 2024
Dutch Data Protection Authority Takes Action Against Clearview AI Facial Recognition Company
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VK Data Leak Exposes 390 Million Users: HikkI-Chan Strikes Again
Mitchell Langley
September 5, 2024
HikkI-Chan Claims Responsibility for VK Data Breach
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North Korean Hackers Target Job Seekers with Fake FreeConference App: Contagious Interview Campaign
Gabby Lee
September 5, 2024
North Korean threat actors, known for their sophisticated cyberattacks, have been targeting job seekers with a fake Windows video conferencing application disguised as FreeConference.com.
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Verkada to Pay $2.95 Million for Security Failures Leading to Breaches
Mitchell Langley
September 3, 2024
Security Camera Vendor Faces FTC Action for Lax Security Practices
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CBIZ Discloses Data Breach Affecting Nearly 36,000 Individuals
Gabby Lee
September 3, 2024
CBIZ Benefits & Insurance Services (CBIZ), a leading provider of financial, benefits, and insurance services, has disclosed a data breach that impacted nearly 36,000 individuals
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TfL Cyberattack: Transport for London Under Attack
Mitchell Langley
September 3, 2024
Transport for London (TfL), the city's transportation authority, is currently investigating an ongoing cyberattack. While the attack is ongoing, TfL has assured the public that ...
Cybersecurity
This Week in Cybersecurity: 26th August to 30th August, BlackSuit Ransomware Stole Data
Syed Arslan
September 2, 2024
BlackSuit Ransomware disrupts software vendor, Cyberattack on airport, nonprofit and government websites, credit union customers impacted by data breach.
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DICK’S Sporting Goods Cyberattack Shuts Down Email and Locks Employee Accounts
Mitchell Langley
September 2, 2024
A Major Data Breach Impacts the Retail Giant DICK'S Sporting Goods in a Cyberattack
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North Korean Hackers Exploit Chrome Zero-Day to Deploy Rootkit
Syed Arslan
September 2, 2024
North Korean hackers have successfully exploited a recently patched Google Chrome zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2024-7971) to deploy the FudModule rootkit.
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Voldemort Malware: A New Threat Abusing Google Sheets for Data Exfiltration
Gabby Lee
September 2, 2024
A new malware campaign has emerged, targeting organizations across the globe with a previously undocumented backdoor named "Voldemort."
News
Park ‘N Fly Data Breach Impacts Nearly a Million Customers: Sensitive Information Compromised in Cyberattack
Mitchell Langley
August 30, 2024
Park 'N Fly, a Canadian airport parking service, has confirmed a data breach affecting nearly a million customers. The cyberattack, occurring between July 11-13, 2024, ...
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Cucamonga Valley Water District Hit by Ransomware Attack
Gabby Lee
August 30, 2024
The Cucamonga Valley Water District (CVWD) is investigating a ransomware attack that paralyzed its phone system earlier this month, preventing customers from making phone payments. ...
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US Marshals Service Disputes Ransomware Gang’s Breach Claims
Mitchell Langley
August 28, 2024
US Marshals Service Denies Recent Breach
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BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000 Individuals in Software Vendor Breach
Syed Arslan
August 28, 2024
A Major Data Breach Hits Atlanta-Based Software Solutions Provider, BlackSuit Ransomware Exposes Data of 950,000.
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McDonald’s Instagram Hacked in $700,000 Fake Crypto Scheme
Mitchell Langley
August 27, 2024
A brazen cyberattack targeting McDonald's social media accounts has resulted in a $700,000 loss for unsuspecting investors.
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Connecticut Nonprofit Pays $1 Million Ransom After Sophisticated Cyberattack
Gabby Lee
August 27, 2024
A Connecticut-based nonprofit, the National Association for Amateur Radio (ARRL), has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack that cost them $1 million in ransom.
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EncryptHub Ransomware and Infostealer Campaign Targets 618 Organizations Globally
Andrew Doyle
February 27, 2025
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NailaoLocker Ransomware Targets EU Healthcare Sector in a Cyberattack
Mitchell Langley
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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Critical Flaw in NVIDIA Container Toolkit Allows Full Host Takeover
September 30, 2024
A critical flaw (CVE-2024-0132) in NVIDIA Container Toolkit allows container escape, granting full host access and enabling attackers to execute commands and exfiltrate data.
UMC Hospital Lubbock Still Crippled by Devastating Ransomware Attack
September 30, 2024
UMC hospital in Lubbock faces a crippling ransomware attack, diverting ambulances and impacting patient care. The emergency room remains open, but the IT outage persists. ...
What is DNS Spoofing/DNS Cache Poisoning and How Can It Compromise Your Network?
September 30, 2024
DNS spoofing, also known as DNS cache poisoning, is a malicious technique that exploits vulnerabilities in the DNS system to redirect users to fraudulent websites, ...
This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd September to 27th September
September 27, 2024
Harvey Nichols Data Breach: High-End Retailer Confirms Customer Data Exposure in Cyberattack Harvey Nichols has confirmed a data breach affecting its customers, exposing personal information ...
Meta Fined €91 Million: DPC Concludes Inquiry into Data Breach
September 27, 2024
Meta Platforms Ireland Limited has been fined €91 million by the Data Protection Commission for failing to protect user passwords adequately, highlighting the importance of ...
MC2 Data Leak: Over 100 Million Americans Exposed in Massive Data Breach
September 27, 2024
The MC2 Data breach has exposed the sensitive personal information of over 100 million Americans, representing nearly a third of the US population.
FBI and Homeland Security Investigate Critical Water Facility Cyberattack in Kansas
September 27, 2024
FBI and Homeland Security investigate a Kansas water facility cyberattack, forcing manual operations but ensuring uninterrupted service. The incident highlights critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
AutoCanada Ransomware Attack: Employee Data Compromised
September 25, 2024
AutoCanada's August ransomware attack, claimed by Hunters International, may have exposed employee data including payroll, addresses, and social security numbers.
US Capitol Dark Web Cyber Attack: Thousands of Staffers’ Data Leaked
September 25, 2024
A massive Dark Web Cyber Attack on the US Capitol has exposed personal information of over 3,000 congressional staffers.
MoneyGram Cyberattack: Outage Enters Day Three, Ransomware Suspected
September 25, 2024
MoneyGram, a leading global money transfer company, is facing a major outage that has disrupted its systems and payment services for three days. The company ...
Dell Data Breached Again! Hackers Claim Second Attack Within a Week, Exposing 3.5GB of Data
September 25, 2024
Hackers claim a second Dell data breach within a week, accessing 3.5GB of company data, including internal infrastructure information and user credentials.
The Chaser Cyberattack: Hong Kong Diaspora Media in Britain Reports ‘Government-Backed’ Attacks
September 25, 2024
A Hong Kong diaspora news website in Britain, The Chaser, has reported a "government-backed" cyberattack targeting its company email, raising concerns about the growing pressure ...
Kansas Water Facility Cyberattack: Arkansas City Water Treatment Plant Targeted
September 25, 2024
Hackers targeted the water treatment plant in Arkansas City, Kansas, prompting a federal investigation. The city assured residents that the water supply is safe, and ...
Dell Investigates Data Breach Claims After Hacker Leaks Employee Info
September 25, 2024
Dell Data Breach: Hacker Leaks Employee Information, Company Investigates
23andMe Board Resigns Amidst CEO’s Takeover Bid: A Battle for Control
September 20, 2024
All independent directors of 23andMe have resigned, citing disagreements with CEO Anne Wojcicki's plan to take the company private. This leaves Wojcicki as the sole ...
CrowdStrike Outage Sparks Security Vendor Switches: Businesses Seek Resilience After Widespread Downtime
September 20, 2024
A CrowdStrike outage in July left millions of Windows devices offline, prompting some businesses to switch security vendors.
Change Healthcare Data Breach Class Action Lawsuits Update
September 20, 2024
Change Healthcare, a major healthcare technology company, suffered a massive data breach in February 2024, exposing the personal and medical information of an estimated 100 ...
Change Healthcare Data Breach Letter: What You Need to Know and How to Protect Yourself
September 20, 2024
Many in the Ozarks have received letters from Change Healthcare notifying them of a data breach. The letter details the breach, which occurred in February, ...
Disney’s Slack Data Breach Forces Disney’s to Ditch Slack
September 20, 2024
Disney is severing ties with Slack after a major data breach exposed sensitive company information, highlighting the growing cybersecurity threat landscape.
DFA Data Breach: Cybersecurity Issues Put 28 Million Passports at Risk
September 20, 2024
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in the Philippines faces a potential DFA data breach affecting over 28 million passport holders due to a lack ...