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LockBit Sanctioned as US, UK, and Australia Join Hands Against the Russian Cybercrime Network
Andrew Doyle
February 12, 2025
The US, UK, and Australia have sanctioned Zservers, a Russian-based service provider aiding the LockBit ransomware group, and two key administrators, Alexander Mishin and Aleksandr ...
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OmniGPT Breach Exposes Data of 30,000 Users
Mitchell Langley
February 12, 2025
OmniGPT data breach exposes over 30,000 users' data, including emails, API keys, and potentially crypto keys, now being sold on the dark web.
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Cyber Attack Targets 2.8 Million IPs on VPN Devices
Andrew Doyle
February 12, 2025
A massive cyber attack using 2.8 million IPs targets VPN devices and other network appliances via brute-force attacks, primarily impacting Brazil.
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Critical Windows Zero-Day Vulnerabilities Actively Exploited: CISA Issues Warning to ‘Test and deploy quickly’
Andrew Doyle
February 12, 2025
Critical Windows zero-days (CVE-2025-21418, CVE-2025-21391) are actively exploited. CISA urges immediate patching to prevent data loss and system compromise. Federal agencies have until March 4th.
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Sault Tribe, Kewadin Casinos Hit by Cyber Attack
Mitchell Langley
February 11, 2025
A ransomware cyber attack crippled the Sault Tribe and Kewadin Casinos, halting gaming operations and disrupting numerous tribal services. The Sault Tribe cyber attack is ...
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Hackers Target Valentine’s Day Domains in Cyber Attacks
Mitchell Langley
February 11, 2025
Hackers are exploiting Valentine's Day with malicious domains and phishing scams. Stay vigilant and verify links to avoid becoming a victim of these cyber attacks. ...
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Cisco Rejects Claims of Kraken Data Breach, Says Data From 2022 Incident
Mitchell Langley
February 11, 2025
Cisco denies a new Kraken data breach, linking leaked data to a 2022 incident where attackers gained access via vishing and compromised employee credentials. The ...
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Asheville Eye Associates, PLLC Data Breached: Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Launches Investigation
Andrew Doyle
February 11, 2025
Asheville Eye Associates, a PLLC, experienced a significant data breach. Patient information was compromised, prompting legal action from Levi & Korsinsky. The breach highlights the ...
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City of Hayward Data Breach: Lawsuit Launched by Levi & Korsinsky
Mitchell Langley
February 10, 2025
The City of Hayward suffered a data breach, exposing sensitive personal information. Levi & Korsinsky, LLP is pursuing a class-action lawsuit for affected individuals seeking ...
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Paragon Spyware Used in WhatsApp Hacking Scandal
Mitchell Langley
February 10, 2025
Paragon Solutions, maker of Paragon spyware, terminated its contract with Italy following allegations its software was used in a WhatsApp spyware attack targeting journalists and ...
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HPE Notifies Employees of Breach Stealing Data in Office 365 Hack
Mitchell Langley
February 10, 2025
HPE confirms a May 2023 Office 365 hack by Russian state-sponsored hackers, Cozy Bear, resulting in a data breach affecting employee data including driver's licenses ...
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Cyberattack on Lee Enterprises Causes Disruption Across US Newspapers
Mitchell Langley
February 10, 2025
Cyberattack on Lee Enterprises disrupted numerous US newspapers, halting printing, affecting websites, and causing subscriber access issues. The Lee Cyberattack investigation is ongoing.
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Cisco Data Breach: Kraken Ransomware Group Leaks Sensitive Credentials
Mitchell Langley
February 10, 2025
Cisco data breach exposed sensitive credentials, allegedly leaked by the Kraken ransomware group. The leaked data includes NTLM hashes and privileged accounts, highlighting the threat ...
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This Facebook Phishing Attack Could Steal EVERYTHING!
Mitchell Langley
February 10, 2025
Facebook attack uses phishing emails claiming copyright infringement to steal data. Protect yourself now!
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Frederick Health Hospital’s Ransomware Disaster: Patient Care Disrupted
Andrew Doyle
February 7, 2025
On January 27, 2025, Frederick Health Hospital (FHH) became the target of a sophisticated ransomware attack, forcing the immediate shutdown ...
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NCC Group’s Cyber Threat Intelligence Report Reveals Record Ransomware Attacks
Mitchell Langley
February 6, 2025
NCC Group's 2024 cyber threat report reveals a record 5,263 ransomware attacks, with LockBit and RansomHub leading the surge. The industrial sector was hardest hit, ...
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Hackers Spoof Microsoft ADFS Login Pages in Phishing Attacks
Mitchell Langley
February 6, 2025
Hackers spoof Microsoft ADFS login pages, bypassing MFA to steal credentials and launch further phishing attacks targeting corporate email accounts. This highlights the threat of ...
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Connecticut Healthcare Data Breach Exposes 1 Millions Records
Mitchell Langley
February 6, 2025
The Connecticut healthcare data breach has affected over one million Connecticut residents, marking one of the largest healthcare data breaches in recent history.
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Ransomware Payments Drop 35%: Chainalysis Reports Victims Refuse to Pay Ransom
Mitchell Langley
February 6, 2025
Ransomware payments plummeted by 35% in 2024, totaling $814 million. This significant drop, reported by Chainalysis, suggests increased law enforcement effectiveness and victim resistance to ...
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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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LockBit Ransomware Gang Breached, Internal Negotiation Data and Affiliate Info Leaked
Andrew Doyle
May 12, 2025
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Mitchell Langley
May 8, 2025
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StreamElements Confirms Third-Party Data Breach Affecting 210,000 Users
March 27, 2025
StreamElements confirms a third-party data breach exposing data for 210,000 users, highlighting the risks of relying on external vendors.
Oracle Customers Validate Stolen Data from Cloud Server Breach
March 27, 2025
Oracle denies a data breach affecting 6 million users, but independent verification confirms the authenticity of stolen data, contradicting their claims.
Urgent Security Update: Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in VMware Tools for Windows (CVE-2025-22230)
March 26, 2025
Critical VMware Tools vulnerability (CVE-2025-22230) enables privilege escalation on Windows VMs. Immediate patching is paramount for enterprise security.
South Carolina Eye Clinic Suffers Data Breach: Ransomware Suspected
March 26, 2025
Columbia Eye Clinic in South Carolina suffered a data breach, potentially a ransomware attack, exposing patient data including names, contact information, and procedure codes.
Sydney Tools Data Breach Exposes 34 Million+ Customer Orders
March 26, 2025
A massive data breach at Sydney Tools exposed over 34 million customer orders and sensitive employee data, including names, addresses, and salaries. The unsecured database ...
Numotion Data Breach Impacts Nearly 500,000 Individuals
March 26, 2025
Numotion's latest data breach exposed the personal and health information of nearly 500,000 individuals, following a series of similar incidents, leading to multiple lawsuits.
Cloudflare R2 Service Outage: A Case Study in Human Error and System Design
March 26, 2025
Cloudflare's R2 service suffered a 77-minute outage due to a password rotation error, highlighting the risks of human error in cloud infrastructure.
Cyberattack Roundup: Lessons from the Latest Breaches & Ransomware Strikes
March 26, 2025
From data breaches at major banks to ransomware crippling healthcare and tech companies, cyber threats are hitting harder than ever. In this episode, we break ...
Mastering Incident Response: A Guide to Building a Resilient Plan
March 26, 2025
Cyber threats are inevitable, but a strong incident response plan can make all the difference. In this episode, we explore the essential steps for creating ...
Next.js Flaw Allows Unauthorized Access
March 25, 2025
Critical Next.js vulnerability (CVE-2025-29927) lets attackers bypass authorization, impacting versions before 15.2.3. Urgent updates are needed.
Ukraine Railway Hit by Cyberattack: Online Systems Disrupted
March 25, 2025
A major cyberattack targeted Ukraine's railway system, disrupting online services but not train operations. Restoration efforts are ongoing.
Chinese Weaver Ant Hackers Spied on Telco Network for Four Years
March 25, 2025
Chinese Weaver Ant hackers infiltrated a telecom network for over four years, using advanced techniques like web shell tunneling and data exfiltration.
Astral Foods Cyberattack: R20 Million Profit Plunge
March 25, 2025
Astral Foods suffered a cyberattack causing a R20 million profit loss and operational disruption. Swift recovery was implemented, but the incident highlights the need for ...
VanHelsing Ransomware Targets Multiple Platforms Including Windows and ESXi Systems
March 25, 2025
The new VanHelsing ransomware targets various systems, employing advanced encryption techniques and demanding ransoms up to $500,000 from its victims.
INTERPOL Operation Red Card Nets 300 Cybercrime Suspects in Africa
March 25, 2025
INTERPOL's Operation Red Card resulted in the arrest of 306 cybercrime suspects across seven African nations, seizing thousands of devices used in various scams.
Oracle Cloud Breach Compromises 6 Million Records, Threatening 140,000 Businesses
March 24, 2025
A massive Oracle Cloud breach exposed 6 million records, impacting 140,000 businesses. The attacker, "rose87168," is selling the data and demanding ransoms.
NYU Data Breach: Class Action Lawsuit Investigation Underway
March 24, 2025
NYU's March 2025 data breach exposed millions of applicants' personal data, prompting a class action lawsuit investigation. Attorneys seek to recover compensation for affected individuals.
Microsoft’s Trusted Signing Service Abused to Code-Sign Malware
March 24, 2025
Microsoft's Trusted Signing service is being abused to code-sign malware using short-lived certificates. This allows malicious software to bypass security and appear legitimate. Microsoft is ...
10 Key Benefits of Cyber Tabletop Exercises
March 24, 2025
Regular cybersecurity tabletop exercises are crucial for identifying weaknesses and strengthening your defenses. This blog explores the ten major advantages of incorporating these simulations into ...
Coinbase Targeted in GitHub Actions Breach
March 24, 2025
A major GitHub Actions breach targeted Coinbase, exploiting the tj-actions/changed-files action to steal secrets. Although Coinbase claims no damage, the attack highlights supply chain vulnerabilities.