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US Treasury Department Hacked: Cyber Attack On US Treasury Blamed on Chinese State-Sponsored Actors
The US Treasury Department was hacked, with Chinese state-sponsored actors gaining access to employee workstations and unclassified documents. Learn
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AT&T and Verizon Secure Networks Following Devastating Salt Typhoon Breach
The Salt Typhoon breach impacted AT&T and Verizon, but both companies claim to have successfully contained the Chinese state-sponsored hacking campaign and secured their networks. ...
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Japan Airlines Cyberattack Causes Flight Delays
A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack on Japan Airlines (JAL) caused significant flight delays, highlighting the vulnerability of the aviation industry to cyber threats. Learn about ...
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OpenAI ChatGPT Outage: Thousands Report Disruption
OpenAI ChatGPT outage hit on December 26th, 2024, impacting millions of users. Downdetector showed over 50,000 outage reports. OpenAI attributed the problem to an internet ...
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Volkswagen Data Breach Exposes Location Data of 800,000 Electric Vehicles
A data breach at Volkswagen has exposed the location data of around 800,000 electric vehicles from VW, Audi, Seat, and Skoda. The vulnerability, reported by ...
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USAA Bank Data Breach Lawsuit Settles for $3.25 Million
USAA Bank paid $3.25 million to settle a data breach lawsuit stemming from a 2021 incident exposing customer data obtained from motor vehicle records. The ...
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Indonesia Government Data Breach: 82 GB of Sensitive Data Leaked Online
Indonesia government data breach leaked 82 GB of sensitive data, including financial records, taxpayer information, and employee details, raising serious security and privacy concerns.
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ConnectOnCall Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Healthcare Information
A massive data breach at ConnectOnCall, a healthcare communications provider, has exposed sensitive patient information, raising serious concerns about data security in the healthcare sector.
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Kay Adams’ NFL Broadcast Interrupted by Netflix Technical Glitch
Kay Adams' NFL broadcast on Netflix was disrupted due to a technical glitch on Christmas Day, leaving viewers frustrated and highlighting the challenges of streaming ...
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WhatsApp Wins Against NSO Group: Judge Finds NSO Liable for Pegasus
WhatsApp secured a major legal victory against NSO Group, creators of Pegasus spyware, with a US court ruling them liable for hacking 1,400 devices. This ...
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Ascension Cyberattack Update: New Details Emerge, Patient and Employee Data Exposed
A new update reveals the full extent of the June Ascension cyberattack, exposing patient and employee data including medical records, payment information, and Social Security ...
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Halton Long-Term Care Home Breach Exposes Resident Data
A cybersecurity incident at Allendale Long-Term Care Home in Milton, overseen by Halton Region, exposed the health information of residents from 2005 to July 2024. ...
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Krispy Kreme Breach: Play Ransomware Gang Claims Data Theft, Threatens Data Leak
The Play ransomware gang claims responsibility for a November Krispy Kreme data breach, alleging theft of sensitive customer and financial data. Krispy Kreme confirmed operational ...
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2nd Equifax Data Breach Settlement: Additional Pro Rata Payments Now Available
Equifax data breach settlement is distributing additional pro rata payments to eligible individuals. Claimants who received a verified email with instructions on how to redeem ...
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Duke Energy Data Breach Exposes Customer Information: What You Need to Know
Duke Energy confirms a data breach exposing customer account numbers, birthdates, addresses, and partial Social Security numbers. Free credit monitoring is offered.
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Meezan Bank Data Breach: Bank Compensates Victims, Highlights Third-Party Security Risks
Meezan Bank, a PCI-certified bank with EMV and 3D Secure compliant cards, clarifies its position on recent unauthorized transactions, attributing them to unsecured e-commerce activities. ...
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 16th December to 20th December
Meta Fined $263.5m Over Data Breach in Europe Meta has been fined €263.5 million by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission for ...
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3AM Ransomware: A Deep Dive into the Latest Cyber Threat Targeting Enterprises
3AM Ransomware, a new and dangerous threat, is targeting enterprises globally. This blog post provides a comprehensive overview of its methods, impact, and crucial preventative ...
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NBS Website Hack: Nigerian Government Faces Intensified Cyberattacks
Hackers Intensify Attacks on Nigerian Government Websites, Seizing NBS Platform The Nigerian government is facing a wave of intensified cyberattacks, with the recent compromise of ...
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Cisco Data Leak: 2.9 Gigabytes of Source Code and Internal Documents Exposed
Cisco data leak exposed 2.9 gigabytes of source code, certificates, and internal documents due to a configuration error, not a system breach. Cisco responded swiftly, ...
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BlackBasta Ransomware Uses Automated Tool ‘BRUTED’ to Brute-Force VPNs
The BlackBasta ransomware group uses an automated tool, BRUTED, to brute-force VPNs and firewalls, highlighting the need for robust multi-factor authentication.
JD.com Data Breach: Babuk Ransomware Cartel Claims Massive Data Theft
JD.com, a major Chinese retailer, faces a massive data breach after the Babuk ransomware cartel claims to have stolen customer passwords and other sensitive information. ...
UDMI Radiology Firm Suffers Major Data Breach: Fog Ransomware Claims Responsibility
Fog ransomware group claims responsibility for a major data breach at UDMI, a radiology firm, impacting over 138,000 individuals. The incident underscores the critical need ...
FBI Issues Warning Against Medusa Ransomware for Gmail, Outlook, and VPN Users
The FBI warns of escalating Medusa ransomware attacks targeting Gmail, Outlook, and VPN users, urging immediate security enhancements to mitigate the threat.
LockBit Ransomware Developer Extradited to the United States
A key LockBit ransomware developer, Rostislav Panev, has been extradited to the US to face charges for his role in the group's global attacks.
Compliance Isn’t Security: Why a Checklist Alone Won’t Stop Cyberattacks
This blog delves into the critical gap between meeting compliance standards and achieving true cybersecurity resilience. Learn why simply checking boxes isn't enough and how ...
Bridging the Gap: Developers vs. Security in the Cloud
In this episode of The Deep Dive, we explore the ongoing tension between development and security teams in cloud environments. While developers prioritize speed and ...
Insider Attack and Extortion at Stram Center, SSK Plastic Surgery and Grove at Valhalla Rehabilitation
Three healthcare providers suffered data breaches from insider attacks, extortion, and third-party vulnerabilities, highlighting the need for robust cybersecurity measures.
CISA Reports Medusa Ransomware Attacks Over 300 Critical Infrastructure Organizations
A joint advisory from CISA, FBI, and MS-ISAC reveals Medusa ransomware impacted over 300 US critical infrastructure organizations by February 2025. The advisory details mitigation ...
Critical FreeType Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks: Urgent Update Required
Facebook disclosed a critical FreeType vulnerability (CVE-2025-27363), allowing arbitrary code execution. All versions up to 2.13 are affected; immediate updates are crucial.
Lazarus Group North Korean Hackers Infect Hundreds via Malicious npm Packages
The Lazarus Group, a North Korean hacking collective, deployed six malicious npm packages, infecting hundreds of developers. The packages steal credentials and deploy backdoors.
Sunflower Medical Group Data Breach: Rhysida Ransomware Attack Exposes 220,968 Records
Kansas' Sunflower Medical Group suffered a data breach impacting 220,968 individuals. The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility for the incident in January.
Infostealer Malware Infects 26 Million Devices, Steals Bank Card Data and Passwords
A devastating Infostealer malware campaign has compromised 26 million devices, stealing bank card details and passwords. Kaspersky's report highlights the scale of the threat.
Ransomware Victims on Dark Web – 13th March, 2025
This report summarizes recent ransomware attacks across various sectors, detailing the victims, threat actors, and available information on the incidents. Due to the nature of ...
LockBit Linked SuperBlack Ransomware Exploits Fortinet Authentication Bypass Flaws
New SuperBlack ransomware leverages Fortinet authentication bypass flaws (CVE-2024-55591 and CVE-2025-24472), showing strong ties to LockBit. Immediate patching is crucial.
ClickFix Phishing Campaign Targets Booking.com Using Infostealers and RATs
A sophisticated ClickFix phishing campaign uses fake Booking.com emails to deliver infostealers and RATs, targeting hospitality businesses. Strong security measures are crucial.
Volt Typhoon Energy Grid Cyberattack Exposes US Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
The Volt Typhoon advanced persistent threat (APT) group maintained access to a Massachusetts power utility's OT network for almost a year, highlighting critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.
Australian Financial Firm FIIG Securities Faces Lawsuit After Massive Financial Data Breach
FIIG Securities faces legal action from ASIC for inadequate cybersecurity, leading to a data breach exposing 18,000 clients' sensitive information. The breach highlights the critical ...
Exploring the Dark Web: Unveiling the Hidden Internet 🌐💻
Ever wondered what lies beneath the surface of the internet? 🤔 In this deep dive, we uncover the mysteries of the Dark Web—a hidden part ...