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Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
Andrew Doyle
February 17, 2025
Akira Ransomware claims a cyber attack on defunct Australian media company Regency Media, stealing 16GB+ of data, highlighting the risk of unmanaged legacy data post-business ...
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Australian National University Faces Cyber Attack, FSociety Ransomware Threatens Data Leak
Mitchell Langley
February 17, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) is facing a serious cyber attack after being targeted by the FSociety ransomware group. The Canberra-based institution is currently investigating ...
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Chinese Espionage Tools Fuel RA World Ransomware Attack Targeting Asian Firm
Mitchell Langley
February 16, 2025
A China-based threat actor, Emperor Dragonfly, deployed RA World ransomware, demanding $2 million. The attack leveraged tools previously used in Chinese cyber espionage operations, blurring ...
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Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Users
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
A hacker leaked data from 12 million Zacks Investment accounts, including names, addresses, emails, and passwords. This is potentially the third major breach at Zacks ...
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whoAMI Attacks: Exploiting Amazon EC2 Instances for Code Execution
Mitchell Langley
February 14, 2025
whoAMI attacks allow hackers to gain code execution on Amazon EC2 instances by exploiting flaws in AMI selection. Attackers publish malicious AMIs with names mimicking ...
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Chinese Hackers Breach More US Telecoms via Unpatched Cisco Routers despite Sanctions
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
Chinese hackers, exploiting Cisco router vulnerabilities, breached multiple US telecoms and accessed sensitive government communications, highlighting the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks.
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Port of Ostend Suffers Cyberattack, Ensor System Targeted
Andrew Doyle
February 14, 2025
The Port of Ostend, a significant Belgian port, filed a complaint with the federal police following a cyberattack on Monday night.
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PNG Tax Office Cyber Attack Exposes Sensitive Data, Raising Concerns
Mitchell Langley
February 13, 2025
A cyberattack on Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) in January 2025 compromised its systems, potentially exposing sensitive data. The PNG tax office cyber ...
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Australia Sanctions Russian Entity and Individuals Over Medibank Cyberattack
Andrew Doyle
February 13, 2025
Australia imposed sanctions on a Russian entity, ZServers, and five individuals for their alleged involvement in the 2022 Medibank cyberattack, impacting 9.7 million customers.
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North Korean Hackers Leverage PowerShell Exploit in Sophisticated Cyber Attack
Mitchell Langley
February 12, 2025
North Korean hackers use a PowerShell exploit in a new cyberattack, tricking victims into installing malware. A related scheme involved a woman facilitating North Korean ...
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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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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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Mitchell Langley
January 29, 2025
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Lee Enterprises Says It Was Hit By a Ransomware Attack
February 18, 2025
A ransomware attack against Lee Enterprises, a major US newspaper publisher, caused significant disruptions, impacting print and online operations for over two weeks. The attack ...
Finastra Data Breach: Customer Data Compromised in Cyber Attack
February 18, 2025
Finastra's data breach exposed customer names and financial account information after a cyber attack. Law enforcement is involved, and affected individuals are urged to take ...
Italian Websites Under Cyberattack: Pro-Russian Group Claims Responsibility
February 18, 2025
Pro-Russian hackers launched a cyber attack on Italian websites, including banks and airports, in retaliation for President Mattarella's comments comparing Russia's actions to Nazi Germany.
FinalDraft Malware: New Stealthy Cyber Attack Abuses Outlook for Command and Control
February 17, 2025
FinalDraft malware uses Outlook email drafts for covert command-and-control communication, enabling data exfiltration, process injection, and lateral movement with minimal traces. The malware, part of ...
This Week In Cybersecurity: 17th February to 21st February
February 17, 2025
In recent developments, significant data breaches and coordinated international actions against cybercrime have emerged. Zacks Investment Research exposed personal data of 12 million users, while ...
2.7 Billion IoT Device Records Exposed in Massive Data Breach
February 17, 2025
A massive data breach exposed 2.7 billion IoT device records, highlighting critical security vulnerabilities and the need for robust authentication and data encryption.
Akira Ransomware Attack Targets Defunct Australian Media Company
February 17, 2025
Akira Ransomware claims a cyber attack on defunct Australian media company Regency Media, stealing 16GB+ of data, highlighting the risk of unmanaged legacy data post-business ...
Australian National University Faces Cyber Attack, FSociety Ransomware Threatens Data Leak
February 17, 2025
The Australian National University (ANU) is facing a serious cyber attack after being targeted by the FSociety ransomware group. The Canberra-based institution is currently investigating ...
Chinese Espionage Tools Fuel RA World Ransomware Attack Targeting Asian Firm
February 16, 2025
A China-based threat actor, Emperor Dragonfly, deployed RA World ransomware, demanding $2 million. The attack leveraged tools previously used in Chinese cyber espionage operations, blurring ...
Zacks Investment Data Breach Exposes 12 Million Users
February 14, 2025
A hacker leaked data from 12 million Zacks Investment accounts, including names, addresses, emails, and passwords. This is potentially the third major breach at Zacks ...
whoAMI Attacks: Exploiting Amazon EC2 Instances for Code Execution
February 14, 2025
whoAMI attacks allow hackers to gain code execution on Amazon EC2 instances by exploiting flaws in AMI selection. Attackers publish malicious AMIs with names mimicking ...
Chinese Hackers Breach More US Telecoms via Unpatched Cisco Routers despite Sanctions
February 14, 2025
Chinese hackers, exploiting Cisco router vulnerabilities, breached multiple US telecoms and accessed sensitive government communications, highlighting the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cyberattacks.
Port of Ostend Suffers Cyberattack, Ensor System Targeted
February 14, 2025
The Port of Ostend, a significant Belgian port, filed a complaint with the federal police following a cyberattack on Monday night.
PNG Tax Office Cyber Attack Exposes Sensitive Data, Raising Concerns
February 13, 2025
A cyberattack on Papua New Guinea’s Internal Revenue Commission (IRC) in January 2025 compromised its systems, potentially exposing sensitive data. The PNG tax office cyber ...
Australia Sanctions Russian Entity and Individuals Over Medibank Cyberattack
February 13, 2025
Australia imposed sanctions on a Russian entity, ZServers, and five individuals for their alleged involvement in the 2022 Medibank cyberattack, impacting 9.7 million customers.
Top Cyber Threats Facing Enterprise Businesses in 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
February 13, 2025
While consumers grapple with phishing emails and social media scams, the scale and sophistication of cyberattacks targeting critical sectors are exponentially higher. These attacks aren’t ...
North Korean Hackers Leverage PowerShell Exploit in Sophisticated Cyber Attack
February 12, 2025
North Korean hackers use a PowerShell exploit in a new cyberattack, tricking victims into installing malware. A related scheme involved a woman facilitating North Korean ...
LockBit Sanctioned as US, UK, and Australia Join Hands Against the Russian Cybercrime Network
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 ...
OmniGPT Breach Exposes Data of 30,000 Users
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.