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FortiSwitch Flaw Allows Remote Admin Password Changes
Andrew Doyle
April 10, 2025
FortiSwitch vulnerability (CVE-2024-48887) lets attackers remotely change admin passwords. Fortinet released patches; immediate updates are crucial.
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Oracle Denies Major Cloud Breach, Confirms Hack of “Obsolete Servers”
Andrew Doyle
April 10, 2025
Oracle denies a major cloud breach, confirming instead a hack of obsolete servers. No Oracle Cloud customer data was compromised, the company claims.
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Hackers Exploit SSRF Bug in EC2-Hosted Sites to Steal AWS Credentials
Mitchell Langley
April 10, 2025
Hackers exploited SSRF bugs in EC2-hosted sites to steal AWS credentials, accessing EC2 Metadata and potentially IAM credentials via IMDSv1. This highlights the ongoing threat ...
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Western Sydney University Data Breach Exposes 10,000 Student Records
Mitchell Langley
April 10, 2025
Western Sydney University confirms a data breach exposing the personal information of 10,000 students. The university is investigating and has contacted authorities.
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Half of UK Firms Delay Digital Projects Due to Soaring Cyber Warfare Risks
Mitchell Langley
April 9, 2025
Half of UK firms are delaying digital projects due to rising cyber warfare fears, according to a new report highlighting the impact of nation-state attacks ...
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Treasury OCC Data Breach: Hackers Accessed 150,000 Emails Since June 2023
Andrew Doyle
April 9, 2025
The Treasury's Office of the Comptroller of the Currency suffered a major data breach, exposing over 150,000 emails and sensitive financial data since June 2023.
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WhatsApp Vulnerability Allows Malicious Code Execution on Windows PCs
Andrew Doyle
April 9, 2025
WhatsApp flaw (CVE-2025-30401) lets attackers execute malicious code on Windows PCs by sending files with altered extensions. Update to WhatsApp 2.2450.6 or later immediately.
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Rödl Management Data Breach, Personal Data Exposed
Mitchell Langley
April 9, 2025
Rödl Management suffered a data breach between January 30 and February 9, 2024, compromising consumer data. Investigations are underway, and affected individuals are receiving notifications.
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Mirai Botnet Exploiting TVT DVRs
Mitchell Langley
April 9, 2025
A new Mirai botnet is causing a surge in attacks targeting TVT NVMS9000 DVRs, exploiting a vulnerability to gain admin access and potentially launch DDoS ...
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Fall River Public Schools Responds to Cybersecurity Breach
Andrew Doyle
April 9, 2025
Fall River Public Schools confirms a cybersecurity breach, working with experts to investigate unauthorized network access and ensure data protection.
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Kellogg Data Breached, Clop Ransomware Exploits Cleo Zero-Day Vulnerabilities
Andrew Doyle
April 8, 2025
WK Kellogg confirms a data breach exposing employee names and social security numbers, linked to the Clop ransomware gang's exploitation of Cleo software vulnerabilities.
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Superannuation Hack Exposes $4.2 Trillion Sector’s Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities
Mitchell Langley
April 8, 2025
A major superannuation hack exposed critical cybersecurity flaws, impacting major Australian funds and highlighting the urgent need for stronger security measures within the $4.2 trillion ...
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Singapore Banks Suffer Ransomware Attack: DBS and Bank of China Affected
Mitchell Langley
April 8, 2025
Singapore's DBS and Bank of China suffered a data breach due to a ransomware attack on their printing services provider, impacting thousands of customers. Funds ...
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Texas State Bar Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Attorney Information
Andrew Doyle
April 8, 2025
Texas State Bar's data breach exposed sensitive attorney information, including SSNs, financial details, and legal case documents. Ransomware group INC claimed responsibility.
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Everest Ransomware’s Dark Web Leak Site Defaced and Taken Offline
Andrew Doyle
April 8, 2025
Everest ransomware's dark web leak site was defaced, disrupting their double-extortion scheme. This highlights the vulnerability of even sophisticated cybercriminal operations and the importance of ...
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EncryptHub Has a Double Life of a Cybercriminal and Bug Bounty Hunter
Mitchell Langley
April 8, 2025
Threat actor EncryptHub, responsible for compromising 618 organizations, secretly reported two Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to Microsoft, revealing a complex figure operating in both cybercrime and ...
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Europcar Data Breach Affects 200,000 Customers
Mitchell Langley
April 7, 2025
Europcar's data breach potentially affects up to 200,000 customers after threat actors accessed GitLab repositories. The company confirms the breach but disputes the full extent ...
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WinRAR Vulnerability Bypasses Windows Mark of the Web Security
Mitchell Langley
April 7, 2025
WinRAR vulnerability (CVE-2025-31334) bypasses Windows Mark of the Web security, enabling silent malicious code execution. Update to version 7.11 immediately.
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E-ZPass Phishing Scam Targets E-ZPass
Mitchell Langley
April 7, 2025
A massive wave of phishing texts impersonating E-ZPass is stealing personal and financial data. Scammers use urgency and encrypted messaging to bypass security measures.
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Port of Seattle Ransomware Attack Impacts 90,000 Individuals
Andrew Doyle
April 7, 2025
A ransomware attack on the Port of Seattle exposed the personal data of 90,000 individuals. The Rhysida ransomware group was responsible, and the Port refused ...
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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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Andrew Doyle
April 21, 2025
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Massive 1.33 Million-Device Botnet Drives Unprecedented DDoS Attacks Surge in Q1 2025
April 24, 2025
A record-breaking 1.33 million-device botnet has driven a 110% surge in DDoS attacks in Q1 2025, targeting fintech, e-commerce, and telecom sectors.
Blue Shield of California Exposes Health Data of 4.7 Million Members to Google Due to Analytics Misconfiguration
April 24, 2025
Blue Shield of California disclosed a data breach impacting 4.7 million members after misconfigured Google Analytics exposed protected health information to Google Ads platforms.
Cybercrime Losses in the U.S. Reached $16.6 Billion in 2024, FBI Reports
April 24, 2025
Cybercrime losses in the U.S. hit $16.6 billion in 2024, with older adults and businesses suffering the most, according to new FBI complaint data.
Marks & Spencer Cyberattack Disrupts Services and Delays Customer Orders
April 23, 2025
Marks & Spencer confirms a cyberattack disrupting services, leading to delayed orders and affecting contactless payments, while assuring customers of ongoing efforts to resolve the ...
Qilin Ransomware: Tactics, Techniques, Procedures and Mitigation
April 23, 2025
Qilin ransomware, a potent threat emerging in 2022, has rapidly gained notoriety. This blog post delves into its advanced tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), providing ...
Cookie-Bite Attack Uses Chrome Extension to Steal Microsoft Session Tokens and Bypass MFA
April 23, 2025
Varonis researchers reveal Cookie-Bite, a proof-of-concept Chrome extension attack that steals Azure Entra ID session cookies to bypass MFA and access Microsoft 365 services.
SK Telecom Malware Incident Targets USIM Customer Data
April 23, 2025
SK Telecom has disclosed a malware attack that exposed sensitive USIM data, prompting swift containment, investigation, and enhanced security measures for its 34 million subscribers. ...
Baltimore City Public Schools Data Breach Impacts 25,000 Individuals After Ransomware Attack
April 23, 2025
Baltimore City Public Schools confirms 25,000 people were impacted by a February ransomware attack that exposed sensitive employee and student information, including identification documents.
Active! Mail Zero-Day RCE Vulnerability Exploited in Ongoing Attacks on Japanese Organizations
April 23, 2025
A zero-day flaw in Active! Mail is under active exploitation in Japan, affecting major providers and exposing data across enterprise, education, and government sectors.
The Second Scam: FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonators Targeting Fraud Victims
April 22, 2025
The FBI has issued a stark warning about a growing scam targeting individuals who’ve already been victimized. In this episode, we unpack how fraudsters are ...
Ad Fraud Operation ‘Scallywag’ Used WordPress Plugins to Generate 1.4 Billion Daily Ad Requests
April 22, 2025
The Scallywag ad fraud network used WordPress plugins to generate 1.4 billion daily ad requests, monetizing piracy and redirect sites before being dismantled.
FBI Warns of IC3 Impersonation Scam Targeting Victims of Online Fraud
April 22, 2025
The FBI warns of a scam where criminals impersonate IC3 officials, targeting prior fraud victims with false promises of fund recovery to steal financial information. ...
Abilene, Texas Shuts Down City Systems Following Cyberattack
April 22, 2025
Abilene, Texas has taken key systems offline after a cyberattack. City services are disrupted but emergency response remains intact. Investigation and recovery efforts continue.
Imaflex Inc. Data Breach Exposes Personal and Employment Data
April 22, 2025
Imaflex Inc. Data Breach Exposes Personal and Employment Data: Legal Investigation Underway Imaflex Inc. has disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal and employment-related ...
Google Confirms Sophisticated Phishing Attack Targeting Gmail Users Through DKIM and OAuth Abuse
April 22, 2025
Google confirms a phishing campaign targeting Gmail users that abused DKIM and Google Sites to send spoofed legal requests and steal user credentials undetected.
Evil Corp (UNC2165): The Russian Syndicate Behind Global Cyber Chaos
April 22, 2025
Evil Corp, a prolific Russian cybercrime syndicate, deploys sophisticated malware and ransomware, targeting diverse sectors globally, including healthcare and finance, for financial gain and potential ...
This Week In Cybersecurity: April 1st to 5th, 2025
April 21, 2025
This week in cybersecurity covers a range of incidents, including the shutdown of openSNP over privacy concerns, a data breach affecting 173,000 patients, and a ...
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April 21, 2025
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Ransomware Victims on Dark Web – 10th March, 2025
April 21, 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 ...
Ransomware Victims on Dark Web – 04th March, 2025
April 21, 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 ...