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This Week In Cybersecurity: 19th to 23rd May, 2025
This week, significant cybersecurity incidents include ransomware attacks, data breaches affecting major organizations, and ongoing threats from state-sponsored groups, highlighting vulnerabilities across various sectors.
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Coca-Cola Investigates Alleged Data Breach Tied to Everest Ransomware Group
Hackers from the Everest group claim to have leaked Coca-Cola employee and HR data, including PII and internal documents, potentially tied to a Middle East ...
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Ivanti EPMM Zero-Day to Breach Government Agencies
Chinese hackers exploited a zero-day flaw in Ivanti EPMM to breach global government systems. Immediate patching and security monitoring are strongly advised.
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BlackLock Ransomware Group Claims Breach of Toho, But Evidence Falls Short
Cybercriminal group BlackLock claims to have breached Japanese film giant Toho, but researchers found no credible data, casting doubt on the authenticity of the attack. ...
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iOS Sleep App Exposes Personal and Health Data of Over 25,000 Users
Sleep Journey iOS app exposed over 25,000 users' personal and health data due to a misconfigured Firebase database, posing significant privacy and security risks.
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Chinese Hackers Exploit Cityworks Zero-Day to Breach U.S. Local Government Systems
Hackers from the Everest group claim to have leaked Coca-Cola employee and HR data, including PII and internal documents, potentially tied to a Middle East ...
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Quantum Hacking Is Coming: How to Prepare with Post-Quantum Security Today
Quantum hacking is no longer science fiction. This in-depth guide explores post-quantum security, quantum-resistant cryptography, and how to protect your business from future cyber threats.
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Russian APT28 Hackers Target Ukraine Aid Operations Through Global Espionage Campaign
Russian APT28 hackers have targeted international aid operations to Ukraine since 2022, using cyber espionage to monitor, disrupt, and exfiltrate data from key sectors.
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Marks & Spencer Projects $402 Million Profit Loss After Cyberattack Disrupts Operations
Marks & Spencer faces a $402 million profit hit following a cyberattack linked to Scattered Spider, disrupting sales and operations and exposing customer data.
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Interlock Ransomware Suspected in Kettering Health System-Wide Outage
Kettering Health canceled elective procedures after a ransomware-linked outage. Interlock ransomware group is suspected. Emergency services remain operational, but threat actors may leak stolen data. ...
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3AM Ransomware Operators Use Spoofed IT Calls, Email Bombing for Network Breaches
The 3AM ransomware gang exploits spoofed IT support calls and email bombing to socially engineer remote access, targeting corporate networks in stealthy credential-based breaches.
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Global Crackdown Dismantles Lumma Infostealer Malware Network, Seizes 2,300 Domains
Authorities and private sector partners have dismantled the infrastructure of the Lumma Infostealer malware, a dominant player in the malware-as-a-service (MaaS) ecosystem.
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Over 100 Malicious Chrome Extensions Found Stealing User Data Through Spoofed VPN and Productivity Tools
Over 100 Malicious Chrome Extensions Found Stealing User Data Through Spoofed VPN and Productivity Tools
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EU Sanctions Stark Industries and Leadership for Supporting Russian Cyber Operations
The EU has sanctioned Stark Industries and its leadership for enabling Russian cyber operations, disinformation, and infrastructure support used in attacks against European interests.
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Serviceaide Data Leak Exposes Health Records of Over 480,000 Catholic Health Patients
Serviceaide exposed over 480,000 Catholic Health patients' records due to a misconfigured Elasticsearch database, putting sensitive personal and medical data at risk.
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Coinbase Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 69,461 Customers in Contractor-Driven Incident
Coinbase confirms a data breach involving overseas contractors that exposed personal and financial information of 69,461 users, prompting fears of social engineering and financial fraud. ...
Cybersecurity
RVTools Supply Chain Attack Delivered Bumblebee Malware via Trojanized Installer
A supply chain attack on RVTools delivered Bumblebee malware through a trojanized installer, compromising virtualization admins and enabling follow-on ransomware or data exfiltration attacks.
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Over 100 Malicious Chrome Extensions Found Masquerading as AI Tools, VPNs, and Crypto Utilities
A massive and ongoing campaign involving over 100 malicious Chrome extensions has been uncovered, with threat actors deploying browser add-ons ...
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PowerSchool Hacker Pleads Guilty to Student Data Extortion Scheme
A 19-year-old hacker has pleaded guilty to breaching PowerSchool and extorting millions by threatening to leak sensitive data on over 71 million students and teachers. ...
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SK Telecom Malware Breach Lasted 3 Years, Exposed 27 Million Phone Numbers
SK Telecom’s malware breach exposed 27 million phone numbers over three years via a supply chain attack targeting its security affiliate SK Shieldus.
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Episource Data Breach Hits Over 5 Million Patients, Sensitive Medical and Insurance Data Potentially Exposed
A cyberattack on Episource, a UnitedHealth subsidiary, compromised the personal and medical data of over five million patients, including Social Security and health insurance details. ...
Exein Raises €70M: Defending the IoT-AI Frontier with Embedded Security
Exein, the Italian cybersecurity company specializing in embedded IoT defense, has raised €70 million in Series C funding, marking a significant milestone in the race ...
Salt Typhoon Strikes Again: National Guard, Telecoms, and a Crisis in U.S. Cyber Defense
Salt Typhoon, a sophisticated Chinese state-sponsored cyber threat actor, is conducting one of the most aggressive and sustained espionage campaigns ever uncovered against U.S. critical ...
Abacus Market Disappears in Suspected Exit Scam After Handling $300 Million in Darknet Transactions
Abacus Market, a major darknet platform for drug trade, has abruptly gone offline, sparking suspicions of a large-scale exit scam involving millions in crypto.
DragonForce Claims Cyberattack on US Retail Giant Belk, Leaks 156GB of Sensitive Customer and Employee Data
Hackers from the DragonForce ransomware group claim to have breached US retailer Belk, leaking 156GB of customer orders, employee profiles, and mobile app data.
Diskstation Ransomware Gang Dismantled After Years of Targeting NAS Devices Across Europe
Authorities dismantled the Diskstation ransomware group targeting NAS devices since 2021, arresting the primary suspect in Romania after seizing evidence during international raids.
Consentik Breach Exposes Hundreds of Shopify Stores to Admin Takeovers and Data Theft
A misconfigured Shopify plugin leaked sensitive access tokens and analytics, leaving hundreds of e-commerce businesses vulnerable to admin-level compromise and malicious exploitation.
DragonForce Ransomware Hits Belk: 150GB Data Leak and Operational Chaos
In this episode, we dive into the May 2025 ransomware attack on Belk, the iconic U.S. department store chain, orchestrated by the DragonForce ransomware group—a ...
NVIDIA Issues Urgent Rowhammer Warning: Enable ECC or Risk AI Integrity
In this episode, we dissect a major hardware-level cybersecurity warning issued by NVIDIA, one that directly affects data center operators, AI researchers, and enterprise IT ...
Zip Security Secures $13.5M to Simplify and Scale Cyber Defense
In this episode, we spotlight Zip Security, a rising New York-based cybersecurity startup that just closed a $13.5 million Series A funding round, led by ...
Why is Activity Logging Crucial for Detecting Cyberattacks
Activity logging uncovers cyber threats, insider abuse, and compliance gaps. Discover why it’s the foundation of effective detection, response, and long-term security strategy.
Century Support Services Breach: 160,000 Identities Compromised in Silent Cyberattack
In this episode, we examine the major data breach at Century Support Services—also operating under the name Next Level Finance Partners—that exposed the personal information ...
SafePay Ransomware: LockBit’s Lonewolf Ghost
SafePay is a centralized ransomware group leveraging LockBit-derived code, stealthy infiltration, and rapid encryption—targeting SMEs and MSPs globally without using affiliates or public channels.
Saudi Industrial Giant Rezayat Group Listed on Dark Web After Alleged Everest Ransomware Breach
Saudi-based Rezayat Group has allegedly been breached by the Everest ransomware gang, with hackers claiming to have stolen 10GB of sensitive corporate and client data. ...
Gigabyte Firmware Vulnerabilities Expose Over 240 Motherboards to Stealth UEFI Malware Attacks
Gigabyte motherboards face critical firmware flaws that enable stealthy UEFI malware to bypass Secure Boot, posing long-term risks to systems in enterprise and industrial environments. ...
Interlock Ransomware Now Deploying FileFix to Deliver RAT Payloads via Social Engineering
Interlock Ransomware Switches to FileFix for Stealthy RAT Delivery The Interlock ransomware operation has adopted a new delivery mechanism known as FileFix, using it to ...
Louis Vuitton UK Confirms Customer Data Breach Amid Growing Wave of Retail Cyberattacks
Louis Vuitton UK confirms a data breach exposing customer PII, marking the latest in a string of high-profile retail cyberattacks across the country this year. ...
Elmo’s X Account Hacked: Hacker Incite Violence Against Jews and Trump and Mentions Epstein Files
Elmo’s official X account was hijacked by a hacker who posted antisemitic slurs and inflammatory content about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein, sparking widespread outrage online. ...
Google Gemini Email Summary Flaw Enables Hidden Phishing Attacks
A hidden prompt injection flaw in Google Gemini allows attackers to plant invisible phishing instructions in emails, triggering deceptive summaries without links or attachments.
Alabama City of Gardendale Allegedly Hit by INC Ransom Gang in Data Breach
The City of Gardendale, Alabama, has allegedly suffered a ransomware breach, with threat actors claiming to have stolen 50GB of sensitive municipal and citizen data. ...