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Ransomware Attack on Swiss Government Vendor Leads to Massive Data Leak
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Ransomware Attack on Swiss Government Vendor Leads to Massive Data Leak
Switzerland confirms government data was stolen in a ransomware attack on Radix. Leaked records include documents, contracts, and communications now circulating on the dark web. ...
Europol Busts $540 Million Crypto Fraud Ring Operating Across Multiple Countries
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Europol Busts $540 Million Crypto Fraud Ring Operating Across Multiple Countries
Europol dismantles a $540 million crypto investment fraud ring targeting thousands across borders. The syndicate used AI tools, shell companies, and crypto wallets for laundering. ...
Canada Orders Hikvision to Shut Down National Operations Over Security Concerns
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Canada Orders Hikvision to Shut Down National Operations Over Security Concerns
Canada orders Hikvision to shut down operations after a national security review. Government bans all public sector use of Hikvision surveillance equipment nationwide.
This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd June to 27th June
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This Week In Cybersecurity: 23rd June to 27th June
News Stories New ‘FileFix’ Attack Exploits Windows File Explorer to Deliver Stealthy Commands Threat actors use the search-ms URI protocol ...
Cyberattack on Hannaford Exposes Data of Over 2.2 Million, Including 95,000 Mainers
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Cyberattack on Hannaford Exposes Data of Over 2.2 Million, Including 95,000 Mainers
A cyberattack on Hannaford in late 2024 exposed personal data of over 2.2 million people, including 95,000 Mainers, affecting customers and employees alike.
Scattered Spider Expands Attacks to Aviation and Transportation Sectors
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Scattered Spider Expands Attacks to Aviation and Transportation Sectors
Scattered Spider hackers have shifted their campaign toward aviation and transport, exploiting identity systems and help desks to breach major airlines using sophisticated social engineering. ...
Scattered Spider Ransomware Group Turns Its Focus to North American Airlines
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Scattered Spider Ransomware Group Turns Its Focus to North American Airlines
Scattered Spider ransomware group is now targeting North American airlines, with Hawaiian Airlines likely the first victim in a wider campaign against aviation and transportation. ...
Data Breaches at Sheffield City Council Surge to Three-Year High Amid Growing Cybersecurity Concerns
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Data Breaches at Sheffield City Council Surge to Three-Year High Amid Growing Cybersecurity Concerns
Sheffield City Council faced over 1,500 data breaches since 2022, paying £20,000 in claims amid rising human error and cyberattack incidents targeting local governments.
Massive Data Breach Hits U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, Exposes Sensitive Inmate Information
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Massive Data Breach Hits U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons, Exposes Sensitive Inmate Information
A major data breach allegedly targeting the U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons has exposed 320GB of sensitive inmate and staff records, prompting a federal investigation. ...
Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Ring Busted After Stealing Over €400,000 Through Compromised Online Seller Accounts
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Cross-Border Cyber Fraud Ring Busted After Stealing Over €400,000 Through Compromised Online Seller Accounts
Authorities in Germany and Romania dismantled a phishing fraud ring that stole over €400,000 using hijacked online seller accounts and fake listings on a major ...