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StealC Malware Upgraded With Advanced Data Theft and Stealth Capabilities
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StealC Malware Upgraded With Advanced Data Theft and Stealth Capabilities
StealC malware receives major upgrade with advanced stealth, encryption, and data theft tools, including real-time Telegram alerts and full desktop screenshot capabilities.
UK Retailer Co-op Discloses Data Theft After DragonForce Ransomware Compromise
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UK Retailer Co-op Discloses Data Theft After DragonForce Ransomware Compromise
UK retailer Co-op has confirmed a data breach impacting millions, following a ransomware attack by DragonForce. Personal details were stolen, but no financial data.
U.S. Indicts Black Kingdom Ransomware Developer Behind 1,500 Microsoft Exchange Attacks
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U.S. Indicts Black Kingdom Ransomware Developer Behind 1,500 Microsoft Exchange Attacks
The U.S. has indicted a Yemeni national for operating Black Kingdom ransomware, targeting Microsoft Exchange servers in 1,500 global attacks demanding $10,000 in Bitcoin.
beWanted Exposes Personal Data of 1.1 Million Job Seekers Across Europe and Latin America
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beWanted Exposes Personal Data of 1.1 Million Job Seekers Across Europe and Latin America
Employment platform beWanted leaked over 1.1 million CVs containing names, ID numbers, contact details, and employment history.
Nova Scotia Power Confirms Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack
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Nova Scotia Power Confirms Customer Data Compromised in Cyberattack
Nova Scotia Power confirms personal customer data was stolen in a cyberattack on April 25, though electricity services remain unaffected as the investigation continues.
Malicious PyPI Packages Exploit Gmail and WebSockets to Hijack Systems
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Malicious PyPI Packages Exploit Gmail and WebSockets to Hijack Systems
Seven malicious PyPI packages exploited Gmail and WebSockets for remote command execution and data theft, with some packages downloaded over 18,000 times.
iHeartMedia Breach Exposes Personal Data Including SSNs and Passport Numbers
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iHeartMedia Breach Exposes Personal Data Including SSNs and Passport Numbers
iHeartMedia confirmed a December data breach exposing names, Social Security, and passport numbers from local station systems. The company is offering identity theft protection.
Ascension Discloses Data Breach Affecting 5.6 Million Individuals
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Ascension Discloses Data Breach Affecting 5.6 Million Individuals
Ascension, a major U.S. healthcare provider, confirmed a ransomware breach affecting 5.6 million individuals, compromising medical, financial, and personal data.
Harrods Confirms Cyberattack Amid Growing Wave Targeting UK Retail Sector
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Harrods Confirms Cyberattack Amid Growing Wave Targeting UK Retail Sector
Harrods joins M&S and Co-op as the latest UK retailer targeted in a cyberattack, prompting immediate security measures amid a surge in retail-focused intrusions.
Hitachi Vantara Takes Servers Offline Following Akira Ransomware Attack
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Hitachi Vantara Takes Servers Offline Following Akira Ransomware Attack
Hitachi Vantara shut down servers to contain an Akira ransomware attack that disrupted systems and led to stolen data across corporate and government-related operations.