VirusTotal uncovered an undetected malware campaign using SVG files that impersonated the Colombian justice system. VirusTotal researchers uncovered a phishing campaign using SVG files with hidden JavaScript to deploy fake Fiscalía General de la Nación login pages in Colombia and spread malware. VirusTotal noticed that, despite being outdated, SWF files are still abused in attacks.…
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Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters Demand Google Fire Security Experts or Face Data Leak
Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters threaten Google, demanding that two security experts, Austin Larsen of Google’s Threat Intelligence Group and Charles Carmakal of Mandiant, be fired or they will leak alleged stolen Google data.
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Crooks turn HexStrike AI into a weapon for fresh vulnerabilities
Threat actors abuse HexStrike AI, a new offensive security tool meant for red teaming and bug bounties, to exploit fresh vulnerabilities. Check Point researchers warn that threat actors are abusing AI-based offensive security tool HexStrike AI to quickly exploit recently disclosed security flaws. HexStrike AI combines professional security tools with autonomous AI agents to deliver comprehensive security testing capabilities.…
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Android droppers evolved into versatile tools to spread malware
Android droppers now spread banking trojans, SMS stealers, and spyware, disguised as government or banking apps in India and Asia. ThreatFabric researchers warn of a shift in Android malware: dropper apps now deliver not just banking trojans, but also SMS stealers and spyware, mainly in Asia. Google’s Pilot Program enhances Play Protect by scanning Android…
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Cloudflare blocked a record 11.5 Tbps DDoS attack
Cloudflare blocked a record 11.5 Tbps DDoS attack, a UDP flood from Google Cloud, part of weeks-long assault waves. Cloudflare announced on X that it had blocked the largest ever DDoS attack, peaking at 11.5 Tbps. The UDP flood, mainly from Google Cloud, was part of a wave of attacks that lasted several weeks. Cloudflare…
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Supply-chain attack hits Zscaler via Salesloft Drift, leaking customer info
Zscaler breach tied to Salesloft Drift attack exposed Salesforce data, leaking customer info and support case details in a supply-chain compromise. Zscaler discloses a data breach that is linked to the recent Salesloft Drift attack. The cybersecurity vendor confirmed it was affected by a campaign targeting Salesloft Drift, a marketing SaaS integrated with Salesforce. Threat…
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Crooks exploit Meta malvertising to target Android users with Brokewell
Cybercriminals spread Brokewell via fake TradingView Premium ads on Meta, stealing crypto and data with remote control since July 2024. Bitdefender warns threat actors are abusing Meta ads to spread fake TradingView Premium apps for Android, delivering Brokewell malware to steal crypto and data. “Bitdefender researchers recently uncovered a wave of malicious ads on Facebook…
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Fraudster stole over $1.5 million from city of Baltimore
Scammer stole $1.5M from Baltimore by posing as a vendor and tricking staff into changing bank account details. A scammer stole over $1.5M from Baltimore city by spoofing a vendor and convincing staff to alter bank details, which appears to be a classic Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack. Between February and March 2025, the city’s…
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Feds Seize VerifTools.Net, Operators Relaunch with VerifTools.com
Authorities in the United States and the Netherlands have seized VerifTools, a marketplace selling fake IDs for cybercrime.…
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US and Dutch Police dismantle VerifTools fake ID marketplace
US and Dutch authorities shut down VerifTools, a major fake ID marketplace selling documents to bypass KYC checks and access accounts. Law enforcement in the US and the Netherlands dismantled VerifTools, a major fake ID marketplace selling ID documents to bypass KYC checks and gain unauthorized access to online accounts. Authorities seized two marketplace domains…
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Google: Salesloft Drift breach hits all integrations
Google warns that Salesloft Drift OAuth breach affects all integrations, not just Salesforce. All tokens should be treated as compromised. Google disclosed that the Salesloft Drift OAuth breach is broader than Salesforce, affecting all integrations. GTIG and Mandiant advise all customers to treat connected tokens as compromised. Attackers used stolen OAuth tokens to access some…
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200 Swedish municipalities impacted by a major cyberattack on IT provider
Cyberattack on Miljödata disrupted services in over 200 Swedish municipalities, with concerns over stolen sensitive data. A cyberattack on Miljödata, an IT supplier serving 80% of Swedish municipalities, including Skellefteå, Mönsterås and Kalmar, disrupted services in over 200 municipalities and raised concerns of stolen sensitive data. The Swedish Privacy Agency confirmed that it has already received around 70…
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200 Swedish municipalities impacted by a major cyberattack on IT provider
Cyberattack on Miljödata disrupted services in over 200 Swedish municipalities, with concerns over stolen sensitive data. A cyberattack on Miljödata, an IT supplier serving 80% of Swedish municipalities, including Skellefteå, Mönsterås and Kalmar, disrupted services in over 200 municipalities and raised concerns of stolen sensitive data. The Swedish Privacy Agency confirmed that it has already received around 70…
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200 Swedish municipalities impacted by a major cyberattack on IT provider
Cyberattack on Miljödata disrupted services in over 200 Swedish municipalities, with concerns over stolen sensitive data. A cyberattack on Miljödata, an IT supplier serving 80% of Swedish municipalities, including Skellefteå, Mönsterås and Kalmar, disrupted services in over 200 municipalities and raised concerns of stolen sensitive data. The Swedish Privacy Agency confirmed that it has already received around 70…
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200 Swedish municipalities impacted by a major cyberattack on IT provider
Cyberattack on Miljödata disrupted services in over 200 Swedish municipalities, with concerns over stolen sensitive data. A cyberattack on Miljödata, an IT supplier serving 80% of Swedish municipalities, including Skellefteå, Mönsterås and Kalmar, disrupted services in over 200 municipalities and raised concerns of stolen sensitive data. The Swedish Privacy Agency confirmed that it has already received around 70…
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200 Swedish municipalities impacted by a major cyberattack on IT provider
Cyberattack on Miljödata disrupted services in over 200 Swedish municipalities, with concerns over stolen sensitive data. A cyberattack on Miljödata, an IT supplier serving 80% of Swedish municipalities, including Skellefteå, Mönsterås and Kalmar, disrupted services in over 200 municipalities and raised concerns of stolen sensitive data. The Swedish Privacy Agency confirmed that it has already received around 70…
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TransUnion discloses a data breach impacting over 4.4 million customers
TransUnion reported a data breach in which threat actors accessed personal information of over 4.4 million customers. TransUnion disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 4,461,511 customers. The company is one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States (alongside Experian and Equifax). It collects and maintains credit information on consumers…
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TransUnion discloses a data breach impacting over 4.4 million customers
TransUnion reported a data breach in which threat actors accessed personal information of over 4.4 million customers. TransUnion disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 4,461,511 customers. The company is one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States (alongside Experian and Equifax). It collects and maintains credit information on consumers…
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TransUnion discloses a data breach impacting over 4.4 million customers
TransUnion reported a data breach in which threat actors accessed personal information of over 4.4 million customers. TransUnion disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 4,461,511 customers. The company is one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States (alongside Experian and Equifax). It collects and maintains credit information on consumers…
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TransUnion discloses a data breach impacting over 4.4 million customers
TransUnion reported a data breach in which threat actors accessed personal information of over 4.4 million customers. TransUnion disclosed a data breach that impacted more than 4,461,511 customers. The company is one of the three major credit reporting agencies in the United States (alongside Experian and Equifax). It collects and maintains credit information on consumers…
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UNC6395 targets Salesloft in Drift OAuth token theft campaign
Hackers breached Salesloft to steal OAuth/refresh tokens for Drift AI chat; GTIG and Mandiant link the campaign to threat actor UNC6395. Google Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant researchers investigate a large-scale data theft campaign carried out to hack the sales automation platform Salesloft to steal OAuth and refresh tokens associated with the Drift artificial intelligence (AI) chat…
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UNC6395 targets Salesloft in Drift OAuth token theft campaign
Hackers breached Salesloft to steal OAuth/refresh tokens for Drift AI chat; GTIG and Mandiant link the campaign to threat actor UNC6395. Google Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant researchers investigate a large-scale data theft campaign carried out to hack the sales automation platform Salesloft to steal OAuth and refresh tokens associated with the Drift artificial intelligence (AI) chat…
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UNC6395 targets Salesloft in Drift OAuth token theft campaign
Hackers breached Salesloft to steal OAuth/refresh tokens for Drift AI chat; GTIG and Mandiant link the campaign to threat actor UNC6395. Google Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant researchers investigate a large-scale data theft campaign carried out to hack the sales automation platform Salesloft to steal OAuth and refresh tokens associated with the Drift artificial intelligence (AI) chat…
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UNC6395 targets Salesloft in Drift OAuth token theft campaign
Hackers breached Salesloft to steal OAuth/refresh tokens for Drift AI chat; GTIG and Mandiant link the campaign to threat actor UNC6395. Google Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant researchers investigate a large-scale data theft campaign carried out to hack the sales automation platform Salesloft to steal OAuth and refresh tokens associated with the Drift artificial intelligence (AI) chat…
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Healthcare Services Group discloses 2024 data breach that impacted 624,496 people
Healthcare Services Group suffered a 2024 breach, exposing personal data of 624,000+ people. Affected individuals are now being notified. In 2024, Healthcare Services Group suffered a data breach that impacted over 624,496 people, as per notification sent to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) is a U.S.-based company that provides housekeeping, laundry,…
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Healthcare Services Group discloses 2024 data breach that impacted 624,496 people
Healthcare Services Group suffered a 2024 breach, exposing personal data of 624,000+ people. Affected individuals are now being notified. In 2024, Healthcare Services Group suffered a data breach that impacted over 624,496 people, as per notification sent to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) is a U.S.-based company that provides housekeeping, laundry,…
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Healthcare Services Group discloses 2024 data breach that impacted 624,496 people
Healthcare Services Group suffered a 2024 breach, exposing personal data of 624,000+ people. Affected individuals are now being notified. In 2024, Healthcare Services Group suffered a data breach that impacted over 624,496 people, as per notification sent to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) is a U.S.-based company that provides housekeeping, laundry,…
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Healthcare Services Group discloses 2024 data breach that impacted 624,496 people
Healthcare Services Group suffered a 2024 breach, exposing personal data of 624,000+ people. Affected individuals are now being notified. In 2024, Healthcare Services Group suffered a data breach that impacted over 624,496 people, as per notification sent to the Maine Attorney General’s Office. Healthcare Services Group, Inc. (HCSG) is a U.S.-based company that provides housekeeping, laundry,…
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Farmers Insurance discloses a data breach impacting 1.1M customers
Farmers Insurance suffered a breach tied to Salesforce attacks, exposing data of 1.1M customers across its nationwide insurance network. Farmers Insurance disclosed a data breach affecting 1,071,172 customers, linked to the recent wave of Salesforce attacks, as per Bleeping Computer. The company is an American insurer group of vehicles, homes and small businesses and also…
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US Government Begins $200M Payouts to Backpage Trafficking Victims
The US DOJ has announced the largest-ever compensation process for human trafficking victims of Backpage. Learn about the $200M fund, who is eligible, and the steps to file a petition before the February 2, 2026, deadline. This comes years after the site’s seizure, as previously reported by Hackread.com.
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Malicious AI-generated npm package hits Solana users
AI-generated npm package @kodane/patch-manager drained Solana wallets; 1,500+ downloads before takedown on July 28, 2025. AI-generated npm package @kodane/patch-manager was flagged for hiding malicious software to drain Solana wallets. The package was uploaded on July 28, 2025, and it was downloaded more than 1,500 times before takedown. “The package @kodane/patch-manager, is a sophisticated cryptocurrency wallet…
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CISA released Thorium platform to support malware and forensic analysis
CISA releases Thorium, an open-source tool for malware and forensic analysis, now available to analysts in government, public, and private sectors. CISA has released Thorium, a new open-source platform designed to support malware and forensic analysis. The platform was designed in collaboration with Sandia National Laboratories, the US Agency presented it as a scalable, open-source platform…
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Researchers released a decryptor for the FunkSec ransomware
Researchers have released a decryptor for the ransomware FunkSec, allowing victims to recover their encrypted files for free. Researchers at Avast developed a decryptor for the FunkSec ransomware. Gen Digital researchers released a decryptor for the FunkSec ransomware after cooperating with law enforcement to neutralize the threat. “Researchers at Avast developed a decryptor for the…
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Inc Ransomware Claims 1.2TB Data Breach at Dollar Tree
The notorious INC Ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a data breach at Dollar Tree, the American retail…
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PyPI maintainers alert users to email verification phishing attack
PyPI warns of phishing emails from noreply@pypj[.]org posing as “[PyPI] Email verification” to redirect users to fake package sites. PyPI warns of an active phishing attack using fake “[PyPI] Email verification” messages from noreply@pypj[.]org, aiming to lure users to spoofed PyPI sites. PyPI, short for the Python Package Index, is the official repository for Python…
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FBI seizes 20 BTC from Chaos Ransomware affiliate targeting Texas firms
FBI Dallas seized 20 BTC from Chaos ransomware affiliate “Hors,” tied to cyberattacks on Texas firms, on April 15, 2025. The FBI division in Dallas seized about 20 Bitcoins on April 15, 2025, from a wallet belonging to a Chaos ransomware affiliate named as “Hors.” The Hors affiliate is responsible for multiple cyberattacks on Texas…
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Critical SAP flaw exploited to launch Auto-Color Malware attack on U.S. company
Hackers exploited a SAP NetWeaver bug to deploy upgraded Auto-Color Linux malware in an attack on U.S. chemicals firm. Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reported that threat actors exploited a SAP NetWeaver flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-31324, to deploy Auto-Color Linux malware in a U.S. chemicals firm attack. “In April 2025, Darktrace identified an Auto-Color backdoor malware attack…
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How Scattered Spider Used Fake Calls to Breach Clorox via Cognizant
Specops Software’s analysis reveals how Scattered Spider’s persistent help desk exploitation cost Clorox $400 million. Understand the August 2023 breach, its operational disruption, and critical steps organisations must take to protect against similar social engineering threats.
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Seychelles Commercial Bank Reported Cybersecurity Incident
Seychelles Commercial Bank on Friday said it had recently identified and contained a cybersecurity incident. A hacker claims to have stolen and sold the personal data of clients of Seychelles Commercial Bank. The bank, which provides personal and corporate services on Seychelles, one of the world’s smallest countries, notified customers of a hack, but said…
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GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware Claims Breach of Media Giant Albavisión
GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware targets media giant Albavisión, claims 400 GB data theft as it continues hitting global sectors with advanced extortion tactics.
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Scattered Spider targets VMware ESXi in using social engineering
Scattered Spider targets VMware ESXi in North America using social engineering, mainly fake IT help desk calls instead of software exploits. The cybercrime group Scattered Spider (aka 0ktapus, Muddled Libra, Octo Tempest, and UNC3944) is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in retail, airline, and transportation sectors across North America. According to Google’s Mandiant team, the group…
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Arizona Woman Jailed for Helping North Korea in $17M IT Job Scam
Arizona woman jailed 8.5 years for aiding North Korea’s $17 million IT job scam, defrauding over 300 US companies. Learn how to protect your business from such sophisticated cybersecurity threats.
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Allianz Life data breach exposed the data of most of its 1.4M customers
Allianz Life data breach exposed data of most of 1.4M customers via third-party CRM hack using social engineering. Allianz Life confirmed a data breach exposing personal information of most of its 1.4 million customers. On July 16, 2025, a threat actor accessed a third-party CRM system using social engineering, compromising the data of customers, financial…
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Law enforcement operations seized BlackSuit ransomware gang’s darknet sites
An international law enforcement operation seized the dark web data leak site of the BlackSuit ransomware group. A banner on the BlackSuit ransomware group’s TOR data leak sites informs visitors that they were seized by U.S. Homeland Security Investigations in a global law enforcement operation. The notice features logos of 17 law enforcement agencies and…
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Researchers Expose Online Fake Currency Operation in India
Cybersecurity researchers at CloudSEK’s STRIKE team used facial recognition and GPS data to expose a massive, over $2…
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Arizona woman sentenced for aiding North Korea in U.S. IT job fraud scheme
Arizona woman gets 8 years for helping North Korea-linked threat actors to infiltrate 309 U.S. firms with fake IT jobs. Christina Marie Chapman (50) from Arizona, was sentenced to 102 months in prison for aiding North Korean IT workers in infiltrating 309 U.S. companies. She pleaded guilty to charges including aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to…
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BreachForums Resurfaces on Original Dark Web (.onion) Address
BreachForums resurfaces on its original .onion domain amid law enforcement crackdowns, raising questions about its admin, safety and future.
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Operation Checkmate: BlackSuit Ransomware’s Dark Web Domains Seized
International law enforcement agencies, including the FBI and Europol, have successfully seized the infrastructure of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang in Operation Checkmate. This article details the takedown, BlackSuit’s origins, and the ongoing fight against evolving cyber threats.
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NASCAR Confirms Medusa Ransomware Breach After $4M Demand
Medusa Ransomware breached NASCAR, demanded $4 million, leaked sensitive data including maps and staff info, exposing major security failures. The incident was exclusively reported by Hackread.com.
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Koske, a new AI-Generated Linux malware appears in the threat landscape
Koske is a new Linux malware designed for cryptomining, likely developed with the help of artificial intelligence. Koske is a new Linux AI-generated malware that was developed for cryptomining activities. Aquasec researchers reported that the malicious code uses rootkits and polyglot image file abuse to evade detection. Attackers exploit a misconfigured server to drop backdoors…
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Coyote malware is first-ever malware abusing Windows UI Automation
New Coyote malware uses Windows UI Automation to steal banking credentials, targeting Brazilian users across 75 banks and crypto platforms. Coyote malware is now the first to exploit Microsoft’s UI Automation framework in the wild, validating prior warnings from Akamai researchers in December 2024. The UI Automation (UIA) framework is a Microsoft accessibility framework that…
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Cybercrime Forum XSS Returns on Mirror and Dark Web 1 Day After Seizure
Cybercrime forum XSS is back online on its mirror and dark web domains just one day after seizure and admin arrest, but questions about its full return remain unanswered.
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Stealth backdoor found in WordPress mu-Plugins folder
A new stealth backdoor has been discovered in the WordPress mu-plugins folder, granting attackers persistent access and control over compromised sites. Sucuri researchers found a stealthy backdoor hidden in WordPress’s “mu-plugins” folder. These plugins auto-run and allow attackers to stay hidden in admin, and maintain persistence. “must-use plugins” are special WordPress plugins that cannot be…
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FBI and CISA Warn of Interlock Ransomware Targeting Critical Infrastructure
FBI warns of Interlock ransomware using unique tactics to hit businesses and critical infrastructure with double extortion.
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French Authorities confirm XSS.is admin arrested in Ukraine
French authorities announced the arrest in Ukraine of an alleged administrator of the long-running cybercrime forum XSS.is. A joint investigation conducted by French police, Ukrainian authorities, and Europol led to the arrest of the suspected administrator of the major Russian-speaking cybercrime forum xss.is. “The Paris prosecutor’s office announced on Wednesday, July 23, that an individual…
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XSS.IS Cybercrime Forum Seized After Admin Arrested in Ukraine
XSS.IS has been seized after its admin was arrested in Ukraine, however its dark web and mirror domains only show a 504 Gateway Timeout error.
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Suspected Admin of XSS.IS Cybercrime Forum Arrested in Ukraine
Suspected admin of XSS.IS, a major Russian-language cybercrime forum, arrested in Ukraine after years of running malware and data trade operations.
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World Leaks Claims Dell Data Breach, Leaks 1.3 TB of Files
Former Hunters International ransomware gang, now World Leaks, claims 1.3 TB Dell data breach, leaking over 400K files with internal tools and user data.
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Chinese Groups Launder $580M in India Using Fake Apps and Mule Accounts
CloudSEK’s new report uncovers how Chinese cyber syndicates are laundering over $600 million annually in India. Learn about…
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Radiology Associates of Richmond data breach impacts 1.4 million people
A data breach at Radiology Associates of Richmond has exposed the personal and health information of over 1.4 million individuals. Radiology Associates of Richmond has disclosed a data breach that impacted personal and health information of over 1.4 million individuals. Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR) is a private radiology practice founded in 1905 and based…
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Authorities released free decryptor for Phobos and 8base ransomware
Japanese police released a free decryptor for Phobos and 8Base ransomware, letting victims recover files without paying ransom. Japanese authorities released a free decryptor for Phobos and 8Base ransomware, allowing victims to recover files without paying. Japanese police released the free decryptor for ransomware families, which was likely built using intel from a recent gang…
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Stormous Ransomware gang targets North Country HealthCare, claims 600K patient data stolen
Ransomware group Stormous claims it stole data from 600,000 North Country HealthCare patients across 14 sites in northern Arizona. The Stormous ransomware gang claims it has stolen personal and health data belonging to 600,000 patients from health provider North Country HealthCare. North Country HealthCare is a nonprofit, federally qualified health center (FQHC) based in northern…
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Police Shut Down 100 Servers Tied to Russian NoName057(16), Arrest 2
In an operation called Eastwood, authorities arrested two people and shut down more than 100 servers linked to the Russian group NoName057(16).
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UNC6148 deploys Overstep malware on SonicWall devices, possibly for ransomware operations
UNC6148 targets SonicWall devices with Overstep malware, using a backdoor and rootkit for data theft, extortion, or ransomware. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group warns that a threat actor tracked as UNC6148 has been targeting SonicWall SMA appliances with new malware dubbed Overstep. Active since at least October 2024, the group uses a backdoor and user-mode rootkit…
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Operation Eastwood disrupted operations of pro-Russian hacker group NoName057(16)
International law enforcement operation disrupted the activities of the pro-Russia hacking group NoName057(16). European and U.S. authorities disrupted the activities of the pro-Russian hacktivist group NoName057(16) in Operation Eastwood. “Between 14 and 17 July, a joint international operation, known as Eastwood and coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, targeted the cybercrime network NoName057(16). Law enforcement and…
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Ex US Soldier Cameron Wagenius Guilty in Telecom Hacking and Extortion
Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius pleads guilty to hacking telecom companies and extorting $1 million+ using cybercrime forums like BreachForums and XSS.
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Former US Army member confesses to Telecom hack and extortion conspiracy
A former US Army soldier pleaded guilty to hacking telecom databases, stealing data, and extorting companies by threatening to release the stolen info. A former Army soldier, Cameron John Wagenius (21) pleaded guilty to conspiring to hack telecom companies’ databases, steal sensitive records, and extort victims by threatening to release stolen data unless ransoms were…
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Android Malware Konfety evolves with ZIP manipulation and dynamic loading
A new Konfety Android malware variant uses a malformed ZIP and obfuscation to evade detection, posing as fake apps with no real functionality. Zimporium zLabs researchers are tracking a new, sophisticated Konfety Android malware variant that uses an “evil-twin” tactic and duplicate package names to avoid detection. The new Konfety malware variants use malformed ZIP,…
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Belk hit by May cyberattack: DragonForce stole 150GB of data
Ransomware group DragonForce claims it attacked U.S. retailer Belk in May, stealing over 150GB of data in a disruptive cyberattack. The infamous Ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for the May disruptive attack on US department store chain Belk. The ransomware gang claimed it had stolen 156 gigabytes of data from Belk. Belk, Inc. is a…
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FBI seized multiple piracy sites distributing pirated video games
FBI seizes multiple piracy sites for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 games, dismantling their infrastructure. The FBI, with the help of the Dutch FIOD, seized multiple piracy sites distributing pirated video games, including nsw2u.com, ps4pkg.com, and mgnetu.com, dismantling their infrastructure. These sites, active for over four years, offered early access to popular game titles and…
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Russian Basketball Star Daniil Kasatkin Arrested in Ransomware Probe
Daniil Kasatkin, a Russian pro basketball player, faces US ransomware charges after his Paris arrest. His lawyer claims he’s “useless with computers,” raising questions about his alleged negotiator role in cybercrime.
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Interlock ransomware group deploys new PHP-based RAT via FileFix
Interlock ransomware group deploys new PHP-based RAT via FileFix (a ClickFix variant) in a widespread campaign targeting multiple industries. The Interlock ransomware group is deploying a new PHP-based variant of the Interlock RAT in a broad campaign. According to researchers from the DFIR Report, in partnership with Proofpoint, it uses a delivery method known as FileFix,…
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Global Louis Vuitton data breach impacts UK, South Korea, and Turkey
Louis Vuitton data breach affects customers in the UK, South Korea, Turkey, and possibly more countries, with notifications underway. Customers of French luxury retailer Louis Vuitton are being notified of a data breach affecting multiple countries, including the UK, South Korea, and Turkey. The security breach was discovered on July 2nd, 2025, and exposed customer…
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Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Hate-Fueled UK Train Stations WiFi Hack
British citizen John Wik sentenced for Islamophobic WiFi hack at UK train stations in Sept 2024. Learn about…
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Leaked Shellter Elite Tool Now Fueling Infostealer Attacks Worldwide
A new report details how the advanced hacking tool Shellter Elite was leaked and is now being used…
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FBI Seizes Major Sites Sharing Unreleased and Pirated Video Games
FBI seizes top piracy sites leaking unreleased and pirated video games with millions of downloads and 170 million dollars in losses for developers and publishers.
cyber crime, Cybersecurity, Europe, fraud, Global Security News, HMRC
14 Arrested in Romania for £47 Million UK Tax Phishing Scam
14 arrested in major HMRC phishing scam raids across UK & Romania. Learn about the multi-million-pound tax fraud operation.
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UK NCA arrested four people over M&S, Co-op cyberattacks
NCA arrested four people in UK, including three teens, over cyberattacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods, per its investigation. The British National Crime Agency (NCA) arrested four individuals in the country following an investigation into the recent wave of attacks targeting Co-op, M&S, and Harrods. On July 10, Law enforcement arrested 4 youths, aged 17–20,…
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UK Arrests Woman and Three Men for Cyberattacks on M&S Co-op and Harrods
Four suspects arrested by the NCA in April/May 2025 cyberattacks on M&S, Co-op, and Harrods. Learn about the social engineering, ransomware disruption, and estimated £300M impact on M&S.
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Qantas data breach impacted 5.7 million individuals
Australia’s largest airline Qantas has confirmed that the recent data breach impacted 5.7 million individuals. Early this month, Australian airline Qantas disclosed a cyberattack after hackers accessed a third-party platform used by a call centre, stealing significant customer data. The breach, linked to ongoing Scattered Spider activity, was detected and contained on Monday. Qantas confirmed that while…
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Nippon Steel Solutions suffered a data breach following a zero-day attack
Nippon Steel Solutions reported a data breach caused by hackers exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in their network equipment. Nippon Steel Solutions, a subsidiary of Japan’s Nippon Steel, disclosed a data breach, attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability. The company provides cloud and cybersecurity services. On March 7, 2025, Nippon Steel Solutions detected suspicious server activity and…
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Iranian group Pay2Key.I2P ramps Up ransomware attacks against Israel and US with incentives for affiliates
An Iranian ransomware group, Pay2Key.I2P, has intensified attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, offering affiliates higher profits. The Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key.I2P is stepping up attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets, luring affiliates with higher profit shares. The ransomware gang is the successor to the original Pay2Key group and experts linked it to the Iran-nexus…
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US Announces Arresting Chinese Hacker Linked to HAFNIUM Group
A Chinese state-sponsored hacker, Xu Zewei, 33, has been arrested for his alleged role in the widespread HAFNIUM cyber attacks and theft of COVID-19 research. Learn about the charges and China’s Ministry of State Security involvement.
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IT Worker arrested for selling access in $100M PIX cyber heist
Brazil arrests IT worker João Roque for aiding $100M PIX cyber heist, one of Brazil’s biggest banking system breaches. Brazilian police arrested João Roque (48), an IT employee at C&M, for allegedly aiding a cyberattack that stole over 540 million reais (~$100 million) via the PIX banking system. The company C&M links smaller banks to…
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SatanLock Ransomware Ends Operations, Says Stolen Data Will Be Leaked
SatanLock ransomware gang shuts down after weeks of attacks and plans to leak stolen victim data. Group linked to Babuk-Bjorka and GD Lockersec families.
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Hunters International ransomware gang shuts down and offers free decryption keys to all victims
Hunters International ransomware gang announced its shutdown, citing unspecified “recent developments” and acknowledging its impact. The ransomware group Hunters International announced on its dark web site that it is shutting down, citing “recent developments” without specifying details. The group stated the decision was made after careful consideration and acknowledged the impact on affected organizations. “We,…
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Hunters International Ransomware Gang Rebrands as World Leaks
Hunters International ransomware gang closes after 55 confirmed and 199 unconfirmed cyberattacks. Read about its rebrand to World…
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New Fake Marketplace From China Mimics Top Retail Brands for Fraud
Silent Push exposes thousands of fake e-commerce websites spoofing major brands like Apple and Michael Kors. Learn how this Chinese phishing scam targets shoppers and steals financial data, impacting global consumers.
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Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug marketplace
Europol shuts down Archetyp Market, longest-running dark web drug site, the police arrested the admin in Spain, top vendors hit in Sweden. An international law enforcement operation led by German authorities has shut down Archetyp Market, the longest-running dark web drug marketplace, in a coordinated operation across six countries with support from Europol and Eurojust.…
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Kelly Benefits data breach has impacted 550,000 people, and the situation continues to worsen as the investigation progresses
A data breach at Kelly Benefits has impacted 550,000 people, with the number of affected individuals growing as the investigation continues. Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly Benefits has confirmed that a recent data breach has affected 550,000 individuals. As the investigation continued, the scale of the impact expanded, revealing that more people were affected…
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U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Aeza Group for aiding crooks with bulletproof hosting
U.S. Treasury sanctions Russia-based Aeza Group and affiliates for aiding cybercriminals via bulletproof hosting services. The U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned Russia-based Aeza Group for aiding global cybercriminals via bulletproof hosting services. A bulletproof hosting service is a type of internet hosting provider that knowingly allows cybercriminals to host malicious content…
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Blind Eagle Linked to Russian Host Proton66 in Latin America Attacks
Blind Eagle hackers linked to Russian host Proton66 to target banks in Latin America using phishing and RATs. Trustwave urges stronger security.
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Qantas confirms customer data breach amid Scattered Spider attacks
Qantas reports a cyberattack after hackers accessed customer data via a third-party platform, amid ongoing Scattered Spider aviation breaches. Qantas, Australia’s largest airline, disclosed a cyberattack after hackers accessed a third-party platform used by a call centre, stealing significant customer data. The breach, linked to ongoing Scattered Spider activity, was detected and contained on Monday.…
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Esse Health data breach impacted 263,000 individuals
A cyberattack on healthcare provider Esse Health in April 2025 exposed data of 263K+ patients, including SSNs and medical info. In April 2025, Missouri-based healthcare provider Esse Health suffered a cyberattack that disrupted its systems and led to the theft of personal data from over hundreds of thousands individuals. Esse Health is an independent physician…
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FBI Warns of Health Insurance Scam Stealing Personal and Medical Data
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about a scam where criminals pretend to be…
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Europol dismantles €460M crypto scam targeting 5,000 victims worldwide
Europol busted a crypto scam ring that laundered €460M from 5,000+ victims. Operation Borrelli involved Spain, the U.S., France, and Estonia. Europol has taken down a massive cryptocurrency fraud ring that scammed over 5,000 people worldwide, laundering around €460 million ($540 million). The international operation, dubbed Operation Borrelli, began in 2023 and was led by…
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How 2 Ransomware Attacks on 2 Hospitals Led to 2 Deaths in Europe
Two deadly Ransomware Attacks on European hospitals show cybercrime now risks lives not just data with patients dying after treatment delays.
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How 2 Ransomware Attacks on 2 Hospitals Led to 2 Deaths in Europe
Two deadly Ransomware Attacks on European hospitals show cybercrime now risks lives not just data with patients dying after treatment delays.
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How 2 Ransomware Attacks on 2 Hospitals Led to 2 Deaths in Europe
Two deadly Ransomware Attacks on European hospitals show cybercrime now risks lives not just data with patients dying after treatment delays.
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How 2 Ransomware Attacks on 2 Hospitals Led to 2 Deaths in Europe
Two deadly Ransomware Attacks on European hospitals show cybercrime now risks lives not just data with patients dying after treatment delays.