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Pro-Iran Handala group breached Israeli defence contractor PSK Wind Technologies

Iran-linked hackers claim to have breached Israeli air defence contractor PSK Wind, which develops command and control systems. Pro-Iran Handala group announced on April 2 that it breached PSK Wind Technologies, an Israeli engineering and IT firm specializing in integrated systems for defense and critical communications, including command and control solutions. Handala appears as a…

Iranian hackers, Handala, claim to compromise FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal data

Iranian hackers claimed Friday to have compromised the personal data of FBI Director Kash Patel, and the bureau confirmed that it knew of the targeting of Patel’s personal email. The government-connected hacking group, Handala, previously claimed credit for hacking medical device maker Stryker, a boast that threat researchers considered credible. “All personal and confidential email…

An AI-powered phishing campaign has compromised hundreds of organizations

A phishing campaign tied to AI cloud-hosting service Railway has given hackers access to the Microsoft cloud accounts for hundreds of businesses, according to researchers at Huntress. Rich Mozeleski, product manager for Huntress’ identity team, told CyberScoop the campaign is currently tied to a smaller actor and approximately a dozen IP addresses, but has managed…

Russian hackers go after high-value targets through Signal

Russian intelligence-linked hackers are targeting commercial messaging platforms, with Signal a primary focus, the FBI and CISA warn. The campaign is aimed at individuals of intelligence interest, including government personnel, journalists, and others with access to sensitive communications. It is believed that the campaign has compromised thousands of commercial messaging applications accounts. People who use…

7,500+ Magento sites defaced in global hacking campaign

Hackers defaced 7,500 Magento sites since Feb 27, uploading files across 15,000 hostnames, mostly opportunistic attacks. Since February 27, a large-scale campaign has defaced over 7,500 Magento sites, targeting e-commerce platforms, global brands, and government services. According to cybersecurity firm Netcraft, attackers placed plaintext defacement files across more than 15,000 hostnames, directly compromising affected infrastructure.…

FBI, CISA issue PSA on Russian intelligence campaign to target messaging apps

Russian intelligence-affiliated hackers have gained access to thousands of users’ messaging apps with a global phishing campaign, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency warned in a public service announcement on Friday. The high-value targets they’re pursuing include current and former U.S. government officials, political figures, military personnel and journalists, the two agencies…

Second iOS exploit kit emerges from suspected Russian hackers using possible U.S. government-developed tools

Researchers have discovered a second instance of suspected Russian hackers repurposing iOS exploits believed to originally be made on behalf of the U.S. government, pointing to what they say are several foreboding trends. iVerify, Lookout and Google collaborated on the research published Wednesday, a follow-up to earlier revelations about a similar exploit kit, Coruna. While…

Hackers targeted Poland’s National Centre for Nuclear Research

Hackers targeted Poland’s National Centre for Nuclear Research, but security systems detected and blocked the attack before any damage. The National Centre for Nuclear Research in Poland reported a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure. The intrusion attempt was quickly detected by security systems, allowing staff to secure the targeted systems and prevent any operational impact.…

Officials worry Salt Typhoon apathy is killing momentum for tougher telecom security rules

Two years ago, it was revealed that Chinese hackers had compromised at least ten U.S. telecoms, giving them broad access to phone data affecting nearly all Americans. Since then, public officials charged with responding to the campaign and bolstering the nation’s cyber defenses have reported a common problem. Many of their constituents struggle to understand…

Sean Cairncross lays out what’s coming next for Trump’s cyber strategy

The Trump administration is plotting an interagency body to confront malign hackers, pilot programs to secure critical infrastructure across states and other steps tied to its freshly-released cyber strategy, National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross said Monday. The “interagency cell” will bring together agencies like the Justice Department, the Department of State, the FBI and the…

Russian hackers crack into officials’ Signal and WhatsApp accounts

Russian state hackers are trying to break into Signal and WhatsApp accounts used by diplomats, military staff, and government officials worldwide, Dutch intelligence agencies warned. They believe journalists and other people who attract attention from Moscow may also be affected. Investigators reported attackers attempt to trick users into revealing verification codes and PINs that protect…

Russia-linked hackers target Signal, WhatsApp of officials globally

Russia-linked hackers are targeting Signal and WhatsApp accounts of government and military officials worldwide, warns Dutch intelligence. Dutch intelligence agencies (MIVD and AIVD) warn of a global campaign by Russia-linked threat actors aiming to compromise Signal and WhatsApp accounts. The operation targets government officials, civil servants, and military personnel, highlighting growing cyber risks to sensitive…

Teenage hacker myth primed for a middle-age criminal makeover

The Hollywood image of criminal hackers being largely teenage ne’er do wells is due for an update. That’s because profit-seeking career criminals — often approaching middle age — make up the largest cohort of today’s cybercriminals, according to an analysis of criminal cases carried out by Orange Cyberdefence. The Orange Group’s cybersecurity unit analysed 418…

Claude code abused to steal 150GB in cyberattack on Mexican agencies

Hackers abused Claude Code to build exploits and steal 150GB of data in a cyberattack targeting Mexican government systems. Hackers abused Anthropic’s Claude Code AI assistant to develop exploits, create custom tools, and automatically exfiltrate more than 150GB of data in an attack on Mexican government systems, the Israeli cybersecurity firm Gambit Security reports. The…

Bug in widely used VoIP phones allows stealthy network footholds, call interception (CVE-2026-2329)

A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2026-2329) in Grandstream VoIP phones could let hackers remotely take full control of the devices and even intercept calls, Rapid7 researchers discovered. “The vulnerability is present in the device’s web-based API service, and is accessible in a default configuration,” Rapid7 researcher Stephen Fewer noted. The risks related to CVE-2026-2329 exploitation CVE-2026-2329…

SmartLoader hackers clone Oura MCP project to spread StealC malware

Hackers used a fake Oura MCP server to trick users into downloading malware that installs the StealC info-stealer. Straiker’s AI Research (STAR) Labs team uncovered a SmartLoader campaign in which attackers cloned a legitimate MCP server linked to Oura Health to spread the StealC information stealer. The fake project appeared credible, complete with bogus forks…

South Korea slaps $25M fine on Dior, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany over Salesforce breach

South Korea fined Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany $25M after hackers breached their Salesforce systems, exposing customer data. South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission fined luxury brands including Dior, Louis Vuitton, and Tiffany & Co. a total of 36 billion Korean won ($25 million) after hackers compromised their Salesforce systems. The attack, linked to Scattered…

Fintech firm Figure disclosed data breach after employee phishing attack

Fintech firm Figure confirmed a data breach after hackers used social engineering to trick an employee and steal a limited number of files. Blockchain-based lending firm Figure confirmed a data breach after an employee fell victim to a social engineering attack. According to a company spokesperson, the incident allowed hackers to access and steal a…

Odido confirms massive breach; 6.2 Million customers impacted

Hackers accessed data from 6.2 million Odido accounts, exposing names, contacts, bank details, and ID numbers. Subsidiary Ben also warned customers. Hackers broke into Dutch telecom firm Odido and accessed data from 6.2 million accounts. The company confirmed the breach and said attackers took names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, bank account details, dates of…

China-linked Amaranth-Dragon hackers target Southeast Asian governments in 2025

China-linked hackers tracked as Amaranth-Dragon targeted government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia in 2025. CheckPoint says China-linked threat actors, tracked as Amaranth-Dragon, carried out cyber-espionage campaigns in 2025 targeting government and law enforcement agencies across Southeast Asia. The activity is linked to the APT41 ecosystem and affected countries including Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, and…