Looking Inside Apps: Why Basic Firewalls Aren’t Enough to Protect Your Business
Learn why basic firewalls fall short and how application-layer visibility helps detect hidden cyber threats within normal-looking business software traffic. Focus Keyword: detect hidden cyber threats
Finding the Hidden Dangers: How to Spot Network Threats
Learn how identifying unforeseen malicious activity through behavioral network monitoring helps detect hidden cyber threats before they escalate into breaches.
Detecting AI-Generated Phishing Campaigns with Network Traffic Analysis
Detect AI-generated phishing campaigns early with NIKSUN’s network traffic analysis, improving detection, response, and protection across enterprise systems.
Leveraging Network Flow Metrics to Detect Resource Misuse in Cloud Services
Detect and prevent cloud resource misuse with NIKSUN’s network flow analytics, improving security, efficiency, and cost control across hybrid environments.
Transforming SIEM for High-Velocity Infrastructure: Correlation at Cloud Scale
Explore how cloud-ready SIEM platforms enhance SIEM correlation, unify logs and packets, and support rapid, accurate threat detection across dynamic infrastructures.
Using Advanced Network Traffic Analysis to Uncover Hidden Low-and-Slow Attacks
Detect low-and-slow attacks hidden in normal network flows with NIKSUN’s advanced network traffic analysis, enabling real-time detection and rapid response.
Why Modern IDR Systems Must Correlate Behavioral Signals Across Multi-Layer Telemetry
Learn how modern IDR systems correlate behavioral signals across packets, flows, logs, and applications to detect coordinated attacks faster and strengthen enterprise security.
Threat Hunting with Full Packet Capture: Strengthening Security Posture Against APTs
Full packet capture enhances threat hunting by providing deep network visibility, helping security teams detect and respond to APTs effectively. Learn more.
Strategic Insights: How CIOs and CISOs Can Drive Cyber Resilience in 2025 and 2026
Discover how CIOs and CISOs can enhance cyber resilience in 2025 by adopting zero trust architectures, leveraging AI, and fostering a culture of cybersecurity.
Application Performance Management (APM) Tools for IT Leaders: What You Need to Know
Discover the top Application Performance Management (APM) tools IT leaders need to ensure high uptime, optimal performance, and a seamless user experience.
Selecting the Right NDR Platform: Key Questions for Vendor Managers
Choosing the right NDR platform? Discover the key questions vendor managers should ask to select a scalable, AI-powered, and efficient cybersecurity solution for their organization.
NetDetectorLive™: Supercharging SOCs with Real-Time Threat Detection
Discover how NetDetectorLive™ revolutionizes Security Operations Centers with real-time threat detection, enabling swift identification and mitigation of cyber risks for enhanced organizational security.
Real-Time vs. Historical Network Analytics: Striking the Right Balance for Maximum Visibility
Network teams rely on real-time and historical analytics for effective security and performance monitoring. Learn the benefits of each approach to strike the right balance for network visibility.
Eavesdropping and Man-in-the-Middle Attacks: How VoIP Monitoring Strengthens Communications Security
VoIP networks are prime targets for eavesdropping and man-in-the-middle attacks. Learn how VoIP monitoring enhances security, detects anomalies, and safeguards sensitive communications from cyber threats.
Anomaly detection tools alert businesses to unusual network behavior indicative of a security threat
SOC teams face overwhelming alerts, leading to cybersecurity fatigue. Discover how AI-driven automation streamlines incident response, reduces alert fatigue, and improves security operations.
Combating Insider Threats: How Network Threat Detection Can Spot Malicious Activity Before a Breach
Insider threats pose a major security risk. Learn how network threat detection identifies suspicious behavior early, preventing data breaches and unauthorized access..
HIPAA Compliance in a Digital World: Best Practices for Protecting Patient Data
Ensure HIPAA compliance with best practices for protecting patient data in a digital world. Secure healthcare networks with NIKSUN’s advanced solutions.
Network Analytics in the Age of Quantum Computing: Are Your Defenses Future-Proof?
Quantum computing threatens traditional encryption and security models. Discover how network analytics can help organizations adapt their cybersecurity strategies for a quantum-secure future.
Preventing Ransomware in Healthcare Networks through Endpoint and Traffic Correlation
How can hospitals detect ransomware early? Learn how endpoint and traffic correlation improve healthcare ransomware network detection with real-time tools and cybersecurity management solutions.
Detecting Proxyjacking at Scale: How NIKSUN Uncovers Illicit Bandwidth Hijacking in Enterprise Networks
How can enterprises detect proxyjacking in real time? Learn how NIKSUN’s network detection and response (NDR) tools stop illicit proxy use with unmatched traffic visibility and intelligence.
Stopping AI-Generated Phishing in Its Tracks: Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) for Social Engineering Payloads
How do you detect AI-generated phishing? Learn how deep packet inspection and traffic correlation can support AI phishing detection network strategies in real-time across enterprise systems.
Preparing for HIPAA: Network Monitoring Best Practices for Data Privacy Compliance
Preparing for HIPAA compliance? Learn how HIPAA network monitoring supports data privacy laws through real-time visibility, anomaly detection, and actionable network control with NIKSUN.
Unified Network Observability for Containerized and Hybrid Workloads
How do you maintain visibility across containers and hybrid environments? Learn how unified observability for hybrid workloads bridges visibility gaps where traditional security tools fall short.
Combating Adaptive Ransomware: Real-Time Detection Through Behavioral Flow Correlation
How can you detect evolving ransomware threats in real time? Learn how behavioral flow correlation improves adaptive ransomware network detection through a comprehensive cyber security framework.
Latency, Jitter, and Packet Loss: The Key Metrics Defining Network Performance Management
Business networks are expected to deliver seamless, high-speed connectivity at all times — yet a single delay, inconsistency, or lost data packet can cause major disruptions.
Threat Hunting 101: Proactive Defense Strategies for SOC Teams
According to recent cybersecurity reports, the average time to detect and contain a data breach is around 300 days. By the time security teams react, the damage is already done.
VoIP Fraud Detection: Leveraging Network Analytics to Prevent Toll Fraud and Spoofing
Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) has revolutionized the way we communicate, offering cost-effective and flexible solutions for businesses and individuals alike.
CMMC & NIST 800-171 Compliance: What Government Contractors Need to Know
Cyber threats targeting government contractors have surged, with reports indicating that cyberattacks on federal supply chain partners increased by 30% over the past year.
DPI Techniques for SOC and NOC Managers to Pinpoint Hidden Threats
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, Security Operations Center (SOC) and Network Operations Center (NOC) managers are the unsung heroes, tirelessly working to keep cyber threats at bay.
Building a Compliance-First Culture in IT Operations
In today's digital playground, where cyber threats lurk like in the shadows, establishing a compliance-first culture in IT operations isn't just a buzzword – it's a necessity.
The CTO's Guide to Future-Proofing Business Applications with APM
In the fast-paced digital landscape, Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) face the relentless challenge of ensuring that business applications are not only efficient today but also resilient for the demands of tomorrow.
Why CISOs Are Prioritizing Zero-Loss Full Packet Capture for Cyber Defense
Cyber threats are getting nastier by the day. Ransomware gangs are running multimillion-dollar operations, state-backed hackers are digging deep into network infrastructure, and insider threats are more complex than ever.
Malware Analytics: How Packet Capture and IDS Work Together to Detect and Stop Threats
Cyber threats are more advanced and frequent than ever, with global malware attacks surging to over 7.5 billion incidents in 2024, according to cybersecurity reports.
Is Your SIEM Solution Keeping Up with Threats? Upgrade to NIKSUN LogWave™
Cyber-attacks have grown more sophisticated, with the preceding year witnessing a surge in multi-vector and zero-day threats targeting enterprises across the globe.
Does Your Network Analytics Tool Offer A Comprehensive Analysis?
Effective network management starts with clarity. In today's interconnected world, where businesses rely heavily on both on-premises and cloud environments, having an advanced network analysis tool is no longer optional—it’s a necessity.
Coupang Hit With >$400M Fine and Class Action Lawsuit After Breach
Coupang was hit with a historic ₩624.7 billion (~$412 million) fine this week after South Korea’s privacy regulator found that a massive data breach affected nearly 34 million accounts, roughly two-thirds of the country’s population.
ServiceNow is warning customers about a security incident involving an unauthenticated API flaw that let attackers query data from customer instances. ServiceNow confirmed attackers queried customer tables.
A Qilin ransomware affiliate is suspected of exploiting CVE-2026-50751, a zero-day authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Check Point Remote Access VPN, Mobile Access, and Spark firewalls when configured with the IKEv1 key exchange.
DentaQuest, one of the largest dental benefits administrators in the U.S., has been hit by a major ShinyHunters “pay-or-leak” extortion incident. After failed negotiations, ShinyHunters published a 234 GB archive allegedly stolen.
Minnesota County Hit By Two Ransomware Attacks in 2026
Winona County, Minnesota has notified residents that a January ransomware attack compromised county-held data, marking the first of two cyber incidents to hit the county in 2026. Officials said attackers accessed the network and stole data.
Family Medicine Centers Pays >$2M After Data Breach Lawsuit
Family Medicine Centers in Texas has agreed to a $2,150,000 settlement to resolve claims from a July 2022 data breach affecting 233,948 patients. Unauthorized actors accessed systems containing PII and protected health information (PHI).
A threat actor has posted claims of a Bumble data leak on a cybercrime forum, alleging the exposure of 32 million records — a figure that would represent nearly the entire active user base of the popular dating app.
Carnival Cruises Faces Class Action After Data Breach
Carnival Cruise Line is facing a class action lawsuit filed in Florida federal court alleging it failed to notify customers that their personally identifiable information (PII) was stolen in a data breach.
Liberty Mutual Ransomware Causes Class Action Lawsuit
Liberty Mutual Insurance is facing a class action lawsuit alleging it failed to safeguard the personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI) of more than 15,000 clients exposed in a recent ransomware attack.
Grafana Labs has disclosed that their source code has been stolen after hackers breached its GitHub environment using a stolen access token. The newly active extortion group CoinbaseCartel claimed responsibility.
7-Eleven Hit by Ransomware After ShinyHunters Breach
7-Eleven has confirmed a data breach after the ShinyHunters hacker group claimed to have stolen information from its systems. The group claims to have exfiltrated >600,000 records, which they are now offering for sale on the dark web.
Terabytes of Data Stolen in Foxconn Ransomware Breach
Foxconn, the Taiwan-based electronics supplier to Apple, Nvidia, Intel, Google, and Dell, has confirmed a cyber-attack on its North American operations. The Nitrogen ransomware gang claimed responsibility, alleging the theft of 8 TB of data.
Škoda has disclosed a data breach affecting users of its online shop, after attackers exploited a vulnerability in the portal’s software to access customer data. The compromised information includes names, addresses, email addresses, and more.
Four Healthcare Providers Disclose Major Data Breaches
Four healthcare providers — Western Orthopaedics (CO), Community Health Systems (CA), Tri-Cities Gastroenterology (TN), and Integrated Pain Associates (TX) — have simultaneously disclosed data breaches involving highly sensitive PII and PHI.
EdTech Firm Behind Canvas Hit By Data Breach, Leaking Data From ~275M
Instructure, the EdTech firm behind the Canvas learning system, has confirmed a data breach exposing student private messages, IDs, emails, names, and more. ~275M individuals may have been impacted from ~15K schools.
IBM Subsidiary Hit By Cyber-Attack by Chinese Espionage Group
A breach at Sistemi Informativi, an IBM Italy-owned infrastructure provider, has raised serious concern across Italy’s public-sector and critical infrastructure ecosystem. The firm’s website was reportedly offline for hours during containment.
Up to 10M Amtrak Customer Records May Have Been Leaked
A potential Amtrak data breach has surfaced after a dataset containing 2.1 million confirmed records — potentially up to 9.4 million — appeared on Have I Been Pwned, raising serious concerns about customer privacy.
A new wave of ransomware and data breach incidents have been disclosed regarding multiple U.S. healthcare providers, including Glendale Obstetrics & Gynecology (Arizona), Lymphedema Therapy Specialists (Texas), and City Health (California).
Crypto Exchange Suspends Operations After Cyber-Attack
Crypto exchange Grinex has suspended operations after a cyber-attack resulted in the theft of ~$13M, highlighting the growing intersection of cybercrime, geopolitics, and financial infrastructure.
Rockstar Games Hit by Cyber-Attack Ahead of GTA VI Launch
Rockstar Games is facing another cyber extortion incident, with the ShinyHunters group claiming access to company data via a compromised third-party server and threatening to leak it ahead of the GTA VI launch, unless ransom demands are met.
Booking.com has disclosed a data breach exposing customer booking information, including names, contact details, and reservation data, after unauthorized access to its systems. The exposed information is highly valuable for phishing attacks.
Dutch Healthcare Orgs Disconnect Patient Systems After Ransomware Attack
ChipSoft, a critical provider of electronic patient record (EHR) systems used by ~70% of Dutch hospitals, has been hit by a ransomware attack, forcing healthcare institutions to disconnect systems and monitor for potential compromise.
A massive breach involving the LA City Attorney’s Office exposed over 7.7TB of sensitive data, including LAPD officer records, Internal Affairs files, and unredacted legal documents tied to civil litigation.
Jones Day Law Firm Leaks Client Files After Cyber-Attack
Jones Day, one of the largest and most influential U.S. law firms, has confirmed a data breach caused by a phishing attack, with hackers leaking sensitive client files online. The files of at least 10 clients were accessed.
AI startup Mercor has been caught in a major AI supply-chain attack tied to the compromised LiteLLM library, a widely used integration tool downloaded millions of times daily. Early indications suggest terabytes of data may be involved.
Hasbro has disclosed a cyber-attack involving unauthorized network access, forcing the company to take systems offline and activate business continuity measures. The incident is causing delays that could persist for weeks.
Breathalyzer Company Faces Class Action After Cyber-Attack
Intoxalock, an Iowa-based provider of ignition interlock devices, is facing a class-action lawsuit following a cyber-attack that disrupted both data security and physical operations. The breach reportedly exposed user data and impacted devices.
Supply Chain Cyber-Attack on Axios Launches Remote Trojan on Developers Worldwide
A critical software supply chain attack on Axios — used in over 100M weekly downloads — has exposed developers worldwide to a stealthy remote access trojan (RAT). Attackers hijacked a maintainer’s npm account to publish malicious versions.
European Commission Confirms Cyber-Attack with 350GB of Data Exfiltrated
The European Commission has confirmed a cyber-attack targeting its cloud infrastructure, with threat actors claiming to have exfiltrated over 350GB of sensitive data, including emails, databases, and internal documents.
A ransomware attack forced St Anne’s Catholic School in Southampton, UK to shut down operations for 4 days. The attack targeted the school’s IT systems, prompting emergency containment measures and escalation to regulators and law enforcement.
SoFi is facing a class action lawsuit following a late-2025 data breach that exposed sensitive personal data of at least 38,000+ individuals, including names, addresses, employment, and education details.
Fidelity Agrees to $2.5M Settlement After Data Breach
Fidelity Investments has reached a proposed $2.5 million class action settlement following a 2024 cyber-attack that exposed the sensitive financial data of more than 155,000 customers.
Mazda Cyber-Attack Leaks Employee and Partner Data
Mazda Motor Corporation disclosed a data breach affecting 692 employees and business partners, after attackers exploited vulnerabilities in a warehouse management system tied to parts procurement operations in Thailand.
The LAPSUS$ hacking group has resurfaced, claiming responsibility for a breach involving pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, with attackers attempting to sell a 3GB archive of internal data rather than immediately leaking it.
Navia Benefits Infiltrated for >3 Weeks, ~3M Impacted
Navia Benefit Solutions disclosed a major data breach impacting nearly 2.7 million individuals, after attackers maintained access to its systems for over three weeks (Dec 22–Jan 15) before detection. Compromised data includes SSNs & benefits.
Medical Company Intuitive Hit by Phishing Data Breach
Medical technology company Intuitive disclosed a targeted phishing-related cybersecurity incident that allowed attackers to access an employee account and reach portions of the company’s internal administrative network.
England Hockey is investigating a potential ransomware breach after the AiLock gang claimed to have stolen 129GB of data and threatened to publish it unless a ransom is paid. AiLock is a ransomware operation that uses double-extortion tactics.
Iran Begins Wave of Cyber-Attacks on U.S. Businesses
As the Iran war escalates, an Iran-linked hacker group known as Handala has claimed responsibility for a cyber-attack targeting Stryker, a U.S. medical technology manufacturer based in Michigan. The attack appears to have disrupted devices.
Year-Long Investigation Discovers Thousands Impacted by Ericsson Breach
A data breach involving Ericsson’s U.S. subsidiary has exposed the personal information of roughly 15,000 individuals after attackers gained unauthorized access to systems operated by a third-party service provider.
Four separate class action lawsuits have been filed against telecom provider Brightspeed, alleging the company failed to adequately protect customer data following a breach that may have exposed information belonging to more than 1M customers.
Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Discloses Data Breach
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) in Kentucky has disclosed that a cyber-attack on December 20, 2025 resulted in unauthorized access to its network and the theft of sensitive data belonging to employees and their family members.
UH Cancer Center Ransomware Leaks Records from >1M
A ransomware attack on the University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center (UHCC) has exposed sensitive personal information belonging to approximately 1.2 million individuals after attackers infiltrated systems supporting the center’s Epidemiology.
A new wave of the North Korea-linked “Contagious Interview” campaign, in which 26 malicious npm packages were uploaded to the registry that were masquerading as legitimate developer tools has been uncovered.
Cyber-Warfare From Iran to the US Likely to Escalate Exponentially
As strikes hit Tehran and Iranian leadership has been disrupted, it is becoming increasingly likely that decentralized hacktivist and proxy actors may escalate cyber-warfare against the US, its allies, and businesses located within.
Fintech firm Marquis is suing firewall provider SonicWall, alleging that a breach of SonicWall’s firewall service exposed sensitive configuration data that ultimately enabled a ransomware attack against Marquis.
Millions of Records Leaked from Wall Street Firms After Cyber-Attack
The ShinyHunters extortion group has leaked millions of records allegedly stolen from two major Wall Street investment advisory firms — Mercer Advisors ($92B AUM) and Beacon Pointe Advisors ($62B AUM) — after issuing a 48-hour ransom ultimatum.
Conduent Data Breach Leaked SSNs and Medical Info From Tens of Millions
A 2025 ransomware attack on Conduent, a government contractor, is proving far larger than initially disclosed. Recent notices have cited leaks of SSNs, medical info, and more from 15.4 million in Texas, 10.5 million in Oregon, and other states.
Three Healthcare Orgs Across the US Hit By Ransomware
Three healthcare organizations — Issaqueena Pediatric Dentistry (South Carolina), Enhabit Home Health & Hospice (Texas), and AltaMed Health Services (California) — have disclosed cybersecurity incidents consistent with ransomware.
Eurail Customer Data Posted on Dark Web After Breach
Eurail B.V., the Netherlands-based operator behind Eurail and Interrail rail passes that covers 250,000 km of European railways, has confirmed that data stolen in a cyber-breach earlier this year is now being offered for sale on the dark web.
Canada Goose Breached by ShinyHunters As 600,000 Records Are Leaked
ShinyHunters, a prolific data extortion group, claims to have stolen more than 600,000 Canada Goose customer records, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, billing/shipping addresses, IP addresses, order histories, and card data.
Chinese Hacker Group Compromises ~2,000 Windows Servers
A Chinese-speaking threat group known as REF4033 (UAT-8099) has apparently compromised more than 1,800 Windows IIS servers worldwide, deploying a malicious module called BADIIS to conduct a large-scale SEO poisoning campaign.
Tulsa International Airport confirmed it was the target of a cyber-attack that likely involved ransomware. Ransomware attacks now strike businesses globally every few seconds, with over 70% of organizations having been targeted recently.
BridgePay Confirms Ransomware During Major IT Outage
BridgePay, a U.S. payments platform provider, has confirmed a system-wide IT outage caused by a ransomware attack, resulting in widespread disruption to its services. The company stated the incident caused a “system-wide service disruption."
Substack Discloses Massive ~35M Subscriber Data Leak
Substack has disclosed a data breach after a hacker leaked user records allegedly obtained from the platform’s systems. The subscription publishing service, which supports an estimated 35 million subscribers, confirmed that unauthorized access.
NJ and PA Healthcare Provider Agrees to $4.5M Settlement After Breach
Capital Health, a healthcare provider operating hospitals and clinics across New Jersey and Pennsylvania, has agreed to a $4.5M settlement following a 2023 cyberattack and data breach that exposed sensitive information belonging to patients.
Panera Bread Hit By Data Leak After Hackers Request Ransom
Data linked to more than 5 million Panera Bread customers has surfaced online following a breach attributed to the ShinyHunters extortion group, after hackers failed to extract a ransom. The attackers claim to have stolen ~14 million records.
20% of SoundCloud's Users (~30M) Hit By Data Breach
SoundCloud has confirmed a major data breach affecting almost 30M million users, following unauthorized access detected in December. The leaked information stems from roughly 20% of SoundCloud’s user base and included emails and locations.
Nike has confirmed it is investigating a potential cybersecurity incident after the ransomware group World Leaks claimed to have published 1.4 terabytes of internal company data. Nike declined to comment on breach specifics or the ransom.
A massive credential exposure affecting roughly 149 million user accounts has resurfaced, impacting major platforms including Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook, iCloud, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Binance, Roblox, Netflix, and OnlyFans.
~73M Under Armour Customers Impacted by Ransomware Attack
According to reports, 72.7 million Under Armour customer accounts were affected by an alleged ransomware attack linked to the Everest ransomware group. The breach surfaced after leaked files were posted to a cybercrime forum in January.
Illinois DHS Confirms Data Breach Involving 700K Residents
The Illinois DHS has confirmed a data breach exposing sensitive records of roughly 700K residents. The incident involved unauthorized access to systems containing Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, and Division of Rehabilitation Services info.
Apple's Vision Pro and iPhone Designs At Risk After Manufacturer Ransomware
Luxshare, one of Apple’s most critical manufacturing partners, has allegedly suffered a ransomware attack. The attackers claim to have exfiltrated highly sensitive intellectual property tied to Apple, Nvidia, LG, and other major firms.
China's Military Announces Development of 10 New Cyber-Warfare Tools
China’s military has disclosed that it is actively developing more than 10 experimental quantum cyber-warfare tools, signaling a potential shift in how intelligence gathering and future conflicts may be conducted.
South Korean Conglomerate Hit By Ransomware, Exposing ~10M Accounts
Kyowon Group, a major South Korean conglomerate, has confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted operations across multiple subsidiaries and may have exposed nearly 10 million accounts and their customer data.
Kaiser Permanente Agrees to a $46M Data Breach Settlement
Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $46 million class-action settlement to resolve allegations that patient data was improperly shared through its websites and mobile applications over a period spanning 2017 to 2024.
Kensington and Chelsea Council has confirmed a significant cyber attack in which personal data belonging to hundreds of thousands of residents is believed to have been stolen, prompting warnings to households about heightened risks of phishing.
Sedgwick Government Solutions Confirms Ransomware and Data Breach
Sedgwick confirmed a cybersecurity incident at its government-focused subsidiary, Sedgwick Government Solutions (SGS), after the TridentLocker ransomware group claimed responsibility for stealing approximately 3.4 GB of data.
Cardiovascular Group Agrees to $2.2M Settlement After Data Breach
Alabama Cardiovascular Group, a heart and vascular clinic in Alabama, has agreed to a $2.23 million class action settlement to resolve claims stemming from a July 2, 2024 data breach that exposed sensitive patient information.
Two healthcare organizations - AllerVie Health in Texas and Gardner Health Services in California - have disclosed serious security incidents involving unauthorized network access and exposure of sensitive patient data.
2.3M Subscriber Database Leaked from WIRED in Web App Breach
A threat actor using the alias “Lovely” claims to have breached Condé Nast and leaked an alleged WIRED subscriber database containing more than 2.3 million records, while warning that up to 40 million additional records will be leaked.
Landmark Admin Agrees to $6M Settlement After Breach
Landmark Admin, a third-party administrator providing insurance and retirement plan services, has agreed to a $6 million class action settlement to resolve claims tied to a data breach that affected six U.S. insurance companies.
Arc Community Services Discloses Year-Old Ransomware Attack
ARC Community Services, a Madison, Wisconsin–based provider of behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, and family support services, has disclosed a ransomware attack involving unauthorized network access and data exfiltration.
FCFCU Agrees to $1.2M Settlement After Data Breach
First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union (FCFCU) has agreed to a $1.2 million class action settlement to resolve claims that it failed to adequately protect sensitive consumer data, leading to a data breach that exposed PII.
DXS Intl, Supplier to the UK NHS, Impacted by Ransomware
DXS International, a technology supplier to the UK National Health Service (NHS), has disclosed a ransomware incident affecting its office servers, discovered on December 14. DXS notified authorities and is trying to contain the breach.
The University of Sydney disclosed a data breach in which attackers accessed and downloaded personal information belonging to approximately 27,500 individuals from one of its online code libraries.
FTC and Nomad Agree to ~$40M Settlement After $186M Crypto Cyber-Attack
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has proposed a settlement requiring Illusory Systems, operating as Nomad, to repay users for losses stemming from a 2022 cyber-attack that resulted in approximately $186 million in stolen cryptocurrency.
700Credit Discloses Data Breach Affecting 5.8M People
The credit reporting and identity verification firm 700Credit disclosed a major data breach affecting an estimated 5.8 million individuals, making it one of the most significant incidents of 2025. The breach was first discovered on October 28.
New Windows Malware Technique, "ClickFix," Gains Traction
A new malware campaign, dubbed "ClickFix," has been discovered whereby, attackers impersonate a legitimate Windows update screen, complete with realistic progress indicators and messaging, to trick users into running malicious commands.
Fieldtex Products, a U.S.-based contract sewing and medical supply fulfillment company, disclosed that it suffered a data breach after detecting unauthorized access to its systems in August. According to the HHS, 238,615 people were affected.
Coupang CEO Resigns Following Data Breach at South Korean Retailer
South Korea’s largest online retailer, Coupang, announced the resignation of CEO Park Dae-jun following a massive data breach that exposed personal information from more than 33 million customers.
Vitas Healthcare Hit By 1M Long Unauthorized Access, Leaks Records from 300K
A recent disclosure on the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) data breach tracker shows that more than 300K individuals were affected by a cybersecurity incident at Vitas Healthcare. The unauthorized access persisted for >1 month.
Mobilelink Breached by Ransomware Group, Exposing 5TB of Data
Mobilelink USA, the largest authorized Cricket Wireless dealer in the United States, has reportedly been breached by the Russian-linked ransomware group DragonForce. The attackers claim to have exfiltrated over 5TB of data from the company.
South Korean E-Commerce Platform Faces $770M Fine After Data Breach
Coupang, South Korea’s largest e-commerce platform, is facing what may become the biggest privacy-related fine in the nation’s history - potentially reaching 1 trillion won (~$770 million USD) - after a massive data breach.
Spanish airline Iberia has disclosed that a cyberattack on a third-party vendor exposed customer data. According to Iberia, attackers may have accessed customer names, email addresses, and loyalty program numbers.
Watson Clinic Agrees to $10M Settlement After Data Breach
Florida’s Watson Clinic has agreed to a $10 million settlement following class action litigation arising from a January 2024 data breach that compromised the personal information of 280,278 individuals.
Grayson, TX Emergency Alert System Goes Down Due to Cyber Attack
The Grayson County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) in Texas announced that its CodeRED alert system is currently offline due to a cyber incident affecting the third-party company responsible for sending emergency notifications.
Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General Confirms Data Breach
The Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has now confirmed that it suffered a data breach following a ransomware attack earlier this year. The incident disrupted the agency’s website, email, and phone systems for 3 weeks.
Logitech Becomes Latest Victim of Cl0p Ransomware Via Oracle CVE
Logitech, the well-known Swiss technology and peripherals manufacturer, has disclosed a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to its internal IT systems. The compromised data includes employee, customer, and supplier information.
The Washington Post Informs 10,000 Employees and Contractors of Data Leak
The Washington Post has now notified nearly 10,000 employees and contractors that their personal and financial details were exposed following a breach linked to a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (CVE-2025-61884).
Over a Year Later, Synnovis Confirms Data Breach from Ransomware
Pathology services provider Synnovis has confirmed that patient personal information was stolen in a June 2024 ransomware attack that severely disrupted operations across multiple London hospitals. The investigation took over a year.
Hackers Threaten to Leak 1.2M Stolen Medical Records from Doctor Alliance
Attackers are threatening the healthcare technology company Doctor Alliance with the release of over 1.2 million stolen medical records unless a ransom is paid. The exposed information reportedly includes highly sensitive medical data.
Klarna Data Breach Exposes Nearly 300K Customer Accounts, Costing ~$40M
Klarna, the buy-now, pay-later giant, has allegedly faced a major data glitch that initially appeared to expose up to 288,000 customer accounts, potentially costing the company as much as $41.8 million, according to internal Slack messages.
Japanese retailer Askul has confirmed a significant data leak following a ransomware attack in October that disrupted its e-commerce operations. The company reported that customer and supplier data was compromised, along with internal data.
UPenn's Data Breach Involved the Exfiltration of Data from ~1.2M People
A hacker has claimed responsibility for the recent University of Pennsylvania breach, revealing that they were able to exfiltrate sensitive data belonging to ~1.2 million donors, alumni, and students, including net worth details and PII.
Tennessee City Finally Reopens After 2 Weeks Following Cyber Attack
La Vergne, TN, has finally reopened its City Hall and city court after being closed for nearly two weeks due to a cybersecurity incident discovered on October 17th. The city had shut down all offices to investigate and contain the breach.
City of Gloversville, NY Hit By Ransomware, Agrees to Pay $150K
The City of Gloversville, New York, has now disclosed that it suffered a ransomware attack in March that compromised personal and payroll information of both current and former employees. The City Council agreed to pay $150,000 in ransom.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Under Investigation for Data Breach Failures
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) is under investigation after a large-scale data breach potentially exposed the personal and medical information of up to 462,000 Montana residents. The breach occurred between 11/24 and 3/25.
Jewett-Cameron Company Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack
Jewett-Cameron Company, an Oregon-based manufacturer of fencing and pet solutions, has suffered a significant ransomware attack that disrupted its operations and led to the theft of sensitive information.
Sotheby’s, the globally recognized auction house, has disclosed a cyber-attack that occurred on July 24, resulting in the theft of sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and financial account details.
Capita Fined £14 million For Cybersecurity Failures Leading to Breach
Capita, the UK’s largest outsourcing firm, has been fined a record £14 million by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for cybersecurity failures that led to a massive ransomware attack in 2023.
Ransomware Group Claims Harvard University As Latest Victim
The notorious Clop ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a cyber-attack on Harvard University, listing the prestigious institution on its Tor-based data leak site. In typical fashion, Clop accused the victim of negligence.
Discord Confirms Data Breach of 70K Customer ID Photos
Discord recently confirmed that approximately 70,000 users may have had their government ID photos exposed in a data breach stemming from a compromise of its third-party customer support vendor, Zendesk.
Cybercriminal Group Claims to Have Breached 39 Companies and Stolen 1B Records
A cybercriminal alliance known as Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters is now claiming to have stolen 1 billion customer records from 39 major companies, including household names like Google, Disney, Ikea, and McDonald’s.
Japan Faces Beer Shortage After Major Producer Hit By Cyber Attack
Japan is facing a looming beer shortage as Asahi Group, the country’s largest brewer and producer of the iconic Super Dry beer, struggles to recover from a significant cyber attack. The attack crippled its ordering and delivery systems.
WestJet Airlines Confirms Data Breach Affecting 1.2 Million
WestJet, Canada’s second-largest airline, has confirmed that a cyberattack earlier this year led to the theft of personal data belonging to 1.2 million passengers. The breach was disclosed in a filing with the Maine attorney general.
Sensitive Data Leaked from FEMA and CBP, Employees Fired
A significant cybersecurity breach at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has exposed sensitive employee data from both FEMA and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to internal documents.
Harrods Hit By Data Breach, Leaking >400,000 Customer Records
Harrods, UK luxury department store, has confirmed a data breach affecting around 430,000 customer records. The breach, which involved a third-party provider, exposed personal information such as names and contact details.
Maryland Transit Administration Confirms Data Loss from Cyber Attack
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) recently confirmed that a cyberattack led to incident-related data loss, impacting its internal systems and prompting state officials to advise users to take cybersecurity precautions.
Jaguar Land Rover Expected to Lose >$4 Billion After Breach, Stock Tanks
The cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, which began on August 31, has continued to force a shutdown of JLR's systems and UK factories, significantly disrupting operations. Experts estimate the company could face a revenue loss of over $4 billion.
EU Confirms Ransomware Attack Crippled Major Airports
A recent ransomware attack targeting critical aviation infrastructure across Europe has disrupted operations at several major airports, including London Heathrow, Berlin, Brussels, and Dublin. The attack crippled automated check-in systems.
Passaic Hospitalist Services in NJ Discovers Breach Months Later
Passaic Hospitalist Services in Paterson and Passaic River Physicians in Wayne, NJ have issued warnings to patients following a data breach involving unauthorized access to their systems. Discovered this week, the incident occurred in May.
Gucci And Other Major Luxury Brands Hit By Data Breach
Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen - three major luxury fashion houses under French holding company Kering - have experienced a significant customer data breach tied to the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group.
Fairmont Federal Credit Union Notifies Nearly 200K People of Data Breach
In a major cybersecurity incident highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities in the financial sector, Fairmont Federal Credit Union in West Virginia has notified nearly 187,000 individuals of a data breach that exposed sensitive personal info.
Jaguar Land Rover Hit By Cyber Attack, Halting Sales and Production
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by India’s Tata Motors, has experienced a major cyber-attack that has severely disrupted its vehicle production and retail operations, particularly at its two main UK manufacturing plants in Halewood and Solihull.
4.4 Million Individuals Impacted by TransUnion Data Breach
TransUnion, one of the three major U.S. credit bureaus, has disclosed a significant data breach impacting over 4.4 million individuals in the United States. The breach originated from a third-party application integrated with Salesforce.
UK DBS Data Breach Impacted Sensitive, Personal Information
A personal data breach involving a contractor for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) has impacted some individuals in Guernsey, UK, according to the Office of the Data Protection Authority (ODPA).
Nevada Closes All State Offices After Apparent Ransomware
Nevada continues to work on recovery following a cyberattack that began early Sunday morning, significantly impacting government websites, phone systems, and online services. As disruptions persisted, the state ultimately closed all offices.
Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Impacts ~140,000 People
Aspire Rural Health System has reported a significant data breach to state authorities, affecting nearly 140,000 individuals. The breach occurred between November 2024 and January 2025, during which attackers had unauthorized access to Aspire.
Colt Technology Confirms Customer Data Was Stolen in Cyber Attack
Colt Technology Services, a multi-national telecom and data center services company, has now confirmed that customer data was stolen in a recent cyberattack, reversing its earlier claims that only internal systems were impacted.
BCNYS Discovers Data Breach 6 Months After It Occurred
The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS) suffered a significant data breach in which attackers accessed its internal systems and stole sensitive information belonging to over 47,000 individuals.
Workday HR Platform Exposes Personal Information In Data Breach
Workday, a leading provider of human resources technology, has confirmed a data breach involving its customer relationship database, allowing hackers to access personal contact information such as names, emails, and phone numbers.
St. Paul, MN Mayor Confirms Ransomware Attack And Data Leak
Over two weeks after a ransomware attack disrupted operations in St. Paul, MN, Mayor Melvin Carter provided an update confirming that a cybercriminal group known as Interlock was behind the breach. The attack occurred on July 25th.
Connex Credit Union Suffers Data Breach, Exposing Member Information
Connex, one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions, suffered a data breach in which unknown attackers accessed and stole personal and financial information from tens of thousands of its members.
Google Becomes The Latest Victim of Salesforce Data Breach
Google has confirmed that a massive breach occurred involving one of its Salesforce database systems, resulting in the theft of sensitive customer data. The breach was attributed to a well-known hacking group called ShinyHunters (UNC6040).
German Phone Repair and Insurance Provider Collapses After Ransomware Attack
The Einhaus Group, a German mobile phone repair and insurance enterprise, has begun insolvency proceedings for several of its businesses following severe financial difficulties caused by a ransomware attack in 2023.
Ridgefield Public School System Takes Network Offline After Ransomware Attempt
The Ridgefield Public School system experienced an attempted ransomware attack, prompting officials to take the district’s network offline as a precautionary measure.
Everglades Correctional Institution Leaks Visitor Information to Inmates
A serious data breach at Everglades Correctional Institution (ECI) in Miami-Dade County has left potentially hundreds of prison visitors alarmed after their personal contact information was shared with the entire inmate population.
"Tea" App Data Breach Leaks 72,000 Images and Private DMs of Users
The Tea app's data breach, which leaked around 72,000 images of its users, is even more severe than initially thought. It has now been discovered that over 1.1 million private direct messages (DMs) were also accessed.
158-Year Old Company Collapses After Ransomware Attack
A UK-based transportation company, Knights of Old (KNP), with a 158-year history, has collapsed following a devastating ransomware attack attributed to the Akira hacking group. Around 700 employees lost their jobs.
Identities of British Special Forces, MI6, and Afghan Informants Leaked in Major Data Breach
A major data breach involving the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) has compromised the identities of over 100 British officials, including members of the special forces and MI6, as well as the personal data of nearly 19,000 Afghan nationals.
North County Healthcare Ransomware Attack Leaks 600K Patient Records
A ransomware group known as Stormous has claimed responsibility for a significant data breach involving 600,000 patients of North Country HealthCare, a community health center serving northern Arizona.
Community Care Alliance Agrees to $1M Settlement After Ransomware Hack
Community Care Alliance has agreed to a $1.09 million settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit stemming from a ransomware attack carried out by the Rhysida group in July 2024. The attack involved double extortion tactics.
7 Healthcare Organizations Listed on Ransomware Site
Seven healthcare organizations have recently been listed on ransomware groups’ data leak sites, signaling a wave of cyberattacks across the U.S. healthcare sector. The Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility for many of the attacks.
McDonalds Leaks Personal Data of Nearly 64 Million Job Applicants
A critical security flaw in McDonald’s AI-powered hiring platform, McHire, exposed the personal data of up to 64 million job applicants, including names, emails, phone numbers, and chat logs.
Goldman Sachs Downgrades SK Telecom Stock to "Sell" Following Data Breach
Goldman Sachs has downgraded SK Telecom from Neutral to Sell and lowered its price target following a significant data breach that compromised nearly 27 million USIM cards. SK Telecom has revised its 2025 revenue forecast downward by 4.5%.
A ransomware attack on global IT distributor Ingram Micro has sparked concerns about the impact on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, where the company plays an important role in technology infrastructure.
Qantas is alerting customers after detecting a cyber attack on a third-party customer service platform used by its contact center. The airline identified malicious activity on a system that stores the information of 6 million individuals.
>100K Medicare Recipients May Have Been Compromised by Data Breach
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the personal information of approximately 103,000 Medicare recipients may have been compromised in a recent data breach.
Ahold Delhaize Notifies >2M People of November 2024 Data Breach
In a stark reminder of the growing cyber threat landscape, Ahold Delhaize, one of the world's largest food retail chains, is notifying over 2.2 million individuals of a data breach resulting from a November 2024 ransomware attack.
Hawaiian Airlines Hit By Possible Ransomware Attack
Hawaiian Airlines has disclosed that some of its IT systems were disrupted by a cybersecurity breach. While the airline did not specify the nature of the incident, the language used suggests a possible ransomware attack.
Aflac Hit By Class Action Lawsuit After Data Breach
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Aflac Inc. which alleges that Aflac failed to adequately protect sensitive customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI), during a breach.
McLaren Health Care Notifies ~750K Patients of Data Breach Following 9 Month Investigation
McLaren Health Care is notifying 743,000 patients of a significant data breach following a ransomware attack in July 2024 by the INC hacker group. Though the breach was discovered in August 2024, forensic investigations took nine months.
DHS Issues Urgent Warning of Iranian Cyber Attacks Against US Infrastructure
In the wake of U.S. military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities ordered by President Trump, the DHS is warning of an imminent wave of Iranian cyber retaliation targeting U.S. infrastructure, businesses, and government systems.
16 Billion Passwords Confirmed Leaked in Largest Ever Data Breach
In what is now being confirmed as the largest password leak in history, researchers have uncovered a staggering 16 billion compromised login credentials sourced from fresh breaches - not recycled data.
Zoomcar Breached, Compromising the Data of 8.4M Users
Zoomcar, a car-sharing marketplace operating across India, Indonesia, Egypt, and Vietnam, recently disclosed a major data breach compromising the personal information of 8.4 million users.
Vendor for Dental Practices Leaks 8 Million Patient Records in Major Data Breach
Gargle, a Utah-based company that builds websites and offers marketing tools for dental practices, has been found to have leaked 2.7 million patient profiles and 8.8 million appointment records through a misconfigured MongoDB database.
Grocery Distributor UNFI Faces Operational Disruption After Cyber Attack
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), a major grocery distributor, has disclosed a cyberattack that significantly disrupted its operations. The company took certain systems offline as a containment measure, halting its ability to fulfill orders.
DATS Faces Multiple Lawsuits After Data Breach Caused by Ransomware
A Pennsylvania-based nonprofit, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services, Inc. (DATS), is facing multiple class action lawsuits following a 2024 ransomware attack that compromised the protected health information (PHI) of 22,215 individuals.
Hackers Expose 86M AT&T Customer Records, Including Full SSNs
Hackers have exposed 86 million AT&T customer records containing highly sensitive personal information, including 44 million decrypted Social Security numbers, full names, addresses, and birthdates - creating a major identity theft risk.
LexisNexis Notifies 360,000 Customers of Data Breach
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has finally notified over 360,000 individuals of a data breach discovered on April 1, 2025, stemming from unauthorized access to a third-party development platform on December 25, 2024.
Luxury fashion brand Cartier has disclosed a data breach involving unauthorized access to its systems, resulting in the exposure of customer names, email addresses, and countries of residence.
UChicago Medical Group Leaks 38,000 Patient Records
The University of Chicago Medical Group has disclosed a cyberattack affecting approximately 38,000 patients, in which sensitive personal data was exposed. Compromised data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, SSNs, and more.
Adidas has revealed it was the target of a cyberattack that led to the theft of customer contact information, primarily from individuals who interacted with its help desk. The attack was traced to a third-party customer service provider.
A ransomware attack on West Lothian Council’s education network in the UK has resulted in the theft of personal and sensitive data, the council has confirmed. The suspected cybercriminal group Interlock has claimed responsibility.
Massive Breach Leaks 1.2B User Records from Facebook
A threat actor has allegedly scraped a massive 1.2B record dataset from Facebook by abusing one of the platform’s APIs. This appears to be one of the largest Facebook data leaks to date, echoing past incidents which led to a €265 million fine.
TMX Finance Agrees to $6.5M Class Action Settlement Following Breach
TMX Finance has agreed to a $6.5 million class action settlement following a data breach that occurred between February 3 and 14, 2023, affecting customers across its brands — TitleMax, TitleBucks, and InstaLoan.
The Alabama state government is investigating a cybersecurity incident detected on May 9, which involved the compromise of some state employees' usernames and passwords.
Coinbase has forecast a potential loss of up to $400 million following a cyber-attack that compromised account data for a subset of its customers. The breach involved insider access by overseas contractors and employees.
Steelmaker Nucor Halts Operations After Cyber Incident
Steelmaker Nucor has reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized third-party access to its IT systems. In an effort to mitigate the damages, the company has halted operations at multiple locations.
Cyber-Attacks at UK Retailers Result in Millions Lost
With three large UK retailers, Harrods, M&S, and the Co-op, recently facing large cyber-attacks, insurance industry experts predict retail cyber insurance rates could rise by 10% due to increased scrutiny of cybersecurity practices.
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom (SKT) is facing a potential loss of $5 billion over the next three years due to waived early termination fees and lost revenue, following a massive data breach that exposed user data.
Ticket to Cash Exposes Data of Hundreds of Thousands of Users
A recent data exposure incident involving ticket reselling platform Ticket To Cash has put the sensitive information of potentially hundreds of thousands of users at risk with the reveal of a non-password-protected and unencrypted database.
Pakistan Launches Successful Hack Against Indian Military
Reports have emerged that Pakistan has successfully launched a hacking campaign against Indian military agencies, with a breach of login credentials and the defacement of the website of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL).
PIH Health Data Breach Results in $600K Settlement
PIH Health, a California-based healthcare organization, experienced a data breach after 45 employee email accounts were compromised in a targeted phishing campaign. After a lengthy lawsuit, PIH Health has now agreed to a $600,000 settlement.
UK Retail Group the Co-op Disables IT Systems After Cyber Attack
In response to an ongoing cyber attack, the British retail group the Co-op has disabled critical IT systems, including remote access and VPN-dependent applications, and is urging staff to work onsite and avoid sharing sensitive data remotely.
Marks and Spencer Faces Severe Disruption After Cyber Attack
Marks and Spencer (M&S) has been dealing with over a week of severe disruption following a major cyberattack, reportedly involving the DragonForce ransomware. The attack crippled its online ordering system and halted deliveries.
Frederick Health Hit By 5 Class Action Lawsuits Over Data Breach
Frederick Health Medical Group is under significant legal pressure following a ransomware attack that compromised the personal data of over 900,000 patients. At least five class action lawsuits have now been filed.
Yale New Haven Health Data Breach Impacts >5.5M Patients
Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS), Connecticut’s largest healthcare provider, has confirmed that a recent cyberattack resulted in a data breach affecting over 5.5 million patients.
Two Healthcare Providers Agree to $6.5M Settlement in Ransomware Lawsuit
Navvis and SSM Health, two healthcare providers which offer services in Illinois, Wisconsin, Oklahoma, and Missouri, have agreed to a $6.5 million class action settlement following a ransomware attack that exposed sensitive patient information.
Multiple healthcare providers, including San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living, Altior Healthcare, and Bassett Healthcare Network, have recently reported data breaches impacting thousands of individuals.
Class Action Filed Against Hospital For Data Breach
Lawrence Memorial Hospital (LMH) has confirmed a major cybersecurity breach affected nearly 500 patients. Leaked data included patient personal information, such as SSNs, as well as nude photographs and body measurements.
Massive Healthcare Data Breach Impacts 1.6M Patients
A major data breach has impacted 1.6 million individuals after hackers gained unauthorized access to the systems of Laboratory Services Cooperative (LSC), a U.S.-based nonprofit lab testing provider that serves reproductive health clinics.
A UK law firm has been slapped with a £60,000 fine after a serious cyber attack led to the exposure of highly sensitive client information on the dark web. UK regulators found the firm failed to implement proper cybersecurity measures.
IKEA's Black Friday Cyber Incident Cost The Firm >$10M
Last Black Friday, IKEA's European operator suffered a major cyber attack which resulted in a significant disruption to their operations. Now, several months later, the group has announced that the attack cost the firm over $10M.
Radford University Ordered to Preserve Evidence in Michigan Data Breach
Former Michigan assistant coach Matt Weiss has been federally indicted for hacking into the private accounts of student athletes. Radford University has now been ordered to preserve all evidence that may pertain to the case.
Hackers have successfully breached Berkshire Hathaway's NetJets. The firm has notified impacted customers of the data leak, which likely included names, payment information, passports, and similar data.
NASCAR has now become the latest victim of a data breach by hacker group Medusa. The organization has listed the private information of the racing association on the dark web with a $4m ransom demand.
Australian Pension Fund Hit By Massive Cyber Attack After Warnings
Australia's largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, has been hit by a massive cyber attack. The data breach impacted hundreds of customers, with one reportedly losing $406,000. In response, the fund is promising to cover client losses.
Europcar Announces Data Breach Involving 200,000 Customers
Europcar has announced that it has become the victim of a cybersecurity attack. The hack involved gaining access to their GitLab repositories, stealing the details of up to 200,000 customers across nearly 40 GB of leaked data.
Hamilton County Breach Leaks Info of Ambulance Customers
Hamilton County, Tennessee has now, several months after the incident took place, acknowledged a data breach that potentially leaked the private information of nearly 15,000 ambulance customers.
After hackers leaked the data of 3 million applicants on their homepage, NYU has now been hit by 10 class action lawsuits. The lawsuits allege that NYU failed to take adequate protection over applicants personal information.
Multiple US Hospitals Suffer Data Theft Due to Oracle Health Breach
A breach at Oracle Health resulted in the theft of patient data from legacy servers using compromised customer credentials. The incident has affected multiple U.S. healthcare organizations. It remains unclear if ransomware was involved.
In the UK, the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) fined Advanced Computer Software Group £3 million for security failures that led to a ransomware attack on the NHS, exposing the personal information of 79,404 individuals.
Authorities Investigate Ransomware Attack on West Virginia School Student
At Teays Valley Christian School in Putnam County, West Virginia, a student was subject to a ransomware attack delivered through a received email, causing the student’s Discord and Google accounts to be compromised.
DNA testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy. It has struggled financially since being hit by a $30 million settlement related to a 2023 data breach that exposed the data of roughly 7 million customers.
Hacker Claims Oracle Cloud Breach. 140,000 Businesses May be Affected
A hacker named rose87168, posted online that he has breached the Oracle Cloud. Apparently, 6 million records and over 140,000 tenant businesses that are housed on the cloud database across multiple regions and industries are at risk.
PA State Education Breach Impacts More Than Half a Million People
The Pennsylvania State Education Association experienced a data breach in July 2024 where it was discovered upon investigation that the data of more than 500,000 people was acquired by an unauthorized user.
Hackers Demand Owners Sell Teslas to Stop Exposure of Personal Information
Protestors of Elon Musk’s DOGE policies have leaked sensitive data on Tesla owners on the DOGEQUEST website. The hackers will only delete identifying information about Tesla drivers who can show proof that they sold their electric car.
Nearly 22,000 Affected by Breach at Western Alliance Bank
A data breach at Western Alliance Bank has exposed the data of 21,899 people. The information stolen includes names, SSNs, dates of birth, financial account numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax identification numbers, and passports.
Data of 220,968 Americans Exposed in Sunflower Medical Breach
Sunflower Medical Group, a multi-specialty medical practice based in Kansas, had a data breach that exposed the data of 220,968 patients. The hackers have accessed patients’ personal data including SSNs, and medical records.
Over 700,000 Current and Former Students' Data Leaked
A cyber-attack by a Russian hacking group “Cl0p” on February 8, 2025, compromised the private student data of over 700,000 current and former Chicago Public School students.
$350 Million Payout by T-Mobile for Data Breach Customers
After years of delays, it has been announced that all 76 million customers whose data was compromised in the T-Mobile data breach of 2021 will qualify to receive a part of the $350 million payout to settle the class action lawsuit.
A group of Bank of America customers have been warned that they may be victims of a data breach that may have exposed confidential information such as financial account details, social security numbers, and other unique government ID data.
State of Disaster Proclaimed by Mayor After Cyber-Attack
Mayor Norie Gonzalez Garza of the City of Mission, Texas has declared a local state of disaster following a cybersecurity incident that has placed the city’s entire computer server at risk of a cyber-attack.
Consulting Firm BRG Gets Cyber-Attacked During $700 M Buyout Deal
Berkeley Research Group experienced a cyber-attack earlier this month, while the firm is in the process of being acquired by Towerbrook Capital Partners. The attack occurred amid a $700 million debt sale intended to finance the buyout.
$32.8 Million Payout in ParkMobile App Data Breach Lawsuit
A class-action lawsuit over a data breach that impacted 20 million ParkMobile users in 2021 has reached a settlement worth $32.8 million. March 5, 2025, was the last day to file a valid claim for affected users.
Massachusetts-based Reading Cooperative Bank, with $1.2 billion in assets, disclosed a phishing attack affecting the personal data of 24,041 customers in a filing with the Maine Attorney General.
Data from Toronto Zoo Breach Leaked on the Dark Web
In 2024 the Toronto Zoo discovered a data breach going back to 2000. Now the zoo has notified that the breach compromised personal data from guests, members, employees, and donors and some of this stolen data has been published on the dark web.
Cyber-attack Takes Cleveland Municipal Court, OH Offline
In Ohio, the Cleveland Municipal Court has responded to a cyber-attack by taking the court’s systems and services offline as a precaution while the authorities investigate the attack, causing a considerable inconvenience to citizens.
A study of 500+ technology executives worldwide has revealed that manufacturers face losses up to $2 million per cyber-attack. The frequency of these cyberattacks have been fueled by attacks on OT systems which originated in IT systems.
380,000 Customer & Employee Details Leaked by Orange Group Hacker
The telecom giant Orange Group has suffered a cyber-attack at their Orange Romania branch. After failing to extort the company, the hacker published 380,000 customer and employee details on a hacker forum
$1.5 Million Fine for Warby Parker for Failing to Protect Customer Data
Eyewear giant Warby Parker has been fined $1.5 Million after an investigation by the U.S. HHS for failing to protect the sensitive information of 200,000 customers in a cyber-attack in 2018.
Attempted Cyber-attack Disrupts Functioning in Ithaca, NY Hospital
Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY had their smooth functioning disrupted as they worked to thwart a potential cyberattack on Tuesday evening. The attempted attack interfered with the computer systems that affected the hospital’s work.
Insight Partners, a venture capital firm based in New York that manages over $90 billion in assets has been cyber-attacked. Some of its information systems were breached on January 16 through "a sophisticated social engineering attack."
Cyber-attack Interrupts Printing of 2 Oregon Newspapers
The Albany Democrat-Herald and the Corvallis Gazette Times, two Oregon newspapers owned by Lee Enterprises were unable to print two editions on schedule due to a cyber-attack. Lee Enterprises owns dozens of newspapers in 24 states.
Another Data Breach Being Reported at Zack’s Investment Research
Zacks, the investment research firm, Zacks has reportedly had another data breach that exposed sensitive information of around 12 million accounts. If this leak is confirmed it may be the 3rd major data breach for Zacks in the past 4 years.
A complex cyber-attack took place at the Virginia Attorney General’s office on Wednesday. The Virginia State Police, the FBI and the Virginia Information Technologies Agencies are investigating the incident.
Radiology Practice Forced to Close for “The Foreseeable Future” Due to Cyber-attack
In North Carolina a radiology business named Pinehurst Radiology Associates has been forced to close for “the foreseeable future” due to a cyber-attack. It has hired legal counsel and cybersecurity specialists to investigate.
Cyber-attackers Use ClickFix to Deploy NetSupport RAT
Threat actors have observed the increasingly common ClickFix technique to deliver a remote access trojan named NetSupport RAT since early January 2025.
164,910 Guest Records Allegedly Exfiltrated from Trump Hotels
Trump Hotels, owned by President Donald Trump, allegedly had 164,910 records stolen from its email notification system. The claim was made this week by a threat actor named "FutureSeeker" on BreachForums.
Over 1 Million Personal Records Possibly Exposed in CHC Data Breach
Community Health Center (CHC) of Connecticut has confirmed suffering a data breach where the criminals stole sensitive information on more than a million people. CHC claims that this was not a ransomware attack.
Cyber-attacks at Healthcare Institutions Led to HIPAA Breaches
HIPAA breaches due to cyber-attacks have been reported in multiple healthcare institutions such as River Region Cardiology Alabama, Delta County Memorial Hospital District, Colorado as well as Lucent Health Solutions, Tennessee.
Medical Group in Maryland Shuts Down Network Due to Ransomware Event
Frederick Health Medical Group in Maryland had a ransomware event and took its systems offline to contain the incident. They have warned that there will be service delays as it contends with the cyberattack.
Cyber-attack Leads to Declaration of Disaster in Texas County
Officials of the Matagorda County government in Texas have been forced to declare a disaster following a cyber-attack at an unauthorized access point in their network which has impacted various departments and disrupted operations.
Cyber-attack on International AIDS Vaccine Initiative
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI), a global non-profit working on vaccines for AIDS and HIV stated in a breach notification to the government that the sensitive data of individuals may have been stolen in a cyber-attack.
Popular Free AI Assistant Affected by Cyber-attack
On 1/27 the Chinese startup DeepSeek said it will limit registrations due to a cyberattack. There were outages on its website after its popular AI assistant became the top-rated free application available on Apple's App Store in the USA.
IntelBroker Claims to have Hacked Hewlett Packard Enterprises
The hacker group IntelBroker has claimed a breach of Hewlett Packard Enterprise on BreachForums. The hackers claim they had access to the company's API, WePay, private and public GitHub repositories, Zerto and iLO source code, and more.
Cyber-attacks Hit Swiss Banks & Municipalities Before Davos Summit
Several Swiss municipalities and banks were hit by cyber-attacks on the eve of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The Russian hacker group NoName is believed to be responsible for the D
FunkSec, an Emerging RaaS Claims Over 80 Victims in 1 Month
An emerging ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called FunkSec, which uses recycled datasets from previous hacks and is likely made up of inexperienced hackers seeking recognition has globally claimed over 80 victims in 1 month.
Malware by Chinese Hacker Group has Affected 170 Countries- FBI
The FBI said that a malware called PlugX developed by the Chinese hacker group Mustang Panda has been used to hack computers in at least 170 countries, giving the hackers considerable access to international communications.
US Committee on Foreign Investment Breached by Chinese Hackers
Along with the U.S. Treasury cyberattack, the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. (CFIUS), the government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, was also breached by Chinese hackers.
Hackers Steal Data on Cannabis Retailer's Customers
California based cannabis retailer STIIIZY customers' personal information has been compromised following a data breach by hackers. The information compromised includes name, address, medical cannabis cards, and other personal information.
Cyberattack Forces Services in the City of Winston-Salem, NC Offline
Winston-Salem, NC, residents cannot pay their utility bills online after a cyberattack knocked the city’s systems offline. The cyberattack also hampered communication about severe weather hampering roadways and sanitation.
Data Breach on Cloud Platform Used by Alabama Schools
Alabama State Department of Education was informed by PowerSchool, a cloud-based software platform used by public K-12 schools in Alabama for student information, that their platform was subject to a cyberattack due to a compromised credential.
Two Hacker Groups Claim Rutherford County Schools,TN Breach
Two hacker groups claim to have attacked Rutherford County Schools in Tennessee. The hacker group Black Suit did not upload any files, but the Rhysida group has leaked sensitive records on students and employees.
Cyberattack from Bulgaria Affects South Portland Schools in Maine
South Portland Public Schools in Maine suffered a cyberattack on Sunday originating from Bulgaria which forced officials to take their network down in an effort to protect student data and other information.
NTT Docomo is the Latest Victim in a String of Cyberattacks Targeting Japanese Companies
In the latest in a string of cyberattacks on Japanese companies in recent months, NTT Docomo, Japan’s largest mobile carrier experienced a DDoS attack that disrupted operations on Thursday affecting their users’ access to their services.
20-Year-Old US Soldier Accused of Leaking Presidential Call Logs
A 20-year-old US soldier named Cameron John Wagenius has been indicted for leaking presidential call logs belonging to AT&T and Verizon under an online alias of "Kiberphant0m” who claimed to have hacked more than 15 telcos.
Israel’s Channel 12 has revealed that since 2016, Hamas had accessed information from security cameras of Israeli regional authorities and culled data on security officers, phone numbers, and home addresses before the October 7 attack.
600,000 Users at Risk After Chrome Browser Extension Hacks
At least 16 Google Chrome browser extensions have been compromised in what appears to be a large-scale hacking campaign. This has exposed user data that could enable hackers to steal the credentials of over 600,000 users.
Ten official government websites in Italy including those of their Foreign Ministry and Milan's two airports experienced a "Distributed Denial of Service" (DDoS) attack by the pro-Russian hacker group Noname057(16).
Japan Airlines Hit By Cyber Attack, Delaying Flights
Japan Airlines was hit by a cyber-attack this morning, resulting in major operational disruptions. According to FlightAware, 40% of their flights experienced delays today, likely due to the breach.
Duke Energy has announced it has been hit by a data breach that could impact over 8 million customers. In response, Duke is offering eligible clients 12 months of free credit monitoring.
The “IntelBroker” hacker has reportedly launched a successful cyber breach of CISCO, with 2.9 gigabytes of files from their DevHub platform being leaked onto the dark web. CISCO has noted that Cisco CX Pro Services customers are impacted.
Current estimates place Meta’s 2018 data breach as having affected nearly 30 million users, of which 3 million were based in the EU. After a lengthy investigation, the company has now been hit by a $263M fine via the EU’s GDPR policy.
1.5 Million At Texas Tech University Hit By Cyber Breach
The Texas Tech University system has suffered a major data breach, with the sensitive information of nearly 1.5 million patients of their health center being compromised. The cyber-attack was claimed by the Interlock ransomware operation.
Rhode Island has been hit by a major cyber-attack. Governor McKee has issued a statement, informing citizens that hackers may start releasing personal information this week.
Hackers Who Stole 17 Million Patient Records Demand Deal
Those who hacked PIH Health in Los Angeles claim they have retrieved 17 million patient records and have threatened that unless they reach a deal this confidential data will be published on the internet.
Cyberattack Disrupts Major Romanian Energy Company
Electrica Group, a public company that provides energy to more than 3.8 million customers in Romania is facing a cyberattack. Speculation is rife that the cyberattack is the handiwork of pro-Russian hackers.
An Android malware called DroidBot that bypasses security measures to steal credentials has alarmed cybersecurity experts with its advanced capabilities and integration into a MaaS model targeting financial and governmental institutions.
The Russia-linked ransomware group 3AM has claimed responsibility for the attack on the City of Hoboken, NJ which forced the closure of City Hall, and affected city services and the municipal court.
Ransomware Group Threatens to Expose Confidential Deloitte Data
Ransomware group Brain Cipher claims to have stolen 1 terabyte of data from Deloitte UK. They are threatening to release confidential details of Deloitte and their clients including security protocol violations and contractual agreements.
A security breach has hit the British Ministry of Defense as passwords belonging to nearly 600 employees were stolen and leaked onto the dark web. The MoD is working with the NCSC to control damage.
Russian Cyberattack Could “Turn Off the Lights” for U.K.
British national security minister Pat McFadden said Russia is planning cyberattacks on the UK and other NATO allies who are backing Kyiv, and that Russia has the ability to shut down power grids and "turn off the lights" for U.K.
Ransomware Attack at Blue Yonder Disrupts Starbucks and Large Retailers
A ransomware attack has hit logistics company Blue Yonder’s managed services-hosted environment. Given its large clientele, Starbucks in the U.S. and large supermarket chains in the U.K. like Sainsbury’s have been affected.
China’s Hackers Preparing for Showdown with the US
Morgan Adamski, Executive Director of the U.S. Cyber Command, said that China-linked hackers have compromised U.S. IT networks to conduct disruptive attacks on critical infrastructure in case of a major conflict with America.
Cybersecurity Issue Leaves Empty Shelves at Stop & Shop Before Thanksgiving
Due to a recent “cybersecurity issue” products such as produce, milk, and meats were out of stock at many Stop & Shop stores. As it is the go-to store for many American homes, regular customers are concerned as Thanksgiving is approaching.
CISA’s Wings to be Clipped Hints Incoming Senate Homeland Security Chair
The incoming chair of the Homeland Security Committee, Senator Rand Paul, has pledged to severely cut the powers of CISA accusing them of stifling conservative voices online.
T-Mobile and Other Telecoms Subject to Chinese Cyber Espionage
T-Mobile’s network has been breached as part of a cyber-espionage campaign by Salt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group. This is part of an orchestrated attack targeting major telecom companies in America.
iLearningEngines, a provider of AI training software for enterprises, notified SEC that it has been subject to a cyberattack that allowed hackers to break into its network and steal $250,000 worth of company funds which has not been recovered.
Interior Minister Warns Germany of Cyber Interference in Elections
During the release of the Federal Office for Information Security's annual report, Nancy Faeser, the German Interior Minister warned of cyberattacks to the country ahead of the pending snap elections.
Now China and Russia in Global Cybercrime Governance Fold
According to the United Nations’ new cybercrime convention, China and Russia will join the ranks of the U.S. in global cybercrime governance. This move agreed to by the Biden administration has not sat well in America.
Law Enforcement Notified of Hannaford Cybersecurity Issue
Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of New England supermarket chain Hannaford says a cybersecurity issue is impacting its stores. The issue has affected its network across the country and law enforcement has been notified.
DDoS Attack Disrupts Credit Card Payments in Israel
A DDoS attack by an Iran-linked group targeted Israeli payment solution company Hyp, which is used by companies across Israel. The attack caused credit cards readers across Israeli stores, gas stations to crash.
Cyber Thieves Access Schneider Electric Through Jira System
Schneider Electric been hit by a ransomware attack. The cyber thieves stole 40 GB of compressed data and 400,000 lines of user data by accessing Schneider Electric’s Atlassian Jira system. This is its third cyber incident in 18 months.
Operation Synergia II, conducted by Interpol, saw law enforcement in 95 countries crack down on phishers, ransomware extortionists, and information thieves around the world. This led to 41 arrests and multiple hardware seizures globally.
In a regulatory filing, it was revealed that 500,000 people were impacted in the ransomware attack that hit Columbus in late July which leaked Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, and bank account information on the dark web.
Jen Easterly, the Director of CISA has been reassuring the country that the election infrastructure has "never been more secure.” She emphasized CISA's commitment to debunking disinformation campaigns being propagated by foreign adversaries.
“China Most Comprehensive Cybersecurity Threat Facing Canada”- Report
Communications Security Establishment, the Canadian cybersecurity has alleged that China is "the most comprehensive cyber security threat facing Canada today” and that they have hacked 20 government networks over 5 years.
Free, the second-largest ISP in France, confirmed being hacked this weekend by hackers who targeted an internal management tool. This follows the attempted sale of stolen data of 19 million customers of Free on a cybercrime forum.
An innovative cyberattack is being reported which relies on the user ticking the checkbox asking for confirmation in response to the “I am not a robot” question will initiate a malicious PowerShell command instruction to the user’s clipboard.
Cyber Resilience Act to be In Effect in 2025 across EU
The Council of the European Union has approved the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA). The new law sets binding requirements for the cybersecurity of digital products sold in the EU. The CRA will come into effect in 2025.
Data of 200,000 Patients May Be Stolen in Berlin Healthcare Cyberattack
Johannesstift-Diakonie, a large health provider in Berlin and beyond in Germany, has been hit with a cyberattack. It is estimated that hackers may have stolen sensitive data on diagnoses, treatments, and addresses of up to 200,000 patients.
CSAC Accuses Intel Products of Helping USA Spy on China
The Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) claims that Intel products in China pose “serious risks to national security,” alleging that Intel installed an NSA backdoor “in almost all” of its CPUs since 2008.
North Korean Remote Workers Hacking into Western Companies
North Korean hackers have been infiltrating western companies as remote workers since 2022 using fake details. Recently one such worker also hacked a company’s network and made ransom demands after being fired.
Axis Health Hackers Demand $1.6 Million in Bitcoin
Axis Health System was cyberattacked. On X, a post appeared which was allegedly posted by the threat actor group Rhysida, demanding a ransom of approximately $1.6 million. Their systems are back up though the deadline given was 10/17.
Internet Archive Limps Back to Normalcy After Multiple Cyberattacks
After multiple cyberattacks, the Internet Archive limped back to normalcy on Monday. The Archive which is dedicated to preserving internet history, finally came back online with limited functionality after weeks of harassment by hackers.
Iran's l infrastructure has come under a massive cyberattack including Iran’s Legislature, Judiciary, and Executive government departments, nuclear facilities, networks for fuel distribution, municipal services, transportation, and ports.
Ransomware Attack on State Media Disrupts Putin’s Birthday
On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday, multiple Russian broadcasters were hit by an “unprecedented” cyberattack. A hacker group that is being blamed for the ransomware attack named "Sudo rm -RF," allegedly has ties to Ukraine.
Ransomware Attack on State Media Disrupts Putin’s Birthday
On Russian President Vladimir Putin’s 72nd birthday, multiple Russian broadcasters were hit by an “unprecedented” cyberattack. A hacker group that is being blamed for the ransomware attack named "Sudo rm -RF," allegedly has ties to Ukraine.
Ransomware Attack at Collection Agency Leads to Leakage of 237,000 Comcast Customer SSNs
A ransomware attack at FBCS, a debt collection agency used by Comcast has resulted in the leakage of personal details including Social Security Numbers of over 237,000 Comcast customers.
US Government Wiretaps May Have Been Penetrated by Chinese Hackers
It is being reported that the Salt Typhoon Chinese hacker group has penetrated the networks of Verizon, AT&T, Lumen Technologies, and other companies for months possibly, potentially accessing information from government wiretapping requests.
Qantas Frequent Flyer Points Siphoned by Contractor in Cyber Fraud
800 customers of Qantas Airlines have been subjected to cyber fraud after contractors in India by third-party contractors who made changes to the frequent flyer details in an attempt to redirect points to a new account they controlled.
ScienceLogic Zero-Day Attack Leads to Data Theft at Rackspace
Cloud hosting company Rackspace has been hacked via a zero-day flaw in ScienceLogic’s monitoring app. ScienceLogic is blaming an undocumented vulnerability in a different bundled third-party utility.
PhaaS Platform Sniper Dz Linked to 140,000 Phishing Sites
Sniper Dz, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform has been found to be linked to more than 140,000 phishing websites. The fact that it offers its services for free has endeared it to many cybercriminals worldwide.
Multimillion Dollar Hack-To-Trade Fraudster To be Extradited to the US
Robert Westbrook, 39, of London was arrested in the UK for his execution of a hack-to-trade scheme, through which he generated $3.75 million in profits. He faces extradition to the USA to face an indictment of multiple fraud charges.
Pentagon Against Formation of Separate Cyber Service
The Pentagon has formally requested that lawmakers shut down a legislative proposal that would mandate an independent assessment of the establishment of a separate cyber service which had been proposed in April this year.
The City of Arkansas reported a cybersecurity incident at its water treatment plant early Sunday. Officials from the FBI and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are currently in Arkansas City to investigate the cyberattack.
Using official Email on Dating and Porn sites Leads to Leakage of Congressional Staff Details on Dark Web
The personal information of 3,191 staffers in Congress has been leaked across the dark web. These leaks likely occurred because of official emails being used to sign up for high-risk sites such as dating and adult websites.
Tech vendors who are careless build problems into their products, which then open the doors for villains to attack their victims, declared CISA boss Jen Easterly at a conference. She urged buyers to insist on secure-by-design products.
The Federal Civilian Executive Branch or FCEB Operational Cybersecurity Alignment (FOCAL) plan to align operational cybersecurity priorities for more than 100 federal agencies has been published by CISA.
Cyberattack Targets Israeli Texts After Lebanon Pager Blasts
Following the explosion of the Hezbollah pagers in Lebanon, many Israelis received alarming SMS messages urging them to immediately hide in bomb shelters in what appears to be a cyberattack impersonating the Israeli Home Front Command.
23andMe has to pay $30 million to settle a lawsuit over a data breach that exposed the personal information of 6.4 million customers in 2023. They were accused of failing to protect users' information and notify users of the breach.
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet confirmed it suffered a data breach after a threat actor stole 440 GB of files from the company's Microsoft Azure SharePoint server. A hacker using the moniker "Fortibitch” claims to have demanded a ransom.
A 17-year-old male was arrested in UK for a hack at Transport for London (TfL) which runs the capital's public transport network, including buses and the Tube. In the customer names and contact details were compromised.
1.7 Million Credit Card Users Impacted by Slim CD Hack
Slim CD, a credit card payment processing gateway for U.S. and Canadian merchants, has revealed that it suffered a cyberattack for 11 months that leaked users’ credit card numbers, expiration dates, names, and addresses.
White House Pushes to Fill Half a Million Cybersecurity Jobs
The White House Office of the National Cyber Director launched a program to help fill 500,000 cybersecurity jobs. Service for America is a hiring push that will help connect Americans with available jobs in cybersecurity, technology, and AI.
$3 Million Ransom Paid to Hackers of Iranian Banking System
An Iranian firm is reported to have paid at least $3 million in ransom money to stop hackers from releasing sensitive information on account holders from as many as 20 domestic banks in the worst cyberattack the country has seen.
Energy Giant Halliburton Confirms Data Theft to SEC
The energy giant Halliburton has confirmed in a filing to the SEC that its network was hacked and that threat actors “accessed and exfiltrated information” following a cyberattack by a ransomware gang known as RansomHub.
Durex India, the Indian subsidiary of the British condom brand, has had an embarrassing data leak that has exposed its customers’ names, phone numbers, email addresses, shipping addresses, the products ordered, and the amount paid.
Dick's Sporting Goods said on Wednesday that an unauthorized third party had access to its confidential data. They filed an 8-K form with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), notifying the regulator of a cybersecurity incident.
1 Million Customers Exposed in Park’N Fly Canada Breach
Park'N Fly which is a major provider of off-airport parking services at major airports across Canada, is warning that they had a data breach where hackers exposed the personal and account information of 1 million customers in Canada.
Seattle-Tacoma Airport Disrupted by Apparent Cyberattack
An apparent cyberattack has disrupted the internet, phones, email, and other systems at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. Port officials worked to investigate the outages and restore full service with the help of cybersecurity experts.
Customer data of Toyota was exposed in a third-party data breach after the ZeroSevenGroup hackers leaked 240GB of stolen data on a hacking forum. The files contained data on Toyota employees, customers, contracts, and financial information.
Nigerian Banks to Invest $1.2 Billion in Bolstering Cybersecurity Infrastructure
Banks in Nigeria that have started raising capital have stated that they will allocate $1.20 billion to invest in technology and bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure to meet the new capital requirement of the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Stocks of Microchip Technology Slip as it Reveals Cyberattack to SEC
The stocks of Microchip Technology, the American microchip maker, slipped during early post-market trading Tuesday after it revealed to the SEC that a cyberattack disrupted the company's use of certain servers and some business operations.
Columbus, OH Mayor Admits Extent of Cyberattack Damage
Columbus, OH Mayor Andrew Ginther on Saturday admitted to extent of the damage of the data breach which hit the city. Recently he had announced that the data stolen in the incident was encrypted and useless to the cyber criminals.
Multiple Iranian Banks Struck by Significant Cyberattack
The Central Bank of Iran, and many other banks in Iran, have been struck by a huge cyberattack. The attack comes a day after Iran's Supreme leader warned the country about threats of irregular warfare due to the escalation with Israel.
"GrewApacha," a Trojan used by the Chinese cyber-espionage group known as APT31 (Advanced Persistent Threat 31) is the backdoor malware being blamed for a cyberattack that has affected multiple government bodies and IT companies in Russia.
A lawsuit alleges that 2.9 billion records have been hacked in the National Public Data breach. Those breached may be unaware as the company allegedly collects data without consent from non-public sources.
Windows “Downdate” – a cyberattack that downgrades your version of Windows to one unprotected against attacks
A version-rollback vulnerability named “Windows Downdate” has been discovered by a researcher that allows a fully patched Windows machine to be downgraded to an older version, allowing the exploitation of previously patched vulnerabilities.
2 Data Breaches to Cost Cash App up to $15 Million in Payouts
Two data breaches are slated to cost Cash App up to $15 million in class action settlement payouts. The class action complaint alleges that Cash App has "negligent security features, protocol, systems, screening, and design."
A malware called STRRAT is being used by the hacker group Bloody Wolf to trick multiple organizations in Kazakhstan into getting hacked. The malware allows hackers to take control of corporate computers and hijack restricted data.
OneBlood, a not-for-profit blood center serving southeastern United States, is experiencing a ransomware event on its software system. It continues to collect, test and distribute blood, but at a significantly reduced capacity.
Delta to Sue Crowdstrike and Microsoft for Damages
Delta Airlines has now hired prominent attorney David Boies to seek damages from both CrowdStrike and Microsoft. It alleges it lost $500 from the outage caused by the botched Crowdstrike software update which affected Microsoft systems.
Blockchain Casper Network Shuts Down to Stop Exploitation of Opcode.
A security incident has forced the Casper Network to shut down to stop the exploitation of the vulnerable opcode and safeguard accounts. All network activities of the blockchain platform such as transfer, minting, and staking were suspended.
A bounty of $10 Million has been declared for information on a key operative of the North Korean online espionage group "Andariel". The US Government is looking for Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean national, for cyber spying.
Cybercriminals Swoop on French Gaming Company Red Art Games
French video game studio Red Art Games has fallen victim to a significant cyberattack in which multiple customer details have been breached. The company has paused many operations while it investigates the cyberattack further.
The internet in Bangladesh has been shut down and the government has declared Monday as a public holiday, following a court order that scaled back a controversial system for allocating government jobs that sparked violent protests.
Ransomware Attack Forces L.A. County Superior Court to Disable Systems
The internal computer systems of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County fell victim to a ransomware attack on Friday morning. After discovering the attack, the court’s network systems were disabled to reduce the damage.
MediSecure has revealed that nearly 13 million Australians have had their data stolen in a massive cyber breach.
Following the breach, the firm went into voluntary administration after the government denied a financial bailout.
Evolve Bank & Trust LockBit attack hit 7.6 million
Evolve Bank & Trust has confirmed that almost 8 million people had their data stolen by the LockBit cyber-attack in late May. The company expects that number to increase as their investigation continues.
Apex, NC suffered a ransomware attack that knocked the town network offline. Residents have been unable to pay bills or apply for permits electronically and municipal employees have resorted to doing tasks manually.
HubSpot, the popularly used software for sales and marketing teams, has had a data breach. The unidentified hackers are continuing to target a limited number of HubSpot customers and attempting to gain unauthorized access to their accounts.
Evolve Bank & Trust on Wednesday informed retail bank customers and the customers of financial technology partners that it has launched an investigation into a suspected hack by Lockbit 3.0.
$8 Million Ransom Demand by Indonesia Data Center Hacker
Indonesia's national data center was hacked. The cybercriminals are demanding $ 8 Million, and the country is refusing to pay. Over 200 government agencies have been impacted by the attack.
Cloud Software Provider for Car Dealerships Gets Breached
CDK, a leading provider of cloud-based software to car dealerships in the country that helps manage vehicle acquisitions to more than 15,000 retail locations across North America has experienced a data breach and shut down its systems.
Oahu Transport Service in Hawaii has been hacked by DragonForce, a ransomware ring from Malaysia. The organization that runs TheBus and TheHandi-Van is working with the FBI and Honolulu police to investigate the matter.
Hacked Company Gets Class Action Lawsuit from its Customers
Customers of Findlay Automotive Group which got hacked have filed a class action lawsuit against the company alleging Findlay did not safeguard their sensitive information. They seek damages, restitution, and injunctive relief for their losses.
Cyberattack Renders Cleveland City Hall in Ohio Unable to Function
Cleveland City Hall in Ohio has shut down for residents due to a cyberattack that has disrupted the city's system. Residents have been unable to access birth certificates, death certificates, building permits, and other services.
Cyberattack Forces Niconco in Japan to Suspend Services
Niconico, one of Japan's largest video-sharing services and the e-commerce site of its parent company Kadokawa, has come under a huge cyberattack. The company suspended its services to minimize its impact and conduct an investigation.
Thousands of Patients Impacted by Cyberattack Affecting NHS Trusts
The King’s College Hospital and also the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts in London were impacted by a ransomware attack leading to all non-emergency operations and blood tests being cancelled affecting tens of thousands of patients.
German Political Parties Facing Hacks Before Elections
Germany’s Christian Democratic Union (CDU) was targeted by a large-scale cyberattack on Saturday that forced the opposition party to temporarily take parts of its IT infrastructure offline. Earlier the ruling SPD party faced a hack.
Hacked Data of 560 Million Ticketmaster Customers for Sale at $500K
The hacking group ShinyHunters has listed 1.3 terabytes worth of Ticketmaster customer data of 560 million customers for sale at a one-time price of $500,000 on its cybercrime-linked platform Breach Forums.
The Internet Archive Wayback Machine has suffered a DDoS attack from an unknown source which has entered its third day, causing intermittent disruptions in service. It has led to tens of thousands of fake information requests per second.
Article on Musician Leads to Cyberattack on Music Website
At 8:00 am on 5/24, the website Saving Country Music suffered a cyberattack that made the website inaccessible for over six hours. The attack was attributed to an article that was published about the musician Morgan Wallen.
$10 Million Fine for Failing to Timely Report Breach
The SEC has imposed a penalty of $10 M to the Intercontinental Exchange, the parent company of the NYSE, for failing to timely inform authorities about a cyber breach in 2021.
Data Breach at Santander Bank Spain, Chile, and Uruguay
Santander bank has been impacted by a data breach due to unauthorized access to one of its databases hosted by a third-party provider. It has affected customers of Santander Spain, Chile, and Uruguay.
Google Cloud Accidentally Deletes $135 Billion Pension Fund Account
Google Cloud has accidentally deleted a major customer’s account, including all its backups. The affected customer, UniSuper, is an Australian pension fund that manages $135 billion worth of funds and has 647,000 members.
Public Outcry in Nigeria Forces Blockage of Cybersecurity Tax
The Nigerian government proposed a cybersecurity tax to raise US $1.9 billion annually through a 0.5% levy on domestic electronic transactions to address the threat. After public outrage, the President was forced to block the tax.
The municipal government in Macon-Bibb County, Georgia, suffered a cyberattack over the weekend. County officials took the government network offline upon discovery of the attack. Government offices could not access their email or landlines.
Cyberattack at Christie’s Interferes with Watch Auction
The auction house, Christie’s, was the target of a cyberattack which caused its computer systems to collapse and interfere with its watch auction. Its website was taken down for "proactive protection" against "a technology security incident."
Information on 49 Million Dell Customers on Sale in Hacking Forums
Dell reported a data breach after a hacker claimed to have stolen information for around 49 million customers. These customer names, physical addresses and their Dell hardware order information were on sale on hacking forums online.
Ascension is investigating a suspected cyberattack on Wednesday. The healthcare network said it detected “unusual activity” on select network systems and responded by initiating an investigation and activating remediation efforts.
Cyberattack Shuts Down Canadian Pharmacy Chain for Multiple Days
London Drugs, the Canadian pharmacy chain closed all its 79 locations in response to a "cybersecurity incident." Now after the seventh day since its closure, it has gradually started reopening its stores in a secure manner.
United Healthcare CEO Andrew Witty said that the Change Healthcare hackers entered through a portal that did not have multifactor authentication (MFA) enabled and that a ransom of $22 million was paid to the Blackcat ransomware gang.
In Kansas City, a cyberattack had forced the city's traffic information system, known as KC Scout, to shut down as a protective measure. The information boards were not functioning on the weekend when severe weather hit the city.
Ransomware Attack Forces Georgia Voter Registration System to Disconnect
Georgia’s Coffee County suffered a ransomware attack this month that forced the county to sever its connection to GARViS, the state’s voter registration system as a precautionary measure.
Answers Demanded from DHS on Steps Being Taken to Prevent Water System Hacks
House Representatives demanded answers from the DHS on how hacks are going to be prevented in the future. They said that these attacks could have "devastating impacts" on rural communities in drought-stricken areas across the country.
Indian Banks Consider Quick Freezing of Hackers Accounts
Banks in India are considering integrating with the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal to prevent swift fund transfers to prevent hackers from rapidly transferring funds from the hacked bank account to multiple other banks.
Frontier Communications Shuts Down to Quell Cyberattack
Texas-based Frontier Communications, which provides local residential and business telecom services in 25 states, has shut down its operations in the wake of a cyberattack that resulted in the theft of personally identifiable information.
Cyberattacks – The Next Frontier in the Iran-Israel Conflict
Experts are forecasting that cyber warfare will be the next battle zone as the Iran-Israel conflict escalates, as a cyber offensive can give countries the ability to retaliate without mass casualties and both countries are very adept at it.
Roku had another data breach where 576,000 accounts were accessed using a technique known as credential stuffing, where malicious hackers use usernames and passwords stolen from other data breaches and reuse the logins on other sites.
On Monday laptop case maker Targus told the SEC that they had been hacked. In response Targus took proactive containment measures to disrupt the unauthorized access which resulted in a temporary interruption in business operations.
Cyberattack at Veterinary Multinational CVS’ UK Operations
On 4/8/24, veterinary multinational CVS announced that its UK operation had a cyberattack. The hackers gained unauthorized access to some of its IT systems and CVS responded by shutting down its IT systems, which impacted its operations.
Cyberattack Disrupts Production at Japanese Lens Maker Hoya
Hoya, the Japanese company which is the world's second-largest eyeglass lens maker on Thursday said the production of several of its products have stopped after an alleged cyberattack in one of its overseas offices.
MarineMax Sails into Rough Waters with Rhysida Hack
MarineMax, a leading yacht retailer revealed in an 8-K filing that it has been hacked. The Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack and is now selling the stolen data for 15 Bitcoins (just over $1 million).
AT&T on Saturday used the Easter holiday weekend to quietly share the fact that data on 73 million customers was exposed on the dark web two weeks ago. This data included social security numbers and other personal information.
Vietnam's third-largest securities broker, VNDirect was attacked by international hackers on Sunday who encrypted data. Both the Hanoi and the Ho Chi Minh Stock Exchanges faced trading disturbances because of the cyberattack on VNDirect.
China has been formally accused by the UK of cyberattacks done by the APT31 group against British MPs and the Electoral Commission. The Chinese ambassador to the UK has been summoned for explanation.
900,000 Attempted Hacks in a Single Day at Jacksonville, FL
After the White House warned governors of the threat of cyberattacks to the nation’s water systems from threat actors in Iran and China, the Jacksonville Electric Authority in Florida, reported 900,000 attempted cyberattacks in a single day.
Hostile Nations Hacking America’s Water Systems Nationwide
The EPA and the White House warned governors nationwide that cyberattacks by hostile nations are striking water systems throughout the US and this has the potential to disrupt the critical lifeline of clean and safe drinking water.
The US government agency responsible for cybersecurity and infrastructure protection across all levels of government - the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), has fallen victim to a cyberattack involving Ivanti products.
Mikhail Vasiliev, a Russian-Canadian national was sentenced to four years in prison in Canada and has been ordered to pay $860,000 in restitution to the Canadian victims of his LockBit ransomware attacks. He faces additional charges in the US.
Cyberattacks of “Unprecedented Intensity” Across France’s Government Institutions
A hacker group called Anonymous Sudan has claimed responsibility for a DDoS attack on multiple French government institutions. France has witnessed cyberattacks of "unprecedented intensity" just months before the Paris Olympics.
The Belgian Beer firm Duvel has fallen victim to a ransomware attack which has grounded production at four breweries to a halt. Initially, five of its production facilities were shut down, but now one has since come back online.
AmEx has told its cardholders that their account information may have been breached in a recent hacking of a merchant processor. Card account numbers, expiration dates and customer names may have been compromised AmEx stated.
GitHub Hit with Malicious Repositories which Steal Passwords and Cryptocurrency
An attack is flooding GitHub with millions of code repositories which contain concealed malware that steals passwords and cryptocurrency from developer devices by a party has who automated a process that forks legitimate repositories.
Hacker Group Blackcat Behind Healthcare System Debacle
Blackcat announced on the dark web that it was behind the attack on Change Healthcare’s systems. The group said it managed to extract six terabytes of data, including information like medical records, insurance records and payment information.
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) was hit with a large cyberattack. The RCMP says it is working with other government partners to continue "assessing the breadth and scope of the security breach and hold those responsible accountable."
Pharmacies Nationwide Affected by Change Healthcare
On 2/21, Change Healthcare, a company which handles patient payments, took to protecting their partners by disconnecting their systems to prevent the spread of a cyberattack. This led to delayed prescription processing at pharmacies nationwide.
Microsoft in collaboration with Open AI, reported that they discovered attempts by malicious cyberattacks to utilize AI technology. Adversaries of the US such Iran, North Korea, Russia, and China executed these attacks.
It is being reported that the U.S. carried out a cyberattack against an Iranian ship which was alleged to have been gathering intelligence for Houthi rebels to attack cargo ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Ransomware Attack in Romania Forces 100 Healthcare Facilities Offline
More than 100 healthcare facilities in Romania were forced offline after a cyberattack using a strain of ransomware called Phobos, created by Russian-speaking hackers. The hackers have reportedly asked for $3.5 bitcoin in ransom.
The biggest security breach in France has occurred where over 33 million people - nearly half the population - have been impacted by a cyberattack. The hackers targeted 2 companies which are service providers for medical insurance companies.
Chicago Children’s Hospital Still Reeling from Hack
The Lurie Children’s hospital in Chicago is still trying to restore its computer systems nearly a week after a cybersecurity incident prompted it to shut down its network. The outage has affected email, phones, and other electronic systems.
Cuba put off an unpopular five-fold increase in gasoline prices due to a cyberattack, hours before the hike was to take effect. The cause of the hack in the systems for the marketing of fuels was identified as a foreign virus.
Hacked Database of 750 M Indians for Sale on the Dark Web
A massive database of around 750 million individuals in India was offered for sale on the dark web for $3000 by a threat actor called CyboDevil. The 1.8 TB leaked database is reported to contain data of 85% of the Indian population.
Crippling Ransomware Attack on Swedish Government May Take Weeks to Heal
The computer systems of the Swedish government agencies have been rendered inoperable due to a ransomware attack conducted by a group known as Akira. It is estimated that the recovery from this ransomware attack will take several weeks.
Cyberattack Takes Down Emergency System at Bucks County, PA
Law enforcement officials in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, are trying to restore services to its computer-aided dispatch system, or CAD system, after a cyberattack on Sunday crippled the service.
Russian State-Backed Nobelium Attacks Microsoft Again
Microsoft fell victim to a cyberattack by the Russia-backed state-sponsored threat actor Nobelium. Over two months they used a basic password-spray attack to breach Microsoft corporate email accounts, including their senior executives.
VF Corporation which owns North Face, Vans, Supreme, Timberland faced admitted in their SEC 8-K/A filing that they had a massive data breach in December 2023 where the data of over 35 million of its customers were stolen.
Cyberattack at Hawaii Medical Services Association
The Hawaiian Medical Services Association (HMSA) confirmed on Tuesday that a cyberattack had compromised their customer data. Personal data, including health and medical information were affected for both current and former HMSA members.
90,000 Customers Data At Risk in Coopers Aerobics Breach
Cooper Aerobics of Dallas yesterday informed 90,000 customers that hackers may have gained access to their personal data which includes credit cards, bank accounts, tax identification numbers, driver’s licenses, and Social Security numbers.
Despite $24M+ Funding, TSTT Still Suffers Hacks & Outage
Despite having funding of over $24 Million to enhance cybersecurity, TSTT suffered two cybersecurity incidents and also a major outage. An exposé by Trinidad Express contradicted earlier claims of the CFO of neglecting cybersecurity funding.
Fake Post from SEC’s Hacked X Account Leads to Euphoria in Crypto Markets
A fake post from the SEC’s hacked X account led to euphoria in bitcoin prices. Later SEC said that the post was “unauthorized.” X said that the SEC’s social media account lacked the basic security measure of two-factor authentication.
For 15 Months Key Saudi Ministry Exposed Sensitive Data
The Saudi Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources (MIM) had an environment file exposing critical data to hackers. The first time the env. file was indexed was in 3/22, meaning that the data was exposed for at least 15 months.
4.5 Million Peoples’ Data Breached in HealthEC Hack
The healthcare analytics company HealthEC has disclosed that hackers accessed systems and exfiltrated files entrusted to it by its business partners in 7/23. It informed that the attackers stole the information of up to 4.5 million people.
Xerox says personal information was stolen in a cyberattack at its US subsidiary Xerox Business Solutions. The ransomware gang, Inc Ransom claimed responsibility for the attack and posted allegedly stolen documents on its Tor-based leak site.
LoanCare-Another Mortgage Company Falls Prey to Hackers
The mortgage company LoanCare recently discovered that it had suffered a breach. The data for 1.3 million customers may have been compromised which includes names, social security numbers, addresses and loan numbers.
2nd Class Action Filed Against Mr. Cooper For Data Breach
A second class action lawsuit has been filed over a data breach involving the financial services company Mr. Cooper. The breach impacted nearly 15 million customers.
Corewell Health Sees Another Data Breach, Affecting 1M+
In yet another data breach involving Corewell Health, over 1 million Michigan residents have seen their sensitive information leaked. Michigan's Attorney General claims the breach is tied to one of Corewell's suppliers, HealthEC.
On Christmas Eve, the source code for Grand Theft Auto 5 was reportedly leaked, over a year after the Lapsus$ threat actors hacked Rockstar games and stole corporate data by gaining access to the company's internal systems.
3rd Real Estate & Mortgage Finance Company Hacked in 3 Months
First American Financial Corporation confirmed on Thursday that they were subject to a cyberattack on 12.20.23 which forced the company to take certain systems offline. Fidelity National Financial and Mr. Cooper Group too were hacked recently.
Almost All Xfinity Customers Subject to Data Breach
Hackers exploiting the “CitrixBleed” vulnerability accessed the data of almost 36 million Xfinity customers. The data may include names, contact information, dates of birth, the last four digits of SSN and their secret questions and answers.
After Toronto, Now London Public Library Cyberattacked
The London Public Library and 3 of its branches have been hit by a cyberattack. On 10/28/23 the Toronto Public Library too was hit with a ransomware attack. The Toronto library did not pay the ransom and is still trying to restore services.
Kyivstar Outage Affects Internet & Mobile Services Across Ukraine
Ukraine’s largest communications network Kyivstar has faced a technical failure which has led to internet and mobile outages across the country. Kyivstar later alleged that they had been subject to a “powerful” cyberattack.
China Strategically Cyberattacking American Critical Infrastructure Targets
US officials say that China aimed a cyber campaign named Volt Typhoon at increasing their ability to cripple key American infrastructure, by exploiting our strategic vulnerabilities for use in case conflict breaks out between the two countries.
Unsettled Clientele Pull Out $258 Million from Hacked Digital Platform
HTX, the digital-asset trading platform, had temporarily suspended withdrawals and deposits following a hack last month. Now after resuming operations, it has suffered a net outflow of $258 million from its unsettled clients.
The Hershey Company was victim of a phishing campaign that put thousands of its customers' names and financial information, including credit/debit card numbers and associated security codes, passwords, and PINS for the accounts, at risk.
Members of the healthcare insurance provider, Blue Shield of California, may have been exposed to a data breach. The leak may include names, birth dates, addresses, Social Security numbers, patient diagnoses and treatment information.
Capital Health, with hospitals in Trenton and Hopewell, NJ, has been affected by a cybersecurity issue that is causing a major network outage. Based on recent attacks on healthcare systems, this is likely a ransomware attack.
DARPA and GE have reportedly been hacked by a threat actor named IntelBroker. The hacker has been selling access credentials and DARPA-related military information. This breach is estimated to have serious national security implications.
4.5 TB of confidential data belonging to Shimano-one of the world’s leading cycling component manufacturers, was published by cybercrime group LockBit. It seems clear that Shimano did not pay a ransom, and thus sensitive information was leaked.
Ransomware Attack at Ardent Health Services Causes Outage at UT Health East Texas
The security incident last week that caused a network outage at UT Health East Texas has now been identified as a ransomware attack that impacted the system's parent company Ardent Health Services and its affiliated entities.
Iranian-backed Hacker Group Attacks PA Municipal Water Authority
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa, PA had a booster station hacked by an Iranian-backed cyber group known as Cyber Av3ngers. The group has taken responsibility for several attacks on water treatment stations worldwide.
Ransomware Attack on Canadian Government Contractors
Two Canadian government contractors-Brookfield Global Relocation Services and SIRVA Worldwide Relocation & Moving Services which provide relocation services to Canadian government employees, have been hacked by the LockBit ransomware gang.
Yamaha Motor Philippines, a subsidiary of the Japanese corporation, was hit by a ransomware attack leading to a leakage of their employees’ personal information. The INC Ransom gang has claimed responsibility for the data breach.
China’s ICBC Reportedly Paid Ransom to Lockbit Gang
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), paid a ransom, claimed a Lockbit ransomware gang representative, after ICBC’s U.S. arm was hit by a ransomware attack that disrupted trades in the U.S. Treasury market.
After being hacked in March this year, Samsung discovered, on 11.13.2023, that they had also suffered another data breach later in the year. This hack reportedly only impacted customers who made purchases from the Samsung UK online store.
The State of Maine has recently notified individuals that it was affected by the global cybersecurity MOVEit incident earlier in the year. This huge data breach may have affected nearly all the 1.3 million residents of Maine.
OpenAI, the creator of the AI chatbot ChatGPT, initially blamed their recent outages on an unexpected interest in the platform’s new features. However, the company is now saying that the outages are a result of a potential cyberattack.
Marina Bay Sands, a luxury casino resort in Singapore, has disclosed a data breach impacting the personal data of 665,000 loyalty program members. The data exposed includes names, email addresses and phone numbers among other information.
Cook County Health Hack Exposes 1.2M Patient Records
The Cook County Health system in Illinois was recently informed by one of their previous medical transcription vendors that their system was hacked. Records for an estimated 1.2 million patients were affected by the breach.
The SEC sued SolarWinds Corp, alleging they defrauded investors by concealing vulnerabilities during a massive hack targeting the U.S. government. This is the first time the SEC has sued a company that has been a victim of a cyberattack.
Local Hackers and Russians Manipulate JFK Taxi Disptach System
Two Russians along with two New Yorkers hacked JFK’s taxi dispatch system. Taxi drivers who typically may wait hours for a fare paid the hackers $10 to skip the queue, enabling as many as 1,000 fraudulently expedited taxi trips daily.
Bounty Hackers Exploit Samsung Galaxy S23, Xiaomi 13 Pro Vulnerabities
At the annual, million-dollar-bounty Pwn2Own 2023 hacking event in Toronto, only the Samsung Galaxy S23 and Xiaomi 13 Pro were successfully exploited. The Apple iPhone 14 and Google Pixel 7 remained unscathed.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating a security breach that temporarily moved courts across the state back to paper and in-person operations. The courts stayed open, but are operating entirely off paper filings.
$2 Billion Market Cap lost in Hack of Cybersecurity Firm Okta
Okta, the online security services provider which enables secure access, authentication and automation for businesses, has lost $2 Billion in Market Cap since their own system got hacked last week.
American Family Insurance Hack Leads to IT Shutdown
A hack at American Family Insurance has prompted the company to shut off its IT systems to prevent the spread of the cyberattack. Customers reported outages all week, making them unable to pay bills or file claims online.
Cyber insurance is one of the fastest growing insurance businesses, with over $9B in premiums in 2022. Cyber insurance hub, Lloyd’s of London has warned that a major cyber-attack on a global payments system could cost the world economy $3.5T.
A hacking-for-hire scheme done by Israeli private detective Aviram Azari targeted climate change activists. This hacked data was later used by Exxon in court while litigating against the state AGs' investigations.
A new cyberattack campaign using the version of the RomCom RAT malware called PEAPOD has been deployed against participants of the Women Political Leaders (WPL) Summit in Brussels, a summit focusing on gender equality and women in politics.
UN Officials, US Lawmakers & Journalists Targeted By Alleged Vietnamese Hackers
Hackers reportedly from Vietnam tried to use social media platforms X and Facebook to install spyware on the phones of dozens of high-profile targets, including US lawmakers, United Nations officials and CNN journalists who cover East Asia.
Washington DC Board of Elections has confirmed a data breach of their voter database. The hacker offered to sell the voters’ social security numbers, driver’s license numbers and addresses, among other data online.
The DNA and ancestry testing company, 23andMe had their users' data stolen by hackers and posted for sale on BreachForum. The stolen data appears to be a targeted attack on users of Ashkenazi Jew and Chinese descent.
ETSI, the telecom standards body in France, has brought in France’s cybersecurity agency ANSSI to investigate a recent hack. A judicial inquiry is underway, and the French data protection authority has been informed of the data breach.
Hospital Hack Becomes 2nd Major AZ Breach in 2 Months
Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center in Safford, AZ was hit with a cybersecurity incident soon after Freeport-McMoran in Phoenix was breached. The attack affected the hospital’s communication and information systems.
"Complete Infiltration" of Sony's Systems Claimed by Hacker Group
The infamous RANSOMEDVC ransomware group has made claims through listings, on both its clearnet and dark web platforms, where the group has declared its complete infiltration of all Sony Group Corporation's systems.
Aftereffects of Hack to Bleed MGM by $8.4 Million a Day
It has been a week since MGM Resorts International, the global entertainment and hospitality conglomerate, fell victim to a cyber-attack. To date, that has caused a $8.4 million cash loss per day as they work to mitigate its effects.
An unauthorized group of people obtained access to Air Canada's internal system, compromising the personal information of an unknown number of employees working for Canada’s largest airline.
After FBI and Airbus, now TransUnion hacked by "USDoD"
The notorious hacker, "USDoD," responsible for the high-profile hacks of the FBI and Airbus earlier has now announced a breach of TransUnion.
USDoD has brazenly indicated that Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are their likely next targets.
Massive Security Breach hits North Carolina Hospitals
The Russian ransomware group Clop has claimed responsibility for a hack at Microsoft’s Nuance health-care technology subsidiary, along with Sony, Norton and other major firms. The breach impacted more than 13 critical North Carolina hospitals.
After MGM earlier this week, now Caesars gets Hacked (Again!)
Caesars Entertainment has confirmed a major data breach.
Earlier this summer, Caesars paid roughly half of a $30 million ransom demanded by hackers. Meanwhile, its fellow casino operator MGM's IT systems remain crippled due to a data breach.
Project Access Codes and Customer Information hacked at Rollbar
Rollbar, a software bug-tracking company used by >400 million end users and thousands of companies worldwide, such as Salesforce, Twilio, Uber, Twitch, and Pizza Hut disclosed a data breach after unknown attackers hacked its systems .
Airbus data breach leads to information leak of 3,200 vendors
A hacker using the pseudonym "USDoD" compromised the account of a Turkish airline employee and breached an IT account associated with an Airbus customer. The hacker thenhttps://lnkd.in/ee-PXA-b posted information on 3,200 of Airbus' vendors to the dark web.
HSBC’s Hong Kong mobile banking apps went down today, leaving customers unable to access digital banking services today. This was HSBC’s second digital banking outage this year, after online services and banking apps were down in January.
Lyft experienced a possible service outage this week, with thousands of users reporting issues to Downdetector. Most complaints centered on the mobile application, which is critical to the rideshare experience.
Lloyds Bank Goes Down For Hours During Major Outage
Lloyds Banking Group suffered a major app and online banking outage that locked customers out of accounts across Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland for several hours this week. Users were unable to access mobile banking and more.
Anthropic's Claude experienced a major service disruption with partial outages across Claude.ai, the Claude Console, the Claude API, and Claude Code. The timing is notable: yesterday, Anthropic confidentially filed a draft S-1 with the SEC.
Amazon Alexa experienced a major service disruption last evening. More than half of the complaints centered on voice controls, with additional users reporting connectivity problems and Alexa app failures.
AT&T customers across parts of Montana experienced widespread phone and internet disruptions this week. Impact extended well beyond consumer service as several Great Falls city offices were affected, including non-emergency dispatch.
Google Nest is experiencing a service disruption affecting users across the United States, with Downdetector logging hundreds of reports during a flurry of activity. Users on Reddit and X are reporting a "There was a problem connecting" errors.
Zelle Outage Blocks Payment Transfers for Frustrated Users
Zelle, the widely used peer-to-peer payment service, experienced a service disruption this week, with users continuously reporting failed transactions. Roughly 75 percent of the complaints involved funds transfers.
Frontier Outage Leaves Customers Without Internet For Hours
A Frontier internet outage is disrupting customers this week with downtime reportedly exceeding 5 hours in certain areas. Users cited problems across Wi-Fi, broadband internet, and voice services. About half of the reports involved Wi-Fi.
Coinbase experienced degraded performance and trading disruption after an AWS data center issue in Northern Virginia, tied to increased temperatures in the US-EAST-1 region, Availability Zone use1-az4.
German Internet Goes Offline In Massive DNS Outage
Millions of German websites and digital services went offline last night after Germany’s .de top-level domain became unreachable, causing apps and sites such as Amazon.de and the Deutsche Bahn public transportation app to fail.
A prolonged Microsoft Outlook outage has stretched beyond 24 hours, impacting users across the U.S. and UK and highlighting ongoing instability in critical communication infrastructure. 62% of users reported log in issues.
An outage at eBay that began yesterday, April 26 and has continued into today has disrupted key platform functions including billing systems. Thousands of users reported issues completing transactions, accessing invoices, and using search.
Adams County Internet Outage Blocks Government Services For Days
An ongoing internet outage in Adams County, Mississippi has disrupted government operations for more than two days, leaving critical services offline across courthouse offices. The outage has blocked essential services like vehicle renewals.
Anthropic’s Claude AI experienced a multi-service outage impacting Claude.ai, Claude Code, and related APIs, with a major outage this week. Thousands of users reported failures across chat, login, and developer tools.
Apple iCloud Experiences Major Outage on Easter Sunday
Apple experienced a multi-service iCloud outage yesterday that impacted email, cloud storage, and enterprise tools, with disruptions lasting over two hours. Users reported inability to access files, missing devices in “Find My,” and more.
X experienced a significant outage yesterday, with more than 33,000 user reports and widespread issues impacting core functionality, including feeds, search, and bookmarks.
Tumblr experienced a service disruption this week, with thousands of users reporting issues, primarily tied to the mobile application. Disruptions can have major impacts on user engagement, content delivery, and ad-driven revenue streams.
JetBlue IT Outage Causes Ground Stop for All Flights
JetBlue experienced a major IT system outage early this morning that forced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to temporarily ground all of the airline’s flights. The disruption began around 1:00 a.m.
Some TikTok users in the U.S. experienced disruptions after an outage at an Oracle data center, causing delays in content posting and other platform activity. The incident marks the second major TikTok disruption tied to Oracle.
Claude AI experienced a significant service disruption Wednesday morning, with user complaints climbing from 4,000 to nearly 10,000 reports within an hour, according to Downdetector. The company reported “500 errors for public API."
An Xfinity outage disrupted service across Indiana Borough and White Township, impacting thousands of residential and business customers after beginning in the early morning. Comcast confirmed the interruption was caused by a network issue.
Another Massive Internet Outage Takes Place As YouTube And Others Go Down
A massive global outage has disrupted core internet services, with Downdetector reports exceeding 500,000 complaints worldwide. Users reported being unable to access Google Search, Gmail, and YouTube, with other issues at AWS and Cloudflare.
The Santander Cycles app is experiencing a service outage that prevented users from unlocking bikes across London, disrupting access to more than 12,000 hire bikes and 800 docking stations. App riders were effectively blocked from the service.
TikTok Suffers Prolonged Outage During Crucial Change
TikTok suffered a prolonged service disruption over the weekend that affected core functionality for its 220+ million U.S. users, with outages and degraded performance persisting across multiple days rather than resolving quickly.
Instagram experienced a major service disruption this week, with thousands of users reporting issues by late morning Pacific time, according to Downdetector. Most complaints centered on mobile app failures, followed by problems posting content.
Crunchyroll, the popular anime streaming platform, experienced a significant service disruption this week, with tens of thousands of outage reports, indicating widespread issues for users trying to access the site.
Microsoft 365 Faces Another Severe Outage As Services Go Down
Microsoft 365 has experienced another major service outage yesterday, just one day after Microsoft reported resolving a prior disruption. According to Downdetector, tens of thousands of users reported problems by mid-afternoon.
Verizon Goes Down For 1.5M Customers, Prompting Backlash, Competitor Jokes, and Regulatory Scrutiny
Verizon experienced a major nationwide wireless outage that disrupted voice, data, and messaging services for more than 1.5M customers, lasting over seven hours. Verizon provided limited info on the root-cause and is now facing FCC scrutiny.
Fortnite Experiences Outage, Sparking Social Media Backlash
Fortnite has experienced a service disruption, with thousands of users reporting connectivity issues, according to Downdetector. The majority of users with complaints cited server connection problems rather than client-side errors.
Elon Musk’s social media platform X experienced a service disruption in the United States, leaving thousands of users unable to access the platform. According to Downdetector, thousands of outage reports were logged.
Reports of a Microsoft Copilot AI outage surged this week, with users flagging widespread problems on DownDetector. Most complaints cited server connection failures, application errors, and website inaccessibility.
Riot Games' League of Legends Experiences Global Outage
Riot Games’ League of Legends experienced a global outage and widespread login failures, preventing players from accessing the game across multiple regions. Reports surged on outage-tracking platforms as users encountered errors.
Walmart is experiencing a large-scale digital outage that has rendered its website, mobile app, and several interconnected services unavailable for hours for some users, disrupting e-commerce, account access, streaming content, and deliveries.
Widespread Outage Disrupts Cell, Internet, and WiFi Services in Idaho
A widespread communications outage disrupted cellular, internet, and Wi-Fi services across Horseshoe Bend, Idaho, on Tuesday, Dec. 16, leaving residents with limited to no connectivity for much of the day.
Several of Apple’s major consumer and developer services - including Apple Music, Apple TV, Apple TV Channels, App Store Connect, and TestFlight - have experienced an outage. The disruptions left many iPhone users and developers in the dark.
A series of websites - including LinkedIn, Zoom, Canva, Shopify, and Downdetector - experienced outages following a second Cloudflare disruption in less than a month. This comes on the heels of a much larger outage in mid-November.
Outage reports for Venmo, a popular peer-to-peer payment processor, spiked around 6:30 p.m. EST yesterday, according to monitoring site Downdetector. t took until this morning for Venmo to confirm that the widespread disruption was resolved.
Shopify Experiences Massive Outage on Cyber Monday
Shopify suffered a major, globally felt outage yesterday on Cyber Monday - one of the single worst moments imaginable for an e-commerce platform used by millions of merchants. The outage lasted several hours.
Microsoft is investigating an Exchange Online outage that is preventing customers from accessing their mailboxes via the classic Outlook desktop client. These outages follow a series of recent service interruptions across M365 and Azure.
Hillsborough, NH Experiences Network Outage, Later Confirmed As Cyber Attack
A network outage affecting Hillsborough County, NH government offices has been confirmed as the result of a cybersecurity incident. The outage disrupted internal operations with county officials taking impacted systems offline.
Xfinity Experiences Major Outage During NFL Broadcasts
Xfinity by Comcast experienced a significant outage on Sunday, disrupting service for thousands of customers during NFL game broadcasts - an especially frustrating time for viewers. Customers nationwide reported freezing and other basic issues.
Los Alamos, NM Hit By Widespread Network and Cell Outage
Los Alamos County officials are investigating a widespread internet and cellular outage affecting Los Alamos and White Rock. The cause, source, and extent of the disruption are currently unknown, but emergency services have been impacted.
Slack, the popular workplace messaging and collaboration platform, experienced a major service disruption this week, with over 15,000 users reporting connectivity issues, according to Downdetector.
Amazon.com has experienced a widespread service disruption across the United States, with thousands of outage reports logged on Downdetector at its peak. In addition to Amazon.com, the outage also briefly impacted Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Air India Flights Face Delays Due to Network Outage
Air India announced today that their flights are facing delays following a third-party network outage that disrupted its check-in systems at several airports, including Delhi’s Terminals 2 and 3. The outage lasted over an hour.
Evansville, IN Dispatch Reverts to Pen and Paper During 911 Calls Due to Outage
Evansville Central Dispatch in Indiana experienced an IT system outage that disrupted operations yesterday. Dispatchers had to temporarily revert to manual, pen-and-paper methods to record and manage calls.
Alaska Airlines Issues Ground Stop for All Flights Due to IT Outage
Alaska Airlines has been experiencing a major IT outage that began yesterday, Thursday, October 23 around 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, when a failure at its primary data center disrupted several key operational systems.
AWS Outage Takes Down Global Internet Services and Apps
A major outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) today disrupted a wide range of popular internet services and applications across the globe, affecting banks, airlines, media platforms, delivery apps, and more.
The Playstation Network (PSN) Experiences Widespread Outage Across US
This week, the PlayStation Network (PSN) experienced a widespread outage across the United States, with thousands of users unable to access gaming and social features. Social media platforms like X saw an outpouring of user frustration.
Markets opened to disruption this week as Robinhood experienced a widespread outage just as trading activity intensified. Users flooded social media, reporting they were unable to execute trades or access their accounts.
OpenAI’s ChatGPT recently experienced a major global outage, leaving users unable to access the platform across both web and mobile interfaces. This event underscores the critical role of full-stack observability in modern digital operations.
Disney World Experiences Outage, Blocking Dining Reservations
Guests attempting to make dining reservations at Walt Disney World are currently facing a system-wide outage. The dining reservation platform is completely inaccessible both online and via the My Disney Experience app.
Kettering Health Diverts Stroke Patients Due to Network Outage
Kettering Health, a major hospital network in Ohio, experienced a significant internet outage yesterday that lasted several hours and forced seven emergency departments to divert stroke patients to other facilities.
During Week 3 of the NFL season, YouTube TV's exclusive streaming of NFL Sunday Ticket experienced significant technical difficulties, particularly for mobile users. Subscribers cited app crashes, freezes, and persistent error messages.
Connecticut DMV Shuts Down Services After Statewide Outage
A statewide outage has caused the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to shut down services, leading to the cancellation of in-person appointments. The cause of the outage remains unknown.
Starlink Global Outage Disrupts Ukrainian Military Actions
A significant global outage of Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, occurred this week, impacting tens of thousands of users in the U.S. and disrupting critical communications for Ukrainian military forces.
Thousands of Xfinity customers across multiple Northern California cities — including Elk Grove, Rancho Cordova, Lodi, and Los Banos — are currently experiencing internet and TV service outages due to "network damage."
Anthropic Service Outage Takes Down its APIs, Console, and Claude AI Platform
Anthropic experienced a major service outage affecting its APIs, Console, and Claude AI platform. Users on GitHub and Hacker News first reported the issues with the company later acknowledging the problem.
Barclays customers are facing significant disruption after the bank’s mobile app and online banking services went down this weekend. The outage has left many unable to withdraw cash, make payments, or complete bank transfers.
Steam Experiences Major Outage During Highly Anticipated Game Release
Thousands of users experienced significant issues with the popular video game platform Steam, according to outage tracking site DownDetector, with over 11,000 users noting difficulties related to making purchases and connecting to Steam.
Google is currently experiencing widespread service outages across several key platforms, including Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Drive, and even its core search engine, leaving millions of users across the globe without access.
TSB Experiences Major Outage in Online Banking Services
TSB, a large British bank based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has experienced a major outage with its online and mobile banking services, leaving customers unable to view their account balances or conduct transactions.
Reddit, one of the world's most visited websites, experienced a major outage late last night into early this morning, affecting tens of thousands of users globally. Initially impacting primarily the UK, the disruption quickly spread.
Judicial Emergency Declared Over South Dakota Network Outage
A major technical issue brought down the State of South Dakota’s network, prompting the Supreme Court to declare a judicial emergency. As a result, all court-related deadlines, filings, and time-sensitive requirements have been suspended.
Airtel Customers Are Experiencing A Major Network Outage
Airtel customers across India are experiencing a significant network outage, disrupting mobile data, voice calls, and SMS services. According to Downdetector, thousands of complaints were logged by late afternoon, indicating a widespread issue.
Facebook users across the United States have been experiencing widespread disruptions while trying to log in or use the app. The problems quickly gained attention on platforms like X and Reddit, where users shared their frustrations.
Widespread Network Outage Cripples Oklahoma State Offices
A widespread network outage across Oklahoma has disrupted operations at hundreds of state offices and tag agencies, leaving many unable to access critical systems. The outage lasted for several hours.
United Grounds Flights While Air France Discloses Data Breach
Within hours of each other, two major airlines have suffered critical issues. United Airlines experienced major travel disruptions after a technology outage grounded over 1,000 flights. Meanwhile, Air France and KLM disclosed a data breach.
Thousands of Hulu users across the U.S. are experiencing service disruptions, with reports of widespread outages, according to Downdetector. Subscribers are encountering various issues, including the inability to stream content and login.
Samsung TV users around the world experienced a widespread service outage that disrupted access to major streaming apps like Netflix, YouTube, and Peacock. Platforms like DownDetector, Reddit, and X were flooded with complaints.
The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip Experiences Major Outage
A system outage at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip caused significant disruptions over the weekend, affecting key services including gaming operations, guest check-ins, and on-site purchases.
Elon Musk's Starlink Experiences Global Outage with "Total Blackout"
Elon Musk’s Starlink network experienced a global outage starting around 9 PM CET on Thursday, affecting users across Europe, the U.S., Africa, Asia, and Australia. Over 60,000 users reported issues, with many describing a “total blackout.”
Kansas City Plagued by Network Outage for Almost A Full Week
A major mobile network outage recently impacted users across all three major carriers, including T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, in Kansas City. The issue has persisted for nearly a week, with users reporting problems such as complete signal loss.
Alaska Airlines Grounds All Flights After IT Outage
On Sunday night, Alaska Airlines and its regional carrier Horizon Air issued a ground stop for all flights due to an unspecified information technology (IT) system outage. The disruption impacted their entire IT network, halting operations.
OpenAI experienced a significant global outage impacting its core services, including ChatGPT, Sora, and the GPT API. The disruption affected users across North America, Europe, and Asia, with widespread reports of issues.
Virgin Media Outage Angers Cricket Fans During India-England Match
On Monday morning, many Virgin Media customers were unable to access the Sky Sports app, preventing them from watching live sports coverage, including the highly anticipated final day of England’s test match against India.
Thousands of users experienced outages on DoorDash early this morning, with reports beginning to spike after 3 a.m. and exceeding 4,000 by 6:38 a.m., according to DownDetector. The disruptions appeared to be most concentrated in Dallas.
Three UK has experienced a major outage with their voice and SMS services. Reports suggest that millions of users, including those on associated networks like Smarty and iD Mobile, have been impacted.
Erie Insurance Faces Major Network Outage, Disrupting Operations
Erie Insurance has been grappling with a company-wide network outage since June 8, after abnormal activity on June 7. The incident disrupted operations across multiple states, leaving agents and policyholders without important access.
GCP Outage Takes Down High-Profile Services, Including Spotify and Snapchat
A major internet disruption has occurred which caused widespread outages across several high-profile services including Spotify, Discord, and Snapchat. The root cause was traced to a Google Cloud outage.
Slack Experiences Second Major Outage Within One Month
Slack experienced a significant service disruption just as European users began their workday. Despite multiple updates promising fixes, the disruption lasted several hours. This outage follows a similar incident on May 12.
American Airlines Suffers Outage, Blocking Ticket Sales
American Airlines experienced a major system outage where customers were not able to access its online booking system. Customers couldn't book new flights or manage existing reservations. The outage caused major delays, especially at DFW.
On the evening of May 29th, Netflix experienced a widespread outage across the United States, leaving tens of thousands of users unable to stream any content. By 9:40 PM, outage-tracking platform DownDetector had logged over 75,000 complaints.
Kaiser Permanente Experiences System Outage One Month After Breach
Kaiser Permanente, the largest nonprofit health plan in the U.S., is experiencing intermittent system outages affecting electronic health records, billing, pharmacy, radiology, lab services, and call centers across its network.
X experienced a widespread global outage that affected users' ability to access the service and use core features like posting and viewing timelines. The outage spanned several hours, prompting frustration and confusion among users.
Over 32,000 TikTok users have reported major connectivity issues with the app, according to DownDetector. Nearly 80% of issues were related to the app itself, with 20% involving server connections and 1% tied to the website.
French Telecom Operator Free Experiences Major Outage
French telecom operator Free has experienced a major service outage that disrupted fixed and mobile networks across multiple departments (areas) in the south of France. Users have been voicing concerns about the frequency of these disruptions.
Users of Zelle, a widely-used peer-to-peer payment service, started reporting a widespread outage with the platform on Friday. While an initial fix was deployed by mid-afternoon on the same day, outage reports continued over the weekend.
Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, is experiencing a major global outage affecting its website and app. The issue began around 6 a.m. ET Tuesday, with over 1,000 reports logged.
AT&T Service Outage in Santa Barbara Sparks Confusion and Customer Frustration
Over the past several days, AT&T customers in Santa Barbara experienced widespread service disruptions, including dropped calls, unsent texts, and unusable cellular service. Many users were forced to rely on Wi-Fi calling to stay connected.
Several leading crypto exchanges have reported major outages after an AWS network interruption this morning. The AWS data center outage resulted in "connectivity issues" that affected at least 12 of its services.
Lebara Mobile Network Experiences Second Outage This Week
British telecom provider, Lebara, has been hit by yet another mobile network outage this week. Over a thousand customers took to DownDetector to lodge reports. This comes in the wake of a similar, 12-hour outage on Sunday.
ChatGPT experienced a major outage worldwide, with users taking to DownDetector to complain about the incident. While originally ChatGPT's status page read it was "currently experiencing issues," it now appears to be operational again.
Multiple outages were reported on Xfinity’s service throughout the San Francisco area on Monday morning. According to Downdetector, which monitors outages, problems with the internet and landlines were the most reported.
The social media platform X had multiple outages on Monday. Elon Musk, the company’s owner, claimed that the outages were due to a “massive cyberattack". He revealed that efforts are currently underway to trace the origin of the attack.
The chat platform Slack experienced an outage on 2/26/25 that lasted nearly 10 hours. With 40 million daily users and more than 750,000 organizations subscribed, this was an outage whose repercussions were felt all over the corporate world.
Over 10,000 Virgin Media O2 UK customers reported internet issues related to landline, internet and TV streaming services – according to Downdetector, a website that provides real-time status regarding website, services, and apps.
There was a network outage at the British ISP Community Fibre on 2/17/25. The company has a full fiber network and exclusively serves London reaching more than 1.3 million premises and covering over 300,000 customers.
Global Anger Vented Online at Sony PlayStation Outage
A major outage of Sony’s PlayStation Network (PSN) has left thousands of gamers unable to access online services, stores, and multimedia apps. The online rage of these disgruntled gamers spread quickly across social media.
Interruptions Across the Internet Due to Cloudflare Outage
Cloudflare, the San Francisco-based security and performance services firm had an outage in its services due to changes to their network configuration. This outage, which lasted 75 minutes, caused major disruptions across the internet.
Over large parts of Southwest Louisiana, AT&T internet, wireless and phone service users experienced an outage that had hindered the ability of emergency officials to receive emergency calls from landlines.
Recently Elon University, NC had a system-wide outage that affected Wi-Fi connectivity, phone, email, and other IT services such as its website and its online systems such as Moodle, OnTrack, and the mobile ordering dining hall systems.
Outage Affects County Office Functioning at Buncombe, NC
In North Carolina, the Buncombe County Government announced on Thursday on its social media that it is experiencing an internet outage. The outage adversely affected the county's website and access to its IT resources
Several DeFi protocols of the cryptocurrency Solana, (SOL) led by Phantom Wallet, experienced downtime due to a huge influx of new users. Some SOL users had fee hikes, up over 120% in the past 24 hours, in addition to slow processing speeds.
A cell phone and internet service has been reported on Hatteras and Ocracoke in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. The outage has affected customers of telecom providers like Verizon, Brightspeed, AT&T, and others.
Internet and Phone Outage Across Aurora Public School District, CO
Aurora Public School District, CO has been without internet or phone service since Monday when suspicious activity was observed on its network, forcing the officials to shut its systems as a precaution.
Multiple Outages Force AT&T To Give Bill Credits to Gain Customer Confidence
AT&T’s service suffered multiple outages in 2024, including one that lasted more than 12 hours in February. Now, to try to regain customer confidence, AT&T said on Wednesday that it would offer bill credits for network outages.
Most of ChatGPT, its API, and the Sora AI platform experienced a massive outage with tens of thousands of customers filing reports on DownDetector.
Issues continued to be reported even after several hours.
American Airlines Experiences Outage that Halted All Flights
American Airlines has experienced a major outage that halted all its flights during one of the busiest travel weeks of the year. The company says a “technical issue” was the root cause of the delays, which resulted in a nationwide ground stop.
A network outage has caused Pittsburgh Regional Transit’s T rail cars to experience delays, with several systems being knocked offline.
PRT noted that it was unable to program or play audio announcements at stations due to the incident.
Users of Meta products like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp reported over 190,000 outages starting at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday. It was not till around an hour later that the reports on the outages started reducing.
The social network X suffered a major outage in Spain, especially in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Zaragoza that left many of its users without access to the platform for several hours since Sunday.
Network Outage Forces Hospital to Move Back to Working on Paper Charts and Scripts
In Santa Cruz, CA a network outage has shut Watsonville Community Hospital's internet connection and electronic systems used for patient charts and prescriptions has been going on for days and has forced staff to work on paper.
Software Update Causes Outage at Danish Telecom Giant TDC Net
TDC Net which is Denmark's largest telecom network provider has had an outage which the company says is due to a software update. At present, the Danish telecom giant does not believe the outage has been caused by a cyberattack.
Globally there were reports of outages of the Microsoft 365 service services such as Exchange and Outlook. Reports began at about 4 a.m.ET and rose to as many as 5,000 reports by noon ET.
Netflix Outage Knocks Out Excitement of Tyson-Paul Fight
Netflix's first boxing event on 11/15 showing the fight between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was riddled with outages and buffering problems. This caused many fans to miss key fight moments and then spew their anger on social media.
Outage Cancels Schools Across Multiple Districts in Ohio
In Toledo, OH both Sylvania and Washington Local Schools announced they will be closed district-wide due to an internet and phone outage that began Wednesday and that the closure could extend longer.
Coppell in Texas is struggling with an outage in the phone and internet access systems across the city. The outages started on 10/23 with Energov services then spread to phone lines, internet, and digital systems at multiple facilities.
Reports of outages at Bank of America began in the afternoon of 10/2/24. The bank’s helpline account on X was directing customers to an automated link to request help. Some customer accounts showed a zero balance due to the glitch.
Massive Verizon Wireless Outage Reported Across USA
Over 100,000 Verizon customers across the U.S. yesterday reported problems accessing the company's wireless network. Customers began reporting Monday morning that their phone service was down and limited to SOS mode.
Money transfer giant MoneyGram has confirmed it suffered a cyberattack after dealing with system outages and customer complaints about lack of service since Friday. Upon detection, they proactively took their systems offline.
Microsoft reported an outage that prevented some users from accessing Azure and Microsoft 365 services. It was investigating customer reports of having a potential issue connecting to Microsoft services from AT&T networks.
Residents of Buda, Texas had an internet outage at their provider Spectrum. Spectrum's parent company, Charter Communications, blamed "vandalism" to its network as the cause of the outage and the police have launched an investigation.
The cable and internet provider Optimum experienced a widespread outage on Monday evening in the Metro New York area. The outage started at around 8 p.m. and by 9 p.m., over 9,700 people were reporting an outage in their Optimum service.
Internet Outage Sees Portland, OR Emergency Services “Going Old School”
Several City of Portland offices were affected by an internet outage for 5 hours on 8/27. During the outage, Emergency Services officials said the outage had them “going old school” to respond to emergencies.
The garage area in the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 race at Daytona has an internet outage. As a result, racing teams will not be able to gauge their fuel levels, which may affect the outcome of the race.
Customers vented their anger on social media as the app of the British online bank Monzo went down for two hours on Tuesday. Customers were unable to have full access to their bank accounts via the bank's smartphone app.
At around noon on Thursday, there was a worldwide outage reported with Gmail, the email service by Google. As they investigate the matter, Google's Workspace dashboard shows service disruptions for ChromeOS, Gmail, and Google Drive.
Outage at Hospital Determined to be a “Criminal Cyberattack”
McLaren Health Care in Northern Michigan confirmed that their Petoskey hospital was impacted by a "criminal cyberattack" that disrupted phones and computers. As a result of the cyberattack, some non-emergency procedures had to be rescheduled.
Transmission of Paris Olympics Disrupted by Internet Outage
Fiber optic internet cables across France have been cut in an act of sabotage, resulting in outages, and disrupting the transmission of the Olympic games. Major French telecom firms Bouygues, SFR, and Free were all affected by the attacks.
IT Meltdown Leading to Investigation of Airlines by Government
Over 6,000 Delta flights have been canceled and more than half a million passengers have been impacted by the global IT outage caused by Crowdstrike. The DoT said that an investigation to Delta may be starting to ensure adherence to laws.
Global chaos has erupted as a major bug in CrowdStrike has sparked outages across the world. Airports, airlines, banks, hospitals, and more have ground to a halt.
Many have reported having to go one-by-one to PCs to try and restore services.
Meta’s Instagram has experienced a major service outage across India. Frustrated users have switched platforms to X to express their discontent. Several large cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, were the most impacted areas.
Xbox Live has had an outage. The reports came from users who had been logged in to the site. Other Microsoft-operated services like Minecraft and the Microsoft Store, also had a high level of user error reports.
There has been a major internet disruption in Kenya at telecom giant Safaricom, following a wave of demonstrations across the country. The outage has angered its customers who have expressed their outrage on the internet.
Network Hardware Issue Knocks Out National Weather Service
As extreme weather grips the country, the National Weather Service (NWS) is experiencing a vast network outage disrupting numerous operational functions. The cause of the outage appears to be a network hardware configuration issue.
Reliance Jio is the largest mobile network operator in India and the third largest in the world, with more than 467 million subscribers. On June 18, Reliance Jio experienced a huge outage which was almost nationwide across India.
Comcast’s internet service, Xfinity, had an outage on Monday which affected thousands of customers across the North Side of Chicago. The North Side outage comes less than a week after a major outage on the South Side of Chicago.
TN Tri-Cities' Businesses Reel Under Spectrum Outage
The Tri-Cities in Tennessee went without internet for more than 24 hours from Monday due to an outage at Spectrum which impacted many businesses as most had no internet and phone making them unable to process credit cards.
Spotify was down across parts of the US as users reported facing connectivity issues. Users vented their frustration on social media. A few days ago, Taylor Swift fans caused Spotify to crash with the release of her new album.
Windstream's internet services went down in parts of North Carolina on 6/4/24. Customers of their broadband service complained of a total blackout in cities such as Sanford, Concord, Charlotte, and others.
Across Iowa, there was a widespread outage on 5/30 which adversely affected internet and landline phone services, including calls to 911 and area hospitals. The outage also affected bank ATMs and restaurant credit card machines.
Elon Musk’s Starlink's services were down for an hour on 5/29/24, affecting 41,393 users. Starlink owns close to 60 per cent of the nearly 7,500 satellites orbiting Earth, making it dominant in the satellite internet business segment.
Widespread Microsoft Outage Affects Bing, Copilot and DuckDuckGo
ChatGPT, Copilot, DuckDuckGo, Bing, Designer, and other platforms malfunctioned on Thursday morning due to a widespread Microsoft outage. Users claimed that sites were loading but not producing search results when a query was typed.
Thousands of AT&T internet users in Oklahoma City and Edmond, OK started experiencing outages around 2PM on Friday 5/17 which continued into Saturday afternoon. AT&T officials have not said what caused the outage.
Repeated Outages Anger Sonoma County, CA Residents
Residents in Sonoma County, CA are angry about repeated Xfinity internet outages. Xfinity claims that they are not as widespread as the residents say. Residents are complaining about why they are not warned about these frequent outages.
Internet users in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda have been complaining about poor internet as service providers across East Africa like Airtel, MTN and Safaricom acknowledged that they were having issues with connectivity.
19,000 Xfinity Customers Without Internet in Sacramento, CA
In the Sacramento area of California, approximately 19,000 Xfinity subscribers have been without an internet connection for hours. The outage started Monday afternoon due to an internal software reboot issue.
Large parts of Nepal have been facing broadband outages because private ISPs have been unable to pay their Indian vendors for months as their government has not provided them foreign currency to make the payments.
Spectrum Outage in Cleveland, OH Angers Business Owners
In Cleveland, OH the local internet service provider Spectrum, which is owned by Charter Communications, suffered an outage. Local business owners and their customers angrily aired their grievances to media houses.
North Carolina DMV Offices Functions Interrupted by Outage
Service was interrupted at some North Carolina Triangle DMV offices due to internet outage. Seven driver license offices and four license plate agencies in parts of North Carolina were not able to function smoothly due to the AT&T outage.
Almost 2,000 Verizon customers were reporting outages on 4/25/24. Most reported problems were from Miami, Miami Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hialeah, Hollywood, Denver, New York City, Philadelphia, and Brooklyn.
Network Outage at Shiba Inu L2 Blockchain Shibarium
Shibarium, the layer-2 blockchain of the Shiba Inu ecosystem, suffered a network outage that impacted its performance over the weekend. The temporary Shibarium outage was caused because of networking issues amongst the validators.
A large-scale outage on Wednesday affected residents’ ability to call the 911 emergency number in parts of Nebraska and Texas, the entire state of South Dakota and Las Vegas.
Sky Broadband, one of the largest and most popular broadband companies in the UK experienced an outage lasting 5 hours. Hundreds of users reported being unable to use their internet and cellphones and took to social media to vent their ire.
dYdX, a leading decentralized exchange that currently supports perpetual trading encountered a long halt lasting 9 hours and 32 minutes on Monday morning. This major outage was a consequence of a scheduled v4 upgrade to the chain.
Officials are warning that due to surges of eclipse tourists in places along the solar eclipse’s path, cell services could temporarily face outages as networks get overwhelmed when people in one place all call, text, stream, or post at once.
The National Weather Service experienced a network outage lasting over five hours. During this outage, some warning services were impacted across parts of the country affecting forecasters’ ability to warn people of dangerous weather.
Trumbull County, OH Students Get Extra Long Easter Break Due to Internet Outage
In Trumbull County, OH schools were canceled on 3/28, because of internet outages due to NEOMIN, the internet provider. Schools were already closed on Friday for a 3-day spring break and due to the outage, the students got an extra-long break.
The fast-casual restaurant chain Panera Bread is experiencing a network outage. The chain has around 2000 locations across the US and Canada. The cause of the outage has not been disclosed by the company.
From 9:50 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EDT, DMVs across the US experienced outages due to a loss in cloud connectivity in the network that connects their agencies across the country to each other. The outage affected most driver's license services.
Clearwave Was Down for Hours Affecting Southern Illinois
The phone and internet lines of Clearwave, a telecom provider, were down in Southern Illinois from 1:50 PM on Monday 3/18. It was not until 5:30 PM that day that phone and internet services started to come back online for area businesses.
McDonald’s suffered a system outage on Friday that hit restaurants across Australia, New Zealand, China including Hong Kong, Japan, Canada, South Korea, Taiwan, Germany as well as in some cities in the US.
Huge Internet Outage Across Large Swathes of Africa
South Africa, Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Liberia, Ghana, and Burkina Faso in Africa have been hit by a huge internet outage. In addition, major internet disruptions were ongoing in Gambia, Guinea, Liberia, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Benin, and Niger.
Vodafone Outage in UK Affects Work on Monday Morning
Across various large cities in the U.K., hundreds of Vodafone broadband customers were left unable to get online after the provider suffered an outage. Customers in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Nottingham were amongst the affected.
Multiple users were unable to access LinkedIn through their website or mobile app on Wednesday. The LinkedIn error came a day after Facebook users were unable to use the platform on the morning of Super Tuesday.
Meta-owned Facebook and Instagram had an outage lasting more than two hours that was caused by a technical issue which impacted more than 550,000 on Facebook and 92,000 on Instagram globally at the peak of the outage.
DSS Website Outage Affects Benefits Payments in SC
The Department of Social Services’(DSS) website in parts of South Carolina was down for almost a day from 03/03/24. With the DSS website down, access to essential services, including the Benefits Portal site, had been affected.
Numerous Metra lines in the Chicago metro area experienced service interruptions and train cancellations due to outages with the Positive Train Control (PTC) system. PTC is legally required to be used on all train lines in the United States.
Singtel’s profit fell 13% from a year ago in Q3. The drop was mainly due to a S$54 million provision related to the recent network outage in Australia, where its subsidiary Optus operates. Shares were down 1.3% after the results.
With the war affecting normal life in Sudan, civilian groups providing meals, shelter, and medicine to millions face a crisis as the internet outage disrupts their funding and operations, leading to reported deaths among civilians.
On 2.17.24 Apple Pay was not working for some Chase customers. Those attempting to use their Chase cards via Apple Pay had their cards declined, while the physical version of the same card worked fine. The issue was resolved on 2.18.24.
The internet throughout the campus of Minnesota State University Moorhead (MSUM) suddenly came to a halt on February 1st, 2024. Till date two weeks later, the University is still battling connectivity issues.
Eastern North Carolina and on the Outer Banks were affected by an internet outage for Brightspeed and Lumen customers that lasted for more than four hours on 2.9.24. Government offices, schools, and businesses were affected by the outage.
An outage which lasted approximately five hours triggered a drop in the cryptocurrency Solana's SOL token value. Solana, the low-latency blockchain, experienced the approximately five-hour long outage on 02.06.24.
On 2.5.24 Xfinity confirmed that areas of Grand County in Colorado experienced internet interruptions. An alert on Xfinity’s website said that TV channels, legacy television, the internet and on demand services are all experiencing an outage.
Russia was hit with their largest widespread internet outage nationwide in recent history. Websites like Yandex, Sberbank, Ozon.ru, banking applications and the operation of mobile operators were hit by the outage.
Fulton County, GA is experiencing an unexpected IT outage currently affecting multiple systems including their phones, tax department, libraries, and justice systems. The Department of Information Technology is working to address the issue.
The phone system in City of Deer Park in Texas has been down for days. Officials first mentioned the system outage on Monday. City officials have not commented about the cause of the outage or how long it would be until it was fixed.
Viewers were frustrated nationally as their local NBC stations went dark before halftime of the Detroit Lions vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. The outage which originated at the transmission hub in Indianapolis took about 30 minutes to resolve.
Repeated outages of Nebraska’s 911 system have sparked lawmakers to propose bills catalyzing the transition to a next-generation data-rich 911 system to shorten the time taken by the PSC to get information to respond quicker to outages.
Plusnet broadband in the UK was hit with a major outage on Monday afternoon. Over 30,000 reports of problems from Plusnet users were received. Also in the UK, several hundred BT broadband and TalkTalk users also reported outages.
T-Mobile had an outage from 15:19-20:14 ET which prevented customers from logging into their accounts and using the company's mobile app. The company confirmed that the outage was the result of a technical issue, not a cyberattack.
Verizon customers in Tampa had a cell phone service outage on Tuesday morning due to a "network issue" which was resolved at 10:45 a.m. The most impacted locations include Tampa, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Bradenton, and Sarasota.
A nationwide internet outage spread across Pakistan on Sunday. This was when former Prime Minister Imran Khan's PTI party was scheduled to launch its virtual fundraising campaign for the upcoming general elections.
The Indian telecom giant Airtel’s mobile network and broadband services were down yesterday. Around 46% of their users had problems accessing the internet via their smartphone and around 36% people had issues with landline internet connection.
Apple's payment features suffered an outage for a few hours on Wednesday morning. Apple Pay, Card, Cash and Wallet were down for some users. The company’s system status page was updated to reflect the fix only after a few hours.
The cloud storage provider Box was down for almost four and a half hours on 12/15/23 in a 'critical' outage, preventing customers from accessing their files. The outage impacted logins, uploads, downloads, API calls and all Box services.
On 12/11/23 Netflix had an outage from around 5PM ET till 8PM ET. Reports of devices with problems include Roku, smart TVs, as well as people trying to stream via PS5 and Xbox. The reports came from across the US and in different countries.
System Outage Charges Sink Laurentian Bank Profits
The Laurentian Bank of Canada reported a profit of $25.1 million less than last year. A large part of this was due to a $5.3 million charge related to the mainframe outage and $15.9 million in restructuring and strategic-review related charges.
Florida DMV Offices & Online Services Impacted by Network Outage
The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced on social media on Wednesday that an outage which lasted several hours had taken down the DMV's website and online portal and affected the department's offices statewide too.
Staples, Inc. recently had a cyberattack, requiring the company to shut down portions of its computer network. This led to a disruption to their backend processing, delivery capabilities, customer service centers and communication channels.
South Korea had a huge system outage this weekend, which the government has reported to be due to a network glitch. Prime Minister Han Duck-soo apologized to the nation for the “inconvenience and confusion caused to South Korean people.”
Nissan's North American operations recently experienced a widespread network outage. The outage affected the company's internal email, applications, aftersales technical call centers, consumer finance and dealer ordering systems.
The Australian telecom company Optus has suffered a huge outage which is being dubbed as "the biggest outage in Australian history" with 10 million customers impacted across large parts of the country.
Cloudflare, one of the top web and internet services businesses,suffered an outage again. Cloudflare's dashboard and its API were affected. Last week the Cloudflare CDN and the Cloudflare Edge security features had gone down too.
The Mississippi system for vehicle tags is down statewide. All state websites, networks, and phones were down Wednesday night. Until it is fixed, transactions involving vehicle tags or and registration cannot be completed.
FedEx Corp on Wednesday said its U.S. Express deliveries could be delayed due to an FAA system outage that occurred during a scheduled software update. Shipments delayed due to the outage are not eligible for a refund or credit.
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has ordered an investigation into why DBS and Citibank had service disruptions over the allowed timeframe in Singapore. It will take appropriate supervisory action after gathering the necessary facts.
For the last 5 days more than 850 Kwik Trip and Kwik Star convenience stores across the country have been hit by an outage which has downed their app and website, affected payroll systems, disabled their store orders and phone lines.
Dish Experiences Outage Leaving Customers Without TV
Dish Network has an outage on their customer support portal and to the Dish Anywhere app which started 10.7.23. Earlier this year, Dish was also hit by a hack which affected thousands of employee and contractor records.
The Canadian National Railway (CN) has experienced an outage due to a systemwide network failure which impacted GO Transit and VIA Rail trains out of Toronto Union Station and the company’s customer service portal.
Network Outage Leads to Ouster of CEO in Canadian Bank
The CEO at the Laurentian Bank of Canada has been replaced due to a week-long network outage. The new CEO said his immediate priority in the new role will be to rebuild the trust of customers and address the impacts of the outage that occurred.
Baruch College Outage Rumored to be Ransomware Attack
In New York, Baruch College reported a campus-wide system outage on September 25, 2023 that has forced all classes to occur remotely via Zoom and the campus to be closed to “non-essential” faculty and staff. In an Instagram post, which has now been taken down, the Baruch One Stop Shop had said, “Baruch is currently experiencing a ransomware event. We are coordinating a response with CUNY now. Campus internet access is limited.”
Currently the internet connection on campus, VPN access, on-campus remote desktops, Microsoft OneDrive, and DropBox are unavailable. Baruch’s Computing and Technology Center officially did not confirm whether or not a ransomware attack occurred in its communications. An email was sent from CUNY Alert stating that members of Baruch’s faculty should work remotely. Intra-college announcements also stated that Baruch students will be switched to remote until further notice, starting September 26.
AT&T customers in Brunswick County, NC first noticed a connectivity problem last Wednesday, 9/20/23, and from then until Monday, 9/25/23, these connectivity issues persisted. That means many were without internet for nearly five days.
Newtwork Outage at Moneris affects Customer Payments across Canada
The payment processing firm Moneris confirmed that it experienced a network outage on Saturday, amid widespread reports of problems with customer payment terminals in several parts of Canada.
The FBI Releases Its IC3 Report, Highlighting Ransomware Attacks on Critical Infrastructure
The FBI has released its Internet Crime Complaint Center report, disclosing over 2,100 ransomware incidents targeting critical infrastructure sectors like healthcare, energy, and manufacturing in 2025 alone.
Greek Alert Issues Warning to Companies After Iranian Cyber-Attacks
Greek authorities have issued a high-priority cyber alert to shipping companies, banks, and critical infrastructure operators following a surge in activity linked to the Iran conflict. The advisory points to sophisticated threat actors.
SEC Rules Creating Board Fiduciary Obligation for Cyber Risk Go Into Effect
The SEC’s amendments to Regulation S-P, effective now with mandatory compliance by June 3, 2026, significantly elevate cybersecurity from an IT responsibility to a board-level fiduciary obligation. Boards are now expected to oversee risk.
UK NCSC Issues Warning to Infrastructure Operators After Major Cyber-Threats
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has issued a high-severity warning to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) operators, urging immediate action following coordinated cyberattacks against Poland’s energy sector.
Central Bank of Brazil Issues New Cybersecurity Compliance Rules
To close out 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) and the National Monetary Council (CMN) issued Resolution No. 5,274/2025 and BCB Resolution No. 538/2025, significantly strengthening cybersecurity and cloud service requirements.
Parma Heights, Ohio Adopts New Cybersecurity Guidelines After Cyber-Attack
After Parma Heights, Ohio had a costly experience with a sophisticated cyber-attack, the government is moving to adopt new cybersecurity and compliance policies. About two years ago, bad actors infiltrated the city’s systems, wreaking havoc.
NIKSUN advises organizations of a critical zero-day vulnerability affecting Microsoft SharePoint Server that requires urgent mitigation, tracked as CVE-2025-53770 with a Critical Vulnerability Scoring System calculated at 9.8/10.
New York State has enacted a new cybersecurity law that imposes strict reporting requirements on local governments and public authorities. Under this law, cybersecurity incidents and ransomware payments must be reported in a timely manner.
98% of CISOs Expect a "Significant" Increase in Cyber-Attacks
A staggering 98% of CISOs expect a significant increase in cyberattacks over the next three years. Yet, only 7% feel “very confident” in their defenses against domain-based attacks, and just 22% believe they have the right tools in place.
New Analysis Reveals >80% of AI Platforms Have Experienced a Data Breach
A new analysis of 52 popular AI tools revealed that 84% had experienced data breaches, 93% had SSL/TLS configuration flaws, and 91% had hosting infrastructure vulnerabilities, making them susceptible to security incidents.
NIKSUN Achieves Fifth Consecutive Common Criteria Certification for its Solution Suite
For the fifth consecutive time, NIKSUN® Inc., the world leader in holistic cybersecurity and network performance monitoring solutions, has achieved Common Criteria Certification, meeting the rigorous requirements of NIAP.
The US Air Force is planning to roll out a new cloud-based system called Integrated Defensive Cyberspace System [IDCS] to replace the Cyberspace Vulnerability Assessment/Hunter [CVA/H] and the Operations Platform Fly Away Kits [IOP-FAK].
NSA, FBI, CISA and Multiple International Agencies Issue Joint Advisory Warning Against Iranian Brute Force Attacks
The NSA, FBI, CISA, the Canadian CSE, the Australian AFP, ASD, and ACSC jointly released a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) warning against brute force and credential access attacks from Iranian hackers against critical infrastructure networks.
As the DoD is planning a phased rollout of the CMMC requirements next year, the Pentagon is developing training and tools to ensure its program managers know when and how to mark sensitive information as per NIST standards.
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has finalized its principal set of defensive post-quantum encryption algorithms, bringing clarity to the process of preparing for the greatest cyber threat of the near future.
Dioptra - New Open-Source AI Model Risk Testing Tool Released by NIST
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a new open-source software tool for testing the resilience of machine learning (ML) models to various types of attacks. The tool, known as Dioptra, will be available on Github.
The US Government banned the sale of antivirus software made by Russia's Kaspersky Lab in the US. Kaspersky said that it did not threaten U.S. national security and stated that they will pursue legal options to preserve its operations.
NIST To Publish the First Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) Standards in July
NIST is to release four post-quantum cryptographic algorithms in July. This is a proactive measure in the transition to next-generation cryptographic methods designed to safeguard against future quantum threats.
NIST CSF 2.0 Broadens Scope to Cover All Industries
NIST has released its Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 which builds on its long-standing, cyber-risk-reducing recommendations to include the concerns of organizations outside of its initial focus on critical infrastructure.
SEC Enforces Tighter Rules on Reporting Cyber Incidents
From 12.18.23, U.S. public companies must disclose “material” cyber incidents within 96 hours to the SEC. This rule will be enforced through financial penalties and legal liabilities for those organizations who do not comply with the SEC.
DoD will finalize CMMC 2.0 by end 2023. It reclassifies contractors into 3 levels of cybersecurity instead of 5, allows self-assessments for compliance in low security contracts and allows flexibility in compliance by plans of action and waiver
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