- Amid Service Disruption, Colt Telecom Confirms 'Criminal Group' Accessed Their Data, As Ransomware Gang Threatens to Sell It 2025-08-23 15:27 Slashdot British telecommunications service provider Colt Telecom "has offices in over 30 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia, reports CPO magazine. "It manages nearly 1,000 data centers and roughly 75,000 km of fiber infrastructure." …
- Cayman: Police Advise of Phishing Text Message Claiming to be from Local Bank 2025-08-23 15:16 I News Cayman From RCIPS The RCIPS Cyber Crime Unit has become aware of a phishing SMS text message circulating in the Cayman Islands purporting to be from Cayman National Bank. The SMS claims that the your bank account has been frozen due to unusual activity, and …
- How to Prevent a Data Breach: Expert Cybersecurity Strategies 2025-08-23 12:59 Cybers Guards Every year, cybercriminals grow more sophisticated, and businesses pay the price. In 2024, the average global cost of a data breach hit $4.45 million, according to IBM. Beyond financial penalties, the reputational fallout can devastate even well- …
- How to Remove Ransomware in Windows 10: A Complete Guide 2025-08-23 12:49 Cybers Guards Ransomware attacks are one of the fastest-growing cybersecurity threats. In 2024 alone, global ransomware damages were estimated to exceed $30 billion, with businesses and individuals alike falling victim. The consequences are devastating: encrypted files, …
- SciTech | Aug 23, 2025 | 6 min read India tops global malware attack chart 2025-08-23 12:32 Ahmedabad Mirror Others SciTech #New Delhi India has emerged as the most-targeted nation for malware attacks, topping global charts, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) fuelling a surge in ransomware, a new report by cybersecurity firm Acronis has said. The biannual report …
- Fake CoinMarketCap Journalists Targeting Crypto Executives in Spear-Phishing Campaign 2025-08-23 11:30 Hackread Fake CoinMarketCap journalist profiles used in spear-phishing target crypto execs via Zoom interviews, risking malware, data theft, and wallet loss. A new spear-phishing campaign is targeting executives in the crypto industry through fake interview …
- Veeam Leaders on Cyber Resilience, Ransomware Shifts, and the Future of Data Recovery 2025-08-23 11:04 CIOL Cyberattacks today are not just about breaching systems—they’re about testing the very resilience of organisations. With ransomware getting smarter, extortion attacks rising, and even backup data coming under fire, the battle has moved from prevention to …
- Phishing evolves with AI and stealth: Kaspersky highlights biometric and signature risks 2025-08-23 05:19 ETCISO.in Kaspersky has detected and blocked over 142 million phishing link clicks in Q2 2025, a 23.8 %increase from Q1. Currently, phishing is going through a shift driven by sophisticated AI-powered deception techniques and innovative evasion methods. …
- Phony Apple support pages push malware that slips past Mac security 2025-08-23 04:40 AppleInsider - New York A security company says it blocked a widespread malware campaign that hijacked fake Mac support pages to steal passwords, browser data, and cryptocurrency. Between June and August 2025, CrowdStrike's Falcon platform detected more than 300 attempts to …
- Why Enterprises Need Preemptive Cybersecurity to Combat Modern Phishing 2025-08-23 01:27 Cyber Defense Magazine Phishing isn’t what it used to be. It’s no longer fake emails with bad grammar and sketchy links. With AI, modern phishing attacks have become slicker, more convincing, and dangerously well-timed. They can perfectly mimic a CEO or investor’s tone. They can …
- Ransomware hack hit Orange telecom, data published on dark web 2025-08-23 00:51 The Business Times Singapore Telecommunications companies are attractive targets for hackers as they store valuable financial information on customers as well as critical data and communication from governments and businessesPublished Sat, Aug 23, 2025 · 08:42 AM [LONDON] A criminal …
- Workday announces data breach in ‘social engineering’ scam 2025-08-23 00:45 Pleasanton Weekly - California Workday headquarters in Pleasanton. (Embarcadero Media file photo) Pleasanton-based Workday was among numerous large organizations impacted by a recent targeted “social engineering campaign” according to an announcement from the company last week. Workday …
- COOKIE SPIDER’s Malvertising Drops New SHAMOS macOS Malware 2025-08-22 23:49 Hackread CrowdStrike reports COOKIE SPIDER using malvertising to spread SHAMOS macOS malware (a new variant of AMOS infostealer), stealing credentials, crypto wallets, and targeting 300+ environments. Between June and August this year, macOS users looking for …
- Washington Court House recovering from May cyberattack, residents face water bill delays 2025-08-22 23:35 FOX28 - Ohio WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio (WSYX) — Three months after a cyberattack disrupted Washington Court House, the city is gradually returning to normalcy. Residents are still dealing with the aftermath, including issues with utility billing. Jeri Layne, a …
- Arch Linux continues to feel the force of a DDoS attack after two brutal weeks — attackers yet to be identified as project struggles to restore full service 2025-08-22 23:20 Tom's Hardware The last two weeks have been hard for the Arch Project, which has been experiencing a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack, causing service outages for the popular Linux distribution as documented by Arch maintainer Cristian Heusel in a recent …
- 'It can happen anywhere': FBI warns of epidemic of sextortion cases in San Antonio area | Deep Dive 2025-08-22 23:14 KENS - Texas Experts are warning parents to monitor children's internet use as online sextortion cases surge. SAN ANTONIO — Your child is at risk if he or she has access to the internet and experts say you need to be monitoring them now - if you are not already. …
- Fake Apple Support Sites Spread Malware Evading macOS Defenses 2025-08-22 22:30 WebProNews In a sophisticated cyberattack that’s raising alarms among cybersecurity experts, fraudulent websites masquerading as official Apple support pages are distributing malware capable of evading macOS’s built-in defenses. These deceptive sites, which mimic …
- 500 people in Philadelphia impacted by data breach at mental health services company 2025-08-22 21:48 FOX 29 Philadelphia - Pennsylvania PHILADELPHIA - Officials say a data breach at a mental health services company exposed sensitive data belonging to at least 500 people in Philadelphia. What we know: Equilibria Mental Health Services said the data breach happened during a phishing attack …
- Kidney dialysis giant DaVita tells 2.4M people they were snared in ransomware data theft nightmare 2025-08-22 21:21 The Register Ransomware scum breached kidney dialysis firm Davita's labs database in April and stole about 2.4 million people's personal and health-related information. In a filing with the US Department of Health and Human Services, the global healthcare …
- Short circuit: Electronics supplier to tech giants suffers ransomware shutdown 2025-08-22 21:21 The Register Data I/O, a major electronics manufacturer whose customers include Amazon, Apple, Google, and Microsoft, notified federal regulators that it fell victim to a ransomware infection on August 16 that continues to disrupt its business operations. "The …
- Massive data breach sees 16 million PayPal accounts leaked online - here's what we know, and how to stay safe 2025-08-22 20:37 TechRadar Pro Hackers claim to be selling millions of PayPal logins, but experts suspect foul play The dataset allegedly includes passwords, emails, and URLs for automated attacks Experts say the leaked sample is too small to confirm authenticity, and its low pricing …
- Data breach litigation targets wine company: Lessons for alcohol industry players 2025-08-22 20:25 JD Supra - California On July 30, 2025, a wine producer was sued in connection with a cyberattack that allegedly compromised the data of at least 26,000 customers. Among other things, the complaint alleges that the company failed to implement reasonable security measures and …
- Arch Linux remains under attack as DDoS enters week 2 - here's a workaround 2025-08-22 19:36 ZDNet atese/iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty ImagesFollow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways All Arch Linux sites are under attack. No one knows why Arch is getting smacked around. You can get Arch Linux files and …
- Lynch Carpenter Investigates The Ohio Medical Alliance Data Breach Claims 2025-08-22 19:31 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ohio Medical Alliance (“OMA”), also known as Ohio Marijuana Card, recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of hundreds of thousands of patients and employees. The …
- Lynch Carpenter Investigates Claims in Aspire Rural Health Systems Data Breach 2025-08-22 19:21 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Aug. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aspire Rural Health System (“Aspire”) recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of hundreds of thousands of individuals. The information potentially impacted in the …
- Fake CAPTCHA tests trick users into running malware 2025-08-22 19:07 The Register Microsoft's security team has published an in-depth report into ClickFix, the social engineering attack which tricks users into executing malicious commands in the guise of proving their humanity. ClickFix pretends to be a standard CAPTCHA challenge. …
- Criminal background checker APCS faces data breach 2025-08-22 19:07 The Register Exclusive A leading UK provider of criminal record checks for employers is handling a data breach stemming from a third-party development company. Access Personal Checking Services (APCS) has written to customers to notify them that their data has been …
- Qilin Ransomware Hits Nissan: 4TB of Vehicle Designs Stolen 2025-08-22 17:54 WebProNews In the high-stakes world of automotive innovation, where proprietary designs can make or break market dominance, Nissan Motor Co. finds itself grappling with a potentially devastating cyber intrusion. Hackers affiliated with the notorious Qilin ransomware …
- Colt Telecom Cyber Attack Claimed by WarLock Ransomware Gang Causes Multi-Day Service Disruption 2025-08-22 17:40 CPO Magazine A cyber attack has caused widespread multi-day service disruption at the British telecommunications service provider Colt Telecom. City of London Telecommunications (COLT) has offices in over 30 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia. It manages …
- Ransomware attack on DaVita exposes data from 2.7M 2025-08-22 17:04 Healthcare Dive Dive Brief: Data from 2.7 million people were exposed after a ransomware attack on kidney care provider DaVita this spring, according to a report to federal regulators. DaVita determined in April that an unauthorized user had gained access to its servers. …
- Pharmaceutical Firm Hit With Ransomware Attack 2025-08-22 16:49 Security Magazine Pawel Czerwinski via Unsplash Inotiv, a pharmaceutical firm, was hit with a ransomware attack. The organization became aware of the incident on August 8, 2025, and filed a report with the SEC on August 18, 2025. According to the filing, the organization …
- Russia-Sponsored Cyber Attack Campaign Targets Networking Devices, Critical Infrastructure 2025-08-22 16:49 Security Magazine A Russia-sponsored cyberattack campaign is targeting end-of-life Cisco devices that remain unpatched against CVE-2018-0171, a security flaw discovered seven years ago. This flaw was exploited by Chinese threat actor Salt Typhoon earlier this year and …
- Anatsa Malware Escalates: Android Under Siege as Hackers Harvest Credentials and Track Keystrokes 2025-08-22 16:29 GBHackers The Zscaler ThreatLabz team has uncovered significant advancements in the Anatsa malware, also known as TeaBot, an Android banking trojan that has been active since 2020. Originally designed for credential theft, keylogging, and facilitating fraudulent …
- BQTLOCK Ransomware-as-a-Service Emerges, Boasting Sophisticated Evasion Tactics 2025-08-22 16:29 GBHackers Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) models continue to democratize sophisticated attacks in the ever-changing world of cybercrime by allowing affiliates with little technical know-how to distribute ransomware through profit-sharing or subscription models. A …
- Warnings About Malware: How to Spot, Prevent, and Stay Safe 2025-08-22 16:14 Cybers Guards Every 39 seconds, a cyberattack occurs somewhere in the world. While we often think about hacking as something that happens only to big corporations, the reality is that malware is everywhere—silently infecting personal devices, small businesses, and even …
- Europol: $50K Qilin Ransomware Bounty is a Hoax 2025-08-22 16:06 SC Magazine European cyber agency refutes fabricated statement about investigations into Qilin attacks. Europol has denied any connection to a Telegram channel that falsely claimed the agency was offering a $50,000 reward for information on Qilin ransomware operators. …
- Couple to enter plea in sextortion case 2025-08-22 15:36 FBC News A couple charged with trafficking obscene material, sharing an intimate recording and online extortion will enter their plea next month. Ria Chandra and Pravinesh Sharma appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. …
- FTX Fallout: Financial Firm Accused Of Daily Phishing Emails In Exchange’s Collapse 2025-08-22 15:14 Bitcoinist Kroll, a financial and risk advisory firm, is facing a class-action suit after a data breach that exposed personal details of creditors tied to FTX, BlockFi and Genesis. According to the complaint, the breach in August 2023 let malicious actors obtain …
- BQTLOCK Ransomware Operates as RaaS With Advanced Evasion Techniques 2025-08-22 15:03 Cyber Security News A sophisticated new ransomware strain named BQTLOCK has emerged in the cyberthreat landscape since mid-July 2025, operating under a comprehensive Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that democratizes access to advanced encryption capabilities for …
- New Cryptojacking Attack Exploits Redis Servers to Install Miners and Disable Defenses 2025-08-22 15:03 Cyber Security News A sophisticated cryptojacking campaign has emerged, exploiting misconfigured Redis servers across multiple continents to deploy cryptocurrency miners while systematically dismantling security defenses. The threat actor behind this operation, designated TA- …
- Electronics manufacturer Data I/O reports ransomware attack to SEC 2025-08-22 14:53 The Record Tech manufacturer Data I/O reported a ransomware attack to federal regulators on Thursday evening, writing that the incident has taken down critical operational systems. The Redmond, Washington-based company said the ransomware attack began on August …
- iiNet Data Breach Exposes 280,000 Customers’ Emails and Addresses 2025-08-22 14:12 WebProNews In the ever-escalating world of cybersecurity threats, Australian telecommunications giant TPG Telecom has found itself at the center of a significant data breach that underscores the vulnerabilities plaguing even the most established players in the sector …
- India leads global malware attack list as AI-driven ransomware escalates: Acronis report 2025-08-22 14:07 The Times of India India has emerged as the most-targeted country globally for malware attacks. According to the latest biannual report by cybersecurity firm Acronis, the rise in AI-powered ransomware and phishing threats in India accounts to 12.4% of all monitored endpoint …
- Realitatea Platforms Hit by 250,000 Cyberattack Attempts in 21 Days 2025-08-22 13:56 MoldovaLive The platforms of the Realitatea media group, including its online outlets and RLIVE TV, have faced a massive cyberattack wave in recent weeks. Over 21 days, the group recorded about 250,000 cyber interference attempts and blocked more than 12,000 malicious …
- Inspectorate to investigate laboratory after data breach affecting 485,000 women 2025-08-22 13:31 NL Times The Health and Youth Care Inspectorate (IGJ) is going to investigate the laboratory Clinical Diagnostics in Rijswijk. Hackers recently stole data from more than 485,000 women who participated in the cervical cancer screening program. The investigation is …
- Police worker in Nottingham maternity investigation suspended after files deleted in data breach 2025-08-22 13:20 Nottingham Evening Post A member of policing staff part of the investigation into maternity failings at Nottingham hospitals has been suspended following a data breach. Police said the staff member had been suspended, pending investigation, over allegations information was …
- From VPS to Phishing: Darktrace Exposes SaaS Hijacks through Virtual Infrastructure Abuse 2025-08-22 13:05 Information Security Buzz Darktrace has uncovered a coordinated campaign of SaaS account takeovers. Attackers hid behind Virtual Private Servers, slipping into accounts, moving unseen, and wiping away the traces of phishing. The pattern was consistent: suspicious logins from VPS- …
- Microsoft quietly launched an AI agent that can detect and reverse engineer malware 2025-08-22 12:59 IT Pro Microsoft has launched an autonomous agent for detecting malware – and it’s already completed a first-of-a-kind detection of an active hacking group. Project Ire is an AI agent capable of reverse engineering software files to investigate whether they’re …
- Arch Linux takes a pounding as DDoS attack enters week two 2025-08-22 12:42 The Register Some joyless ne'er-do-well has loosed a botnet on the community-driven Arch Linux distro, with a distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack now in its second week of sustained disruption. "The Arch Linux Project is currently experiencing an …
- Former developer jailed after deploying kill-switch malware at Ohio firm 2025-08-22 11:13 Security Affairs Former developer jailed after deploying kill-switch malware at Ohio firm Ex-developer jailed 4 years for sabotaging Ohio employer with kill-switch malware that locked employees out after his account was disabled. Ex-developer Davis Lu (55) was sentenced to …