- UMMC clinics close, surgeries delayed today after cyberattack 2026-02-19 20:13 Hattiesburg American - Mississippi
- See photos from the UMMC cyberattack press conference in Jackson, MS 2026-02-19 20:01 The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 12:45 p.m. CT University of Mississippi Medical Center Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs LouAnn Woodward answers questions during a press conference about the cyberattack at UMMC School of Medicine in Jackson, Miss., on Thursday, …
- UMMC cyberattack shuts down systems, forces all its clinics to close 2026-02-19 20:00 The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi Updated Feb. 19, 2026, 1:33 p.m. CT The University of Mississippi Medical Center confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack, disrupting its IT network. Hospital officials and federal law enforcement are in communication with the attackers. UMMC shut down …
- See video of UMMC press conference about the cyberattack 2026-02-19 20:00 The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi Feb. 19, 2026, 12:20 p.m. CT The Greenwood Leflore Hospital is drowning. It is just one of many rural health facilities, lawmakers warn, that could close if the Legislature doesn't take immediate action. The hospital has been embroiled in financial …
- NBU's online store targeted by cyberattack, hackers may have accessed personal data 2026-02-19 19:26 Ukrinform Attackers may have gained access to customers' personal data. However, no financial information was compromised. According to Ukrinform, the National Bank of Ukraine reported this on Facebook. "The online store for numismatic products is …
- Why Banks Need AI-Driven Segmentation Against Ransomware 2026-02-19 19:21 Bank Information Security Ransomware in financial services now moves at machine speed, outpacing traditional defenses and exposing flat networks. Michael Villar, director of field security technology at Akamai, said artificial intelligence-powered attackers compress the entire kill …
- Massive global data breach sees over a billion records exposed - here's what we know so far 2026-02-19 19:18 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Iowa company faces lawsuit over massive health-data cyberattack 2026-02-19 18:45 Iowa Capital Dispatch A Des Moines company is facing a potential class action lawsuit over an alleged cyberattack that may have exposed the health data of 1.6 million people to unauthorized disclosure. OpenLoop Health, a digital-health infrastructure company that partners with …
- Yahoo Boy Afeez Olatunji Adewale extradited to U.S. over sextortion, death of American citizen 2026-02-19 18:38 Peoples Gazette Afeez Olatunji Adewale, a Yahoo Boy, has been arrested and extradited to the U.S. to face charges related to the sextortion and death of an American citizen. Mr Adewale, 26, is the third among a gang of Nigerian-based fraudsters, arrested and extradited to …
- Wellington mayoral desk files: report reveals council’s failures leading to privacy breach 2026-02-19 18:35 The New Zealand Herald The report by consultancy firm Grant Thornton found the council had not followed its own processes in storing the documents, said three inspections of the desk before its sale were insufficient, and warned the council was susceptible to another similar …
- Cyber Attack on the Largest Dutch Mobile Network Operator Odido Affects 6.2 Million Customers 2026-02-19 18:08 CPO Magazine The largest telecommunications service provider in the Netherlands has confirmed that a cyber attack exposed the personal information of over 6 million customers. The Hague-based Odido says it detected signs of a cyber attack over the weekend of February 7 …
- PromptSpy Android malware may exploit Gemini AI 2026-02-19 18:06 Computer Weekly An Android-specific malware targeting mobile device takeover appears to use generative AI (GenAI) services in its execution flows to maintain persistence on the victim’s smartphone, researchers at ESET have reported. The raison d’être of the newly- …
- What they’re saying: How to handle a ransomware attack 2026-02-19 17:50 IT Brew - New York According to some experts, ransomware is one of the biggest cybersecurity threats facing the private sector today. It’s crucial that organizations understand the risk of being attacked and how to handle the event if it happens—including an emergency plan. …
- Ransomware gang threatens Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes after shutting down schools 2026-02-19 17:44 The Record The government of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes is being extorted by cybercriminals after a ransomware attack shut down its schools and critical systems in January. The Rhysida ransomware gang took credit for the attack this week and demanded 10 bitcoin …
- University of Mississippi Suffers Cyberattack, Closes All Clinics, Cancels Services 2026-02-19 17:24 Mississippi Free Press Sign up for our FREE email newsletter today! Unlock exclusive, in-depth stories that go beyond headlines. A cyberattack on the IT systems at the University of Mississippi Medical Center has led to the closure of all the medical system’s clinics across the …
- Consumers Warned About Email Phishing Scam 2026-02-19 17:18 Northern Plains Independent - Montana Posted on February 19, 2026 The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is warning residents and businesses about a phishing scam in which fraudsters impersonate officials through deceptive emails, often appearing to come from a fictitious “Bridget …
- University of Mississippi Medical Center hit by cyberattack 2026-02-19 17:02 SuperTalkFM News - Mississippi The University of Mississippi Medical Center was the subject of a cyberattack Thursday morning, officials at the academic hospital confirmed. “Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to our electronic medical records, …
- Cyber attack shuts UMMC system 2026-02-19 16:53 Madison County Journal - Mississippi Due to a cybersecurity attack, many UMMC IT systems are down, including access to electronic medical records. All UMMC clinic locations statewide are closed. Outpatient and ambulatory surgeries/procedures, as well as imaging appointments, are cancelled …
- Cyberattack Causes Leak of 115,000 Sets of Info from Asahi Group 2026-02-19 16:50 Nippon Newsfrom Japan Economy Feb 19, 2026 13:51 (JST) Tokyo, Feb. 19 (Jiji Press)--A ransomware attack at Japanese food and beverage giant Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. last September led to the leak of 115,513 sets of personal data, the company has said. Of the …
- Chip Gear Maker Advantest Reports Suspected Ransomware Attack 2026-02-19 16:49 Nippon Newsfrom Japan Economy Technology Feb 19, 2026 15:56 (JST) Tokyo, Feb. 19 (Jiji Press)--Japanese semiconductor testing equipment maker Advantest Corp. said Thursday that part of its internal systems has been accessed illegally from outside in what may be a …
- The National Bank reported a cyberattack on its online coin store. Usersʼ personal data is at risk 2026-02-19 16:47 Babel The National Bank of Ukraine reported that its online store selling numismatic products has been subjected to a cyberattack. Attackers may have gained access to usersʼ personal data. This was reported by the NBU press service. They say the breach was …
- Batten down the hatches - ransomware attacks are increasingly targeting firewalls, experts claim 2026-02-19 16:24 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Lapsus Ransomware group targets Adidas 2026-02-19 16:20 Cybersecurity Insiders Adidas, a German sportswear giant has once again found itself in the spotlight, but this time for troubling cybersecurity concerns rather than business performance. The company, which is reportedly being considered for acquisition by Nike in October 2027, …
- AMR: Ambulances ‘operating as normal’ amid UMMC cyber-attack 2026-02-19 16:16 WLBT - Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - AMR ambulance operations have so far not been impacted by a Thursday morning cyber-attack at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). That’s according to Ryan Wilson, operations manager with AMR Central Mississippi. “We’ …
- Israel reports sevenfold surge in phishing attacks in 2025 2026-02-19 16:15 Xinhua News Agency JERUSALEM, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Israel National Cyber Directorate (INCD) on Thursday reported a sharp rise in phishing attacks across the country over the past year. According to its statement, the INCD handled 31,657 phishing attacks in 2025, …
- Android malware taps Gemini to navigate infected devices 2026-02-19 16:06 The Register Cybersecurity researchers say they've spotted the first Android malware strain that uses generative AI to improve performance once installed. But it may be only a proof of concept. ESET calls it PromptSpy, malware whose primary goal is to deploy a VNC …
- UMMC clinics closed due to cyber attack 2026-02-19 16:04 The Meridian Star - Mississippi Published 9:35 am Thursday, February 19, 2026 University of Mississippi Medical Center facilities and clinics throughout the state are closed Thursday after a cyber attack interrupted IT services. Children’s of Mississippi, part of UMMC which operates …
- UMMC confirms cyberattack, closing clinics and canceling surgeries 2026-02-19 15:53 WDAM - Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Officials are confirming many IT systems, including the electronic medical records system, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, are down Thursday, following a cyberattack. In a statement, officials said outpatient and …
- University of Mississippi Medical Center severely impacted by cyberattack 2026-02-19 15:53 WXXV 25 - Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WXXV)- Operations throughout the University of Mississippi Medical Center have been severely impacted by a cyberattack today. Notably, all UMMC clinic locations are closed today and all outpatient procedures and appointments are canceled. …
- Negotiating with hackers: The AI in ransomware response 2026-02-19 15:38 Information Week Ransomware groups are increasingly inserting AI bots into the negotiation loop to triage victims, collect leverage and scale their operations. At Fortra, I have observed a growing trend of attackers deploying chatbots for first contact, with humans …
- DLI warns consumers about email phishing scams 2026-02-19 15:35 Seeley Swan Pathfinder - Montana The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is warning residents and businesses about a phishing scam in which fraudsters impersonate officials through deceptive emails, often appearing to come from a fictitious “Bridget Hawkins” or similar names, …
- Starkiller: New ‘Commercial-Grade’ Phishing Kit Bypasses MFA 2026-02-19 15:34 Infosecurity Magazine A newly uncovered phishing kit allows cybercriminals to steal usernames and passwords with a toolkit which spoofs live login pages and bypasses multi-factor authentication (MFA) protections, cybersecurity analysts have warned. Dubbed Starkiller, the …
- Cornwall councillor calls out 'cock-up' over data breach 2026-02-19 15:29 Voice Newspapers “But in this case, in their rush to process the complaints, the governance team at Cornwall Council forgot to redact the information properly. So I know all the names, all the addresses, all the telephone numbers, all the emails of all the complainants, …
- 'The attackers have communicated to us:' Cyberattack cripples UMMC systems, forces clinic closures 2026-02-19 15:16 WAPT 16 - Mississippi A cyber attack at the University of Mississippi Medical Center has taken down many of the hospital's systems.UMMC officials said the attack has affected access to the hospital's electronic medical records. All UMMC clinic locations are closed as a …
- CRESCENTHARVEST Campaign Targets Iran Protest Supporters With RAT Malware 2026-02-19 15:11 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new campaign dubbed CRESCENTHARVEST, likely targeting supporters of Iran's ongoing protests to conduct information theft and long-term espionage. The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) said it …
- Fake IPTV Apps Spread Massiv Android Malware Targeting Mobile Banking Users 2026-02-19 15:11 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed details of a new Android trojan called Massiv that's designed to facilitate device takeover (DTO) attacks for financial theft. The malware, according to ThreatFabric, masquerades as seemingly harmless IPTV apps …
- PromptSpy: First Android malware to use generative AI in its execution flow 2026-02-19 15:07 Help Net Security ESET researchers have discovered PromptSpy, the first known Android malware to abuse generative AI as part of its execution flow in order to achieve persistence. This marks the first time generative AI has been deployed in this way. Because the attackers …
- Adidas investigates alleged data breach affecting 815,000 records 2026-02-19 15:07 Help Net Security Adidas confirmed it is investigating a possible data breach involving one of its third-party customer service providers. The company stated that there is no indication its IT infrastructure, e-commerce platforms, or consumer data were impacted by the …
- XWorm Malware Delivered via Fake Financial Receipts Targeting Windows Systems to Steal Logins and Sessions 2026-02-19 14:38 Cyber Security News A sophisticated multi-stage malware campaign is actively targeting Brazilian and Latin American (LATAM) businesses using fake bank receipts to deliver XWorm v5.6, a commodity remote access trojan (RAT) capable of stealing credentials, hijacking sessions, …
- Ont. mayor’s email compromised by phishing scam requesting money 2026-02-19 14:35 CTV News
- Advanced Crypto Mining Malware Spreads Through External Drives and Air-Gapped Systems 2026-02-19 14:33 Cyber Security News A sophisticated cryptocurrency mining campaign has emerged, targeting systems through external storage devices with the ability to compromise even air-gapped environments. The malware operates as a multi-stage infection that prioritizes mining Monero …
- Kyndryl launches unified cyber command hub in Bengaluru 2026-02-19 14:23 TechCircle IT services provider Kyndryl on Thursday announced the launch of its first Cyber Defense Operations Centre (CDOC) in Bengaluru, creating a unified command hub that integrates network and security operations into a single operating model. The new centre …
- iPhone Users See Increase in Risky Phishing Scams—but There’s a Solution 2026-02-19 14:23 Newsweek Apple users have noticed a growing—and concerning—issue with the Calendar app on iOS devices: Fake calendar invites containing spam links. The fake calendar invites are a scam tactic, and they can quickly fill up an iPhone user's calendar with useless …
- Kurdistan Region thwarts DDoS attack on Runaki Services Portal 2026-02-19 14:09 Shafaq News 2026-02-19T13:10:43+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Erbil The Kurdistan Regional Government’s (KRG) Information Technology Department blocked “a large-scale, coordinated cyberattack” targeting the Runaki services portal, confirming that …
- When Your AI Assistant Turns Against You: How Hackers Are Weaponizing Copilot, Grok, and ChatGPT to Spread Malware 2026-02-19 14:04 WebProNews The AI tools that millions of workers rely on daily to draft emails, summarize documents, and write code are now being exploited by cybercriminals as sophisticated attack vectors. Security researchers have demonstrated that popular AI assistants — …
- Innisfil, Ont., mayor’s email compromised by malicious phishing scam requesting money 2026-02-19 13:17 CTV News
- AI chatbots with web browsing can be abused as malware relays 2026-02-19 13:13 Digital Trends AI chatbots with web browsing can be abused as malware relays, based on a Check Point Research demo. Instead of malware calling home to a traditional command server, it can use a chatbot’s URL fetching to pull instructions from a malicious page, then carry …
- Legal Action Over Coupang Data Breach Escalates as US Investors Join With Claims 2026-02-19 13:13 CPO Magazine The massive late 2025 data breach of online retail giant Coupang has become an international legal issue and potential source of trade tensions, as US investors have joined in with claims against the South Korean government under international arbitration …
- Starkiller: Cyber experts issue warning over new phishing kit that proxies real login pages 2026-02-19 12:28 IT Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter ITPro Get the IT Pro Newsletter Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ …
- Council data breach shared personal details of people who complained 2026-02-19 11:33 Cornwall Live Cllr Dulcie Tudor has dished the dirt on what appears to be a council data breach(Image: Councillor Facebook page) A Cornwall councillor has accused the local authority she represents of a "cock-up" after all the personal details of ten people …