- BBB warns consumers about email phishing scams targeting account information 2026-03-25 17:23 The Register-Herald - West Virginia BECKLEY — The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be cautious of email scams in which fraudsters pose as legitimate businesses in an attempt to steal personal and financial information. According to the BBB, scammers often send urgent emails …
- Major bank forced to pay out $12,500 checks from $5.2million data breach settlement – see if you got the notice 2026-03-25 17:22 The U.S. Sun A MAJOR bank will pay $12,500 in compensation as part of a data breach class action settlement. Cadence Bank, with locations in the Midwest and Southeast, was accused of failing to protect private information from being illegally accessed. Sign up for the …
- HackerOne says employees hit by data breach - and Navia hack is to blame 2026-03-25 17:05 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Pro Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! You are …
- Streetsboro mother who lost her son pushes for federal sextortion bill 2026-03-25 16:51 Kent Ravena Record Courier - Ohio March 25, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET Tamia Woods, whose son James died by suicide, is pushing for federal legislation aimed at protecting other children from being exploited online. The bill would increase penalties for sextortion and update sentencing guidelines …
- Russian national faces federal prison in ransomware and computer botnet scheme 2026-03-25 16:00 CBS 62 Detroit - Michigan A Russian national was sentenced to two years in U.S. federal prison and ordered to pay over $1.6 million as a result of a ransomware and computer botnet scheme, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Michigan said. The sentencing took …
- PyPI warns developers after LiteLLM malware found stealing cloud and CI/CD credentials 2026-03-25 14:35 CSO The disclosure highlighted a common approach that attackers follow these days. Instead of going off immediately after installation, the malware quietly lingers to map the environment and establish a foothold, before pulling credentials from local machines …
- A third of Indian PC users faced offline cyber attack in 2025; over 6.4 crore incidents blocked: Kaspersky 2026-03-25 14:18 The Economic Times Disconnecting from the internet does not guarantee safety from cyber threats, as nearly one in three computer users in India were targeted by local, on-device attacks in 2025, according to a report by cybersecurity major Kaspersky. The company stated it …
- University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Falls Victim to Vendor Data Breach 2026-03-25 14:05 Healthcare Facilities Today A health information network named “Health Gorilla” improperly accessed medical records available through the national network used to exchange medical information. On January 13, 2026, Epic Systems (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s electronic …
- Better Business Bureau reports a rise in personal loan approval phishing scam 2026-03-25 13:52 FOX 17 - Michigan <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="utf-8"> <meta property="op:markup_version" content="v1.0"> <link rel="canonical" href="https://www.fox17online.com/news…
- Why Ransomware Should Be Getting Your Attention Again 2026-03-25 13:46 TechSpective Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSS Ransomware has been a persistent headline topic for years now, to the point where a lot of people have probably gotten numb to it. I know I had. It starts to feel like background noise …
- Russian “Initial Access Broker” sentenced in Indiana for multi-million dollar ransomware scheme 2026-03-25 13:21 1340 AM WBIW - Indiana FARMERSBURG — A 26-year-old Russian national has been sentenced to 81 months (nearly seven years) in federal prison for his role in a sophisticated global cybercrime network that extorted tens of millions of dollars from American companies. Aleksei Volkov …
- Russian Man Sentenced in Southern Indiana for Ransomware Attacks 2026-03-25 11:38 WZDM - Indiana A Russian man was sentenced to nearly 13 years in prison for being behind ransomware attacks. 26 year-old Aleksei Volkov was sentenced for the crime in the Southern Indiana District federal court. As part of the sentence, Volkov will be required to pay …
- RBI website hit by 61 million cyberattack attempts in a single quarter 2026-03-25 11:08 ETCISO.in The Reserve Bank of India's website was targeted by more than 61 million cyberattack attempts in the October-December 2025 quarter alone, all of which were successfully repelled by the central bank's firewall and security engines, RBI Executive …
- Cyberattack on Foster City continuing 2026-03-25 09:55 KALW - California The Foster City City Council has declared a state of emergency after its computer network was targeted by ransomware nearly a week ago. The Council voted 4-0 Monday night to declare the emergency, with the city government’s computer network paralyzed by …
- Russian Hacker Jailed for 81 Months Over $9M Ransomware Attacks 2026-03-25 09:07 Decrypt In brief A U.S. court has sentenced Russian citizen Aleksei Volkov to 81 months in prison for his role in ransomware attacks causing over $9 million in actual losses. Volkov operated as an "initial access broker," finding vulnerabilities and …
- NetSTAR Global, Varist Partner to Strengthen Defenses Against AI-Driven Malware 2026-03-25 07:06 The Fast Mode NetSTAR Global, the global leader in OEM web categorization, IP reputation, and threat intelligence solutions, and Varist, a pioneer in AI-scale malware detection, announced a strategic alliance designed to strengthen cybersecurity defenses in response to …
- FBI warns of phishing attacks targeting messaging apps 2026-03-25 05:49 The Shrewsbury Post - Massachusetts Federal officials are warning the public about a wave of phishing attacks aimed at popular messaging apps, where hackers are gaining access to private accounts without breaking the apps’ encryption. The Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Cybersecurity …
- Over 14,000 Routers Were Hijacked In Malicious Global Cyberattack 2026-03-25 05:25 SlashGear More than 14,000 routers have been compromised in one of 2026's most widespread cyberattacks so far. Mostly targeting Asus routers, the malware known as KadNap is taking devices and turning them into a botnet for large-scale attacks. Worse, the threat …
- “Smishing” is on the rise – what you need to know 2026-03-25 05:02 KIRO 7 - Washington State The King County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a significant increase in “smishing” scams, where fraudsters use text messages to steal money and personal information. The trend mirrors a rise in similar scam phone calls seen throughout the region …
- Hackers Attacking Android Users With Fake ChatGPT Invites to Deploy Malware 2026-03-25 04:38 Cyber Security News Cybercriminals have set their sights on Android users through a well-crafted phishing scheme that disguises malicious applications as beta-testing opportunities for ChatGPT and Meta advertising tools. What appears to be a legitimate app-testing invitation …
- Google Forms Job Lures Deliver PureHVNC in New Multi-Stage Malware Campaign 2026-03-25 04:35 Cyber Security News Attackers have found a new way to push malware by weaponizing one of the most trusted everyday tools — Google Forms. A newly identified campaign is exploiting business-themed lures, including fake job interviews, project briefs, and financial documents, to …
- Tycoon2FA Operators Resume Cloud Account Phishing After Infrastructure Disruption 2026-03-25 04:32 Cyber Security News Cybercriminals behind Tycoon2FA, a phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, have resumed targeting cloud accounts with near-full force despite a coordinated law enforcement takedown on March 4, 2026. Europol, working alongside authorities from six countries …
- HackerOne Data Breach – Employees Data Stolen Following Navia Hack 2026-03-25 04:30 Cyber Security News HackerOne recently disclosed a data breach affecting 287 of its employees following a cyberattack on its U.S. benefits administrator, Navia Benefit Solutions. The breach stemmed from a Broken Object Level Authorization (BOLA) vulnerability in Navia’s API, …
- Foster City declares State of Emergency following cyber attack 2026-03-25 04:04 NBC Bay Area - California Foster City officials continue to investigate a cyber attack that prompted the city to declare a State of Emergency. The city is not providing details on what exactly has been compromised by the attack, but did disclose anyone with business with Foster …
- Russian Hacker Sentenced to 81 Months for $9M Ransomware Scheme 2026-03-25 03:19 Crypto Economy TL;DR: Russian hacker Aleksei Volkov was sentenced to 81 months in prison for facilitating ransomware attacks that caused over $9 million in actual losses. Volkov operated as an “initial access broker,” selling unauthorized access to corporate networks to …
- Why Mac Users Should Pay More Attention to Malware Risks 2026-03-25 03:17 InvenGlobal Overview For many years, Apple users believed that Macs were virtually immune to viruses and malware. This myth arose partly due to the stable architecture of macOS and Apple’s strict app policies. It was also due to the platform’s relatively small market …
- The FBI Says You Should Do This To Protect Yourself Against Ransomware Attacks 2026-03-25 03:01 SlashGear As cybercriminals create intrusive programs that violate your privacy, they're also trying to steal your information and take your money. One way to do this is through ransomware, a type of malicious software (malware) that can compromise your device. …
- GitHub-hosted malware campaign uses split payload to evade detection 2026-03-25 01:09 Help Net Security A large-scale malware delivery campaign has been targeting developers, gamers, and general users through fake tools hosted on GitHub, Netskope researchers have warned. These “lures” are highly polished and appear legitimate, occasionally mimicking real …
- Russian initial access broker helped ransomware gangs extort millions, sentenced to 81 months 2026-03-25 01:08 Help Net Security A Russian citizen, Aleksei Volkov, was sentenced to 81 months in prison for helping ransomware groups carry out attacks causing over $9 million in actual losses and over $24 million in intended losses, after being arrested in Italy and extradited to the …
- AstraZeneca reportedly hit by serious cyberattack 2026-03-25 01:06 pharmaphorum A hacking group claims to have broken into AstraZeneca's IT systems and stolen confidential data, which they are now offering for sale. The group, known as LAPSUS$, maintain that they have stolen around 3GB of compressed AZ data, but somewhat unusually …
- Iran Targeted by Self-Propagating Malware in Supply-Chain Cyberattacks 2026-03-25 00:35 Circle ID A new wave of cyberattacks has placed Iran at the centre of an unusually destructive malware campaign, underscoring the growing sophistication of supply-chain threats. Security researchers report that a group known as “TeamPCP” has deployed a wiper malware …
- This tax-themed malvertising attack can blind security software before it arrives — and then unleashes ransomware 2026-03-25 00:13 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Pro Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! You are …
- US Mortgage sued over ransomware attack 2026-03-24 23:40 National Mortgage News - New York A former US Mortgage employee is suing the lender for failing to protect his personal data in a hack last year, which the company has said it took swift action to address. Processing Content Richard Bernich sued the Long Island-based company in federal …
- On Your Side: BBB warns of phishing scam targeting homeowners with fake window company texts 2026-03-24 23:30 KY3 - Missouri SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (Edited News Release/KY3) - The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about phishing scams involving unsolicited texts from alleged window companies. In recent weeks, the BBB has received reports about texts that follow the same …
- Nearly 2 years after cyberattack, Columbus still has not released full report 2026-03-24 23:19 WBNS - Ohio In fall 2024, Ginther said officials hoped to release findings “later this year, beginning of next year." This week, Ginther said the timeline remains uncertain. COLUMBUS, Ohio — It has been nearly two years since a cyberattack disrupted operations in …
- Ghana Universities Rehearse Ransomware Crisis in Cybersecurity Drill 2026-03-24 23:14 Ghana MMA Vice-chancellors of Ghana’s public universities have participated in a ransomware attack simulation as part of a structured cybersecurity capacity-building workshop organised by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with Vice-Chancellors’ …
- Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Hightower Holding, LLC Data Breach 2026-03-24 22:45 Knox County News - Nebraska
- Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates QualDerm Partners, LLC Data Breach Affecting More Than 3 Million Individuals 2026-03-24 22:44 Knox County News - Nebraska
- North Korean Hackers Abuse VS Code Auto-Run Tasks to Deploy StoatWaffle Malware 2026-03-24 22:12 The Hacker News The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign, also tracked as WaterPlum, have been attributed to a malware family tracked as StoatWaffle that's distributed via malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) projects. The …
- U.S. Sentences Russian Hacker to 6.75 Years for Role in $9M Ransomware Damage 2026-03-24 22:11 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananMar 24, 2026Cybercrime / Network Security A 26-year-old Russian citizen has been sentenced in the U.S. to 6.75 years (81 months) in prison for his role in assisting major cybercrime groups, including the Yanluowang ransomware crew, in …
- Tax Search Ads Deliver ScreenConnect Malware Using Huawei Driver to Disable EDR 2026-03-24 22:06 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananMar 24, 2026Endpoint Security / Social Engineering A large-scale malvertising campaign active since January 2026 has been observed targeting U.S.-based individuals searching for tax-related documents to serve rogue installers for …
- Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates QualDerm Partners, LLC Data Breach Affecting More Than 3 Million Individuals 2026-03-24 22:00 EIN Presswire BRENTWOOD, Tenn., March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is actively investigating data privacy claims arising from the QualDerm Partners, LLC data breach. On December 24, 2025, QualDerm Partners, LLC …
- Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Hightower Holding, LLC Data Breach 2026-03-24 21:57 EIN Presswire CHICAGO, March 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is actively investigating data privacy claims arising from the Hightower Holding, LLC data breach. On January 9, 2026, Hightower Holding, LLC discovered a …
- Self-Propagating Malware Poisons Open Source Software, Wipes Iran-Based Machines 2026-03-24 21:02 Slashdot An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: A new hacking group has been rampaging the Internet in a persistent campaign that spreads a self-propagating and never-before-seen backdoor -- and curiously a data wiper that targets Iranian machines …
- Crunchyroll confirms data breach after hacker claims unauthorized access 2026-03-24 21:00 TechCrunch Anime streaming service Crunchyroll has confirmed a data breach involving customer service ticket information following an incident with a third-party vendor, after a hacker claimed to have accessed user data and internal systems. The streaming site, which …
- OVHcloud Founder Denies Massive 590TB Data Breach Claims 2026-03-24 20:28 Hackread A major French tech firm, OVHcloud, has been forced to address claims of a massive data breach after a user on a dark web forum boasted about stealing nearly 600 terabytes of its private data. On 23 March 2026, a poster using the name Normal claimed on …
- The $24 Million Keyholder: Russian Access Broker Sentenced To 7 Years For U.S. Ransomware Blitz 2026-03-24 20:17 The Free Press - Tampa - Florida A 26-year-old Russian national who acted as a high-level “gatekeeper” for international cybercrime syndicates was sentenced to 81 months in federal prison on Monday. Aleksei Volkov, a resident of St. Petersburg, appeared in a Southern District of Indiana …
- Lehigh Carbon CC Still Recovering From Data Breach 2026-03-24 20:15 Government Technology (TNS) — Lehigh Carbon Community College students returned from Spring Break to open campuses Monday, but IT disruptions persist as Wi-Fi and other services are not fully back online following a reported data breach that closed the school for more than a …
- Cyber Attack Continues to Paralyze Foster City, Calif. 2026-03-24 20:15 Government Technology (TNS) — A cyberattack that has left Foster City largely paralyzed is now in its fifth day, with no end in sight. The City Council announced a special session will be convened on Monday evening in part to adopt a resolution of a state of emergency for the …
- Iran-linked ransomware gang targeted US healthcare org amid military conflict 2026-03-24 18:54 The Record A U.S. healthcare organization was targeted in late February by an Iranian ransomware gang with ties to the country’s government, according to a new report. Incident responders at Beazley Security helped the unnamed healthcare organization deal with an …