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  • Good-bye encryption-based ransomware attacks: Cybercriminals adjust their tactics 2026-02-26 00:19 Canadian Underwriter iStock.com/Moor Studio In response to companies beefing up their data back-up systems, cybercriminals have adjusted by bypassing data encryption altogether and simply stealing data directly — issuing extortion threats based on promises to suppress the …
  • Steaelite RAT combines data theft and ransomware management capability in one tool 2026-02-26 00:13 CSO The browser-based Steaelite toolkit includes modules for remote code execution, file management, live streaming, webcam and microphone access, process management, clipboard monitoring, password recovery, installed program enumeration, location tracking, …
  • Student charged with running 'sextortion' and 'catfishing' scheme involving over 20 minors 2026-02-26 00:10 The Christian Post - Washington D.C. By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Wednesday, February 25, 2026 An individual sitting in front of a computer and typing on a keyboard. | Getty Images/Oscar WongA Pennsylvania high school senior allegedly operated a “sextortion” and “catfishing …
  • Marquis Sues SonicWall Over 2025 Firewall Data Breach 2026-02-25 23:45 Bank Information Security 3rd Party Risk Management , Data Security , Governance & Risk Management Lawsuit Claims SonicWall Cloud Backup Flaw Led to Ransomware Attack Against Marquis Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 25, 2026     Marquis Software Solutions sued …
  • Weight Loss Clinic Hit With Data Breach Class Claims 2026-02-25 23:20 Law360 By P.J. D'Annunzio ( February 25, 2026, 4:36 PM EST) -- A Philadelphia-area weight loss clinic has been hit with proposed class claims in Pennsylvania state court alleging that the clinic failed to properly safeguard sensitive information that fell …
  • Coupang braces for increased competition amid fallout from South Korea data breach 2026-02-25 23:11 Channel News Asia SEOUL, Feb 26 : Investors in South Korea's e-commerce giant Coupang will be scrutinising the company's financial results on Thursday for fallout from a massive data breach, as rivals lure shoppers away from its platform. The company also faces …
  • ESET Threat Report: Phishing and social engineering are the most significant risks for South African organisations 2026-02-25 23:07 South Africa Today ESET Research has released its latest Threat Report summarising the threat landscape trends observed in ESET telemetry and analysed by ESET threat detection and research experts in the second half of 2025. According to the data, in South Africa, phishing …
  • ShinyHunters Claims Odido NL and Ben.nl Breach as Company Confirms Cyberattack 2026-02-25 23:04 Hackread A new data breach involving Dutch telecom provider Odido and its budget brand Ben has drawn attention after the ShinyHunters hacker group claimed to have stolen millions of customer records. While the attackers say sensitive data from roughly 21 million …
  • Manitoba RCMP warn of online phishing scheme 2026-02-25 23:01 CTV News
  • Phishing Platform Targeting Trucking and Logistics Disrupted 2026-02-25 22:48 Bank Information Security Cybercrime , Cybercrime as-a-service , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Russian and Armenian Operators Tied to Logistics-Focused 'Diesel Vortex' Group Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • February 25, 2026     Cybersecurity investigators have …
  • Lazarus APT group deployed Medusa Ransomware against Middle East target 2026-02-25 22:47 Security Affairs Lazarus APT group deployed Medusa Ransomware against Middle East target North Korea’s Lazarus Group used Medusa ransomware in an attack on an unnamed Middle East organization, researchers report. The North Korea-linked Lazarus APT Group, also known as …
  • UMMC clinics closed through Friday following cyberattack 2026-02-25 22:36 WAPT 16 - Mississippi The University of Mississippi Medical Center has cancelled regularly scheduled appointments and elective procedures at all of its clinics through Friday.The state's largest hospital has been recovering from a cyberattack announced last week.UMMC said …
  • ETSB Council: Bill 1 and cyberattack fallout are major concerns 2026-02-25 22:32 The Sherbrooke Record 25 February 2026 at 15 h 56 min Reading time: 2 min Adoption of two-year calendar “a big accomplishment” Michael Keegan The Record – LJI The provincial government’s Bill 1 and the recent fallout from the cyberattack that took place last December were the …
  • How to Spot Fake Instagram Login Pages and Avoid Phishing Scams 2026-02-25 22:27 Analytics Insight 1. How can I tell if an Instagram login page is fake? Check the URL carefully, avoid logging in through external links, watch for spelling errors, and confirm alerts inside the app’s security settings before entering credentials. 2. What should I do if I …
  • AT&T Settlement Update: Payout for $177M Data Breach 2026-02-25 22:26 Newsweek AT&T customers who filed claims in the $177 million class-action settlement tied to two 2024 data breaches are a step closer to potential payments, with the settlement website confirming that the final approval hearing was held on January 15 and that …
  • IU Health, Tampa General sue Change Healthcare over 2024 cyberattack fallout 2026-02-25 22:10 Becker's Hospital Review Indiana University Health in Indianapolis and Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital have filed separate lawsuits against Change Healthcare and its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, alleging the companies failed to safeguard data and maintain backup systems …
  • [Update] Data Breach On YES Bank-BookMyForex Cards Led To ₹7.63 Cr Loss 2026-02-25 21:29 Inc42 SUMMARY Multiple users of a cobranded forex card issued by Yes Bank and BookMyForex have alleged unauthorised transactions on their multi-currency cards Many of these transactions had originated from Brazil and were being attempted on cards that had been …
  • Global ransomware attacks drop 17% month-on-month in January 2026-02-25 21:11 The Green Sheet - California Wednesday, February 25, 2026 — 20:03:05 (UTC) Global Ransomware Attacks Drop 17% Month-on-Month in January Qilin was the most active ransomware group with 17% of attacks Industrials remain most targeted sector, with 32% of all attacks in January North …
  • Expert advice to recover from a data breach 2026-02-25 20:44 WITN - North Carolina (InvestigateTV) — Data breaches and other data compromises reached a record high in 2025, according to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center — and the notices companies send to affected consumers often lack clear guidance on what to do next. …
  • ‘Sleeping Malware’- Protecting Your Organisation From Cyber Threats 2026-02-25 20:10 National Law Review Organisations worldwide are increasingly facing cybersecurity threats capable of causing significant operational disruption. Recently, organisations have been targeted with “sleeping malware,” a dormant, or “sleeping,” implant embedded in an organisation’s …
  • Can YouTube videos spread Malware 2026-02-25 20:07 Cybersecurity Insiders With billions of daily views, YouTube is one of the most popular websites in the world. A common concern among users is whether simply watching a YouTube video can infect their device with malware. The short answer is: NO, watching a YouTube video itself …
  • Cyber-attack tops threat list as ports and global trade go digital 2026-02-25 19:22 The Loadstar © Iryna Kushnarova By Alex Lennane 25/02/2026 Cybersecurity has become the dominant business continuity fear – and ports, sitting at the choke points of global trade, are likely in the firing line.  New research from supply chain intelligence firm …
  • Fake 'interview' repos lure Next.js devs into running secret-stealing malware 2026-02-25 19:15 The Register Next.js developers are once again in the crosshairs as hackers seed malicious repositories disguised as legitimate projects, according to Microsoft, which said a limited set of those repos were directly tied to observed compromises. Microsoft said the …
  • Medical device firm UFP says backup data systems deployed following cyberattack 2026-02-25 18:47 The Record A large medical device manufacturer reported a cyberattack to federal regulators on Tuesday evening, warning investors that some company data was stolen or destroyed. UFP Technologies filed a notice with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) explaining …
  • QualDerm Partners Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter 2026-02-25 18:42 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QualDerm Partners (“Qualderm”), a business management services provider for dermatologists and skincare specialists,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which may have impacted the personal …
  • TWU Local 100 Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter 2026-02-25 18:40 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transport Workers Union of America Local 100 Chapter (“TWU Local 100”), a union for active and retired transport workers of New York City,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which may have impacted …
  • Wee Care Pediatrics Data Breach Claims Investigated by Lynch Carpenter 2026-02-25 18:29 EIN Presswire PITTSBURGH, Feb. 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wee Care Pediatrics, LLC (“Wee Care”), a children’s health care provider operating several locations in Utah,1 recently announced a cybersecurity incident, which impacted the personal information of its …
  • What is IP spoofing? How a VPN protects you against this malicious cyber attack 2026-02-25 18:24 GB News If your computer server has recently crashed or experienced unusual traffic spikes, there’s a possibility it could be related to an IP spoofing attack. IP spoofing occurs when a malicious actor falsifies the source IP address in data packets to impersonate …
  • Health Research Board targeted by cyber attack 2026-02-25 17:59 The Journal THE HEALTH RESEARCH Board has been targeted with a cyber attack.  Employees at the state organisation received text messages today warning them not to open their laptops and instructing them to remain at home.  The text messages, seen by The Journal, go on …
  • Lazarus Group Adopts Medusa Ransomware in Escalating Attacks on US Healthcare 2026-02-25 17:49 SecureWorld North Korea's state-sponsored Lazarus Group has added yet another ransomware strain to its arsenal. New research from the Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team reveals that the group has been observed deploying Medusa ransomware in an attack …
  • GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks 2026-02-25 17:16 IT Brief - New Zealand Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2,090 cyber attacks per week in January 2026, as ransomware activity increased and broader use of generative AI tools raised the risk of data exposure, according to new research from Check Point Research. The …
  • The Growing DDoS Threat: Navigating the Risk 2026-02-25 17:07 SC Magazine DDoS attacks are growing in size and scale, becoming more difficult to mitigate. How should UK businesses respond?  Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks have been used by adversaries for many years as a means of unleashing chaos. The threat is …
  • Clalit probes suspected cyberattack after Iranian-linked hackers leak patient files 2026-02-25 17:03 Ynet Clalit Health Services, the largest health maintenance organization in Israel, said it is investigating a suspected cyberattack after an Iranian-linked hacking group claimed it breached the insurer’s systems and published thousands of documents containing …
  • Expert says UMMC could face ‘weeks to months’ of recovery after cyberattack 2026-02-25 16:47 WDAM - Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (Mississippi Today) - University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics across the state will remain closed and elective procedures are canceled through Wednesday as officials respond to a cyberattack that targeted the state’s only academic …
  • Jameson Lopp: Self-custody is essential to avoid third-party risks, phishing attacks are the biggest threat, and a three-wallet system can enhance security | Bankless 2026-02-25 16:34 Crypto Briefing Rising physical threats highlight the urgent need for better security measures in crypto asset management. Key takeaways Self-custody in crypto is crucial to avoid reliance on third parties, which pose significant risks. Privacy acts as the first line of …
  • Australia chicken processor Hazeldenes hit by cyberattack 2026-02-25 16:18 Just Food Production at Australia poultry group Hazeldenes has been disrupted by a cyberattack. In an update on its website today (25 February), Hazeldenes said the business has “started a phased approach to return to production which will ensure our operations are …
  • ShinyHunters cyberattack on CarGurus impacts 12.4 Million users 2026-02-25 15:53 Security Affairs ShinyHunters cyberattack on CarGurus impacts 12.4 Million users ShinyHunters leaked data from 12.4M CarGurus accounts, exposing personal information from the U.S.-based auto research and shopping platform. The ShinyHunters group published personal data …
  • Wynn says stolen employee data deleted after cyberattack 2026-02-25 15:22 Yogonet International Wynn Resorts Ltd. has acknowledged the data breach from its computer system, which was first reported on Friday by local media. The operator said an unauthorized third party acquired certain employee data in a cyberattack, but the company added that the …
  • BBB: Online shopping, phishing lead 2025 scam losses 2026-02-25 15:07 Johnstonian News - North Carolina RALEIGH — The Better Business Bureau serving Eastern Carolinas received more than 2,600 scam reports in 2025, with consumers reporting losses totaling $2,077,950.44, according to data from BBB Scam Tracker. The reports helped identify the most common scams …
  • Why CIRO is facing a proposed class action over their data breach now 2026-02-25 14:46 Wealth Professional Canada For the B.C.-based lawyer, some relatively recent rulings from the B.C. Court of Appeal hold particular weight in this proposed class action. Before these rulings in the summer of 2024, Giovanetti says that privacy class actions were largely being …
  • IDMERIT Hack Exposed: The New Ransomware Threat 2026-02-25 14:43 Technowize - New York At present, one ransomware attack takes place every 12 seconds, and by 2031, the attacks will increase to every 2 seconds. Cyber crimes have been on the rise since the onset of the pandemic. The world went online, leading to a significant increase in …
  • Nkom probes data breach at Telia Norway 2026-02-25 14:35 Telecompaper Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it will investigate Telia Norway after an extensive data breach has affected several customers, including Bergen Municipality. The operator said a great deal of information has been extracted, including communication …
  • Malicious NuGet Packages Stole ASP.NET Data; npm Package Dropped Malware 2026-02-25 14:21 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananFeb 25, 2026Cybersecurity / Malware Cybersecurity researchers have discovered four malicious NuGet packages that are designed to target ASP.NET web application developers to steal sensitive data. The campaign, discovered by Socket, …
  • Public Prosecution Service launch criminal investigation into Odido cyberattack 2026-02-25 13:25 NL Times The Public Prosecution Service (OM) is looking into a large-scale cyberattack at telecom provider Odido, which resulted in the theft of millions of customer records. A spokesperson confirmed the criminal investigation to ANP but could not provide …
  • Adelup: GovGuam recovers $1.6M stolen in cyber attack that targeted Judiciary, DOA 2026-02-25 12:50 Pacific Daily News Adelup on Wednesday night said the Department of Administration recovered $1.6 million stolen during an online attack that targeted the Judiciary of Guam and DOA, but details are limited, including when the attack was discovered and whether that figure was …
  • Bergen County adult sextortion arrest highlights growing digital blackmail crisis 2026-02-25 12:40 New Jersey 101.5 🚨 Bergen County sextortion case: Woman accused of extorting ex-boyfriend ⚠️ Authorities warn of rising sextortion cases targeting adults and minors across New Jersey ⚖ Lawmakers push tougher penalties as victims face growing online coercion threats A …
  • Moscow man accused of posing as FSB officer to extort Conti ransomware gang 2026-02-25 12:21 The Record A Moscow resident has been accused of trying to extort money from the notorious Conti ransomware group by posing as an officer of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB), according to local media reports. Russian outlet RBC, citing sources familiar with …
  • YES Bank-BookMyForex Cards See Unauthorised Transactions; Data Breach Suspected 2026-02-25 12:02 Inc42 SUMMARY Multiple users of a cobranded forex card issued by Yes Bank and BookMyForex have alleged unauthorised transactions on their multi-currency cards Many of these transactions had originated from Brazil and were being attempted on cards that had been …
  • $300 a Month Android Malware ‘Oblivion’ Uses Fake Updates to Hijack Phones 2026-02-25 11:48 Hackread A new Android malware called Oblivion is turning everyday Android smartphones into open books for cybercriminals who are willing to pay a $300 (roughly £230) monthly subscription. What’s worse, this Remote Access Trojan (RAT) is being sold openly on the …
  • When malware learns to think 2026-02-25 10:44 The Next Web In a small office in Košice, Slovakia, a group of malware analysts leaned closer to glowing screens. At first look, the code before them looked like another Android Trojan: familiar routine, familiar ambitions.  But something about this one hinted at a …