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• Final days for Americans to claim up to $5,000 from $4.5 million healthcare data breach settlement by April 6 2026-04-05 17:51 The U.S. Sun AMERICANS do not have long left to claim up to $5,000 in a major data breach settlement. Capital Health, a health care provider with locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, faced accusations of compromising sensitive information for two weeks in November …
• Recall texts are the latest phishing trick targeting online shoppers 2026-04-05 15:03 Yahoo News It's one fast-moving text that some consumers could easily jump on. Who wouldn't get a little worked up if they suddenly spotted a text that claimed to be from Amazon or another retailer and implied that a baby's sleepsuit they just bought is …
• Conduent Says Data Breach Bigger Than Previously Reported 2026-04-05 14:58 The Pulse of NH - New Hampshire A data company investigating a massive data breach says more New Hampshire customers were exposed than previously thought. Officials with Conduent say another 112-thousand customers were affected, bringing the total number impacted to 293-thousand since …
• Image or Malware? Read until the end and answer in comments 🙂 2026-04-05 14:58 Security Affairs Image or Malware? Read until the end and answer in comments 🙂 A malicious email delivered a .cmd malware that escalates privileges, bypasses antivirus, downloads payloads, sets persistence, and self-deletes. I received this email from a friend to make an …
• Spot an AI phishing scam? UAE issues urgent alert 2026-04-05 12:43 Gulf News In an official statement published on its website, the Council explained that more than 75% of cyber intrusions begin with phishing emails or fake messages that may contain malware, aim to steal login credentials, or facilitate identity theft. It …
• UAE Cyber Security Council: 75% of cyber attacks start with phishing emails 2026-04-05 11:47 Aletihad ABU DHABI (WAM) The UAE Cyber Security Council has warned of cyber risks associated with email fraud, stressing the importance of exercising caution regarding deceptive or fake emails used by fraudsters to breach accounts, including personal accounts, and …
• Local sheriff’s office warns residents of phishing scams 2026-04-05 08:36 WHIO TV - Ohio CHAMPAIGN COUNTY — The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office wants to warn residents about new scams. In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said they have received reports of scams happening through phone calls, emails, and text messages. [DOWNLOAD: …
• Design as a Trojan Horse: How Seamless UX is Fueling the Global Phishing Epidemic 2026-04-05 08:08 urdesignmag The rapid professionalization of digital forgery has turned the principles of high-end User Experience (UX) into a double-edged sword, where the very “seamlessness” we strive for in modern design is now being weaponized to facilitate sophisticated phishing …
• Google Drive adds AI shield to crush ransomware threats 2026-04-05 04:35 Bangkok Post Google has introduced a new ransomware detection and file recovery feature for Google Drive, aiming to strengthen data security as more users increasingly rely on cloud storage for important files. As cloud services such as OneDrive, iCloud and Google …
• Courts warn public of fake traffic ticket texts and malware risks 2026-04-05 04:07 KTTN - Missouri The Missouri Judiciary issued a public warning regarding fraudulent text messages claiming recipients have outstanding traffic tickets. According to the judiciary, the messages are part of a scam designed to prompt individuals to click a link that may …
• Education Authority update after Northern Ireland school systems hit by cyber attack 2026-04-05 02:38 Belfast Live Stock image of a computer IT suite in a school The Education Authority says positive steps have been made towards restoring access after an IT system used by pupils in Northern Ireland was hit by a cyber attack. The IT system was the target of a cyber …
• 📱 Android Hack Alert: ‘God Mode’ Malware Seizes Complete Control of Your Phone 2026-04-04 20:54 India Herald Cybersecurity authorities have issued a high‑alert warning about a new Android malware strain known as “Android god Mode”, which can potentially take full control of your smartphone, monitor your activity, and steal sensitive information if it infects your …
• Qilin ransomware group claims the hack of German political party Die Linke 2026-04-04 19:33 Security Affairs Qilin ransomware group claims the hack of German political party Die Linke Qilin ransomware claims it stole data from Germany’s Die Linke and threatens to leak it; the party confirmed the incident, but not a breach. The Qilin ransomware group claims it …
• Influencer released after testifying over personal data breach 2026-04-04 19:19 Kathimerini NEWS Influencer Ioanna Touni was released on Saturday afternoon after testifying in a case filed against her for breach of personal data. Touni had been arrested after she revealed the name and face of a man she won a case against earlier this week on …
• Inside Healthcare’s Ongoing Ransomware Challenge 2026-04-04 17:49 SecurityInfoWatch.com Operational impact and recovery challenges In your experience advising organizations on incident response, what separates healthcare providers that recover from ransomware attacks in a matter of days from those that face weeks of disruption? The single …
• Northern Ireland schools cyber attack: what we know 2026-04-04 17:34 The Irish News An attack on the C2K system, which provides IT access and online systems to schools across Northern Ireland, has left GCSE and A-Level students without access to revision material over the Easter break. The Education Authority (EA) says it is making “ …
• Northern Ireland's Education Authority making ‘positive progress’ after cyber attack 2026-04-04 17:16 Laois Nationalist By Rebecca Black, Press Association Northern Ireland’s Education Authority (EA) has said it is “making positive progress” following a cyber attack. An IT system used by pupils was impacted and the EA apologised for the impact on those who may be preparing …
• X Platform to Auto-Lock Accounts on First Crypto Mention to Kill Phishing Scams 2026-04-04 17:14 crypto.news Elon Musk’s X is rolling out a security feature that will automatically lock any account that mentions cryptocurrency for the first time — requiring additional verification before posting resumes — a direct response to a wave of account hijacking campaigns …
• Massachusetts emergency communications system impacted by cyberattack 2026-04-04 17:04 The Record An emergency communications system used by several small towns across northern Massachusetts was impacted by a cyberattack that began on Tuesday.  The Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center said the intrusion impacted town and public safety …
• Hackers Weaponize Claude Code Leak to Spread Vidar and GhostSocks Malware 2026-04-04 16:50 Cyber Security News The cybersecurity community is on high alert following a massive source code leak from Anthropic. On March 31, 2026, the company accidentally exposed the complete source code for Claude Code, its flagship terminal-based coding assistant. The leak occurred …
• EU cyber agency attributes major data breach to TeamPCP hacking group 2026-04-04 15:23 The Record The European Union’s cybersecurity agency (CERT-EU) said Thursday that the hacking group TeamPCP was behind a massive recent data breach at the European Commission. CERT-EU said the hackers broke into the bloc’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) account and took …
• After fighting malware for decades, this cybersecurity veteran is now hacking drones 2026-04-04 14:46 TechCrunch Mikko Hyppönen is pacing back and forth on the stage, with his trademark dark blonde ponytail resting on an impeccable teal suit. A seasoned speaker, he is trying to make an important point to a room full of fellow hackers and security researchers at one …
• Ctrl-Alt-Deceit: Anja Shortland discusses major crimes, ransomware and you 2026-04-04 14:38 Hindustan Times It started, with pirates. (Photo: Urszula Soltys) “I have always been really interested in people. What makes people tick? How do people organise? What scuppers people’s dreams and how do they get back at the society?” says Anja Shortland, 53. The …
• 'Growing 3x faster than police staffing': Surge in cybercrime and new laws on ransomware payment could put UK businesses (and their directors) — in a "compliance trap." 2026-04-04 14:29 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 …
• Education Authority making ‘positive progress’ following cyber attack on Northern Ireland schools 2026-04-04 13:46 The Irish News The Education Authority is making “positive progress” towards restoring access to the C2K system, following a cyber attack on Thursday. The system, which is managed by Capita, provides all the IT and online resources for schools across Northern Ireland …
• New Phishing Platform Used in Credential Theft Campaigns Against C-Suite Execs 2026-04-04 12:44 Infosecurity Magazine A credential theft campaign that targeted C-suite executives and senior personnel at major global organizations from November 2025 to March 2026 has been uncovered by researchers at Abnormal.  They have detailed a previously undocumented phishing-as-a- …
• Hackers Are Posting the Claude Code Leak With Bonus Malware 2026-04-04 12:39 Wired A WIRED investigation based on Department of Homeland Security records this week revealed the identities of paramilitary Border Patrol agents who frequently used force against civilians during Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago last fall. Several of the …
• AI recruiting startup Mercor hit by cyberattack; Meta halts collaboration 2026-04-04 12:21 The Economic Times A few days ago, artificial intelligence (AI) recruiting startup Mercor confirmed it was hit by a security incident linked to the open-source tool LiteLLM. Media reports indicate Mercor was among thousands of firms affected by the compromise of LiteLLM, …
• Fermanagh pupils among those affected by cyber attack on schools 2026-04-04 12:03 IMPARTIAL REPORTER An IT system used by school pupils was hit in the attack and the Education Authority said it was a ‘very serious’ incident as they apologised to those who have been unable to prepare for exams because of it. User passwords are being reset with priority …
• Iowa Demands Change Over Data Breach Fallout 2026-04-04 12:00 JD Supra - California Iowa AG Brenna Bird filed a lawsuit against healthcare claims clearinghouse Change Healthcare Inc. and its owners and operators alleging that cybersecurity and breach-response failures during a 2024 cyberattack violated the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and the …
• Italy’s Uffizi Hit by Cyberattack, Says Security Wasn’t Compromised 2026-04-04 11:02 Artforum Florence’s famed Uffizi Galleries have revealed that they were the victim of a February cyberattack but have denied that the security systems protecting their collection were compromised. Corriere della Serra reported that hackers allegedly stole access …
• Hong Kong Hospital Authority apologises for data breach involving 56,000 patients 2026-04-04 11:01 South China Morning Post Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog and police are investigating a large-scale data leak involving over 56,000 patients served by the Hospital Authority, which reported the unauthorised retrieval of a variety of information. The authority on Saturday apologised …
• Education Authority statement as NI school systems targeted by cyber attack 2026-04-04 10:34 Belfast Live Stock image of a computer IT suite in a school The Education Authority has issued a new statement after the C2k school system, which is used by schools across Northern Ireland was the target of a cyber attack. The EA has confirmed that the system, which is …
• Education Authority gives update following cyber attack on important IT system 2026-04-04 10:34 Belfast Live Stock image of a computer IT suite in a school The Education Authority has said that work is ongoing to address the cyber attack on its C2K systems and restore pupil and staff access. The IT system which is used by schools across Northern Ireland was the …
• FAA at higher risk of cyberattack given lagging security, transparency, watchdog finds 2026-04-04 09:54 FedScoop - Washington D.C. The Federal Aviation Administration is failing to implement baseline security controls for its high-impact IT systems that power the National Airspace System amid other governance gaps, according to an audit by the Department of Transportation’s inspector …
• Italy's Uffizi Galleries targeted in cyber-attack but denies security breach 2026-04-04 07:59 BBC Despite the controversy, the Uffizi, Italy's second-most visited museum after the Vatican, generating around €60m (£52m; $69m) in annual revenue, remains open to visitors, with ticketing and public areas largely unaffected.
• Malware spread taking place with exploitation of Claude Code 2026-04-04 06:52 Cybersecurity Insiders Hackers and malware developers are constantly on the lookout for opportunities that can accelerate the spread of malicious software. They tend to exploit situations where visibility is high and security gaps—intentional or accidental—can be leveraged …
• Maine families eligible for part of $17 million settlement regarding Naviance data breach 2026-04-04 06:35 Maine Public Broadcasting Network Thousands of Maine Families are eligible for a portion of a $17 million class action settlement reached in February regarding Naviance, an education software platform used by several school districts in Maine. The class action lawsuit alleges the company …
• Meta paused its work with AI training startup Mercor after a data breach 2026-04-04 06:21 Business Insider Meta has paused its work with Mercor and is investigating after a recent data breach at the AI training startup, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to Business Insider. Loading audio narration... Mercor, which was valued at $10 billion in a …
• Hackers Are Using Claude Code Leak As Bait to Spread Malware 2026-04-04 05:29 PC Magazine A hacker was quick to pounce on the accidental leak of Anthropic’s AI tool, Claude Code, by spreading malware on a GitHub page that claimed to host the source code.  Cybersecurity vendor Zscaler spotted a hacker exploiting interest in the Claude Code leak …
• FBI releases statement on ransomware attack of Minot’s water treatment plant 2026-04-04 05:23 KFYR TV - North Dakota MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) – This week, we have reported on the ransomware attack last month on Minot’s Water Treatment Plant. The March 14 incident did not compromise the city’s water, but forced staff to perform some operations manually for several hours. We …
• Cyberattack scuppers tabling of Land Bank corporate plan 2026-04-04 04:23 Sunday Times Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn A recent ransomware cyberattack on the Land Bank has compromised its ability to complete and table its corporate plan in …
• Deepfakes and malware: AI menu grows longer for threat actors, causing headaches for defenders 2026-04-04 02:04 SiliconANGLE Artificial intelligence has dramatically improved a number of technologies in a short period of time. Unfortunately, these technologies are also being weaponized by an assortment of malicious actors. One example of how this is becoming a significant …
• St. Joseph County officials address cyber attack by Iranian-backed hacker group 2026-04-04 01:52 WNDU - Indiana SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) - St. Joseph County officials acknowledged a cyber attack by an Iranian-backed hacker group called Handala earlier this week. County officials and council members held a news conference Thursday afternoon after the group claimed …
• Conduent warning more Granite Staters impacted by data breach 2026-04-04 01:28 WMUR 9 - New Hampshire BOULTER WAS SENTENCED TO PRISON LAST APRIL. THE COMPANY, CONDUENT, SAYS IT IS NOW WORKING TO WARN AN ADDITIONAL 112,000 GRANITE STATERS THAT THEY WERE IMPACTED BY A DATA BREACH. CONDUENT IS A THIRD PARTY THAT PROVIDES BACK OFFICE SUPPORT SERVICES. …
• College Student, Cat Meme Helped Crack Massive Botnet Case 2026-04-04 00:40 Slashdot The Wall Street Journal shares the "wild behind-the-scenes story" of how the world's largest and most destructive botnet was uncovered and taken down, writes Slashdot reader sturgeon. "At times, the network known as Kimwolf included more …
• Meta Pauses Work With Mercor After Data Breach Puts AI Industry Secrets at Risk 2026-04-03 23:55 Wired Meta has paused all its work with the data contracting firm Mercor while it investigates a major security breach that impacted the startup, two sources confirmed to WIRED. The pause is indefinite, the sources said. Other major AI labs are also reevaluating …
• Hims and Hers reveal cyberattack — customer support system hacked and personal info stolen, here's what we know 2026-04-03 23:30 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 …
• Be careful what you click - hackers use Claude Code leak to push malware 2026-04-03 23:29 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 …
• Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Hims & Hers, Inc. Data Breach 2026-04-03 23:23 EIN Presswire SAN FRANCISCO, April 03, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is actively investigating data privacy claims arising from the Hims & Hers, Inc. data breach. On February 5, 2026, Hims & Hers, Inc. …