- Man, 25, arrested in Manchester under Europe-wide probe into ransomware networks 2026-10-01 20:49 Manchester Evening News The arrests were linked to ransomware (Image: PA) A man was arrested in Levenshulme under a major Europe-wide investigation into ransomware networks, police chiefs have revealed. The 25-year-old man is suspected of 'acting as a negotiator' between …
- Police Shut Down KillSec Ransomware, Identify Alleged Teen Leader 2026-10-01 20:30 SecurityWeek Europol says a 16-year-old is believed to be the administrator and main operator of KillSec, a ransomware group linked to roughly 1,000 suspected attacks worldwide. The teen was identified in Operation KillSwitch, an international investigation led by …
- Rent-A-Center/Acima Leasing/Brigit Data Breach: Ademi LLP Investigates Claims for Possible Damages Suffered by Customers 2026-10-01 20:05 EIN Presswire MILWAUKEE, Oct. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ademi LLP is investigating potential data privacy claims arising from a data breach involving lease to own company Upbound Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPBD), which operates as Rent-a-Center/Acima Leasing and Brigit …
- SC WordPress Malware Rebuilds Itself After Removal Using Database and Memory Persistence 2026-10-01 19:51 GBHackers A newly analyzed WordPress malware family, tracked as SC for the “SC_” markers embedded in its injected code, uses a self-healing persistence mesh that can restore a deleted backdoor within seconds. Researchers found that SC does not rely on a single web …
- Operation KillSwitch: Police Dismantle KillSec Ransomware Group 2026-10-01 19:38 Security Affairs Operation KillSwitch: Police Dismantle KillSec Ransomware Group Operation KillSwitch: Europol says the KillSec ransomware group, allegedly led by a 16-year-old, was dismantled after attacks on about 1,000 victims. Law enforcement seized control of KillSec …
- Over the past few days, the website of «Nasha Niva» has been subjected to a hybrid (DDoS/scan) attack. Today it is particularly intense 2026-10-01 19:21 Nasha Niva Падабаецца2 Не падабаецца7 Навошта гэтым хваліцца? Вораг таксама чытае. Зараз Расея паспрабуе вылічыць, дзе знаходзіцца вытворчасць і знішчыць завод. Ці будзе шукаць здраднікаў сярод украінцаў, якія здадуць каардынаты завода. Вайна гэта не шоў!
- Appeals Court Revives Class Action Lawsuit Over Columbus Cyberattack 2026-10-01 18:58 NewsForce 24/7 - Ohio COLUMBUS — A class action lawsuit filed by victims of a ransomware attack on the city of Columbus will move forward after the 10th District Court of Appeals reversed a Franklin County judge's decision to dismiss the case. The lawsuit, brought by …
- Police Arrest 16-Year-Old Suspected of Running KillSec, Seize Ransomware Leak Site and Servers 2026-10-01 18:56 The Hacker News Police in Spain have arrested a 16-year-old whom investigators suspect of running the KillSec ransomware group. KillSec is accused of stealing data from organizations and threatening to publish it on its leak site unless they paid. The 16-year-old was one …
- Security researchers discover fake ChatGPT ads that trick you into downloading malware 2026-10-01 18:52 Tom's Guide Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Sponsored Google ads for fake ChatGPT are leading Windows users to download malware in "ClickFix" traps, according to security researchers from the AI company …
- State-linked actor targets US AI policy experts in credential phishing campaigns 2026-10-01 18:14 The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD)
- Hyderabad healthcare firm allegedly hit by ransomware attack, Rs 8.5 crore ransom demanded 2026-10-01 18:12 Telengana Today Hyderabad-based CR Healthcare Services has allegedly suffered a ransomware attack in which hackers reportedly encrypted sensitive patient data and demanded around Rs 8.5 crore. Cyberabad Cybercrime police have launched an investigation after the company …
- Teenager Suspected of Leading KillSec Ransomware Group as Law Enforcement Seizes Servers and Leak Site 2026-10-01 18:00 Albanian Daily News On 30 September 2026, law enforcement took control of KillSec’s leak site, securing at least 110 terabytes of data against further unauthorised access. The cybercrime group used the site to threaten organisations with the publication of stolen files unless …
- Major housing association hit by cyber attack breach affecting 12,000 residents 2026-10-01 17:13 The Bolton News L&Q Housing, which has offices in Old Trafford, said its systems were breached last week, with emails and webforms sent by around 12,000 residents accessed ‘without authorisation’. The company is currently carrying out a ‘comprehensive’ investigation …
- Europol: Leader of 'KillSec' Ransomware Group Is a 16-Year-Old 2026-10-01 17:05 PC Magazine Police in Europe allege that a 16-year-old is the leader of a ransomware group called KillSec, which tried to extort hundreds of businesses and organizations. Europol says the investigation also led to the shutdown of the KillSec site on the dark web, …
- Massive Pentagon hack sees records of 2.7 million US military personnel leaked during months-long data breach — names, military service records and Social Security numbers all revealed 2026-10-01 16:51 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Breach exposed PII of three million current and former DoD-affiliated individuals Attackers accessed unencrypted data for months via vulnerable file-sharing system …
- Iranian national extradited to US by Montenegro over alleged $3.4B cyberattack case 2026-10-01 16:48 WTOP - Maryland PODGORICA, Montenegro (AP) — Montenegro has extradited an Iranian-Turkish dual national to the United States over alleged cyberattacks targeting more than 150 U.S. universities and causing an estimated $3.4 billion in damage, police in the Balkan country …
- McMinnville missed a legal deadline to disclose its data breach. It won’t say why. 2026-10-01 16:44 FOX 12 - Oregon MCMINNVILLE Ore. (KPTV) - The City of McMinnville knew something was wrong with its computer network in mid-July. It didn’t tell the public until mid-September. And it didn’t send formal notice to the people whose Social Security numbers and driver’s …
- Spear-phishing: 'I was targeted by this highly manipulative scam' 2026-10-01 16:13 Which? This was a masterclass of polite, friendly professionalism. An HR manager at an overseas university invited me to 'deliver a guest lecture on your area of expertise'. That expertise was described, accurately, as 'investigating scams, …
- 16-year-old suspected leader of KillSec ransomware group arrested 2026-10-01 15:02 Help Net Security A 16-year-old is suspected of being the main operator of KillSec, a ransomware group that Eurojust says is responsible for almost 1,000 attacks worldwide. Seizure notice (Source: Eurojust) According to Eurojust, KillSec has been active since 2024. The …
- A DDoS attack is being carried out on Nova Poshta’s systems, and service disruptions are possible 2026-10-01 14:31 UNN A DDoS attack is targeting Nova Poshta's systems; minor difficulties in the operation of the services are possible, UNN reports, citing a statement from the company. A DDoS attack is underway on Nova Poshta's systems. Minor temporary difficulties …
- AI policy circles targeted in China-linked phishing operation 2026-10-01 14:28 CyberScoop A China-aligned cyber espionage group targeted U.S. artificial intelligence policy experts through phishing emails that impersonated prominent officials, economists and an employee of AI company Anthropic, according to research released Thursday by …
- AI Agents Target Canadian Government in Rudimentary Hacking Attempt and Cyberattack 2026-10-01 14:27 iTech Post - New York AI agents attempted to access a Canadian government website in what researchers described as a series of rudimentary and unsuccessful hacking attempts, according to research published by AI research organization Transluce. The activity targeted Library and …
- Voice phishing attacks soar as cyber attackers use AI – Microsoft research 2026-10-01 14:04 Winsford Guardian Data from Microsoft’s digital defence report has also reported a jump in attacks where hackers impersonate business contacts in order to gain information or access to services. Security experts at Microsoft said more than a quarter, 27%, of cyber threat …
- Voice phishing attacks soar as cyber attackers use AI – Microsoft research 2026-10-01 14:03 Echo News Data from Microsoft’s digital defence report has also reported a jump in attacks where hackers impersonate business contacts in order to gain information or access to services. Security experts at Microsoft said more than a quarter, 27%, of cyber threat …
- Nova Poshta warns of possible temporary disruptions to services due to DDoS attack 2026-10-01 13:46 Interfax Ukraine A DDoS attack is targeting the systems of Ukraine's leading express delivery company Nova Poshta, which may cause minor temporary disruptions to the company's services. “The situation is fully under our control. We are successfully countering the …
- Dress code and invitation to a clean-up: which phishing emails are most often opened by company employees 2026-10-01 13:44 AK&M AK&M 01 October 2026 15:40 Phishing is one of the most common ways to attack companies. To convince employees to open an email or click on a link, the attackers choose the topics that concern them the most. According to Kaspersky Lab statistics for …
- Warlock Ransomware Hits Large Spanish, Portuguese Orgs 2026-10-01 13:10 Dark Reading A Chinese ransomware outfit is exploiting Microsoft technologies to extort large and critical organizations in the Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking world. The Warlock ransomware group — tracked by Symantec as "Longlegs" and by Microsoft as " …
- Treasury Blacklists Most-Wanted ATM Malware Developer and His Network 2026-10-01 12:51 SecurityWeek The US Treasury Department has sanctioned the alleged developer of malware used in ATM jackpotting attacks linked to Tren de Aragua (TdA), along with members of his network and two Mexico-based companies. Anibal Alexander Canelon Aguirre, known as ‘ …
- South Korean Bank Reports Customer Data Breach 2026-10-01 12:33 MENAFN (MENAFN) Personal information belonging to around 25,000 customers was compromised after a cyberattack targeted a South Korean bank, according to reports on Thursday. Shinhan Bank said the breach exposed information including customers’ names, phone …
- How to protect family photos and files from ransomware 2026-10-01 12:00 Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Think about what you would be most upset to lose if something happened to your computer. For me, it would be the photos and …
- Pentagon Notifies Millions of Major Data Breach Exposing SSNs and Personal Info 2026-10-01 11:26 WebProNews - Kentucky The Pentagon has started the process of notifying what could amount to millions of current and former service members about a significant data breach involving one of its personnel databases. According to a report from Gizmodo, the incident centers on …
- Shinhan Bank hit by data breach affecting 25,000 customers 2026-10-01 10:47 The Korea Times Shinhan Bank's headquarters in Jung District, Seoul / Courtesy of Shinhan Bank Shinhan Bank apologized Thursday after personal information belonging to about 25,000 customers was leaked in a data breach, as financial regulators launched an urgent …
- Following Payconiq switch: Phishing scam targeting Wero users already in circulation 2026-10-01 10:12 RTL Today It has not been long since Payconiq users were asked to switch to Wero but the first phishing emails are already in circulation. The email currently doing the rounds claims that the recipient needs to renew their security certificate in order to avoid …
- Almost one-fifth of retailers suffer permanent data loss from cyber attacks 2026-10-01 10:11 TahawulTech 87% of retailers faced cyber incidents over the past 12 months. Kaspersky’s survey among retail and wholesale experts unveil insights into risks and challenges the industry faces and suggested ways to address them. Retail is moving into an AI‑driven and …
- MSP360 Phishing Attacks Trigger Critical Cybersecurity Alert in Brussels 2026-10-01 09:53 Brussels Morning Brussels, 1 October, (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – A sophisticated phishing campaign is abusing legitimate remote-management software to establish persistent access to Windows computers, highlighting the growing cybersecurity risk facing businesses and IT …
- Star Blizzard Industrializes Phishing Operations with New RedFlick Technique 2026-10-01 09:32 Asume Tech The Russian state-sponsored threat actor known as Star Blizzard has significantly automated its phishing operations, transitioning from high-touch social engineering to a streamlined malware delivery system dubbed RedFlick. According to a report published …
- Springfield schools begin phased laptop recovery after cyberattack 2026-10-01 09:24 Western Mass News - Massachusetts SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGG/WSHM) – Springfield Public School officials have provided an update after a cyberattack prompted school closures earlier this month. District spokesperson Azell Cavaan said they have moved from an “initial emergency response into …
- Phishing Response: 3 Steps SOC Teams Can Take to Investigate Threats Faster 2026-10-01 08:50 Cyber Security News Investigating a phishing alert often means working through several layers of activity before an analyst can confidently close or escalate the case. Modern campaigns can hide malicious activity behind encrypted traffic, CAPTCHA challenges, redirects, …
- Russian Hackers Target 100+ Organizations With New RedFlick Phishing Attack 2026-10-01 08:49 Cyber Security News Russian state-linked hackers have expanded a phishing operation that uses a new RedFlick delivery chain to reach more than 100 organizations. The campaign replaces an obvious malicious attachment with a conversation that looks like ordinary professional …
- New 2CLoader Malware Evades Security Tools to Deploy Vidar and Remus Stealers 2026-10-01 08:49 Cyber Security News 2CLoader is a newly identified malware loader that helps attackers place credential-stealing programs on Windows computers. The loader was first seen in August 2026 and has mainly distributed the Vidar and Remus information stealers, alongside XWorm RAT. …
- After reports on suicide deaths, Pentagon puts Cyber Command on notice 2026-10-01 07:38 The Record The Pentagon’s top cyber policy official last month instructed U.S. Cyber Command to take a series of quick, mandatory actions to better safeguard the well being of its personnel in the wake of recent suicide deaths. “As we look to expand and enhance the …
- ShinyHunters Site Goes Dark After Claiming Massive FBI Data Breach Amid Dutch Investigation 2026-10-01 07:25 International Business Times Singapore The website used by the infamous hacking group ShinyHunters went offline on September 30, a day after the hackers' deadline for the FBI to retract or amend a May advisory about the group expired. ShinyHunters had claimed on September 22 that it …
- US sanctions 10 over ATM malware scheme tied to Tren de Aragua 2026-10-01 07:00 The Record The Treasury Department sanctioned 10 people for their role in a lucrative scheme involving malware that allowed people to drain ATMs of their cash. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) targeted multiple Venezuelan nationals and several …
- Holiday lets owner 'devastated' by phishing scam 2026-10-01 06:53 BBC In response, Booking.com reiterated: "All of the impacted listings were removed and customers with future stays contacted and supported, which, depending on their individual circumstances, could mean relocations, refunds or free cancellations."
- Saber Healthcare Data Breach Investigation: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Probes Class Action Claims After Patient Data Is Exposed 2026-10-01 06:35 WFMZ - Pennsylvania National class action law firm offers free, confidential case evaluations to Saber Healthcare residents, patients, employees, and others whose personal information may have been exposed. BEACHWOOD, Ohio, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson …
- Gauteng committee demands answers after e-Panic Button app data breach sparks outrage 2026-10-01 06:31 The Citizen (South Africa) University computer science students discovered the flaws while analysing the app's code last week. The Gauteng Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on e‑Government and Research & Development has expressed alarm after reports revealed that the e‑Panic …
- Nearly 100,000 affected as Bee Cheng Hiang suffers Singapore's first AI-related data breach 2026-10-01 06:18 Asiaone Nearly 100,000 Bee Cheng Hiang customers had their email addresses exposed after an employee used an AI tool to generate code for a mass marketing email. The incident is reportedly Singapore's first AI-related data breach notified to the Personal Data …
- Seoul Prosecutors' Voice Phishing Task Force Ends 4-Year Run With 1,381 Booked 2026-10-01 05:59 Seoul Economic Daily Yonhap NewsThe Joint Government Investigation Unit on Voice Phishing Crime at the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office, which will be disbanded on the 2nd under the revised Criminal Procedure Act, announced the results of roughly four years of …
- Shinhan Bank data breach leaks personal, credit information of 25,000 customers 2026-10-01 05:56 Korea JoungAng Daily The CEO vowed to fully compensate affected customers for any losses caused by the leak, which involved personal and credit information such as their names, phone numbers, annual income and calculated loan limits. An image of Shinhan Bank’s headquarters in …
- Pentagon Recordkeeping Unit Alerts 3 Million After 10-Month Data Breach 2026-10-01 05:15 PYMNTS.com - Massachusetts A Department of Defense recordkeeping unit, the Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC), has alerted millions of current and former military members and staff that their data was stolen during a breach that lasted from October 2025 to July 2026, TechCrunch …