- Hasbro may need 'several weeks' to recover from cyberattack 2026-04-02 09:08 WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts Hasbro, the century-old company that's relocating from Rhode Island to Boston, is dealing with a cyberattack and may require "several weeks" to fully recover. The company, which makes childhood favorites like Monopoly and Play-Doh, informed …
- Kaspersky Warns of a New Phishing Technique 2026-04-02 08:07 IT News Africa Traditional phishing attacks often rely on malicious links or obvious redirection techniques, which are typically flagged and blocked by modern security systems. However, attackers are now leveraging Bubble’s no-code environment to generate intermediary …
- Sextortion targeting young men on the rise, gardaí warn 2026-04-02 06:59 RTE Ireland Interpol and An Garda Síochána have warned about increasing reports of 'sextortion' in Ireland and globally, saying young men are being most commonly targeted by individuals working within organised networks. Sextortion - or sexual extortion - is …
- Ransomware surge puts cyber protection at centre of Thailand’s digital push 2026-04-02 06:38 The Nation Thailand Anthony Yang, Synology’s head of Southeast Asia, said business continuity in 2026 can no longer be defined simply as keeping systems online. Instead, he said, it is about ensuring that organisations can continue operating without major disruption even when …
- Newly discovered malware 'pranks' its victims – just in time for April Fools' Day 2026-04-02 06:01 Mashable SE Asia Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a brand new malware threat called CrystalX RAT, which is making its way around private hacker group chats and forums. What sets CrystalX RAT apart from other malware? It's an all-in-one hacker tool that …
- Poisoned pixels, phishing, prompt injection: Cybersecurity threats in AI-driven radiology 2026-04-02 05:39 healthcare-in-europe.com An evolving threat landscape Prof. Renato Cuocolo The threat these new techniques pose to healthcare institutions should not be underestimated, stressed Prof. Renato Cuocolo, radiologist at the University of Salerno. The damage from data poisoning, for …
- Winnipeg police warn of rising sextortion cases during Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2026-04-02 04:36 Classic 107 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, recognized across Canada. As the month begins, the Winnipeg Police Service (WPS) is reminding Manitobans about the growing area of concern: the use of intimate images to control, coerce, and extort victims. The term …
- Campus IT Department Catches and Releases Student Phishing Threats 2026-04-02 04:28 The Montclarion - New Jersey 26 Illustration by James Hagan Well, he certainly dare not say that about phishing. In fact, I can predict Hackle’s advice about that online fraud scourge. It would be the first time he’d gladly say, “Your business is interfering with ‘phishing.’” And his …
- Looking for a job? It could be a scam — NordVPN uncovers phishing campaign impersonating top brands' recruiters 2026-04-02 04:11 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was …
- Iranian-backed hacker group claims St. Joseph County data breach 2026-04-02 03:08 WNDU - Indiana ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - An Iranian-backed hacker group has claimed to have breached St. Joseph County computer systems. The allegations came from a group called Handala Hack, which got media attention this week after claiming to have hacked FBI …
- Patient information possibly breached in Nacogdoches hospital cyber-attack 2026-04-02 02:57 KTBB - Texas Posted/updated on: April 1, 2026 at 4:06 pm NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KETK) — A data security incident earlier this year at the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital (NMH) may have disclosed patients’ personal information to an unauthorized party, the hospital …
- Kaspersky warns of new phishing technique exploiting trusted platforms 2026-04-02 01:50 Business Day Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm, has raised concerns over a new and increasingly sophisticated phishing technique that leverages trusted digital platforms to deceive users and steal sensitive information which highlights a growing shift in cybercriminal …
- Hacked school employee accounts send out thousands of phishing emails 2026-04-02 01:39 The Brazil Times - Indiana A letter posted on the Clay Community Schools website on March 25 states that six accounts were compromised on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of the previous week, resulting in phishing emails to the address books of those accounts. “The message contained …
- Monmouth becomes latest victim of massive cyberattack 2026-04-02 01:33 Outlook - New Jersey Pure Extraction and Ransom (PEAR) claims to have stolen 16 terabytes of data according to Comparitech, following President Patrick F. Leahy’s email to Monmouth students and faculty on Mar. 13 addressing a cybersecurity incident. The University is yet to …
- St. Joseph County data breach confirmed by I.T. department, no risk to residents 2026-04-02 01:29 WSBT 22 - Indiana ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A group is apparently taking aim at data stored in St. Joseph County. An investigation by the county's IT department found that there was a hack in an external fax server. The hack was acknowledged in a Reddit post by …
- Oklahoma Tax Commission data breach raises concerns 2026-04-02 00:24 KOCO 5 - Oklahoma A data breach at the Oklahoma Tax Commission has left many residents worried about the security of their personal information after hackers accessed sensitive data through the state's OKTAP tax portal.>> Download the KOCO 5 app | Subscribe to …
- Tax Commission confirms data breach of taxpayer’s files 2026-04-01 23:45 KUSH - Oklahoma An apparent large data breach occurred in the past few months in the files of the Oklahoma Tax Commission and notifications were sent out this week to those whose files might have been targeted. The Tax Commission started notifications just this past week …
- Businesses are rapidly seeking to acquire data sourced from ransomware breaches 2026-04-01 23:15 Cybersecurity Insiders In recent years, media reports have frequently highlighted incidents of data theft and extortion, particularly those linked to ransomware attacks. These attacks, once limited to encrypting files and demanding payment for their release, have evolved rapidly …
- Google links malware compromising Axios software to North Korea 2026-04-01 23:14 Cybersecurity Insiders A recent statement from Google Threat Intelligence has revealed a concerning new cyberattack strategy linked to a notorious hacking group believed to originate from North Korea. According to researchers, the group attempted to exploit the widely used …
- This iOS 18 patch could protect your device from a vicious malware strain" target="_self" data-before-rewrite-localise="/phones/this-ios-18-patch-could-protect-your-device-from-a-vicious-malware-strain-heres-why-you-need-it-now 2026-04-01 22:53 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was …
- Pepperell, Mass., Probes Cyber Attack on Staff Systems 2026-04-01 22:40 Government Technology (TNS) — The Town of Pepperell is investigating a cyber attack that has impacted the computer systems of its employees and its public safety departments. Town leaders learned of the incident early Tuesday and contacted the town’s insurance providers, …
- On Your Side Scam School: Panera announces a data breach; don’t fall for Amazon scams 2026-04-01 22:36 KY3 - Missouri SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Paneara announces a data breach. Also, the list of Amazon scams grows. On Your Side’s Ashley Reynolds and Spamicide founder Steve Weisman share why we fall for so many scams. To report a correction or typo, please email digitalnews …
- 'Serious cyberattack' impacts Mass. regional emergency communication center 2026-04-01 22:22 WCVB Channel 5 Boston - Massachusetts A cybersecurity attack is affecting several Massachusetts towns that share a regional emergency communications center. The cyberattack affecting the Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center and associated towns was identified early Tuesday, …
- You Don’t Have to Update to iOS 26 to Protect Your iPhone From DarkSword Malware 2026-04-01 22:21 Lifehacker - Massachusetts Last month, news broke about "DarkSword," a malware kit that makes it easy for hackers to scrape passwords, emails, crypto wallets, and more from your iPhone. You don't have to do much to put yourself in harms way, either: Visiting a …
- Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital Data Breach 2026-04-01 21:56 EIN Presswire NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is actively investigating data privacy claims arising from the Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital data breach. On January 31, 2026, Nacogdoches …
- Banking tech data breach exposes 672K in ransomware attack 2026-04-01 21:54 Fox Wilmington - North Carolina Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what’s clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you’ve ever trusted your bank to keep your financial data safe, this incident will hit close to home. A behind-the-scenes tech …
- Cyberattack hits Hasbro, impacting orders and shipping 2026-04-01 21:05 Cybersecurity Dive Hasbro Inc., one of the nation’s largest toymakers, said it suffered a cyberattack that could lead to weeks of product delays, according to a regulatory filing. The company, with a portfolio includes Play-Doh and Transformers, has implemented business …
- Cyberattack hits public safety systems in Pepperell, four other towns, officials say 2026-04-01 20:45 The Boston Globe - Massachusetts State and federal authorities are investigating a cyberattack that may have compromised public safety computer systems in at least five towns in central Massachusetts, officials said Wednesday. Officials in Pepperell said they identified the attack early …
- Stryker says operations fully restored after March cyberattack 2026-04-01 20:23 FOX 17 - Michigan
- Halifax Water says no updates yet as it continues investigating privacy breach 2026-04-01 19:19 CBC/Radio-Canada Nova Scotia Halifax Water announced on March 6 that a breach had occurred involving it online customer portal. The utility said its Customer Connect portal will remain offline while the investigation proceeds Play Listen to this article Estimated 2 minutes …
- HYCU Expands R-Shield With Halcyon Ransomware Defense 2026-04-01 18:56 The Channel Insider HYCU has expanded its R-Shield cyber resilience platform through a new integration with Halcyon, adding advanced ransomware prevention and data exfiltration protection. The update aims to address persistent gaps in enterprise security strategies, …
- Toy giant Hasbro hit by cyberattack that may take them 'several weeks' to recover from 2026-04-01 17:14 KING 5 - Washington State Parts of Hasbro’s online portfolio, including hasbro.com, appeared down Wednesday because the company said hackers could still be in its online systems. WASHINGTON — American toy-making company Hasbro was hit by an apparent ongoing cyberattack, with the …
- ITS intros FibreLight Plus package with extra SLA and DDoS protection 2026-04-01 17:07 Telecompaper UK operator ITS announced the launch of its latest business-grade connectivity service, FibreLight Plus. This builds on the existing FibreLight service to add Enhanced Business Care, for 24/7/365 monitoring and a six-hour target fix service level …
- Middlesex County town impacted by cyber attack 2026-04-01 16:54 Boston 25 News - Massachusetts PEPPERELL, Mass. — A Middlesex County town is grappling with a cyber attack that has impacted the community’s public safety computer systems on Wednesday. Pepperell officials say the town’s 911 phone system is operating like normal but are looking to …
- Tax Season Means Phishing Season: How Individuals and Businesses Can Protect Themselves 2026-04-01 16:52 Security Magazine Every year, tax season opens the door for a wave of cyber threats for both individuals and their employees that many know exist but few think to look out for: phishing schemes. Tax season-related phishing attacks have gotten more sophisticated as threat …
- Florida Rep. Fine says he was targeted by Iran in a phishing attack 2026-04-01 16:49 ABC 4 - South Carolina WASHINGTON (TNND) — Florida GOP Rep. Randy Fine said that an alleged Iranian state actor targeted him in a phishing scheme that was disguised as an interview for television. "A skilled impersonator created something appearing just like Newsmax to …
- BC Alerts back online after November 2024 cyberattack 2026-04-01 16:34 Fox News - South Carolina BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) — The Buncombe County emergency notification system is back online after a cyberattack in November. In November 2025, county officials said BC Alerts could not be used after a cyberattack on a third party used to send …
- Hackers Push CrystalX Malware-as-a-Service Through Telegram With Stealer and RAT Features 2026-04-01 16:25 Cyber Security News A new and dangerous piece of malware has surfaced and is being marketed openly to cybercriminals through private Telegram channels. Named CrystalX, this Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform combines a remote access trojan (RAT), credential stealer, …
- Hackers Use EtherRAT and EtherHiding to Hide Malware Infrastructure on Ethereum 2026-04-01 16:25 Cyber Security News A sophisticated backdoor called EtherRAT is actively targeting organizations across multiple sectors by hiding its command infrastructure inside the Ethereum blockchain — a move that makes it uniquely hard to track and shut down. The malware runs on Node. …
- Attackers hijack Axios npm account to spread RAT malware 2026-04-01 14:34 Security Affairs Attackers hijack Axios npm account to spread RAT malware Threat actors hijacked the npm account of Axios to distribute RAT malware via malicious package updates. Threat actors compromised the npm account of Axios, a widely used library with over 100M …
- Malware detectors trained on one dataset often stumble on another 2026-04-01 14:16 Help Net Security Machine learning models built to catch malware on Windows systems are typically evaluated on data that closely resembles their training set. In practice, the malware arriving on enterprise endpoints looks different, comes from different sources, and in …
- Lawmaker says Iran targeted him in phishing attack disguised as TV interview 2026-04-01 12:30 WTAT-TV FOX 24 Charleston - South Carolina
- Web-code library with millions of weekly downloads poisoned by malicious release: 'This is unironically a malware nuclear missile' 2026-04-01 12:19 PC Gamer Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter PC Gamer The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware deals Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. You are now subscribed Your …
- WhatsApp malware campaign uses malicious VBS files to gain persistent access 2026-04-01 11:48 CSO These binaries retain their original metadata, but their altered names allow them to blend into the environment while performing malicious tasks like downloading additional payloads. “Microsoft Defender and other security solutions can leverage this …
- Hackers Deploy RoadK1ll Pivoting Malware to Turn Compromised Hosts Into Network Relays 2026-04-01 10:57 Cyber Security News A new piece of malware called RoadK1ll has been found silently converting compromised machines into controllable network relay points. Unlike most malware that arrives loaded with commands and attack tools, RoadK1ll is deliberately lean, built around one …
- New DeepLoad Malware Uses ClickFix and AI-Generated Evasion to Breach Enterprise Networks 2026-04-01 10:57 Cyber Security News A newly discovered malware named DeepLoad is targeting enterprise environments, turning a single user action into persistent, credential-stealing access that survives reboots and outlasts standard cleanup efforts. What sets this campaign apart is how every …
- Cybercriminals Abuse IRS and Tax Filing Lures to Push Malware in New Campaigns 2026-04-01 10:56 Cyber Security News Tax season brings a reliable wave of phishing attacks, but 2026 has already shown a bigger and more organized push than in previous years. Cybercriminals are actively impersonating the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), national tax authorities, and company …
- EvilTokens Emerges as New Phishing-as-a-Service Platform for Microsoft Account Takeover 2026-04-01 10:56 Cyber Security News A new and dangerous phishing toolkit has entered the cybercrime scene. In early 2026, a Phishing-as-a-Service platform called EvilTokens began circulating in underground cybercrime communities, offering criminals a ready-to-use kit built to steal Microsoft …
- Bill Cassidy targets Walz administration in latest health data breach investigation 2026-04-01 10:46 Washington Examiner EXCLUSIVE — Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chairman of the Senate health committee, has launched an inquiry into the administration of Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) over its handling of a recent data breach involving the private information of more than 300,000 state …
- Why every business needs a data breach response plan 2026-04-01 10:37 Business and Financial Times By Ben TAGOE When a data breach occurs, every minute counts. The difference between an effective response and a chaotic one often determines whether your business survives the incident with minimal damage or faces catastrophic consequences including …