- Accounting Firm Slow To Issue Data Breach Notice, Suit Says 2026-02-24 20:22 Law360 By George Woolston ( February 24, 2026, 2:33 PM EST) -- A New Jersey accounting firm has been accused of failing to take reasonable measures to safeguard the private information of its clients, according to a proposed class action filed in New Jersey …
- Golob defends cyberattack claim after online accusations of staged incident 2026-02-24 20:16 STA Radomlje, 24 February - Prime Minister Robert Golob on Tuesday said a reported bot attack on his party's and his personal Instagram accounts was real, dismissing claims on social media that the incident had been fabricated to silence critics. The rest …
- Telecom giant Odido under cyberattack: experts highlight high-stakes dilemma 2026-02-24 20:13 NL Times Telecom provider Odido has only two choices following a threat from the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters to publish stolen data: pay the ransom or refuse, according to Rolf van Wegberg, an associate professor at TU Delft who studies how cybercriminals …
- Paper Backups and Patient Triage: The UMMC Ransomware Breach 2026-02-24 20:10 SecureWorld As the healthcare sector continues to grapple with the professionalization of cybercrime, the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) has become the latest high-profile target in a sprawling ransomware attack. The incident is a reminder of the …
- Fake Huorong Download Site Used to Deploy ValleyRAT Backdoor in Targeted Malware Campaign 2026-02-24 19:53 Cyber Security News A group of attackers has built a fake version of the Huorong Security antivirus website to trick users into downloading ValleyRAT, a Remote Access Trojan (RAT) built on the Winos4.0 framework. The campaign is linked to the Silver Fox APT group, a Chinese- …
- Hackers Leverage Steganographic Images to Bypass Anti-Malware Scans and Deploy Malware Payloads 2026-02-24 19:53 Cyber Security News A malicious NPM package named buildrunner-dev has been caught hiding .NET malware inside innocent-looking PNG images, using steganography to slip past antivirus tools and deliver a Remote Access Trojan onto Windows systems. Discovered in February 2026, …
- 65% of Financial Organizations Targeted by Ransomware as Cybercriminals Escalate Attacks 2026-02-24 19:53 Cyber Security News The financial sector remains a prime target for cybercriminals, safeguarding not only vast sums of money but also sensitive personal data, payment systems, and economic trust. Recent reports highlight escalating threats, with 65% of financial organizations …
- Wynn Resorts hit by cyberattack, hackers demand $1.5 million ransom 2026-02-24 19:51 Yogonet International Wynn Resorts Ltd. is facing a cyberattack and ransom demand, becoming the latest major casino operator in Las Vegas to be targeted by hackers. Cybercriminals have set a Monday deadline and demanded a $1.5 million ransom payment, threatening to release some …
- UMMC clinics closed through Wednesday after cyberattack 2026-02-24 19:21 WTVA 9 News - Mississippi
- Be on lookout for phishing scam that impersonates the RCMP 2026-02-24 19:16 620 CKRM MOOSE JAW – Moose Jaw RCMP is urging the public to be on the lookout for potential emails that look like they are coming from the RCMP, but are actually a phishing scam. According to Moose Jaw RCMP, they received a report of an individual who received an …
- Pittsburgh-area nonprofit urging parents to look for sextortion warning signs 2026-02-24 18:55 CBS 2 Pittsburgh - Pennsylvania Investigators say at least 21 boys were catfished and sextorted after Zachariah Meyers, an 18-year-old Peters Township High School senior, pretended to be an adult film star from the Netherlands, with at least 14 teenagers sending pornographic pictures of …
- Mounties warn public about phishing scammers impersonating the RCMP 2026-02-24 18:13 650 CKOM Moose Jaw Mounties are warning the public about a phishing email scam that uses the RCMP logo. The police force said a person receiving an email indicating that “unacceptable activity” was detected on their network and that the individual was “summoned …
- Saskatchewan RCMP warns of phishing emails that appear to come from police 2026-02-24 18:13 CTV News
- University of Mississippi Medical Center Clinics Remain Closed Nearly a Week After Cyber Attack 2026-02-24 17:57 Mississippi Free Press University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics will remain closed statewide through Wednesday, Feb. 25, nearly a week after a major ransomware attack devastated operations, including forcing the cancellation of elective surgeries and shuttering clinics …
- UMMC opens patient phone line after cyberattack closes clinics 2026-02-24 17:44 Hattiesburg American - Mississippi Updated Feb. 24, 2026, 8:57 a.m. CT University of Mississippi Medical Center clinics statewide have been closed since Feb. 19 after a cyberattack disrupted multiple systems. Clinics will remain closed today, Feb. 24, and on Wednesday, Feb. 25, UMMC …
- Marquis sues firewall provider SonicWall, alleges security failings with its firewall backup led to ransomware attack 2026-02-24 17:29 TechCrunch Fintech giant Marquis is suing its firewall provider SonicWall, claiming that an earlier breach allowed hackers to steal sensitive information about customer firewalls that led to a ransomware attack on Marquis’ network. The lawsuit, filed Monday in the U. …
- North Korea Lazarus uses Medusa Ransomware Attacks 2026-02-24 17:24 Cybersecurity Insiders The notorious North Korea–linked hacking collective Lazarus Group, long associated with high-profile cyberattacks and ransomware campaigns, appears to have shifted its operational focus. Previously known for distributing ransomware strains such as Maui …
- Cyberattack Breakout in Just 27 Seconds? 2026 Threat Report Reveals Shocking Speed 2026-02-24 17:13 International Business Times - United Kingdom Cybercriminals are moving through compromised systems faster than many organisations can react, according to the latest findings from CrowdStrike. The company's latest threat analysis warns that the pace of cyber intrusions is accelerating sharply, …
- CarGurus allegedly hit in data breach, claiming 1.7 million records stolen 2026-02-24 17:00 CBT News - Georgia A cybercrime group claims it stole 1.7 million corporate records from CarGurus and threatened to leak the data unless contacted by Feb. 20, 2026. On the Dash: Third-party marketplace breaches can expose corporate and potentially sensitive operational data. …
- Facebook ads for Windows 11 deliver malware 2026-02-24 16:32 PC World Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that malicious Facebook ads are distributing malware disguised as legitimate Windows 11 upgrades, mimicking official Microsoft download pages. The sophisticated malware employs advanced …
- Self-spreading npm malware targets developers in new supply chain attack 2026-02-24 16:28 Help Net Security Security researchers have uncovered another supply chain attack targeting developers: 19 typosquatting npm packages published on npmjs.com that steal credentials, infect projects, and propagate themselves across developer environments. The operation, …
- Qilin Ransomware Strikes New York City Transit Workers’ Union, Exposing Thousands of Members’ Personal Data 2026-02-24 16:27 WebProNews The Transport Workers Union of America Local 100, which represents more than 45,000 New York City transit employees, has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack carried out by the Qilin cybercriminal group. The breach, which the union says …
- Market Guide for Data Loss Prevention 2026-02-24 16:27 Bank Information Security
- 'Social advertising is being used to defraud at scale across some of the largest platforms.': Nearly one in three Meta ads reportedly point to a scam, phishing or malware 2026-02-24 16:18 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- NYC transit workers hit by Qilin ransomware - thousands of members possibly affected 2026-02-24 16:18 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Russian hackers target European firms with new spear-phishing cyberattacks 2026-02-24 16:18 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Top ad tech firm Optimizely hit by data breach - around 10,000 companies possibly affected 2026-02-24 16:17 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get the TechRadar Newsletter Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Subscribe to our …
- Code Red: RansomBreak Simulates Hospital Ransomware Crisis in January CEH Compete Challenge 2026-02-24 16:00 EIN Presswire TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- EC-Council, inventor of the world-renowned Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification, held the January 2026 CEH Compete challenge under the theme Code Red: RansomBreak. The …
- Over one Million Affected by National Bank Register Data Breach: News Digest 2026-02-24 15:28 FrenchEntrée France’s national bank account register has been hacked, MaPrimeRénov has relaunched with a new budget, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has restricted the U.S. ambassador’s access following a diplomatic faux pas, and France’s busiest airports are …
- Index Engines: Ransomware Shifting To Polymorphism & Wiper Attacks 2026-02-24 15:25 The Channel Insider Index Engines reports surge in polymorphic ransomware, shadow encryption, and directory corruption tactics in Q4 2025 study. Channel Insider content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our …
- “Data of Billions Leaked” or Did It? IDMERIT Targeted by Fake News of a Data Breach 2026-02-24 15:23 The HR Digest Online safety is a non-negotiable business consideration in 2026, and IDMERIT takes its role in maintaining the status quo very carefully. Rumors of a data breach at IDMERIT may have surfaced, but the cybersecurity giant maintains that its infrastructure …
- How to Maximize DDoS Readiness with Proactive Protection Strategies 2026-02-24 15:21 Hackread Imagine running a restaurant where someone deliberately blocks the entrance so paying customers cannot walk through the door. DDoS attacks function similarly, except they target digital infrastructure instead of physical spaces. Cyber Security Intelligence …
- LDF road payments dispute, sextortion law expansion, plow hit 2026-02-24 15:15 WXPR - Wisconsin
- Still using Windows 10? Microsoft will retire security feature in charge of protecting your PC from malware 2026-02-24 15:07 GB News If you're still using Windows 10, another critical defence in its security protections will expire soon. Microsoft is retiring Security Boot — a feature focused on blocking "untrusted code" so your device isn't susceptible to malware …
- Conduent data breach grows, affecting at least 25M people 2026-02-24 14:56 TechCrunch The spillover from a ransomware attack on one of the largest government contractors in the United States keeps getting bigger: more than 25 million people have now had personal data stolen in the hack. Conduent provides printing, mailroom services, and …
- North Korean state hackers seen using Medusa ransomware in attacks on US, Middle East 2026-02-24 14:34 The Record Hackers tied to one of North Korea’s most sophisticated state-backed groups have been seen deploying Medusa ransomware in financially-motivated attacks on at least two institutions. Cybersecurity experts at Symantec said they saw Medusa attacks launched …
- UAE claims it stopped ‘terrorist’ ransomware attack 2026-02-24 14:34 The Record The United Arab Emirates said it stopped a ransomware attack this weekend that allegedly targeted the country’s digital infrastructure. The country’s Cyber Security Council published a statement on Saturday that said they “successfully thwarted organized …
- Conduent’s $25 Million Data Breach: How a Government Contractor’s Security Failure Exposed Millions of Americans’ Most Sensitive Records 2026-02-24 14:27 WebProNews A data breach at Conduent Inc., one of the largest government services contractors in the United States, has compromised the personal information of more than 25 million individuals, making it potentially the largest theft of personal data from a single …
- AI Coding Error Causes Complete Data Loss on Reddit User’s Hard Drive 2026-02-24 14:27 Mezha As reported by itc.ua. A small error related to an incorrect backslash caused the complete erasure of a Reddit user’s hard drive while using a script in the ChatGPT 5.3 Codex environment. This case shows that problems can arise not only for vibe coders but …
- PayPal confirms data breach 2026-02-24 13:52 LondonlovesTech It has been reported that an error in coding of a PayPal app left some customers’ data exposed and even resulted in a few fraudulent transactions, the e-commerce company has confirmed. PayPal recently notified a subset of its customers that it had …
- Free sextortion parent education event coming to Mishicot March 18 2026-02-24 13:34 WBAY - Wisconsin MISHICOT, Wis. (WBAY) - A free sextortion education event is scheduled for March 18 at the Fairway Inn and Suites on W. Church St. in Mishicot, co-sponsored by the Department of Justice. The keynote presenter is John DeMay, a father who lost his 17-year- …
- New ZeroDayRAT Malware Claims Full Monitoring of Android and iOS Devices 2026-02-24 12:59 Hackread A new mobile spyware platform known as ZeroDayRAT is being marketed through Telegram channels as a subscription-based service that allows buyers to monitor and exploit Android and iOS devices, according to research published by Cyberthint. The platform is …
- Everest ransomware hits Vikor Scientific ‘s supplier, data of 140,000 patients stolen 2026-02-24 12:40 Security Affairs Everest ransomware hits Vikor Scientific ‘s supplier, data of 140,000 patients stolen Everest ransomware claims an attack on diagnostic firm Vikor Scientific (Vanta Diagnostics), exposing data of nearly 140,000 people. The Everest ransomware group has …
- AI-Driven Cyberattack Scenarios Point to “The Big One” That Experts Say Is Coming 2026-02-24 12:35 America First Report Artificial intelligence is no longer just supercharging our social media feeds and search engines. It is rapidly becoming the accelerant that could turn a manageable cyber incident into a national catastrophe. Hospitals going dark, cities losing power, …
- Moonrise RAT Detected: Go-Based Threat Raises Risk of Data Loss and Operational Disruption 2026-02-24 12:31 EIN Presswire DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, February 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ANY.RUN researchers have identified Moonrise, a newly discovered Go-based remote access trojan that maintained active command-and-control communication without early …
- Odido Faces Alleged Data Breach as ShinyHunters Claims 21M Records Exposed 2026-02-24 12:14 GBHackers A notorious cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, has claimed responsibility for a massive data breach involving Odido and BEN, exposing millions of customer records. The group asserts that Odido, a Dutch telecommunications provider, was not truthful in its …
- Fake Huorong Site Delivers ValleyRAT Backdoor in Targeted Malware Campaign 2026-02-24 12:06 GBHackers A typosquatted copy of the popular Huorong Security antivirus site is being used to deliver ValleyRAT, a modular remote access trojan (RAT) built on the Winos4.0 framework, to users who believe they are downloading legitimate protection software. The …
- Hackers Use Steganographic Images to Bypass Anti-Malware and Deploy Malware 2026-02-24 12:06 GBHackers Hackers are abusing steganography in PNG images to smuggle a Pulsar Remote Access Trojan (RAT) into Windows systems through a malicious NPM package named buildrunner‑dev. The attack starts with a typosquatted NPM package, buildrunner‑dev, which …
- Massive Conduent Data Breach Exfiltrates 8 TB Affects Over 25 Million Americans 2026-02-24 12:05 GBHackers A massive data breach at business services giant Conduent has compromised the sensitive personal information of over 25 million Americans, making it one of the largest cybersecurity incidents in recent history. The breach, which went undetected for nearly …
- The Psychology Behind Why we still Struggle with Cyberattack Response 2026-02-24 11:52 The European Business Review Interview with Dan Potter of Immersive Preparation does not guarantee performance. In this interview, Dan Potter, Senior Director of Operational Resilience at Immersive, explains why confidence can mask vulnerability, how human factors shape incident …