- Russia-friendly exchange says "western special service" behind $15 million cyberattack 2026-04-17 22:27 Ars Technica Grinex, a US-sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange registered in Kyrgyzstan, said it’s halting operations after experiencing a $13 million heist carried out by “western special services” hackers. Researchers from TRM, which has confirmed the theft, put the …
- FBI Urges Everyone to Reboot Routers Following Russian Cyber Attack 2026-04-17 21:59 Must Read Alaska Following the disruption of a cyber attack by Russian actors involving several small-office home-office (SOHO) Wi-Fi routers, the FBI and U.S. Department of Justice is urging everyone to reset their routers. According to a Public Service Announcement from …
- Russia-Linked Crypto Exchange Grinex Says Lost Over $13Mln in Cyberattack 2026-04-17 21:26 The Moscow Times A cryptocurrency exchange linked to Russia said it had suspended operations after a cyberattack resulted in the loss of more than 1 billion rubles ($13 million) belonging to Russian users. Grinex said in a statement that the breach bore “signs of …
- To Fight Ransomware, Turn to Incident Response Professionals 2026-04-17 21:23 Royal United Services Institute In practice, this establishes two tracks: one relying on the market to provide specialised response and negotiation support through accredited providers and another where the government provides those services directly. In both tracks, the obligation to …
- IT system for Northern Ireland schools ‘largely restored’ after cyber attack 2026-04-17 20:10 Belfast Live The Education Authority issued their latest update on Friday(Image: Justin Millar/Belfast Live) An IT system for Northern Ireland schools has been “largely restored” following a cyber attack, the Education Authority has said. The C2k system was …
- Tycoon 2FA is down, but not out – researchers warn the phishing as a service operation is still a huge threat to businesses 2026-04-17 20:01 IT Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter ITPro Get the ITPro daily newsletter Sign up today and you will receive a free copy of our Future Focus 2025 report - the leading guidance on AI, cybersecurity and other IT challenges as per 700+ …
- Foreign ministry website briefly down after DDoS attack 2026-04-17 19:59 Yonhap News Agency SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry's website briefly went down Friday following a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack before being restored, the ministry said. After the DDoS attack on the website at around 5 p.m., the ministry …
- 7 Best DDoS Attack Simulation Service Providers & Testing Platforms for 2026 2026-04-17 19:39 iTWire Regulators took note. Europe’s NIS2 directive and tighter U.S. outage-disclosure rules now ask every operator to show they can survive that kind of firestorm. The surest answer is a DDoS attack simulation—an approved drill that slams real packets into your …
- JanaWare ransomware targets Turkish users through a customized Adwind RAT chain 2026-04-17 19:30 VPNCentral A new ransomware operation called JanaWare is targeting users in Turkey through a tailored version of the Adwind remote access trojan. Acronis Threat Research Unit says the campaign uses a customized Java-based Adwind variant with polymorphic behavior to …
- Two people charged in connection with $80 million phishing scam at NCB 2026-04-17 18:57 Irie FM Two people charged in connection with $80 million phishing scam at NCB Two people have been charged in connection with an $80 million phishing scam at the National Commercial Bank (NCB). 26-year-old, Shanielle Smith and 24-year-old Brandon Billings of …
- NDPC Launches Investigation into Data Breach at Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) 2026-04-17 18:19 Nigerian Eye The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has commenced a formal investigation into a reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The investigation is being carried out under Section 46(3) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023. …
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- Bluesky confirms DDoS attack is cause of continued app outages 2026-04-17 17:50 TechCrunch Bluesky’s website and app are still struggling on Friday after experiencing service interruptions that chief operating officer Rose Wang attributed to an ongoing cyberattack. On Thursday evening, the social media company confirmed that a “sophisticated …
- Trusted WordPress plugins carried a hidden backdoor for months before malware went live 2026-04-17 17:04 VPNCentral A supply chain attack hit the WordPress plugin ecosystem after a buyer acquired a portfolio of widely used plugins and slipped in malicious code that stayed dormant for about eight months. Security reporting from Anchor says the code first appeared in an …
- NDPC Probing CAC Over Alleged Data Breach 2026-04-17 16:45 TechEconomy The Nigeria Data Protection Commission said it has initiated an investigation into the reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission. NDPC said the investigation of CAC is in pursuant to Section 46(3) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 ( …
- North Korean hacker group targets Apple computers in new phishing campaign 2026-04-17 16:15 NK News Rather than exploiting software flaws, the attackers rely on users running malicious code themselves, Microsoft said A North Korean cybercrime group has launched a new social engineering campaign targeting Apple computers, marking a notable shift toward …
- Sophisticated AI-enabled phishing campaign targeting education and research 2026-04-17 14:46 FE News Jisc has alerted its members to a persistent and highly sophisticated phishing campaign currently targeting education and research institutions across the UK and internationally. The campaign represents a significant escalation in threat actor capability, …
- Europol launches Operation PowerOFF — warns 75,000 DDoS users and takes down 53 domains 2026-04-17 13:52 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 …
- Northern Ireland school online system ‘largely restored’ after cyber attack 2026-04-17 13:50 The Irish News The IT system used by schools in Northern Ireland is now “largely restored” following the recent cyber attack that led to chaos for pupils and saw some personal data compromised. The Education Authority (EA) has said over 414,000 accounts in the C2K system …
- 414,000 user accounts restored after cyber attack that saw some schools specifically targeted 2026-04-17 13:28 Derry Journal Almost half a million user accounts have been restored after a cyber attack targeting the North’s school system that affected pupils and staff in Derry. The Education Authority confirmed its C2k services across schools have now been largely restored. More …
- C2K school services restored following cyber attack 2026-04-17 13:08 IMPARTIAL REPORTER According to the organisation, more than 414,000 user accounts - including pupils, teachers and non-teaching staff - have been successfully reconnected, bringing the system back to close to normal levels of operation. A spokeswoman said: "The number …
- School IT systems 'largely restored' after cyber attack 2026-04-17 12:08 BBC In an update on Friday the EA said 414,000 user accounts - including pupils, teachers and non-teaching staff - have been successfully reconnected, bringing the system back to close to normal levels of operation.
- IT system for Northern Ireland schools ‘largely restored’ following cyber attack 2026-04-17 11:57 The Roscommon Herald By Rebecca Black, Press Association An IT system for Northern Ireland schools has been “largely restored” following a cyber attack, the Education Authority has said. The C2k system was targeted in the attack earlier this month. On Thursday, a 16-year-old …
- Data Breach Hits GTA V and Red Dead Redemption 2 Maker Rockstar Games 2026-04-17 11:31 CPO Magazine Rockstar Games has confirmed a “limited” data breach stemming from a third-party cloud provider, following threats from prolific hackers to leak the stolen information online. The game developer owns several billion-dollar blockbuster titles, including Red …
- More than half of Scotland’s small businesses ‘vulnerable’ to cyber-attack and what needs to be done 2026-04-17 10:49 The Scotsman The stark findings follow high-profile cyber-attacks on major UK businesses such as Jaguar Land Rover and Marks & Spencer. One in eight small businesses in Scotland has experienced a cyber-attack and more than half fear they could be vulnerable to a …
- Microsoft Warns of macOS Attack Using Fake Job Interviews and AppleScript Malware 2026-04-17 09:58 WindowsReport.com Microsoft has revealed a highly targeted macOS attack campaign that used fake recruiter outreach and malicious interview lures to steal sensitive data from victims. The company says the operation, linked to threat actor Sapphire Sleet, relied more on …
- CoW Swap Phishing Attack Costs $1.2M as Domain Weakness Exploited 2026-04-17 09:02 CryptoNewsZ CoW Swap has reported a loss of 1.2 million in the April 14 domain attack. The attack did not compromise the platform or the protocol. The issue is now resolved and the team is looking for compensation plans. The decentralized exchange CoW Swap has …
- North Korea Cyber Attacks: How DPRK Hackers Are Using Phishing and Social Engineering 2026-04-17 08:31 Home Business Magazine - Minnesota Introduction The rise of shumali korea—commonly referring to North Korea—as a cyber power has become one of the most concerning developments in global cybersecurity. While traditionally known for its military posture, North Korea has increasingly shifted …
- Global Hotel Giant Booking.com Hit by Customer Data Breach: Is Your Information Safe? 2026-04-17 07:21 Retail News Asia Travel booking platform, Booking.com, recently experienced a data breach, potentially exposing user data to unauthorized individuals. This discovery was made following the observation of suspicious activities related to several reservations. The …
- Ukrainian emergency services and hospitals hit by espionage campaign using new AgingFly malware 2026-04-17 05:45 The Record Hackers have targeted Ukrainian hospitals and local government bodies in a new espionage campaign using a malware tool dubbed AgingFly, researchers say. Ukraine’s computer emergency response team (CERT-UA) said the activity was carried out by a group …
- Veeam Report Reveals a Market-Wide Shift from Recovery Confidence to Proven Data Resilience Amid Ransomware Threats and AI adoption 2026-04-17 05:17 Mid East Information New Veeam Data Trust and Resilience Report finds 90% of security leaders believe they can recover quickly but only 28% fully restore data after a ransomware attack DUBAI, UAE, April, 2026 — Veeam® Software, the Data and AI Trust Company, today released …
- Serious concerns for Nigerian businesses as CAC confirms cyberattack, system breach 2026-04-17 02:54 Legit News The Corporate Affairs Commission confirmed a cyberattack on parts of its systems Users have been advised to update passwords and monitor their accounts The incident could disrupt business registrations and filings across Nigeria Oluwatobi Odeyinka is a …
- Lemonade To Pay $10.5M In Driver's License Data Breach Suit 2026-04-17 02:21 Law360 By Gina Kim ( April 16, 2026, 9:20 PM EDT) -- Lemonade will pay $10.5 million to settle with a proposed class of over 190,000 individuals who said the tech-forward insurer's online quote platform negligently disclosed their drivers' license numbers …
- Cinia Taps Nokia for Real-Time Network-Wide DDoS Detection and Mitigation 2026-04-17 02:13 The Fast Mode Nokia announced it is partnering with Cinia, a leading Finnish provider of critical connectivity and cybersecurity services, to deliver an advanced Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) protection solution. This collaboration establishes a new managed …
- Data Breach Alert: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Investigates Cookeville Regional Medical Center Data Breach 2026-04-17 01:59 EIN Presswire COOKEVILLE, Tenn., April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data privacy claims arising from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center data breach. Key Facts About Cookeville Regional Medical …
- Sanctioned Russian-linked crypto exchange halts operations after $13 million cyberattack 2026-04-17 01:53 The Kyiv Independent A sanctioned cryptocurrency exchange with ties to Russia said April 16 it has suspended operations after a cyberattack resulted in the theft of more than 1 billion rubles (13.1 million dollars) in assets. Grinex, based in Kyrgyzstan but linked to Russia, …
- Russian Sanctions-Evasion Crypto Exchange Suspends Operations After $13M Cyberattack 2026-04-17 01:51 UNITED24 Media Grinex, a Russian cryptocurrency exchange utilized heavily for sanctions evasion, has suspended operations after losing over 1 billion rubles ($13 million) in what it claims was a massive cyberattack orchestrated by foreign intelligence agencies, The …
- Expert Needed To Gauge Fault For Cyberattack, Panel Told 2026-04-17 00:51 Law360 By Brian Steele ( April 16, 2026, 3:47 PM EDT) -- Connecticut law firm Mancini Provenzano & Futtner LLC told a state appellate panel Thursday that a lower court should not have awarded a former client more than $90,000 on a negligence claim arising …
- Ransomware disrupts Autovista's systems 2026-04-16 22:42 SC Magazine UK-based automotive data and analytics firm Autovista has disclosed that operations of its European and Australian systems have been impacted by a ransomware attack, reports The Register. Additional details regarding the attack vector involved remain …
- Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital data breach impacts 337,917 people 2026-04-16 22:36 Security Affairs Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital data breach impacts 337,917 people A ransomware attack on Cookeville Regional Medical Center hospital (Tennessee) exposed data of 337,000 people after hackers stole 500GB of sensitive information from its systems …
- Data Breach at Booking.com Exposes Customer Information 2026-04-16 22:07 CPO Magazine Booking.com is notifying users of a data breach that exposed their personal information after threat actors accessed “certain booking information.” The Amsterdam, Netherlands-based booking platform has served over 6.8 billion customers since 2010, …
- Thousands of drivers can pursue claim against Arnold Clark over data breach, judge rules 2026-04-16 21:39 STV News A judge has given permission for around 15,000 drivers to pursue a US-style class action compensation claim against Arnold Clark over a dark web data breach. Lord Sandison has allowed thousands of consumers to bring group proceedings at the Court of …
- European police email 75,000 people asking them to stop DDoS attacks 2026-04-16 21:25 TechCrunch A coalition of global law enforcement agencies have sent emails to more than 75,000 alleged cybercriminals who paid for a service to launch cyberattacks that can knock websites offline. On Thursday, Europol announced the coordinated operation against …
- Europol’s Mass Email Blitz: 75,000 DDoS Users Get Direct Warnings in Global Crackdown 2026-04-16 21:20 WebProNews Law enforcement agencies across 21 countries fired off more than 75,000 warning emails and letters to suspected DDoS attackers this week. The recipients? People who paid for ‘booter’ and ‘stresser’ services to flood websites offline. Operation PowerOFF, …
- One year on from the M&S cyber attack: What did we learn? 2026-04-16 20:35 Computer Weekly Over the four-day Easter weekend of 18 to 21 April 2025, customers of British high street fixture Marks & Spencer (M&S) took to social media in droves to lament an apparent outage that was causing disruption to in-store contactless payments. At …
- Mirax Android malware turns infected phones into residential proxy nodes 2026-04-16 20:13 VPNCentral A newly documented Android malware family called Mirax is targeting users through fake streaming and IPTV lures spread with paid ads on Meta platforms. Cleafy says the malware has appeared in campaigns since March 2026 and can steal credentials, take …
- Exposed X credential-stuffing botnet left its own control panel wide open 2026-04-16 20:13 VPNCentral A credential-stuffing botnet aimed at X accounts appears to have exposed its own command panel to the open internet, letting outsiders view worker-server details, attack statistics, and account-checking activity in real time. Public reporting says the …
- Hackers abuse Obsidian plugin to launch Windows and macOS malware in finance-focused campaign 2026-04-16 20:13 VPNCentral Attackers have found a new way to turn a trusted productivity app into a malware delivery tool. Elastic Security Labs says a campaign it tracks as REF6598 abuses Obsidian’s community plugin system, specifically the Shell Commands plugin, to execute …
- Attackers are skipping phishing emails and going straight after Okta access 2026-04-16 20:13 VPNCentral Attackers are changing their playbook. Instead of sending phishing emails and waiting for someone to click, many now go after the identity layer directly. New research from LevelBlue says one of the fastest-growing initial access techniques it is seeing is …
- Booking.com confirms customer data breach after hackers accessed reservation information 2026-04-16 20:13 VPNCentral Booking.com has confirmed a data breach that exposed some customers’ reservation information, and the biggest immediate risk now looks like targeted phishing. The company said unauthorized third parties may have accessed booking details tied to certain …