- Applebee's Franchisee Faces Slew Of Data Breach Suits 2026-08-26 03:05 Law360 By Hailey Konnath ( August 25, 2026, 10:53 PM EDT) -- The largest franchisee of Applebee's is facing at least eight proposed class actions over an April data breach that exposed the personal information, including health information, of tens of …
- Norway ’s Digital Government Infrastructure Hit by a new DDoS Attack 2026-08-25 23:25 Security Affairs Norway ’s Digital Government Infrastructure Hit by a new DDoS Attack Norway ’s shared government infrastructure suffered a third DDoS attack, disrupting digital services but showing no signs of data compromise. Norway ‘s shared digital government …
- Army moves cloud management under its Cyber Command 2026-08-25 23:06 Federal News Network - Maryland Moving ECMA away from the Army's chief information officer aims to more closely integrate cloud management and cyber defenses. Rachel S. Cohen August 25, 2026 6:07 pm 2 min read The Army is ramping up efforts to defend its sprawling ecosystem of …
- ASOS Warns Customers of Data Breach Following Credential-Based Account Takeovers 2026-08-25 22:20 GBHackers ASOS has started notifying affected customers in the U.S. after detecting unauthorized access to accounts linked to login credentials obtained from outside its systems. According to a breach notification issued by ASOS US Sales LLC, unusual activity was …
- AI-Assisted ToxNetV2 Linux Botnet Uses LLM to Generate Shell and SSH Commands 2026-08-25 22:20 GBHackers ToxNetV2, an AArch64 Linux peer-to-peer botnet, integrates a large language model into its controller workflow to turn botnet and host telemetry into proposed operational actions. The implementation connects NVIDIA NIM-hosted z-ai/glm-5.2 model output …
- Of course, this fake GTA VI ISO download is malware — testers reveal 113GB download is 99.99% empty zeroes, with a tiny virus attached 2026-08-25 21:25 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter GTA VI leak hunters now face fake downloads designed to compromise their computers The suspicious ISO reportedly disables Windows security tools after execution on …
- Fake GTA 6 Demo: Warning About New Info-Stealing Malware 2026-08-25 21:10 Asume Tech Official Status: Rockstar Games has confirmed a Fall 2025 release window, but no public demo, alpha, or beta version currently exists. Security Threat: Malicious installers packaged as zip or exe files are being used to distribute info-stealing malware …
- MyChart warns of phishing schemes using fraudulent emails, other messages 2026-08-25 20:47 American Hospital Association Epic’s MyChart has shared examples from potential phishing schemes observed as recently this month that include email messages linking to a fake MyChart website displaying erroneous medical records and others notifying of a free “2026 Medicare Health Kit.” …
- More than 72K people affected by parking company data breach 2026-08-25 20:15 WSOC 9 - North Carolina
- Cyberattack on my.utsa.edu shuts down campus 2026-08-25 20:15 The Paisano - Texas After a security breach, UT San Antonio rescheduled its first day of school from Aug. 19 to Aug. 24. UT San Antonio stated on Aug. 17 that it “responded to attempted unauthorized activity against university technology systems.” The university reported the …
- QuellSecure: How to Ensure Business Keeps Running During a Ransomware Attack 2026-08-25 20:06 The ChannelPro Network Discover the containment-first approach that can help MSPs stop ransomware before it causes downtime, compliance issues or lost client trust. Zero risk to business operations means ransomware never gets the chance to take you offline in the first place. …
- Security Tool Sprawl Is Costing MSPs More Than Ransomware 2026-08-25 20:06 The ChannelPro Network MSPs can reduce security tool sprawl, improve efficiency, and strengthen cyber resilience by making sure existing tools actually work. See how! For years, the answer to every new cyber threat has been to deploy another security tool. But today, many MSPs …
- 3 Firms Will Lead Charter Cyberattack Claims For Now 2026-08-25 19:41 Law360 By Brian Steele ( August 25, 2026, 3:23 PM EDT) -- Attorneys with Milberg PLLC, Scott+Scott Attorneys at Law LLP and Hausfeld LLP will serve as class counsel, at least temporarily, in a consolidated class action alleging that hackers stole more than 40 …
- Health data of North Dakota developmental disability clients potentially exposed in phishing attack 2026-08-25 18:05 Valley News Live - North Dakota FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A data breach made public Monday by the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services may have exposed protected health information of people receiving developmental disability services. A phishing email attack …
- OpenAI, Sam Altman Under State Investigation After Alabama Subpoena Over 'Artificial Intelligence Data Breach' 2026-08-25 17:43 International Business Times - United Kingdom OpenAI and its chief executive Sam Altman are facing a formal investigation in Alabama after Attorney General Steve Marshall issued a subpoena over an alleged 'massive artificial intelligence data breach' linked to the company's cybersecurity …
- Hugging Face Data Breach Exposes OpenAI API Keys and Models, Court Orders Full Disclosure 2026-08-25 16:46 WebProNews - Kentucky OpenAI must respond to a court order from an Alabama federal judge after a data breach at Hugging Face exposed sensitive information belonging to the artificial intelligence company. The incident, which came to light earlier this year, has triggered legal …
- ToxNetV2 Linux Botnet Uses NVIDIA AI to Generate Shell and Remote SSH Attack Actions 2026-08-25 16:43 Cyber Security News ToxNetV2 is a Linux botnet that shows how artificial intelligence can move closer to real attack operations. Instead of using a model only to write text, the malware feeds system and botnet data into an AI service, then turns selected replies into proposed …
- Brazil fines TikTok BRL 153.7M for data breach involving teenagers 2026-08-25 16:41 Agencia Brasil Brazil’s data protection authority ANPD has imposed fines adding up to BRL 153.7 million on ByteDance Brasil Tecnologia, the company responsible for the TikTok platform in Brazil, for violations related to the profiles of children and adolescents. The …
- New Windows malware lays dormant until a custom command activates it like a sleeper agent 2026-08-25 16:35 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Researcher Dominik Reichel found SLEEPWALKER, a silent malware implant disguised as ESET’s agent It contains no malicious code, activates only after receiving crafted …
- FBI, CISA, and HHS Warn about Medusa Ransomware Targeting Over 500 Critical Infrastructure Organizations 2026-08-25 16:17 CPO Magazine U.S. federal authorities have issued a joint cybersecurity alert about Medusa ransomware targeting more than 500 critical infrastructure organizations by April 2026. First detected in June 2021, Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that …
- Central Maine Healthcare Reaches $1.3M Settlement Over 2025 Data Breach 2026-08-25 16:11 The Maine Wire Patients at hospitals owned by Central Maine Healthcare may be eligible for up to $5,000, plus a year of free medical records monitoring. This is part of a $1.3 million settlement the company reached over a data breach last year in which patients’ names, …
- E4del and PINHOLE RATs Turn FTP Banners Into Dead Drops for Malware Commands 2026-08-25 16:01 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers are calling attention to a new campaign that employs FTP banners as dead drop resolvers (DDRs) to deliver two previously unreported remote access trojans (RATs) tracked as E4del and PINHOLE. While threat actors are known to abuse …
- WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys for Phishing-Resistant Sign-Ins Across iOS and Android 2026-08-25 16:01 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananAug 25, 2026Authentication / Password Security Meta on Tuesday announced a set of WhatsApp account security features, including support for multiple passkeys to a single account to help users with both iOS and Android devices sign …
- That fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is actually just malware 2026-08-25 15:55 TechCrunch In the long wait for the highly anticipated Grand Theft Auto VI, an open-world game about crime, some in the gaming community are being targeted by cybercriminals in the real world. Fans are still waiting for the game more than a decade after the release …
- Zimperium unveils AI mobile security phishing risks 2026-08-25 15:53 Source Security Zimperium has published new research exposing how cybercriminals utilise advanced phishing strategies to target corporate credentials, specifically through mobile devices. These sophisticated campaigns impersonate recruiters and HR professionals from well- …
- Large DDoS attack knocks Norwegian public services offline 2026-08-25 15:48 The Record A handful of Norwegian government services have been disrupted for more than a day after a large-scale cyberattack targeted the infrastructure used to operate them, authorities said. The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency, known as Digdir, said the …
- Zimperium On Mobile Phishing Threats In Enterprises 2026-08-25 15:30 Security Informed Zimperium has published a study highlighting the increasing use of advanced mobile phishing attacks by cybercriminals aiming to steal corporate credentials through recruitment-themed phishing campaigns. These attacks utilize mobile devices as a primary …
- Fake Minecraft Clients Deliver WeedHack Malware Despite Infrastructure Takedown 2026-08-25 14:55 Infosecurity Magazine A large-scale malware-spreading scheme targeting Minecraft players has continued to evolve despite the takedown of the threat actor’s malicious infrastructure in July. In a new report, researchers at McAfee shared that over 6300 attempts to access …
- ZeroTokens Phishing Platform Steers Attacks in Real Time 2026-08-25 14:55 Infosecurity Magazine A phishing platform dubbed ZeroTokens allows attackers live visibility into victim sessions and the ability to change subsequent prompts in real time, allowing attacks to adapt in real time while targeting credentials and financial information. The …
- Fake OpenAI Codex download tricks macOS users into installing malware 2026-08-25 14:46 Help Net Security A malware campaign using a sponsored search ad and a fake OpenAI Codex download page to trick macOS users into pasting a malicious command into Terminal has been uncovered by Cato Networks. It’s a variation of ClickFix, a popular social engineering …
- Russia rejects French cyberattack allegations, accuses Paris of reviving ‘Russian threat’ narrative 2026-08-25 13:48 Anadolu Agency Kanyshai Butun 25 August 2026•Update: 25 August 2026 Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Tuesday rejected French allegations of Russian cyberattacks, accusing Paris of seeking to revive the “Russian threat” narrative. Zakharova accused …
- Android car systems abused by hackers to launch new malware that pulls devices into a hidden proxy network 2026-08-25 13:26 TechRadar Pro Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Kaspersky found Android malware abusing DoFun car head units via TWCore updates Multi‑stage attack installs loaders and reverse proxy, aiming to build a botnet of …
- Some Mac users think they're installing OpenAI Codex, but it's actually a malware that can steal passwords in seconds 2026-08-25 13:22 TechRadar Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Crooks used Google Sites and stolen Google Ads accounts to push fake OpenAI Codex pages macOS users tricked into pasting Terminal commands, leading to AMOS infostealer …
- AG Marshall launches investigation into OpenAI and founder Sam Altman for massive artificial intelligence data breach 2026-08-25 13:19 1819 News - Alabama Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall announced on Monday the issuance of a subpoena demanding that OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, respond to an investigation into the company’s complete lack of oversight and adequate safeguards in the hacking of Hugging …
- Cyberattack at Solimut: data of more than one million policyholders potentially exposed 2026-08-25 12:52 Entrevue Solimut Mutuelle de France has confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack detected Sunday morning. The organization states that it quickly isolated its systems and stopped the intrusion. Its teams are now working to determine precisely what data was …
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- New Malware Impersonates IT Helpdesk in Microsoft Teams Attacks 2026-08-25 11:58 WebProNews - Kentucky Microsoft Teams has become a primary communication platform for organizations worldwide, making it an attractive target for cybercriminals seeking to exploit user trust. A newly discovered malware campaign specifically targets Teams users by impersonating …
- North Dakota HHS Warns Of Data Breach 2026-08-25 11:58 The Dakota News Network - North Dakota (Bismarck, ND) — North Dakota Health and Human Services is warning that a phishing attack may have exposed personal and medical information belonging to people who receive Developmental Disabilities services. The breach began after three employees …
- Green Bay warns of phishing scam targeting permit applicants 2026-08-25 11:55 WBAY - Wisconsin GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) — Green Bay city officials are warning residents about a phishing scam targeting people or businesses after submitting certain permits or applications. Anyone who submitted a permit, zoning or board application is asked to watch for …
- First Malware Built Specifically for Car Head Units Fuels Botnet 2026-08-25 11:33 SecurityWeek Researchers at Kaspersky have come across what appears to be the first malware specifically designed for car head units, and have found links to the notorious BadBox botnet. The malware was discovered on an Android-powered aftermarket infotainment system …
- Top Google Results for Minecraft Client Led Gamers to Malware, McAfee Finds 2026-08-25 11:09 Cyber Security News Minecraft players searching for a popular client can now land on malware instead of a game tool. A renewed WeedHack campaign is using poisoned search results, copied websites and free-download lures to place dangerous Java files in front of players. The …
- Fake GTA 6 Demo Is Actually Malware That Steals Your Passwords and Logged-In Sessions 2026-08-25 11:09 Cyber Security News A fake Grand Theft Auto VI demo is being used to steal passwords and active browser sessions from people looking for early access. The campaign turns excitement around game footage and a forthcoming official video into a route for installing an information …
- Alabama subpoenas OpenAI over alleged data breach 2026-08-25 11:06 Alabama Public Radio Alabama’s attorney general subpoenaed OpenAI following an alleged hacking incident involving the servers of a competitor back in July. AG Steve Marshall wants to know if OpenAI, and its owner Sam Altman, are in violation of Alabama consumer protection laws …
- UK seeks supply chain security overhaul following Iran-linked cyber attack 2026-08-25 10:59 Tech Digest Share The UK government is proposing major legislative changes to block companies from buying products from high-risk suppliers, after revelations that an Iran-linked cyberattack forced a small energy facility offline for four days in July. Under …
- NIA searches five locations in cyberattack case during Op Sindoor 2026-08-25 10:51 Hindustan Times The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday conducted searches at five locations across Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, Bihar and Delhi in connection with a cyber-terrorism case involving attempted DDoS (distributed denial of service) attacks on 54 …
- Norwegian public services targeted by cyberattack 2026-08-25 10:14 Anadolu Agency Ilayda Cakirtekin 25 August 2026•Update: 25 August 2026 Several public services in Norway have been targeted by cyberattacks since Monday, broadcaster NRK reported on Tuesday. The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency (Digdir) told NRK that the attack began …
- Details Of Iran's First Known Successful Cyberattack Against A UK Energy Facility 2026-08-25 10:07 Zero Hedge Via Middle East Eye Iranian hackers shut down a British power plant for four days in an unprecedented cyber attack, the Sunday Telegraph reported. According to the newspaper, the incident appears to mark the first time Iran-linked hackers have successfully …
- New phishing scam alert: Fake email from iDeal-WeroNL doing the rounds 2026-08-25 07:52 NL Times The Fraud Helpdesk issued a warning to the Dutch public about a fake email from iDEAL-WeroNL. The helpdesk has received reports from many people who received fake emails stating that they need to receive a refund and must verify their identity. The email …
- WeedHack Malware Spreads Through SEO-Poisoned Minecraft Sites Despite C2 Disruption 2026-08-25 07:35 GBHackers A renewed distribution wave for the WeedHack malware-as-a-service operation, with threat actors continuing to push infected Minecraft clients and mods despite the campaign’s original command-and-control infrastructure being disrupted. The researchers found …
- Kaspersky discovers a malware campaign targeting car head units 2026-08-25 06:25 bizbahrain Kaspersky informs about a novel Android malware targeting vehicle Head Units – systems combining multimedia and, in some cases, car control functions. Taking the form of a stealthy multi-stage downloader, this campaign marks the first documented case of …