- Phishing scam abuses Apple's own notification system 2026-04-23 10:02 Notebook Check ⓘ Freepik.comApple's account change notification system is being exploited to deliver phishing scams inside real emails from Apple's own servers. A new phishing campaign is exploiting Apple's account change notification system to deliver iPhone …
- France's national agency for managing IDs and passports suffered a data breach last week 2026-04-23 09:41 Engadget The French government confirmed that France Titres, also known as Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS), experienced a security breach last week. France Titres disclosed that it detected a data breach on April 15. The next day, a hacker claimed …
- Phishing — sometimes with AI’s help — topped initial-access methods in Q1, Cisco says 2026-04-23 08:50 Cybersecurity Dive Dive Brief: Phishing was the most common way hackers breached their targets in the first quarter of 2026, after nearly a year out of the top spot, Cisco’s Talos threat intelligence team said in a report published on Wednesday. Nearly 20% of Cisco’s …
- Microsoft Teams to Get New Anti-Phishing Tools Amid Rising Enterprise Attacks 2026-04-23 08:33 WindowsReport.com Microsoft has issued a warning about ongoing abuse of Microsoft Teams targeting enterprise users, while also announcing new protections designed to counter phishing and impersonation attacks. The updates are listed under Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 560547 and …
- Citizens Bank Data Breach: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Launches Investigation Into Exposure of Personal Information 2026-04-23 08:01 WFMZ - Pennsylvania National class action firm offering free case evaluations to individuals impacted by the Citizens Bank cybersecurity incident NEWTOWN, Pa., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, is investigating data …
- J&K woman cricketer, brother arrested by Mumbai Police for running sextortion racket 2026-04-23 07:54 Telengana Today Mumbai Police arrested a woman cricketer, her brother, and an associate in a sextortion case involving a businessman. The accused allegedly extorted over Rs 63 lakh through threats of leaking private chats. Arrests followed coordinated operations in Delhi …
- Researchers Tie New macOS Malware Campaign to North Korea’s Lazarus Group 2026-04-23 07:30 Crypto Economy TL;DR Researchers linked a macOS malware campaign to Lazarus Group after identifying the “Mach-O Man” kit targeting crypto users through fake meeting invites. Victims are tricked into running commands during sham Zoom or Google Meet calls, enabling …
- Antony Catalano accuses News Corp of rehab privacy breach by fellow patient 2026-04-23 06:52 Brisbane Times Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Save this article for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Got it Share AAA Fallen media mogul and accused spousal …
- A Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Being a Double Agent 2026-04-23 06:50 Gizmodo A man who was supposed to help victims of ransomware attacks was actually helping the other side. Angelo Martino, a 41-year-old from Florida and a former ransomware negotiator, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks against U.S. …
- DDoS wave continues as Mastodon hit after Bluesky incident 2026-04-23 06:41 Security Affairs DDoS wave continues as Mastodon hit after Bluesky incident Mastodon suffered a major DDoS attack shortly after a similar incident hit Bluesky. The outage was significant but resolved within a few hours. Mastodon was hit by a major DDoS attack just days …
- Former ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to BlackCat conspiracy 2026-04-23 06:34 mHealthIntelligence A former ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks against U.S. companies, the U.S. Department of Justice, or DOJ, announced. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O'Lakes, Florida, was employed by DigitalMint, a cyber …
- Warning over cyber-attack on French government's ANTS platform 2026-04-23 05:32 The Local - France Hackers have accessed personal details of thousands of people who have used the French government's ANTS platform for admin tasks such as swapping a driving licence or requesting a French passport. In a statement published by the Interior Ministry on …
- Spokane County relaunches ALERT Spokane with new partner following cyber attack last year 2026-04-23 04:27 KREM 2 - Washington State Spokane County Emergency Management says it has selected a new partner to provide mass emergency alerts to county residents. SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. — After losing nearly 50% of its data in a cyber attack, Spokane County Emergency Management (SCEM) has …
- The Anguish of Data Loss 2026-04-23 04:01 The New Yorker Illustration by Carolina Moscoso I’ve always been obsessive about preserving data. I keep every phone and laptop I’ve ever owned in a labelled shoebox, and recently built a PC called THOTH—for the Egyptian god who records the weighing of hearts on the …
- Ransomware is shifting towards infrastructure-led exploitation, At-Bay reports 2026-04-23 03:46 Reinsurance News At-Bay, a US-based InsurSec provider offering cyber insurance and risk management services, reports in its 2026 InsurSec Report that ransomware activity is increasingly shaped by the exploitation of core infrastructure. According to At-Bay’s analysis of …
- How To Spot Phishing Scams Targeting Gmail Users 2026-04-23 03:01 Big Stack 103.9 - Montana Long before the advent of Artificial Intelligence, or AI, fooling us into believing that cats are riding unicycles and playing the banjo while we sleep, hackers and cyber criminals have been trying to do just that. Fool us. via GIPHY Hopefully, you haven…
- ‘Groundbreaking’ ransomware case 2026-04-23 02:07 CNN US companies in the retail, hospitality and medical sectors trusted Angelo Martino to negotiate with hackers who were trying to extort them. Instead, he made the extortion worse, federal prosecutors allege. Martino allegedly accumulated at least $10 …
- Booking.com data breach exposes traveler data to scams 2026-04-23 02:04 WFVX - Maine You probably didn't expect a travel booking platform to send you into a security spiral. Yet here we are. Booking.com confirmed that hackers may have accessed customer data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details. That is …
- Phishing reclaims the top initial access spot, attackers experiment with AI tools 2026-04-23 01:02 Help Net Security Phishing returned as the leading method attackers used to break into organizations in the first quarter of 2026, accounting for over a third of engagements where initial access could be determined, according to Cisco Talos. It is the first quarter phishing …
- Cyberattack on French government agency triggers phishing alert 2026-04-23 01:01 Help Net Security France Titres, a French government agency, has disclosed a data breach that may have exposed user data from its online portal. France Titres, also known as the Agence nationale des titres sécurisés (ANTS), operates under the French Ministry of the Interior …
- Citizens, Frost blame vendor after data breach claim 2026-04-23 00:22 American Banker - New York Key insight: Same-day leak posting plus document-production data in both banks' samples points to a shared vendor compromise rather than two separate attacks, according to ZeroFox's analysis shared with American Banker. Supporting data: Everest…
- DinDoor and ChainShell tie MuddyWater to Russian malware-as-a-service infrastructure 2026-04-23 00:04 VPNCentral MuddyWater appears to be using commercial malware-as-a-service infrastructure rather than relying only on its own tooling. New research from JUMPSEC says the Iranian espionage group used a shared TAG-150 platform tied to DinDoor, ChainShell, and CastleRAT- …
- German Parliament speaker targeted in Signal app phishing attack: Report 2026-04-22 23:35 The Straits Times BERLIN - Germany’s parliamentary speaker has become the latest victim in a wave of phishing attacks targeting users of the Signal messaging app, which intelligence services have blamed on Russia, a report said on April 22. Ms Julia Kloeckner, a senior …
- 'The Gentlemen' Rapidly Rises to Ransomware Prominence 2026-04-22 23:25 Dark Reading A ransomware gang known as "The Gentlemen" has made a name for itself, claiming hundreds of victims in a matter of months. The Gentlemen is a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) outfit that first popped up in mid-2025. While it operates fairly typical …
- Warren County, N.Y., $3.3M Phishing Scam Probe Continues 2026-04-22 23:23 Government Technology (TNS) — After 116 days, Warren County's investigation around the phishing scam that saw the original loss of $3.3 million in taxpayer dollars has led to a paper trail involving multiple banks and the use of "mules" to funnel the stolen funds …
- UK ransomware volumes fall as ‘Big Game Hunters’ focus on high-damage targets 2026-04-22 22:13 LondonlovesTech SonicWall today released its UK cyber threat data from 2025, revealing that the number of UK organisations successfully compromised rose by 20%, even as overall ransomware volume fell by 87%. SonicWall’s data stems from measuring network-perimeter …
- Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty after leaking victims' insurance details to 'BlackCat' hackers — perp gave attackers a precise picture of exactly how much each target could afford to pay 2026-04-22 22:03 Tom's Hardware Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tom's Hardware Stay On the Cutting Edge: Get the Tom's Hardware Newsletter Get Tom's Hardware's best news and in-depth reviews, straight to your inbox. You are now subscribed Your …
- Adaptavist Group breach spawns imposter emails as ransomware crew claims mega-haul 2026-04-22 22:01 The Register UK enterprise software consultancy The Adaptavist Group is investigating a security breach after an intruder logged in with stolen credentials, while a ransomware crew claims it grabbed far more than the company is currently admitting. In a letter to …
- Yet another ex-ransomware negotiator admits turning rogue after payoff from crimelords 2026-04-22 21:57 The Register The third of three former ransomware negotiators accused of assisting the ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware gang in extorting US businesses has pleaded guilty, months after his two co-workers did the same. Angelo Martino, 41, was a former ransomware negotiator …
- Murder, she wrote: Ex-FBI chief wants some ransomware crims charged with homicide 2026-04-22 21:53 The Register If a cyberattack leads to a death, that's murder. A former FBI cyber division chief urged the US Justice Department to consider felony homicide charges against ransomware actors when attacks on hospitals lead to patient deaths. In testimony before a US …
- Cosmetics giant Rituals confirms data breach of customer membership records 2026-04-22 21:00 TechCrunch Netherlands-based cosmetics giant Rituals has confirmed a data breach affecting customers’ personal information after hackers stole reams of data from its membership database. The company disclosed the breach on Wednesday, according to an email sent to …
- France confirms data breach at government agency that manages citizens’ IDs 2026-04-22 20:56 TechCrunch The French government agency that handles the issuing and management of citizens’ identity documents, including national IDs, passports, and immigration documents, confirmed Wednesday that it experienced a data breach. In an announcement, the Agence …
- Phishing scams have long targeted Florida's seniors. AI raises the stakes 2026-04-22 20:47 WLRN - Florida It took one click and a matter of minutes. Paul's computer screen suddenly turned black. Reams of IP addresses rained down his monitor, accompanied by an ominous message: A virus, triggered by a malicious link, had infiltrated the device. Its removal, …
- Ireland's presidency of EU makes it a cyberattack target, expert warns 2026-04-22 20:21 Irish Examiner Ireland’s upcoming presidency of the EU will make it a bigger target for cyberattacks, which are increasingly focused on Government agencies, one of the country’s leading cybersecurity experts has warned.Smarttech247 CEO Raluca Saceanu said bad actors are …
- 'Felony murder law does not require that a defendant pull the trigger': Ex-FBI chief calls for ransomware attackers to face homicide charges if attacks lead to deaths 2026-04-22 20:13 TechRadar 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 …
- 'Hacktivist attacks at scale’: UK could face hacktivist threats akin to some of the biggest ransomware incidents but with 'no option to pay a ransom to help recover' 2026-04-22 20:11 TechRadar 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 …
- Ransomware negotiator recruited by BlackCat ransomware gang pleads guilty to 2023 attacks, faces 20 years in prison 2026-04-22 20:04 TechRadar 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 …
- 'We will reveal their identity photos, names, location, and other': Experts reveal extraordinary battle between rival ransomware gangs — and how victims can get their data back 2026-04-22 20:04 TechRadar 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 …
- New phishing scam involves email sent from Apple servers 2026-04-22 19:27 MacWorld News Because it looks like it was sent from Apple, some people might fall for it. Senior Editor, Macworld APR 22, 2026 8:53 am PDT Image: IDG Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: Macworld reports on a sophisticated phishing scam where attackers …
- Cyber Command carried out over 8,000 missions in 2025, director says 2026-04-22 18:50 Nextgov/FCW - Washington D.C. U.S. Cyber Command, the digital combatant command tasked with defending the nation’s cyberspace and supporting other military components’ offensive and defensive operations, carried out over 8,000 missions in 2025, its new director said Tuesday. Gen. Josh …
- Avoid Phishing Scams 2026-04-22 18:42 ABS Antigua & Barbuda The Information Technology Department within the Ministry of Information Communication Technologies (ICTs), Utilities & Energy is warning users of government emails not to fall victim to phishing scams. The Department has asked email users not to reply …
- DMV phishing scam hits Kewaskum 2026-04-22 18:15 GMToday - Wisconsin KEWASKUM — The Kewaskum Police Department is warning residents of a phishing scam involving the state Department of Motor Vehicles that is circulating and recently hit the area. According to the KPD, they have received numerous calls from residents about …
- Pasco County Ransomware Negotiator Switched Sides, Now Faces 20 Years For Cyber Extortion 2026-04-22 17:48 The Free Press - Tampa - Florida PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida man who was supposed to help companies survive ransomware attacks has admitted to helping the hackers instead. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’ Lakes, pleaded guilty this week to conspiracy to commit extortion after federal …
- Another Anthropic blunder? Did hackers get into its secret Mythos AI system—raising fresh fears about deeper security gaps and powerful cyberattack risks worldwide 2026-04-22 17:41 The Economic Times Anthropic Mythos cyber tool is at the center of a fresh AI security controversy after reports revealed that an unauthorized group accessed the system through a third-party vendor. According to multiple reports, the breach may have happened the same day …
- New NGate malware hides in fake NFC payment apps and may have been built with GenAI 2026-04-22 17:15 VPNCentral A new NGate malware campaign is targeting Android users in Brazil through trojanized NFC payment apps, and researchers say the malicious code likely shows signs of generative AI assistance. ESET says the attackers patched a legitimate Android app called …
- New PureRAT malware hides code in PNG files and runs filelessly on Windows 2026-04-22 17:15 VPNCentral A newly detailed PureRAT campaign uses PNG image files to hide malware payloads, then executes them in memory to avoid leaving an obvious file on disk. Trellix says the attack starts with a malicious Windows shortcut, pulls a second-stage payload from a …
- The Gentlemen ransomware targets Windows, Linux, NAS, BSD, and ESXi with a new cross-platform playbook 2026-04-22 17:11 VPNCentral A ransomware-as-a-service group known as The Gentlemen has expanded quickly since emerging around mid-2025, and researchers say it now offers lockers for Windows, Linux, NAS, and BSD systems, plus a separate C-based locker built for VMware ESXi. Check …
- Spokane County announces new ALERT Spokane system after debilitating cyberattack last year 2026-04-22 16:40 The Spokesman-Review - Washington State It’s getting harder to discern a scam text from a legitimate request from your local government. Residents across Spokane County received a notification from ALERT Spokane last week asking the respondent to re-register for the emergency notification system …
- Ransomware Negotiator’s Double Game: How a Trusted Insider Fueled BlackCat Extortions and Faces 20-Year Reckoning 2026-04-22 16:36 WebProNews A Florida man trusted to haggle with ransomware gangs turned traitor. Angelo Martino, 41, from Land O’Lakes, pleaded guilty to conspiring in attacks that squeezed millions from U.S. victims. He did it while drawing a paycheck from a cybersecurity firm …
- Police force warns of new phishing scam and how to spot it 2026-04-22 14:43 Western Telegraph The scam involves fraudsters posing as support teams from email or messaging services. They contact users with fake messages designed to trick them into sharing verification codes or clicking on malicious links. A typical scam message reads: "Your …