- NGate NFC malware targets Android users through trojanized payment app 2026-04-21 10:22 Help Net Security NFC-based payment fraud is expanding geographically and operationally. A campaign active since November 2025 is targeting Android users in Brazil using a new variant of the NGate malware family, this time embedded in a trojanized version of HandyPay, a …
- Alleged data breach, public servant charged 2026-04-21 09:43 The Geelong Advertiser A NSW Treasury employee has been charged after allegedly accessing and illegally downloading more than 5600 sensitive government documents. Police charged the 45-year-old man with accessing or modifying restricted data held on a computer following a raid …
- Massive police data breach raises national security alarm in South Africa 2026-04-21 08:23 Cape Town ETC A significant cyberattack targeting South Africa’s Police Medical Aid Scheme (Polmed) has exposed highly sensitive information belonging to police officers, raising serious concerns about national security and personal safety. The breach, reportedly …
- NSW Treasury official charged after alleged data breach involving 5,000 documents 2026-04-21 08:18 Sky News Australia NSW cybercrime cops have charged a treasury official who allegedly accessed and downloaded more than 5,000 sensitive government documents. The 45-year-old man was arrested in Sydney's CBD around 1.30pm on Monday, after an investigation by officers …
- Tycoon 2FA takedown: Phishing ecosystem shifts, competitors rise 2026-04-21 07:52 ETCISO.in New research shows that disruption of the phishing-as-a-service platform Tycoon 2FA in early March led to rapid shifts in the phishing ecosystem. Other platforms moved quickly to absorb its market share, while parts of Tycoon 2FA’s code, infrastructure and …
- NSW-based Strata company allegedly breached by ransomware group 2026-04-21 07:49 Real Estate Business Hackers claim to have stolen 441 gigabytes of data, including internal correspondence, driver’s licence scans, and revealing Christmas party photos. The Kairos ransomware group has listed Pyrmont-headquartered Strata Republic as the victim of a cyber …
- Crunchyroll slammed with lawsuit as millions of users left exposed in data breach 2026-04-21 07:02 Daily Mail Popular anime-streaming service Crunchyroll has been hit with a class-action lawsuit in a California federal court following a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of users. The lawsuit alleges that the Sony-owned company …
- Data Breach Scandal and Egisto Ott: Are 36,368 Police Officers in the Crosshairs of Kremlin Spies? 2026-04-21 06:45 Vindobona Rupert Ortner (61), a chief inspector from Linz, is one of the 36,368 people affected, as reported by “Der Falter.” As he sits in Café Traxlmayr in Linz, he reflects on a case he describes as “a criminal case that no one cares about.” Yet the justice …
- Mastodon was hit by a 'major' DDoS attack that briefly took down parts of the service 2026-04-21 06:37 Engadget Mastodon seems to be recovering after a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack that took down its primary mastodon.social instance. As TechCrunch notes, the platform began reporting issues early Monday morning as much of the Mastodon-operated server …
- The Stryker Cyberattack: When the Distributor Goes Dark 2026-04-21 06:35 SupplyChainBrain On March 11, 2026, Stryker’s global Microsoft environment was wiped by a cyberattack attributed to an Iran-linked threat actor. Devices were remotely disabled, employees were told to disconnect from all networks, and the electronic ordering system went …
- Lovable denies mass data breach 2026-04-21 06:12 Sifted Swedish vibe-coding startup Lovable has denied suffering a mass data breach, after online posts emerged claiming that users’ chat histories and personal information had been exposed. Yesterday, an anonymous Lovable user posted on X saying they were able to …
- NSW public servant is accused of massive data breach after allegedly accessing more than 5,600 sensitive government files 2026-04-21 05:38 Daily Mail NSW public servant charged over alleged data breach A 45-year-old was accused of accessing government files By NICHOLAS COMINO, POLITICAL REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:08 EDT, 21 April 2026 | Updated: 01:27 EDT, 21 April 2026 A NSW Treasury official …
- More Than Half Of SMEs ‘Vulnerable’ To Cyber-Attack' 2026-04-21 05:12 Lancashire Times business Iain Wham, managing director of Innovec One in eight small businesses have experienced a cyber-attack and more than half fear they would be vulnerable to a critical data breach in the future, according to a new study. A survey of 500 businesses …
- Microsoft-Signed Malware Built With FUD Crypt Packs Persistence and C2 2026-04-21 05:00 GBHackers Hackers are abusing a service called FUD Crypt to generate fully undetected, Microsoft‑signed malware that installs persistence and connects to a dedicated command‑and‑control (C2) platform with zero effort on the buyer’s part. This Malware‑as‑a‑Service ( …
- TBK DVR Vulnerability CVE-2024-3721 Exploited to Spread Nexcorium DDoS Malware 2026-04-21 04:59 GBHackers Hackers are actively exploiting a critical vulnerability in TBK digital video recorder (DVR) devices to deploy a new Mirai-based botnet called Nexcorium. The campaign leverages CVE-2024-3721, an OS command injection vulnerability, highlighting how poorly …
- Intel Utility Hijacked in AppDomain Attack to Launch Malware 2026-04-21 04:59 GBHackers Hackers are abusing a trusted Intel utility to quietly launch advanced malware by hijacking the .NET AppDomain mechanism, allowing malicious code to run inside a signed executable and evade many enterprise defenses. The campaign, dubbed Operation …
- Gh0st RAT, CloverPlus Hit Victims in Dual-Malware Campaign 2026-04-21 04:58 GBHackers A new malware campaign is bundling a powerful remote access trojan (RAT) with intrusive adware, giving attackers both long-term control of infected systems and an immediate revenue stream from fraudulent advertising activity. The loader hides two encrypted …
- E-commerce scams account for 85 per cent of financial phishing 2026-04-21 03:54 Oman Observer MUSCAT: Up to 80 per cent of cyberattacks conducted by online fraudsters were e-commerce scams, and over one million online banking accounts were compromised by infostealers last year, according to a report. Financial cyber threats have shifted towards …
- Florida man pleads guilty in ransomware conspiracy targeting U.S. companies: DOJ 2026-04-21 02:52 WFTS Tampa Bay - Florida FLORIDA — A Florida man who worked as a ransomware negotiator admitted to conspiring with cybercriminals to carry out attacks against U.S. companies and extort payments. Federal prosecutors said 41-year-old Angleo Martino, of Land O’Lakes, shared …
- Today Ransomware evolution neutralizes current incident response strategies 2026-04-21 02:24 Cybersecurity Insiders Ransomware has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent years, evolving far beyond its early days of simple file encryption. Initially, attackers would infiltrate systems, encrypt critical data, and demand payment in exchange for restoring access. …
- Hackers accessed personal information for up to 70,000 people in Canada Life data breach 2026-04-21 01:00 The Globe and Mail One of Canada’s largest life and health insurers says a recent data breach has exposed the personal information of up to 70,000 customers, with the majority of accounts hacked belonging to one large corporate customer. On Monday, Canada Life told The Globe …
- Lovable denies data breach, says public settings are ‘intentional’ 2026-04-21 00:15 The Economic Times Stockholm-based AI app-building platform Lovable said it did not suffer a data breach after concerns surfaced over the visibility of chat messages and code in projects set to public. The startup acknowledged that its documentation around what “public” …
- French Interior ministry confirms: Data breach at French ANTS portal exposes personal user information 2026-04-20 23:53 RTL Today AFP adapted for RTL Today French authorities have launched an investigation after a cyberattack on the ANTS portal potentially exposed personal data, including names and email addresses, according to the Interior Ministry. The French Ministry of the …
- France’s ANTS ID System website hit by cyberattack, possible data breach 2026-04-20 23:50 Security Affairs France’s ANTS ID System website hit by cyberattack, possible data breach A cyberattack hit France’s ANTS website, possibly exposing personal data from users applying for IDs, passports, and driver’s licenses. A cyberattack targeted France’s ANTS platform, …
- How hackers 'trojan-horsed' QEMU virtual machines to bypass security and drop ransomware" target="_self" data-before-rewrite-localise="/pro/essentially-invisible-how-hackers-trojan-horsed-qemu-virtual-machines-to-bypass-security-and-drop-ransomware 2026-04-20 23:46 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 …
- Cyberattack against the ANTS: the data of 20 million French people potentially compromised 2026-04-20 22:53 Entrevue The National Agency for Secure Documents, which manages procedures related to identity cards, passports, driver's licenses, and vehicle registration certificates, has detected a security incident that may have resulted in the disclosure of personal …
- Scam Alert: DMV warns of phishing scam impersonating WisDOT and DMV 2026-04-20 22:31 WKBT - Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers of another wave of fraud attempts where scammers are pretending to be from WisDOT, according to a release. The latest phishing scam, often from out …
- Scammers are weaponizing Apple’s own notifications in a dangerous new phishing attack — don’t fall for this 2026-04-20 22:08 Tom's Guide Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tom's Guide Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Here at Tom’s Guide our expert editors are committed to bringing you the best news, reviews and guides to help you …
- Hackers Use CVE-2024-3721 to Infect TBK DVRs With Nexcorium DDoS Malware 2026-04-20 19:47 Cyber Security News A newly identified botnet campaign is actively exploiting a critical flaw in TBK digital video recorders to deploy a dangerous piece of malware known as Nexcorium, a Mirai-based threat built to launch large-scale distributed denial-of-service attacks. The …
- Hackers Use FUD Crypt to Generate Microsoft-Signed Malware With Built-In Persistence and C2 2026-04-20 19:46 Cyber Security News A newly uncovered malware-as-a-service platform called FUD Crypt is giving cybercriminals an easy way to build sophisticated Windows malware without writing a single line of code. The platform, operating from fudcrypt.net, accepts any Windows executable …
- Hackers Use MiningDropper to Deliver Infostealers, RATs, and Banking Malware on Android 2026-04-20 19:46 Cyber Security News A fast growing Android malware campaign is using a framework called MiningDropper to push far more dangerous threats onto phones disguised as normal apps. Researchers describe it as a multi stage delivery system that can lead to infostealers, remote access …
- Phishing scams: Wisconsin DMV customers targeted, officials say 2026-04-20 19:45 FOX 6 - Wisconsin MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) warned consumers on Monday, April 20, of a new wave of fraud attempts where scammers pretend to be from WisDOT. Some scams duplicate the look of official …
- New JanaWare Ransomware Targets Turkish Users Through Customized Adwind RAT 2026-04-20 19:45 Cyber Security News A new ransomware strain known as JanaWare has been quietly targeting home users and small to medium-sized businesses in Turkey, using a customized version of the well-known Adwind Remote Access Trojan (RAT) as its delivery vehicle. The campaign is notable …
- Attackers Turn QEMU Into a Stealth Backdoor for Credential Theft and Ransomware 2026-04-20 19:44 Cyber Security News Threat actors are now weaponizing QEMU, a legitimate open-source machine emulator and virtualizer, as a covert backdoor to steal credentials and deliver ransomware without triggering endpoint security alerts. This alarming shift in attacker behavior …
- FBI report reveals cybercrime losses hit $20B high with phishing, spoofing dominant 2026-04-20 19:37 Biometric Update Cybercrime losses have risen significantly, surpassing $20 billion, while phishing and spoofing is the dominant cyber-enabled fraud activity, reports the FBI in its annual cybercrime report. The FBI’s Internet Crime Report 2025, compiled from the FBI …
- Popular travel booking site confirms data breach: Here’s what to know 2026-04-20 19:31 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Pennsylvania
- LACOE Investigating Potential Data Breach 2026-04-20 19:19 Government Technology (TNS) — The Los Angeles County Office of Education is investigating the possibility that bad actors gained access to the electronic tax documents of teachers and administrators after employees at schools around the county received letters indicating …
- Mastodon says its flagship server was hit by a DDoS attack 2026-04-20 19:00 TechCrunch Mastodon’s flagship server was hit by a distributed denial-of-service attack on Monday, the social networking software maker said, which rendered the instance unusable at times. Much of the site was inaccessible, throwing error messages or displaying a …
- Cyber security advisory issued against ransomware attacks 2026-04-20 18:47 The Annapurna Express The National Cyber Security Center has issued a cyber security advisory to alert the general public about the recent increase in ransomware attacks. The advisory informs the public about the potential risks to computers, mobile phones and other devices, …
- Investigation into BCBS data breach moves forward 2026-04-20 17:58 The Missoula Current - Montana Jonathan Ambarian (KPAX) A state district judge in Helena issued a ruling, allowing the Montana State Auditor’s Office to move forward with its investigation into a data breach that may have affected hundreds of thousands of customers with Blue Cross Blue …
- Inside the Booking.com Data Breach—Should You Be Worried? 2026-04-20 17:32 Travel Awaits Booking.com is one of several platforms to have recently suffered a cyberattack called a ‘reservation hijack’. Videos by TravelAwaits The incident occurred on April 13, 2026, when hackers were able to gain access to information on Booking.com users. The …
- Gravesend Panic Room owners put in 'difficult position' following cyber attack 2026-04-20 16:13 Kent Live Alex and his wife Monique (Image: Submitted - Alex Souter) Kent escape room owners said they were put in a 'difficult position' following a cyber attack. Alex and Monique Souter, who runs the Panic Room at the St George's Centre in Gravesend, …
- Company has more than €2m stolen from account following cyber attack 2026-04-20 15:49 Irish Independent Future Energy Capital Limited, which is involved in funding and production of clean aviation fuel, had the money transferred out of its account last October The theft is believed to have taken place after fraudsters gained access to an employee’s email …
- Class-action lawsuit filed against Hasbro connected to data breach 2026-04-20 15:43 Providence Business News - Rhode Island PAWTUCKET – A class action lawsuit has been filed against Hasbro Inc. in connection to a data breach the toy maker reported earlier this month. Led by former Hasbro employee Sheila Standing, current and former Hasbro employees claim in their lawsuit filed …
- Researchers Detect ZionSiphon Malware Targeting Israeli Water, Desalination OT Systems 2026-04-20 14:58 The Hacker News Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware called ZionSiphon that appears to be specifically designed to target Israeli water treatment and desalination systems. The malware has been codenamed ZionSiphon by Darktrace, highlighting its ability to …
- Watch out, hackers are abusing Apple account notifications to distribute malware, steal money and data 2026-04-20 14:15 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 …
- Medusa Ransomware Attacks: How the Gang Uses Phishing Campaigns to Lock Data and Demand Crypto 2026-04-20 14:09 Home Business Magazine - Minnesota Introduction Ransomware threats continue to evolve, and one of the most concerning groups in recent cybersecurity news is the Medusa ransomware gang. Known for targeting businesses, government agencies, and critical infrastructure, this group has refined …
- Quorum Cyber Warns Healthcare Sector to Brace for Identity-Based Attacks and Ransomware Surge 2026-04-20 13:49 EIN Presswire Annual Research Shows Healthcare Industry Continues to be a Prime Target for Cybercriminals and Nefarious State-Sponsored Actors DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, April 20, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Quorum Cyber today released new insights …
- Smishing for Dollars 2026-04-20 13:37 South Georgia TV GEORGIA – The Georgia Department of Drivers Services is warning citizens about scam texts they may be receiving on their cell phones. Scammers are sending fake messages that appear to be from official sources, claiming recipients owe fines or need to …
- AI platform ATHR makes voice phishing a one-person job 2026-04-20 13:35 Help Net Security For $4,000 and a cut of the take, a lone criminal can now run a fully automated voice-phishing operation via ATHR, a plaform that spoofs emails alerts from Google, Microsoft, and Coinbase, buries a phone number in each message, and when the victim calls …