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UK arrests ‘Scattered Spider’ teens linked to Transport for London hack
In a significant escalation of cybercrime, two teenagers linked to the August 2024 cyberattack on Transport for London (TfL) have been apprehended in the United Kingdom. This incident highlights the growing prevalence and sophistication of cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure…
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New HybridPetya ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot
A recently identified ransomware variant, HybridPetya, has demonstrated the capability to circumvent the UEFI Secure Boot feature, enabling the installation of malicious applications within the EFI System Partition. This innovative malware appears to draw inspiration from the notorious Petya and…
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US charges admin of LockerGoga, MegaCortex, Nefilim ransomware
The U.S. Department of Justice has officially charged Ukrainian national Volodymyr Viktorovich Tymoshchuk for his significant role as the administrator of various notorious ransomware operations, including LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim. Criminal Profile and Ransomware Operations Operating under aliases such as…
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Hackers breach fintech firm in attempted $130M bank heist
On August 29, 2025, hackers successfully executed a breach of Sinqia S.A., a Brazilian subsidiary of Evertec, Inc., targeting its operations within the Brazilian Central Bank’s real-time payment system, Pix. This unauthorized access culminated in an attempt to siphon off…
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TamperedChef infostealer delivered through fraudulent PDF Editor
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging promoted websites through Google Ads to disseminate a deceptive PDF editing application known as AppSuite PDF Editor. This application is specifically designed to deploy an information-stealing malware dubbed TamperedChef. The ongoing campaign forms part of…
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Healthcare Services Group data breach impacts 624,000 people
The Healthcare Services Group (HSGI) has announced that over 600,000 individuals have been affected by a significant security breach that exposed personal data. This breach underscores the critical importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, especially as digital transformation accelerates.…
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FBI warns of Russian hackers exploiting 7-year-old Cisco flaw
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical warning regarding cyberattacks targeting essential infrastructure organizations. These attacks are perpetrated by hackers affiliated with Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) and exploit a vulnerability in Cisco devices that has been…
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Microsoft removes PowerShell 2.0 from Windows 11, Windows Server
Microsoft has announced the planned removal of PowerShell 2.0 from Windows, commencing in August 2025. This decision follows an eight-year timeline since its deprecation, which previously allowed it to remain as an optional feature in the operating system. Originally launched…
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New EDR killer tool used by eight different ransomware groups
The Emergence of Advanced EDR Killer Tools in Ransomware Attacks Recent reports have highlighted the emergence of a novel Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) bypass tool, referred to as the evolutionary successor to the ‘EDRKillShifter.’ Developed by RansomHub, this tool…
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