Category: Cyber Security
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The Miljödata cyberattack has disrupted services across more than 200 municipalities in Sweden. Miljödata, a critical IT systems supplier, warned that sensitive personal data may have been exposed. Authorities are now racing to assess the impact and restore stability. What Happened The attack hit Miljödata over the weekend, forcing its services offline. The company provides…
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Salt Typhoon cyber advisory has been issued by an international coalition of security agencies. The warning highlights how Chinese state-sponsored groups are targeting critical infrastructure worldwide. It details their tactics and offers defenders practical steps to respond. Advisory Overview The joint advisory comes from US agencies including the NSA, CISA, and FBI, alongside Five Eyes…
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The Qilin ransomware attack has struck Singer Associates, a major US crisis communications firm. Hackers claim they stole sensitive files and released screenshots of internal strategies. They are now threatening to publish the stolen data unless demands are met. Details of the Attack The Qilin group listed Singer Associates on its leak site, posting excerpts…
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Storm-0501 ransomware is evolving. Security researchers report that the group has moved from traditional on-premises infections to cloud-native ransomware campaigns. By exploiting identity misconfigurations and built-in cloud features, the hackers now encrypt data, wipe backups, and extort victims without deploying standard malware. From On-Premises to the Cloud Microsoft notes that Storm-0501, active since 2021, previously…
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Hackers have launched a large-scale attack on Salesforce environments by abusing stolen access tokens. The breach, linked to the Salesloft Drift integration, highlights the growing risks of third-party apps in enterprise platforms. How the Attack Unfolded Between August 8 and August 18, 2025, a threat group known as UNC6395 used compromised OAuth tokens to access…
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A whistleblower has accused the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) of compromising the Social Security database by uploading sensitive records to an insecure cloud. The allegations suggest data on over 300 million Americans may be at risk, sparking widespread concern about identity theft, misuse of government data, and national security threats. The Allegations Charles Borges,…
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Nevada has suffered a major cyberattack that forced state offices to close and websites to go offline. The incident disrupted services across the state but left emergency systems untouched. Officials confirmed no evidence that personal data was compromised. The Cyberattack The attack was detected on Sunday, August 24, 2025, when Nevada’s IT teams identified a…
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Google has announced a major change to Android app distribution. From now on, sideloaded apps will only install if they come from verified developers. The update aims to strengthen user security and combat malware. What Sideloading Means Sideloading lets Android users install apps outside Google Play. Traditionally, this option offered freedom but also exposed devices…
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On August 24, Pro-Ukrainian cyber-partisans hijacked Russian TV during Ukraine’s Independence Day. The hackers replaced scheduled programming with raw battlefield footage. For more than three hours, 116 channels broadcast images of war directly into Russian homes. How the Hack Took Place Hackers breached the systems of Russia’s third-largest TV provider. They replaced regular broadcasts with…
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Coordinated RDP scans target Microsoft authentication servers in what experts call an alarming campaign. GreyNoise observed nearly 2,000 IPs probing Microsoft Remote Desktop Web Access portals in one day, far above the daily norm. Just days later, the number surged to over 30,000 unique IPs, signaling a serious reconnaissance effort. Timing-Based Enumeration The scans exploit…