Category: Cyber Security
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A Cookeville ransomware attack has shaken Tennessee’s healthcare system after hackers targeted the Cookeville Regional Medical Center (CRMC). The cybercriminal group Rhysida claimed responsibility and published stolen patient records on the dark web. Rhysida Group Leaks Sensitive Medical Data The ransomware group Rhysida posted evidence of the breach on its dark web site. It published…
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A disturbing case involving an adoption scam cyberstalker has ended in a federal conviction. A New York woman, 37, used fake adoption offers to harass and defraud families across the U.S. and was sentenced. The Scam Behind the Screens Prosecutors revealed that the woman, known only by her alias “Ashley,” posed as an expectant mother…
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A major St. Paul cyberattack has disrupted government operations, taking down multiple public services across Minnesota’s capital. The incident has sparked urgent calls for improved municipal cybersecurity as experts weigh in on the growing threat. City Government Paralyzed by Cyber Incident Officials confirmed that the cyberattack has affected core systems used by multiple departments. City…
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Cybercriminals have revived a classic infection trick. This time, Windows shortcut malware is being used to silently deliver malicious payloads. A new campaign uncovered by cybersecurity researchers shows attackers are abusing .LNK files—Windows shortcut files—to drop malware. The technique isn’t new, but this operation includes layers of obfuscation that make it harder to detect. How…
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The Curaçao tax authority ransomware attack has disrupted critical public services across the island for over a week. After the incident on July 24th, 2025, officials now expect systems to be fully operational again by Monday, August 4th—pending any technical issues. Disruption Across Government Services The attack forced multiple tax authority functions offline, including customer…
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More than 140 fake online shops have launched a coordinated ghost store scam, targeting health-conscious shoppers. The fake stores sell unregulated Ozempic-style weight loss products using stolen images and fabricated endorsements. How the Scam Works These ghost stores pose as closing local businesses. They lure customers with emotional headlines and aggressive discounts. Products are often…
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Attackers are now exploiting trusted link wrapping services to steal Microsoft 365 credentials. The threat actors abused features in Proofpoint and Intermedia to mask phishing links. How Attackers Exploited Trusted Links From June through July 2025, attackers compromised email accounts with active link wrapping. They inserted malicious URLs, often shortened first. Then the wrapping service…
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The Zero Day Initiative will offer a $1 million prize for a WhatsApp zero‑click exploit. This challenge targets full remote code execution without user interaction. Researchers must demonstrate a truly seamless exploit. What’s the Deal Meta and other tech sponsors back Pwn2Own Ireland 2025. It runs from October 21 to 24 in Cork, Ireland. The…
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Organizations are under threat as Akira ransomware operators intensify attacks on SonicWall firewall SSL VPN services. The attacks began in mid‑July 2025 and accelerated rapidly. Evidence suggests a likely zero‑day vulnerability, though credential-based access remains a possible entry method. Timeline and Scope Attacks spiked around July 15, with multiple companies targeted within hours. Researchers noted…
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Hackers tried to break into a bank’s system using a device the size of a credit card. They planted a 4G‑enabled Raspberry Pi in the network powering the ATM system. The bank’s internal network became vulnerable, but experts blocked the attempt. How the Attack Unfolded Stealth Tactics Employed Attackers used advanced techniques to hide their tracks:…