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ShinyHunters added JCPenney to its extortion site and claimed responsibility for a large-scale data theft. The group says it obtained hundreds of thousands of records and set a deadline for the retailer to respond before it publishes the data. Cybercriminal groups increasingly favor data theft and extortion over traditional ransomware attacks. Instead of encrypting systems,…
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A major Meta outage disrupted Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, and WhatsApp, leaving thousands of users unable to access the platforms. The incident triggered a wave of complaints across social media and outage-tracking services as users reported login failures, blank screens, and connection errors. Meta acknowledged the disruption and worked throughout the day to restore affected services.…
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Cybercriminals are exploiting excitement around the 2026 FIFA World Cup through a sophisticated FIFA ticket scam that targets football fans searching for tickets online. Researchers have linked the operation to Chinese-speaking threat actors who created convincing copies of official ticketing websites and promoted them through social media platforms. The campaign goes beyond traditional phishing. Attackers…
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A reported VRChat data breach that allegedly exposed information belonging to more than 2.4 million users has been dismissed by the company as fake. The claim emerged after a data breach notice appeared in a public filing, triggering concern across the VR community and cybersecurity circles. The filing suggested that attackers had gained access to…
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French authorities are investigating a security incident affecting Tchap, the government messaging platform used by public sector employees across France. The breach allegedly exposed data linked to more than 73,000 accounts after an attacker gained access through a compromised user account. The incident has raised concerns about the security of government communication platforms and the…
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A Japanese energy company has disclosed the loss of a hard drive containing information linked to approximately 10.9 million customers. The incident has raised concerns about data security and the risks associated with storing large volumes of sensitive information on portable storage devices. The missing drive belonged to Tokyo Electric Power Company Energy Partner (TEPCO…
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International law enforcement agencies have dismantled AudiA6, a cryptocurrency laundering service that allegedly helped cybercriminals move and conceal hundreds of millions of dollars in illicit funds. Authorities say the platform served as a key financial pipeline for ransomware operators and other criminal groups seeking to convert stolen cryptocurrency into assets that appeared legitimate. The operation…
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A hacker group claims it stole more than 220GB of sensitive information from luxury fashion company Ralph Lauren. The allegations emerged after the cybercriminal collective ShinyHunters listed the company on its dark web leak site and threatened to release the data publicly. The group claims the dataset contains customer information, transaction records, and confidential corporate…
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Law enforcement agencies are still uncovering new evidence from Sky ECC chats years after authorities dismantled the encrypted communications platform. Investigators continue to analyze messages collected during the operation, revealing fresh details about organized crime networks that once relied on the service to coordinate illegal activities. The ongoing discoveries demonstrate the lasting impact of one…
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A threat actor is advertising what they claim to be a massive Wise data breach affecting millions of users. The alleged database recently appeared on a cybercrime forum and reportedly contains sensitive information tied primarily to customers in Spain. While Wise has not confirmed the authenticity of the claims, researchers who reviewed the listing warn…