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JLR Cyber Shutdown, SlopAds App Fraud, Worm Hits npm – Cybersecurity News [September 15, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Sep 23, 2025 | Announcements

Cyber incidents this week underline just how disruptive attacks have become. One of the country’s biggest carmakers has kept its production lines shut, losing around 1,000 vehicles a day while work continues to restore systems. Investigators also uncovered a vast ad-fraud scheme that ran across 224 apps with 38 million downloads, generating more than two billion fake ad requests daily. Alongside that, a worm-like breach spread through hundreds of npm packages, while poisoned search results and phishing emails delivered remote-access malware to new victims.

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Ransomware Hits Hybrid, Data Theft Campaigns, Phishing Targets Companies – Cybersecurity News [August 25, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Sep 1, 2025 | Announcements

Cybersecurity threats are on the rise again this week. Hybrid cloud ransomware attacks are becoming more and more frequent. Intruders are now stealing vast amounts of data and wiping out backups without even using traditional malware. Also, government networks in Asia have been targeted in long-running data theft campaigns. On top of all that, a global wave of phishing is hitting people with new malware delivered through fake voicemails and purchase orders. In South Asia, some skilled attackers are expanding their threat space to target Linux systems. And if that’s not enough, a massive healthcare data breach has exposed the personal details of more than 600,000 individuals.

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Apple Patches ImageIO, Hackers Exploit Apache, Noodlophile Targets Firms – Cybersecurity News [August 18, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Aug 25, 2025 | Announcements

Cybersecurity threats continue to escalate this week. Apple issued its seventh zero-day fix of 2025 after reports of active exploitation. Hackers are abusing a two-year-old Apache flaw to install hidden back doors that patch themselves to evade detection. A phishing campaign is spreading malware against enterprises worldwide. Authorities renewed sanctions on crypto exchanges that moved over $100 million for ransomware groups and froze another $300 million tied to fraud. At the same time, another malware is exploiting Windows flaws to infiltrate multiple industries.

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Charon Ransomware Threatens, Data Breach Notifications, TETRA Security Flaws – Cybersecurity News [August 11, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Aug 18, 2025 | Announcements

Cybersecurity incidents this week include Google completing notifications for a Salesforce breach linked to ShinyHunters, and the discovery of Charon ransomware targeting the Middle East public and aviation sectors with APT-style tactics. Researchers exposed new 2TETRA:2BURST flaws in critical TETRA radio systems, while a WinRAR zero-day was exploited by Paper Werewolf and RomCom groups. The GreedyBear campaign stole over $1 million via malicious browser extensions, alongside an Ethereum trading bot scam using AI-generated YouTube videos to drain wallets of nearly $900,000. Let’s dissect each news in brief!

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Patient Data Breach, Hackers Exploit AI, Code Execution Bug – Cybersecurity News [August 04, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Aug 11, 2025 | Announcements

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Scattered Spider Imitators, New RaaS Emerges, Fake Apps Threaten – Cybersecurity News [July 28, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Aug 4, 2025 | Announcements

From arrests slowing down major hacker groups to new threats quickly taking their place, this week has been full of movement in the cybersecurity space. Threat actors are shifting tactics, launching new ransomware groups, targeting telecoms, and using fake mobile apps to steal and extort. Even major airlines and telecom giants like Aeroflot and Orange haven’t been spared. Here’s a roundup of the key cyber incidents and developments of the week.

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Hackers Exploit Shellter, Anatsa Trojan Spreads, Pull Request Breach – Cybersecurity News [July 07, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Jul 14, 2025 | Announcements

This week’s cyber world feels like a game of digital whack-a-mole, where every time defenders squash one threat, another pops up somewhere else. There are hackers sneaking malware into trusted tools, trojans hiding in mobile apps, and cybercriminals hijacking search results and online ads. From leaked security software fueling new attacks to crafty scams riding the wave of AI buzz, cybercriminals are proving they’ll exploit anything. Here’s how they’ve been keeping security teams on their toes!

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SonicWall Malware Warning, Crypto Phishing Scheme, Medical Data Exposed – Cybersecurity News [June 23, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Jun 30, 2025 | Announcements

If you’re online, you’re a target, and this week proves it once again. Attackers have cloned a popular VPN app, used crypto support tools for phishing, and exposed data from hospitals, city councils, and even an international sports event. Here’s a deeper look into cybersecurity’s latest threats and how to stay protected!

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DOT Account Breach, Kettering Ransomware Attack, Recruiter Systems Compromised – Cybersecurity News [June 09, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Jun 16, 2025 | Announcements

This week’s cybersecurity round-up covers serious threats hitting various sectors, including transportation, healthcare, and retail. Key cybersecurity incidents include a massive data breach in a governmental department, a ransomware attack crippling life-threatening healthcare operations, and a sneaky job scam targeting recruiters. Major giants from the business world have also confirmed cyberattacks that impacted employees and disrupted critical business workloads. Read on for full details, known risks, and what’s being done in response, strengthening the defence mechanisms.

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Cetus Protocol Breach, DragonForce Supply Attack, MATLAB Ransomware Disruption – Cybersecurity News [May 26, 2025]

by Brad Slavin | Jun 2, 2025 | Announcements

We’re back with the week’s cybersecurity round-up of a mix of high-stakes breaches, targeted malware campaigns, and growing concerns around supply chain vulnerabilities. Each of these incidents highlights different tactics attackers are using to exploit trust, access, and visibility. Read on for all the details.

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