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Five BreachForums Administrators Busted

Summary French police arrested five alleged BreachForums administrators, dealing a blow to the cybercrime underground. The arrests, spanning various French territories, signal increased international cooperation in combating cybercrime. This takedown highlights the ongoing cat-and-mouse game […]

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LapDogs ORB Network: Espionage Focus

Summary China-linked actors exploit SOHO devices to build a covert network. This network, dubbed “LapDogs”, facilitates cyber-espionage across the US and Asia. SecurityScorecard’s investigation reveals meticulous planning and a custom backdoor, emphasizing the growing threat […]

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McLaren Health Breach Impacts 743,000

Summary McLaren Health Care suffered a ransomware attack in 2024, impacting 743,000 patients. The attack compromised sensitive data, including Social Security numbers and medical records. Impacted individuals are being offered credit monitoring and identity theft […]

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Cyberattack Duo: M&S & Co-op

Summary The Cyber Monitoring Centre classified the April 2025 cyberattacks on Marks & Spencer and Co-op as a single Category 2 event. The attacks, attributed to the Scattered Spider group, resulted in significant financial losses […]

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Qilin Ransomware: Legal Eagles

Summary Qilin ransomware has upped its game, now offering legal counsel to affiliates for ransom negotiations. This tactic aims to intimidate victims with legal threats, increasing pressure to pay. This, along with other “full-service” offerings, […]

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Oxford Data Breach Exposes Staff

Summary Oxford City Council suffered a cyberattack exposing personal data of election workers from 2001-2022. The council confirms the breach impacted legacy systems and assures no public data was compromised. Affected individuals are being notified, […]

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Living off AI Attacks

Summary This article discusses a new type of cyberattack called “Living off AI,” where malicious actors exploit vulnerabilities in AI agent protocols. Researchers demonstrated this attack by using Atlassian’s Jira Service Management, injecting malicious prompts […]

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Ransomware’s Grip: Reshaping SOCs

Summary Ransomware attacks are forcing security operation centers (SOCs) to evolve from reactive to resilient. This shift involves adopting proactive strategies like enhanced threat detection, improved visibility, automation, and skilled staffing. A resilient SOC can […]

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Mainframe Ransomware: A Looming Threat

Summary Mainframes, critical in many industries, face increasing ransomware threats due to their valuable data and perceived invulnerability. Organizations must understand these risks and adopt robust security measures. This article explores mainframe vulnerabilities, ransomware threats, […]