Weekly
April 7th - 11th, 2025
The Treasury’s Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) reported a data breach revealing over 150,000 emails and sensitive financial information. Attackers gained access through a compromised email system administrator account, operating undetected for several months raising serious concerns about national security. Read more
Western Sydney University (WSU) has confirmed a data breach affecting around 10,000 current and former students. The breach, discovered in early 2025, involved unauthorized access that resulted in sensitive student data being published on the dark web. Investigations indicate that the breach originated from the university's sign-on system. Read more
A new variant of the Mirai botnet has emerged, specifically targeting TVT NVMS9000 digital video recorders. By exploiting a known vulnerability, attackers gain administrator access, leading to potential DDoS attacks and other malicious activities. This surge in attacks peaked on April 3, 2025, with over 2,500 unique IP addresses involved in scanning for vulnerable devices. Read more
WK Kellogg Co. has confirmed a data breach linked to the Clop ransomware gang, exposing sensitive employee information, including names and Social Security numbers. This breach occurred due to the exploitation of two zero-day vulnerabilities in Cleo file transfer software. In response, Kellogg is providing free identity monitoring to affected individuals. Read more
Rhysida ransomware has emerged as a dangerous cyber threat since May 2023, known for its double extortion tactics. It encrypts files and exfiltrates sensitive data, pressuring victims to pay or face public exposure. Rhysida infiltrates networks through phishing emails, compromised credentials, and unpatched vulnerabilities, often using tools like Cobalt Strike. Read this blog to explore Rhysida's methods of operation and effective strategies organizations can employ to safeguard their critical data against this evolving threat. Read more
The Texas State Bar has suffered a data breach, compromising sensitive data of over 100,000 licensed attorneys, including Social Security numbers and financial information. The INC ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the attack. The State Bar is offering complimentary credit monitoring to affected members. Read more
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Weekly
April 1st - 5th, 2025
Chord Specialty Dental Partners reported a data breach affecting 173,430 patients, exposing personal and health information. The breach is said to have occurred through employee email accounts. The organization is now offering free credit monitoring while Investigations into the breach are still ongoing. Read more
openSNP, a platform for sharing genetic data, will close on April 30, 2025, due to rising privacy concerns and the potential for misuse by governments. Co-founder Bastian Greshake Tzovaras stated that the ethical landscape surrounding genetic data has changed significantly, making this decision necessary. Users have until the shutdown date to download their data. Read more
SimonMed Imaging confirmed a cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive patient data through a vendor. The breach, detected on January 27, 2025, involved unauthorized access and has led to at least one class-action lawsuit. The Medusa ransomware group claimed responsibility, alleging that 212 GB of data had been compromised. Read more
Cisco issued a critical security alert regarding a vulnerability in its Smart Licensing Utility (CSLU), which has been exploited by attackers to gain unauthorized access. The vulnerability allows remote control of the CSLU application’s API. Cisco advises immediate patching to prevent potential attacks. Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping industries, creating unique storage demands. Traditional storage systems often struggle to keep pace with the high-speed processing and scalability required for AI workflows. Purpose-built storage solutions are essential for managing vast datasets efficiently, enabling real-time analytics and compliance. Read more
Counterfeit Android devices have been found to contain Triada malware preinstalled, affecting users primarily in Russia. This malware can steal data and cryptocurrency by manipulating device settings and intercepting communications. Kaspersky researchers have identified at least 2,600 infections so far. Read more
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