Cyberattacks

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    SonicWall investigating possible zero-day related to firewall attacks

    Researchers recently warned about a surge in Akira ransomware attacks linked to a potential SonicWall vulnerability.

    By • Aug. 5, 2025
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    AI is helping hackers automate and customize cyberattacks

    CrowdStrike’s annual cyber-threat-hunting report reveals the double threat that AI poses to many businesses.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Ransomware spike linked to potential zero-day flaw in SonicWall devices

    Researchers say hackers using the Akira ransomware strain may be exploiting the vulnerability en masse.

    By • Updated Aug. 4, 2025
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    Ransomware gangs capitalize on law enforcement takedowns of competitors

    After authorities dismantled LockBit and RansomHub, other groups rushed in to snatch up their affiliates, according to a new report that highlights a cybercrime ecosystem in flux.

    By • July 31, 2025
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    What we know about the cybercrime group Scattered Spider

    The notorious hacker collective has attracted the attention of government authorities in several nations around the globe. 

    By • July 30, 2025
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    ‘Shadow AI’ increases cost of data breaches, report finds

    Companies are failing to protect their AI tools from compromise, often leading to more extensive data breaches, according to new data from IBM.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    FBI, CISA warn about Scattered Spider’s evolving tactics

    International authorities are pursuing the group following the arrests of four suspects in a series of attacks targeting British retailers.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Ransomware attacks against oil and gas firms surge

    Manufacturing remains the No. 1 ransomware target, new data from Zscaler shows.

    By • July 29, 2025
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    Emerging cybersecurity needs: What the market is telling us

    Default-deny, strict controls, and real-time monitoring: how to stop threats before they start.

    By Yuriy Tsibere, Product Manager and Business Analyst, ThreatLocker • July 28, 2025
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    What we know about the Microsoft SharePoint attacks

    State-linked hackers and ransomware groups are targeting SharePoint customers across the globe.

    By • July 24, 2025
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    Clorox files $380 million suit blaming Cognizant for 2023 cyberattack

    The attack, linked to Scattered Spider, disrupted production of household cleaners and other goods.

    By • July 23, 2025
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    SharePoint hacking campaign affects hundreds of systems worldwide

    CISA is responding to potential compromises at federal agencies and various state and local entities.

    By • Updated July 23, 2025
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    Microsoft sees China-backed nation-state hackers among adversaries targeting SharePoint

    The company urged customers to apply security updates as security researchers warn of escalating attacks.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Ransomware attacks in education jump 23% year over year

    Education was the fourth-most-targeted sector during the first half of 2025, according to a report from Comparitech.

    By Briana Mendez-Padilla • July 22, 2025
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    Dwindling federal cyber support for critical infrastructure raises alarms

    A plan to transfer cybersecurity and resilience responsibilities to states could have major unintended consequences.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    AI-powered attacks rise as CISOs prioritize AI security risks

    Security executives are concerned about flaws in AI agents but also eager to see them replace humans in some roles, according to a new report.

    By • July 17, 2025
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    UNFI expects cyberattack to cost it at least $350 million in sales

    Operations at the grocery distributor, whose customers include Whole Foods, have largely returned to normal, the company said.

    By Sam Silverstein • July 16, 2025
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    Threat actor targets end-of-life SonicWall SMA 100 appliances in ongoing campaign

    The hacker has deployed a backdoor to modify the boot process and has exploited several different vulnerabilities during the attack spree.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Businesses are overconfident as mobile phishing scams surge

    Nearly six in 10 companies experienced incidents because of voice or text phishing attacks that led to executive impersonation, according to a new report from Lookout.

    By • July 11, 2025
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    Ingram Micro restores global operations following hack

    The company is still assessing the full impact of the ransomware attack, which has been linked to the SafePay hacker group.

    By • July 10, 2025
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    UK authorities arrest 4 people in probe of retail cyberattack spree

    The arrests mark the first major break in a case linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, although additional work continues with multiple agencies.

    By • Updated July 10, 2025
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    Iran-linked hackers target US transportation, manufacturing firms

    U.S. authorities have been warning of potential state-linked or hacktivist threats since the country intervened in the Israel-Iran war.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    M&S chairman calls for mandatory disclosure of material cyberattacks

    The chairman testified before British lawmakers following a major social-engineering attack on the department-store chain.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    Qantas says cyberattack affected 5.7 million customers

    The incident follows a notorious hacker gang’s pivot to targeting transportation companies with its trademark social-engineering attacks.

    By • July 9, 2025
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    Ingram Micro makes progress on restoring operations following attack

    An attack linked to the ransomware gang SafePay has disrupted certain fulfillment capabilities.  

    By • July 8, 2025