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Everest Ransomware Group Claims to Have Stolen Over 1TB of Chrysler Data – Hackread – Cybersecurity News, Data Breaches, AI, and More

On December 25, coinciding with global Christmas celebrations, the Everest ransomware group released a statement on its dark web leak site alleging a breach of Chrysler systems, a prominent American automobile manufacturer. The group claims to have extracted a staggering 1,088 GB (over 1 TB) of data, which they characterize…

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LockBit Ransomware Takes Advantage of Critical Citrix Bleed Vulnerability for Infiltration

Recent cybersecurity alerts highlight the exploitation of a critical vulnerability in Citrix NetScaler application delivery control (ADC) and Gateway appliances by numerous threat actors, including affiliates of the notorious LockBit ransomware group. This new wave of attacks takes advantage of CVE-2023-4966, a severe flaw that has allowed adversaries to infiltrate…

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Emotet Malware Now Breaches Nearby Wi-Fi Networks to Target New Victims

Emotet Malware Adopts New Wi-Fi Hacking Methodology Emotet, an infamous trojan responsible for numerous botnet-driven spam campaigns and ransomware attacks, has evolved its attack techniques by exploiting already infected devices to identify new victims connected to nearby Wi-Fi networks. Researchers at Binary Defense have identified a new strain of Emotet…

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3 Billion Accounts Compromised: Every Yahoo Account Hacked in 2013 Data Breach

In one of the most significant data breaches in modern history, Yahoo has revised the estimated number of compromised accounts from 1 billion to an astonishing 3 billion. This information comes in the wake of an investigation following Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo and indicates a breach that affected every account…

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Mitigating Cybersecurity and Privacy Risks in Healthcare Mergers and Acquisitions

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, the surge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) presents heightened vulnerabilities in cybersecurity and data privacy for both buyers and sellers, according to attorney Jonian Rafti from Proskauer. He emphasizes that while entities are often focused on financial gains, they must also be acutely aware…

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Turkey’s MIT Intensifies Efforts Against Cyber Spies Targeting Public Data

On December 26, 2025, Turkey’s National Intelligence Organization (MIT) initiated a significant operation resulting in the apprehension of four individuals implicated in cyber espionage. These suspects are accused of unlawfully accessing sensitive information from various public institutions, amplifying concerns over rising cybersecurity threats aimed at government databases in light of…

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North Korean Hackers Distribute Trojanized CyberLink Software in Supply Chain Attack

A recent cybersecurity incident involving a North Korean state-sponsored group known as Diamond Sleet has emerged as a significant threat to businesses. This group has been distributing a compromised version of a legitimate application developed by the Taiwanese company CyberLink, leveraging a supply chain attack to target downstream customers. According…

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US Government Alerts Key Industries Following Ransomware Attack on Gas Pipeline Facility

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a critical warning concerning a new ransomware threat targeting various industries associated with critical infrastructure. This advisory was prompted by a recent cyberattack that impacted a natural gas compression facility through a spear-phishing incident,…

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Disqus Data Breach: Over 17.5 Million User Records Compromised in 2012 Attack

Massive Security Breach at Disqus Exposes Millions of User Accounts In another alarming incident in the realm of cybersecurity, the widely-used commenting platform Disqus has revealed a significant data breach that occurred five years ago. The breach, which took place in July 2012, affects over 17.5 million user accounts, with…

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