Kodi Suffers Data Breach, Exposing User Data Kodi, a widely-used open-source media player software provider, has confirmed a significant data breach that has compromised its user community. Cybercriminals gained access to the MyBB forum database, which contained sensitive user information, including private messages, and subsequently attempted to monetize the data.…
Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Estimated Financial Loss from the Hack Reaches £1.9 Billion Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 22, 2025 A Jaguar Land Rover car engine factory in Wolverhampton, United Kingdom. (Image: Richard OD/Shutterstock) The recent cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover is projected to inflict £1.9 billion in…
Auction House Sotheby’s Data Breach Reveals Sensitive Personal Information In a significant cybersecurity incident, renowned auction house Sotheby’s has reported a data breach that has compromised sensitive personal information of its clients. This breach has raised substantial concerns over the security practices in place at one of the world’s most…
A new DDoS campaign linked to a threat actor identified as Matrix has been detected, capitalizing on security weaknesses in Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This campaign is notable for its widespread approach, leveraging these vulnerabilities to build a disruptive botnet. According to Assaf Morag, director of threat intelligence at…
Recent investigations conducted by Qihoo 360’s Netlab security team have unveiled an emergent botnet named “Abcbot.” This entity demonstrates worm-like propagation methods, targeting Linux systems to execute distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks on various victims. The botnet’s inception can be traced back to July 2021, yet its latest variants, identified as…
Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack Estimated to Cost UK £1.9 Billion In a significant cybersecurity incident, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has reportedly experienced a cyber attack that may result in losses of at least £1.9 billion for the UK. This event has been characterized as potentially the most economically damaging…
Western Digital Suffers Data Breach, Exposing Customer Information Western Digital, a major player in digital storage, has confirmed that its systems were breached by an unauthorized third party. During this incident, personal data belonging to customers of the company’s online store was compromised, raising significant concerns about data security and…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Russian Intelligence Hackers Adapt Strategies to Avoid Detection Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 21, 2025 A Russian Federal Security Service officer in assault gear. (Image: SGr/Shutterstock) A state-sponsored cyberespionage group from Russia, known for its targeting of policymakers, has swiftly enhanced its…
Oct 22, 2025The Hacker NewsData Breach / Enterprise Security Decades of cybersecurity advice advocating for complex passwords—including uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols—have recently evolved. Current recommendations emphasize the importance of password length over intricate patterns. This shift focuses on the security boost provided by longer passwords and encourages the use…
