A hacker under the alias “888” has reportedly claimed responsibility for a significant data breach impacting the European Space Agency (ESA). The hacker alleges that more than 200 GB of internal data was stolen during an attack on December 18, 2025. This breach reportedly resulted in the complete exfiltration of…
Ashley Madison Settles for $11.2 Million Following Data Breach Affecting 37 Million Users Ashley Madison, a well-known online dating platform that targets individuals seeking extramarital relationships, has reached an agreement to pay $11.2 million as a settlement related to a significant data breach that exposed personal information of approximately 37…
On December 2, 2025, Hackread.com reported that the Everest ransomware group claimed responsibility for the theft of 1TB of sensitive data from ASUS. The compromised information encompasses critical details related to the company’s AI models, memory dumps, and calibration files. Subsequently, ASUS acknowledged the breach, attributing it to a vulnerability…
Data Breach at Pornhub Sparks Lawsuits Amidst Cybersecurity Concerns Pornhub, one of the leading adult content platforms globally, is facing significant legal challenges following a data breach that compromised user information, including viewing records. These breaches have drawn the attention of plaintiffs who are now suing the company in relation…
Google has announced a significant expansion of its Vulnerability Rewards Program (VRP) to incentivize researchers to identify attack scenarios specifically targeting generative artificial intelligence systems. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance safety and security frameworks surrounding AI technologies. According to Google representatives Laurie Richardson and Royal…
French Authorities Neutralize RETADUP Botnet and Disinfects Over 850,000 Infected Computers In a significant strike against cybercrime, the French National Gendarmerie has successfully dismantled one of the most pervasive botnets, the RETADUP malware, effectively disinfecting more than 850,000 computers globally. This operation unfolded in collaboration with security researchers from Avast,…
In recent months, a series of sophisticated cyberattacks leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) have raised alarms in the technology sector. One particularly concerning incident involved a prompt injection attack against GitLab’s Duo chatbot, wherein malicious code was embedded within a legitimate code package. This exploit not only blurred the lines between…
In a significant breach of cybersecurity protocol, the Swedish government has inadvertently exposed sensitive information from millions of transporters across the country, along with classified military data. This breach not only jeopardizes the privacy of countless individuals but also undermines national security. The Swedish Transport Agency (Transportstyrelsen) has been identified…
Ransomware Attack Exposes Customer Data of Marquis Software Solutions Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 31, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent ransomware attack on Marquis Software Solutions has resulted in significant data breaches affecting multiple financial institutions. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities that can arise when third-party software vendors are…
