Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Litigation, Ransomware Cybercrime Group Rhysida Continues to Feature Victims on Its Leak Site Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 16, 2025 Sunflower Medical Group has agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve class action litigation following a ransomware attack attributed to the Rhysida group. (Image: Sunflower…
A significant data breach has come to light, involving the personal viewing histories of numerous individuals who previously held accounts with Pornhub Premium. The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claims responsibility, alleging they have pilfered a 94GB database comprising over 200 million records (specifically 201,211,943) detailing user searches, downloads, and video activities.…
Recent findings from cybersecurity researchers have unveiled a sophisticated macOS backdoor known as SpectralBlur, believed to be linked to a malware family associated with North Korean threat actors. This malware serves as a significant indicator of evolving tactics employed against macOS systems, particularly as these operate in sectors deemed high-value…
A well-known banking trojan, Qbot, has resurfaced with enhanced capabilities targeting sectors vital to national security, including government, military, and manufacturing entities across the United States and Europe. Recent research from Check Point Research reveals that this revitalized malware not only seeks to pilfer bank account credentials but also leverages…
Microsoft Phases Out Vulnerable RC4 Encryption Standard Amid Rising Security Concerns In a significant move towards bolstering cybersecurity, Microsoft has announced the discontinuation of the outdated and insecure RC4 encryption cipher, which has been a default feature in Windows for over 26 years. This decision comes in the wake of…
In a significant incident highlighting the vulnerabilities within the healthcare sector, Boys Town National Research Hospital has reported a major data breach affecting personal information of over 105,000 individuals. This breach marks a notable event as it is reported to be one of the largest incidents involving data theft in…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AI Emerges as a Key Focus in Efforts to Mitigate Budget and Staffing Challenges Jennifer Lawinski • December 16, 2025 Minnesota joins a number of U.S. states investing in AI for modernization and cybersecurity risk management in 2026.…
Coupang CEO Addresses Massive Data Breach in Parliamentary Hearing SEOUL, Dec. 17 (Yonhap) — Harold Rogers, the interim CEO of e-commerce leader Coupang Corp., publicly apologized during a parliamentary hearing for a significant breach of its customers’ personal data. This incident, which affects over 33 million individuals, has sparked widespread…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has recently included six new security vulnerabilities in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, citing clear indications of ongoing exploitation. This move emphasizes the necessity for organizations to remain vigilant and proactive in their cybersecurity measures. Among the newly flagged vulnerabilities is…
