Joseph Topping reports: Heywood Hospital and Athol Hospital recently experienced a network outage attributed to a cybersecurity incident. The facilities, located in Gardner and Athol, Massachusetts, respectively, confirmed they took affected systems offline and sought assistance from a third-party cybersecurity firm. Despite the incident, both hospitals remain operational and are…
A critical vulnerability in the WordPress Hunk Companion plugin has been identified, allowing malicious actors to install additional vulnerable plugins and create pathways for attacks. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-11972 with a CVSS score of 9.8, impacts all versions preceding 1.9.0 and affects over 10,000 active installations, heightening security risks…
In a recent crackdown, Spanish authorities have arrested 34 individuals linked to a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate responsible for orchestrating a range of online scams, resulting in approximately €3 million (around $3.2 million) in illicit profits. This operation highlights the increasing threat posed by organized cybercriminal networks targeting unsuspecting individuals and…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Also: Ongoing Challenges at CISA, LevelBlue’s Acquisition of Cybereason Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • October 17, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Chris Riotta, and Michael Novinson This week’s panel of ISMG editors delved into the FBI’s recent operation targeting the Scattered…
Cybercriminals have increasingly turned their attention to airlines, drawn by the vast amounts of personal data these companies collect. Among the most sought-after information are passports and government identification, which pose a significant risk for long-term identity theft. According to Incogni, a company specializing in data privacy and removal, leaks…
A critical security vulnerability affecting Apple’s iOS and macOS has recently been reported and subsequently patched. This flaw allowed potential exploitation of the Transparency, Consent, and Control (TCC) framework, posing a significant risk of unauthorized access to sensitive user data. Designated as CVE-2024-44131 with a CVSS score of 5.3, the…
Recent research has unveiled an advanced malware campaign characterized by its use of legitimate code signing certificates to elude cybersecurity measures. This stealthy approach aims to deploy notorious payloads such as Cobalt Strike and BitRAT across compromised systems. The loader, identified as “Blister” by Elastic Security experts, exhibits an alarming…
In a significant development within the realm of national security, a former employee of the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA), Jareh Sebastian Dalke, has admitted guilt over charges related to the attempted transmission of classified defense information to an individual he believed to be a Russian agent. This case sheds…
Government, Industry Specific Swalwell Expresses Concerns Over CISA Staffing Cuts Exposing Nation to Cyber Threats Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 16, 2025 Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on July 28, 2022. (Image: Phil Pasquini/Shutterstock) Rep. Eric Swalwell, a senior House Democrat, is demanding…
