Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Senator Maintains Hold on Trump’s CISA Nominee Amid Report Delays Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta)• July 30, 2025 Image: Adam McCullough/Shutterstock The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) plans to release a previously withheld report addressing vulnerabilities in telecom infrastructure.…
U.S. Agencies Issue Warning About Increased Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Defense and Critical Infrastructure
Date: June 30, 2025
Topic: Cybersecurity / Critical Infrastructure
U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have released a joint advisory cautioning about the rising risk of cyber attacks from Iranian government-sponsored or affiliated groups. “In recent months, we’ve observed heightened activity from hacktivists and Iranian-linked actors, likely to escalate due to current geopolitical circumstances,” the agencies stated. They highlighted that these cyber adversaries typically exploit opportunities presented by unpatched or outdated software vulnerable to known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, as well as the use of default or easily guessed passwords on internet-connected accounts and devices. Currently, there is no evidence pointing to a coordinated campaign of malicious cyber actions in the U.S. attributed to Iran, according to insights from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA). Emphasizing the need for enhanced vigilance…
U.S. Agencies Raise Alarm Over Increasing Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Defense and Critical Infrastructure June 30, 2025 U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have collaboratively issued a cautionary advisory regarding an uptick in cyber threats emanating from Iranian state-affiliated actors. They have observed heightened activity from hacktivists and individuals connected to…
U.S. Agencies Issue Warning About Increased Iranian Cyber Threats Targeting Defense and Critical Infrastructure
Date: June 30, 2025
Topic: Cybersecurity / Critical Infrastructure
U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence agencies have released a joint advisory cautioning about the rising risk of cyber attacks from Iranian government-sponsored or affiliated groups. “In recent months, we’ve observed heightened activity from hacktivists and Iranian-linked actors, likely to escalate due to current geopolitical circumstances,” the agencies stated. They highlighted that these cyber adversaries typically exploit opportunities presented by unpatched or outdated software vulnerable to known Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, as well as the use of default or easily guessed passwords on internet-connected accounts and devices. Currently, there is no evidence pointing to a coordinated campaign of malicious cyber actions in the U.S. attributed to Iran, according to insights from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), and the National Security Agency (NSA). Emphasizing the need for enhanced vigilance…
In April 2025, Hackread.com reported that the Medusa ransomware group had successfully breached the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR), demanding a ransom of $4 million. Following this claim, NASCAR has confirmed that its systems were compromised, corroborating Hackread.com’s initial findings. Medusa Ransomware’s leak site on the dark…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Sean Plankey Faces Election Security Scrutiny in Senate Confirmation Hearing Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 24, 2025 Sean Plankey testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on July 24, 2025. During his confirmation hearing on July 24, 2025,…
A recent global cyberattack has targeted critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s on-premises SharePoint software, affecting multiple U.S. government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The breaches were first reported around Friday, July 18, prompting swift action from the impacted organizations and a…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), in collaboration with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), has issued a critical alert regarding the intensified activities of the Interlock ransomware group. This group is…
Governance & Risk Management, Patch Management Microsoft Rolls Out Emergency Patches for Authentication-Bypassing Attacks Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks), Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 21, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In a concerning development, cybersecurity experts have reported that attackers are exploiting two zero-day vulnerabilities in on-premises Microsoft SharePoint installations. This activity allows…
Bitcoin Depot, Inc., a leading cryptocurrency ATM operator, has reported a significant data breach affecting approximately 27,000 users. This incident highlights ongoing vulnerabilities within the fintech sector, especially for platforms that facilitate digital asset transactions. Discovered on June 23, 2024, the breach indicated unauthorized access to sensitive customer data. By…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian-Linked Hackers Claim to Have Obtained 100GB of Emails from Trump’s Inner Circle Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • July 2, 2025 A Tehran billboard depicting ballistic missiles aimed at Israel, dated May 3, 2024. (Image: saeediex/Shutterstock) Recent warnings from national security analysts indicate…
