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Tesla Ransomware Hacker Admits Guilt; Swiss Hacktivist Faces Fraud Charges

The U.S. Department of Justice has recently made significant announcements regarding two distinct cyberattack cases that highlight ongoing threats within the cybersecurity landscape. These cases involve a Swiss hacktivist charged with extensive cybercrimes and a Russian national who attempted to execute a ransomware attack against Tesla. In the first case,…

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EasyJet Faces Data Breach, Exposing Information of 9 Million Customers

EasyJet Faces Cyber-Attack, Exposing Customer Data British low-cost airline EasyJet has confirmed that it has suffered a significant cyber-attack, which the company characterized as “highly sophisticated.” The breach has affected approximately 9 million customers, revealing their email addresses and travel information, as stated in an official release issued today. Among…

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Hackers Create Fake Cybersecurity Company to Exploit Security Experts

A renewed campaign backed by the North Korean government is targeting cybersecurity researchers through sophisticated social engineering tactics involving malware. This resurgence was detailed in a recent report from Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG). According to TAG, the attackers established a fictitious security firm named SecuriElite and created multiple social…

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OT Vulnerabilities on the Rise, Yet Patching Remains Challenging

Governance & Risk Management, Operational Technology (OT) Trellix Warns of Rising Threats to PLCs from Cyber Attackers Greg Sirico • November 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Cybersecurity firm Trellix has issued a stark warning regarding the increasing vulnerability of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) within operational technology environments. Their report highlights a…

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22-Year-Old Arrested for Hacking Water System and Putting Lives at Risk

A 22-year-old resident of Ellsworth County, Kansas, faces serious allegations after being indicted for unauthorized access to a public water facility’s computer system. This breach potentially endangered the safety and well-being of the community’s residents. The individual, identified as Wyatt A. Travnichek, has been charged with tampering with the public…

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Hackers Take Advantage of Unpatched VPNs to Deploy Ransomware on Industrial Systems

Security experts have raised alarms regarding a series of targeted attacks aimed at unpatched Fortinet VPN devices, impacting industrial enterprises across Europe. These assaults are believed to have facilitated the deployment of a new ransomware variant known as “Cring” within corporate infrastructures. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky,…

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Somalia’s Security Minister Dismisses Senior Immigration Official Following Significant E-Visa Data Breach

Cybersecurity Breach in Somalia Compromises E-Visa System, Key Official Dismissed MOGADISHU – In a significant cybersecurity incident, Somalia’s Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail Fartag, announced the dismissal of Mohamed Kasim, the deputy director of the Immigration and Citizenship Agency, following a breach of the nation’s e-visa system. This breach has…

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US Agencies and FireEye Compromised via SolarWinds Software Vulnerability

In a significant cybersecurity breach, state-sponsored actors allegedly associated with Russia have targeted prominent U.S. agencies, including the Treasury and the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). This sophisticated cyber espionage campaign has involved the monitoring of internal email communications, exposing vulnerabilities in national cybersecurity. Reports from…

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