On Tuesday, Microsoft publicly acknowledged that the LAPSUS$ hacking group had achieved “limited access” to its systems, coinciding with a revelation from Okta, an identity authentication services provider, indicating that nearly 2.5% of its customer base may have been affected by the breach. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) confirmed that…
Okta, a prominent provider of authentication services, has identified security firm Sitel as a third-party entity involved in a critical security breach that occurred in late January. This incident permitted the LAPSUS$ extortion gang to gain unauthorized access to an internal account assigned to a customer support engineer. The breach…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government, Industry Specific Statewide Cyber Breach Affects 60 Agencies Before Ransomware Implementation Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • November 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Recent analyses reveal that a ransomware threat actor compromised Nevada’s statewide government systems for several months prior to executing a ransomware attack. An after-action report…
In a recent development reflecting the persistent threat posed by Russian cyber actors, Microsoft has disclosed that the hackers behind the SolarWinds breach have resumed operations utilizing password spraying and brute-force methods to compromise customer accounts. This resurgence serves as a stark reminder that the attackers remain active and adept…
A persistent brute-force attack campaign, believed to be orchestrated by Russian military intelligence, has targeted enterprise cloud environments since mid-2019. This information is detailed in a joint advisory released by intelligence agencies in both the United States and the United Kingdom. The National Security Agency (NSA), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Chinese Hackers Exploit Windows Vulnerability Against European Diplomats Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) , David Perera (@daveperera) • November 5, 2025 Image: AR Pictures/Shutterstock Security researchers have reported that Chinese nation-state hackers are actively using a Windows vulnerability to target European…
The campaign of Mamdani did not provide a response to inquiries for comment regarding recent developments. The New York Police Department (NYPD) significantly expanded its mass surveillance programs under Commissioner Raymond Kelly following the September 11 attacks, supported by substantial federal anti-terrorism funding. However, Ferguson highlights that former commissioner William…
T-Mobile has confirmed it fell victim to a security breach in March, attributed to the notorious LAPSUS$ hacking group, known for its sophisticated cyber exploits. This assertion comes following revelations by investigative journalist Brian Krebs, who disclosed internal communications from LAPSUS$ that corroborate multiple incursions into T-Mobile’s systems throughout March,…
GitHub Security Updates Address Critical Vulnerabilities in Enterprise Server GitHub has announced crucial security updates for its Enterprise Server (GHES), responding to multiple vulnerabilities, including a severe flaw that could lead to unauthorized access. The updates aim to enhance user protection, particularly against a vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-9487, which has…
