Stolen Data May Fuel Targeted Phishing Campaigns, Experts Caution Renault has informed a number of UK customers that their personal information may have been compromised as a result of a cyberattack on one of its third-party suppliers. The car manufacturer’s notification follows an incident that has raised concerns about the…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Healthcare EyeMed Faces $12.6 Million Fallout Over 2020 Cyber Incident with New Settlement Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 6, 2025 EyeMed Vision Care has settled for $5 million over a 2020 data breach, which has already cost the firm in regulatory fines. (Image: EyeMed) EyeMed…
Data Breach Targets UK Nurseries: Education Sector Under Cyber Threat Last month, a significant cyber incident targeted UK nurseries, culminating in the exposure of children’s data online by a hacking group known as Radiant. This breach has sparked widespread condemnation, with critics labeling it as a new low in cybersecurity…
In a dramatic turn in the world of cybersecurity, a hacking collective known for orchestrating some of the most significant data breaches globally announced its retirement through a poetic mockery of corporate farewells. This group, which unifies notorious factions, declared in early September that they were disbanding following the successful…
Recently, Europol announced the successful dismantling of an organized crime syndicate involved in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering. This operation, which was conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Belgium and the Netherlands, led to the arrest of nine individuals in the Netherlands. The suspects, predominantly men aged…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Attackers Conceal Malware Within Vector Image Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent findings indicate that hackers have utilized artificial intelligence-generated code to embed malware in a sophisticated phishing campaign, according to insights from Microsoft. This malware…
Ransomware incidents have surged dramatically within the healthcare sector, revealing critical vulnerabilities that threaten millions. Notably, UnitedHealth has reported that 190 million Americans suffered personal and healthcare data breaches due to a ransomware attack on Change Healthcare, nearly doubling earlier estimates. This incident underscores how ransomware can effectively compromise essential…
Recent investigations have revealed a sophisticated malware campaign deploying a remote access trojan (RAT) called AsyncRAT, utilizing Python payloads and TryCloudflare tunnels for distribution. Forcepoint X-Labs researcher Jyotika Singh indicated that AsyncRAT capitalizes on the async/await programming model, allowing attackers to covertly access and manipulate infected systems, exfiltrate data, and…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Colt Services Faces Ongoing Outages; Finland Charges U.S. National in Vastaamo Hack Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • September 18, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles cybersecurity incidents worldwide. Recently, Microsoft dealt a significant blow to RaccoonO365, outages at Colt Technology Services continue,…
