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Ransomware Attack Forces Shutdown of America’s Largest Fuel Pipeline

Ransomware Attack Halts Colonial Pipeline Operations, Highlighting Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities On Saturday, Colonial Pipeline, a crucial provider transporting approximately 45% of the fuel consumed on the U.S. East Coast, officially announced it has suspended operations due to a ransomware attack. This incident underscores the susceptibility of critical infrastructure to cyber threats.…

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Synnovis Alerts UK Providers About 2024 Data Theft Incident

Data Breach Notification, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Ransomware Attack on British Pathology Lab Disrupted Patient Care for Months Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • November 11, 2025 Synnovis has begun notifying UK healthcare providers about potential patient data breaches stemming from the lab’s 2024 ransomware attack. (Image: Synnovis) Following…

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U.S. Issues Emergency Declaration Across 17 States Following Fuel Pipeline Cyber Attack

In a significant cybersecurity incident, the Colonial Pipeline, a crucial fuel pipeline operator in the United States, fell victim to a ransomware attack that has led to a regional emergency declaration from the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). This declaration affects 17 states and the District of Columbia,…

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Hackers Gained Access to Colonial Pipeline via Compromised VPN Credentials

A recent investigation has revealed that the ransomware cartel responsible for the Colonial Pipeline attack utilized a compromised virtual private network (VPN) account password to infiltrate the company’s network. This incident occurred in early May and has raised significant security concerns across the United States, particularly regarding critical infrastructure. Reports…

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U.S. Recovers $2.3 Million in Ransom Paid to Colonial Pipeline Cybercriminals

In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the recovery of 63.7 bitcoins, valued at approximately $2.3 million. This amount was previously paid by Colonial Pipeline to DarkSide ransomware attackers on May 8, under a seizure warrant issued by the Northern District of California. The recovery represents…

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Malware Attack Targeting South Korean Entities Attributed to Andariel Group

A recent malware campaign has been uncovered, targeting South Korean organizations, specifically attributed to the North Korean hacking group Andariel. This development highlights the ongoing evolution of tactics employed by state-sponsored actors, particularly within the Lazarus Group, which has been consistently adapting its methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness. Kaspersky, a…

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Nevada State Hackers Eluded Detection for Several Months

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…

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