US Teen Indicted in 764 Network Case Involving Exploitation Crimes
US teen indicted for involvement in extremist “764” network, accused of child exploitation, animal cruelty, and cyberstalking, says the Justice Department.
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Everest group claimed the hack of Sweden’s power grid operator Svenska kraftnät
Hackers hit Sweden’s power grid operator Svenska kraftnät, stealing data via a file transfer tool. The power grid was not affected. Hackers breached Sweden’s state-owned power grid operator Svenska kraftnät, stealing data from an isolated file transfer system. The power grid operations were not impacted by the cyber incident. The Swedish company on Monday disclosed […]
Ransomware payments hit record low: only 23% Pay in Q3 2025
Only 23% of ransomware victims paid in Q3 2025, the lowest ever, continuing a six-year decline in payment rates, Coveware reports. Cybersecurity firm Coveware reports that only 23% of ransomware victims paid attackers in Q3 2025, the lowest rate ever recorded. The researchers note this continues a six-year decline in payment rates. After 28% of […]
Linux variant of Qilin Ransomware targets Windows via remote management tools and BYOVD
Qilin ransomware group used Linux binaries on Windows to evade EDRs, steal backups, and disable defenses via BYOVD attacks. Trend Research found that the Qilin ransomware group (aka Agenda) used a Linux ransomware binary on Windows systems via legitimate remote tools, bypassing Windows defenses and EDRs. The cross-platform method enables stealthy attacks, stealing backup credentials […]
Everest Ransomware Says It Stole 1.5M Dublin Airport Passenger Records
Everest ransomware group claims to have stolen 1.5 million passenger records from Dublin Airport and personal data of 18,000 Air Arabia employees in latest breaches.
Safepay ransomware group claims the hack of professional video surveillance provider Xortec
Safepay group claims the hack of professional video surveillance provider Xortec and added the company to its data leak site. The Safepay group claimed responsibility for hacking German video surveillance provider Xortec and listed the company on its data leak site. The ransomware payment deadline is October 27, 2025. Xortec GmbH, based in Frankfurt with […]
SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 68
Security Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape Malware Newsletter TikTok videos continue to push infostealers in ClickFix attacks 131 Spamware Extensions Targeting WhatsApp Flood Chrome Web Store Salty Much: Darktrace’s view on a recent Salt Typhoon intrusion Shifts in the Underground: The Impact […]
Everest Ransomware Claims AT&T Careers Breach with 576K Records
Everest ransomware group claims a breach of AT&T Careers, alleging theft of 576,000 applicant and employee records locked behind a password-protected listing.
Medusa Ransomware Leaks 834 GB of Comcast Data After $1.2M Demand
Medusa ransomware leaks 186 GB of Comcast data, claiming 834 GB stolen after a $1.2M ransom demand apparently went unpaid.
Over 250 attacks hit Adobe Commerce and Magento via critical CVE-2025-54236 flaw
Hackers exploit CVE-2025-54236 in Adobe Commerce and Magento to hijack accounts via REST API. Over 250 attacks in 24 hours. E-commerce security company Sansec researchers warn that threat actors are exploiting a critical flaw in Adobe Commerce and Magento, tracked as CVE-2025-54236 (CVSS 9.1), to hijack customer accounts via the REST API. The experts observed […]