September 6, 2025

Qilin Ransomware Strikes Osaki Medical in Japan

The ransomware group Qilin carried out a major cyberattack targeting Osaki Medical Co., Ltd., a prominent Japanese company established in 1936, specializing in medical supplies, sanitary products, cosmetics, and healthcare and nursing equipment. The attack commenced with Qilin issuing official warnings, urging the organization to establish immediate contact. The group further warned that non-compliance could lead to the theft and […]
September 4, 2025

NightshadeC2: A New Botnet Is Using “UAC Prompt Bombing” to Bypass Windows Defender

Cybersecurity researchers identified a highly sophisticated botnet known as NightshadeC2, which employs an innovative technique called UAC Prompt Bombing to bypass Windows Defender and evade detection in malware analysis environments. The botnet is primarily distributed through trojanized versions of legitimate software, including VPN clients, system utilities, and file search applications. Social engineering tactics are used to trick users into executing […]
September 1, 2025

Jaguar Land Rover Cyberattack Forces Extended Factory Shutdown and Disrupts Global Operations

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the United Kingdom’s largest automotive manufacturer and a subsidiary of Tata Motors, experienced a significant ransomware attack that forced a global operational shutdown. The cyberattack, attributed to the Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters group, caused severe disruption across multiple manufacturing plants in Solihull, Halewood, Wolverhampton, Slovakia, Brazil, and India. In response, JLR proactively disabled IT systems to contain […]

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