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 […]
August 30, 2025

Nigerian Government Ministry Breaches

Nigeria continued to face a challenging cybersecurity landscape, marked by persistent threats to both public institutions and private organizations. While no confirmed breaches of government ministries were publicly reported during this period, multiple sources highlighted the country’s ongoing vulnerability to cyberattacks, including phishing campaigns, malware, and botnet activity. According to Kaspersky, Nigerian users encountered nearly 6.5 million cyber threats in […]
August 7, 2025

Air France and KLM customers’ personal details exposed via data breach

Air France KLM Group disclosed a data compromise incident affecting its customer base, traced to a breach at a third-party service provider that supported its contact center operations. The company confirmed detecting unusual activity on the external platform, after which it initiated an immediate response involving the vendor, cybersecurity experts, and relevant authorities.The exposed information primarily consisted of customer names, […]
July 25, 2025

Akira Group Attacks U.S. Defense Contractor

The Akira ransomware group carried out a significant cyberattack against a U.S. defense contractor, highlighting the growing risks to organizations involved in national security and defense. The attackers claimed to have stolen a substantial collection of sensitive data, including corporate records, contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and nearly 200 identification documents such as passports and driver’s licenses.The incident was linked to the […]
July 22, 2025

France Travail Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of 340,000 Job Seekers

France Travail, the French national public employment agency, experienced a major data breach affecting approximately 340,000 job seekers. The compromise originated via unauthorized access to the Kairos application, a platform used by partner organizations to monitor job seekers’ training progress. Attackers exploited info-stealer malware on a partner system, bypassing the existing two-factor authentication, which allowed them to access sensitive personal […]
July 17, 2025

BigONE Cryptocurrency Exchange Hot Wallet Exploit

Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange BigONE suffered a significant hot-wallet exploit resulting in losses estimated at $27 million across multiple blockchains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, BNB Chain, Solana, and TRON. The exchange confirmed the incident on 16 July, reporting that abnormal withdrawals had been detected and that hot-wallet operations were immediately suspended. Importantly, BigONE emphasized that its cold storage reserves remained secure and […]
July 10, 2025

Qilin Ransomware Dominates the Month

The Qilin ransomware group emerged as the most dominant player in the global ransomware landscape, consolidating its position as a formidable cyber extortion actor. The group was responsible for approximately 73 confirmed victims, accounting for nearly 17% of the 423 ransomware disclosures tracked worldwide during the month. This marks the third time in four months that Qilin has led in […]
June 18, 2025

Lee Enterprises says cybersecurity incident cost millions

Lee Enterprises, a major U.S. regional newspaper publisher, continued to grapple with the aftermath of a ransomware attack attributed to the Qilin gang that disrupted operations across more than 75 newspapers and exfiltrated nearly 350 GB of sensitive data. The breach compromised information of about 39,779 individuals, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, financial and medical records, and […]
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