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KETTERING HEALTH BREACH: INTERLOCK CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAJOR RANSOMWARE ATTACK

The ransomware group known as Interlock publicly claimed responsibility on Wednesday for the ongoing cyberattack targeting Kettering Health, asserting that it exfiltrated nearly 1 terabyte of sensitive data from the healthcare organization. Kettering Health, which operates over 120 medical facilities—including nine major hospitals across Ohio—has been grappling with widespread system outages since first disclosing the […]

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CONNECTWISE CONFIRMS CYBERATTACK TIED TO SUSPECTED NATION-STATE ACTOR

ConnectWise, the company behind the remote access and support platform ScreenConnect, has confirmed it was targeted in a cyberattack believed to have been carried out by a sophisticated nation-state threat actor. In a brief advisory report published on May 28, 2025, the company stated, “ConnectWise recently identified suspicious activity within our systems that we believe

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SELF-PROPAGATING MALWARE TARGETS DOCKER CONTAINERS FOR DERO CRYPTO MINING

A new malware campaign is targeting misconfigured Docker API instances, converting them into a cryptocurrency mining botnet. The primary goal of the attacks is to mine Dero cryptocurrency, and the campaign is particularly notable for its worm-like ability to spread the infection to other vulnerable Docker instances. According to Kaspersky, an unidentified threat actor gains

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MALICIOUS PYPI PACKAGES ABUSED INSTAGRAM AND TIKTOK APIS TO VERIFY USER ACCOUNTS

  Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a set of malicious Python packages uploaded to the Python Package Index (PyPI) that were designed to verify stolen email addresses against TikTok and Instagram APIs. These packages posed as tools to check whether specific email addresses were linked to existing accounts on the platforms. All three packages have since

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THE RANSOMWARE GROUP LOCKBIT HAS BEEN BREACHED, EXPERIENCING THE VERY TACTICS IT USES AGAINST OTHERS

Ransomware has a significant impact on individuals, businesses, and governments by encrypting critical data and demanding payment for its release. It disrupts operations, causes financial losses, and can damage reputations. Victims often face downtime, data breaches, and recovery costs, while some never regain access to their files. The growing frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks

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HACKERS GAIN CONTROL OF NEW YORK POST X ACCOUNT, TARGETING CRYPTO SUBSCRIBERS

  Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm after the verified X (formerly Twitter) account of the New York Post (NYP) was reportedly hijacked and used to target cryptocurrency enthusiasts. On May 3, Alex Katz, founder and CEO of cybersecurity firm Kerberus, shared a screenshot revealing the scam in action. The compromised NYP account was allegedly

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BOTS ARE BEING USED TO ENROLL IN ONLINE CLASSES TO STEAL FINANCIAL AID

Fake students using aliases, enrolling in community college courses, and submitting AI-generated assignments are scamming the system out of millions in state and federal financial aid. Colleges across the country are struggling to keep up. A recent investigative report by Voice of San Diego, a nonprofit news outlet, reveals that the rise of “bot” students

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MRBEAST FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST INSIDER WHO STOLE THOUSANDS OF SENSITIVE COMPANY DOCUMENTS

MrBeast, legally known as Jimmy Donaldson, is suing a former employee, Leroy Nabors, for breach of contract and misappropriation of trade secrets. The lawsuit alleges that Nabors stole thousands of confidential files and installed hidden cameras inside Beast Industries’ offices. According to the complaint, Nabors exfiltrated sensitive information, including financial records, business transaction details, private

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WHY YOU SHOULD USE A PASSWORD MANAGER: BENEFITS YOU CAN’T IGNORE

In today’s digital world, passwords are the keys to your most important information — from bank accounts to emails and social media profiles. But managing dozens of complex passwords is overwhelming, and using the same password everywhere is risky. That’s where password managers come in. In this post, we’ll explore what a password manager is,

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