Cyberattacks
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Cisco detects new attack variant targeting vulnerable firewalls
Hackers may be able to overload unpatched devices, the company said.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 10, 2025 -
Conduent warns of further financial fallout from cyberattack
The company has incurred millions in expenses related to data breach notifications stemming from an attack earlier this year.
By David Jones • Nov. 9, 2025 -
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Nevada ransomware attack traced back to malware download by employee
The state refused to pay a ransom and recovered 90% of the impacted data.
By David Jones • Nov. 7, 2025 -
Cyberattacks surge against IoT, mobile devices in critical infrastructure
Manufacturing and energy firms saw some of the biggest increases in malware activity targeting connected devices.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 7, 2025 -
SonicWall says state-linked actor behind attacks against cloud backup service
CEO announces security and governance reforms inside the company, including the adoption of secure-by-design practices.
By David Jones • Nov. 6, 2025 -
AI-based malware makes attacks stealthier and more adaptive
Google says it has discovered at least five malware families that use AI to reinvent themselves and hide from defenders.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 5, 2025 -
Identity-based attacks need more attention in cloud security strategies
Companies should lock down user accounts and scan for compromised credentials, according to a new report.
By Eric Geller • Nov. 4, 2025 -
Cybercrime groups team with organized crime in massive cargo theft campaigns
Financially motivated hackers are abusing remote monitoring and access tools against trucking and freight companies, Proofpoint warns.
By David Jones • Updated Nov. 3, 2025 -
Canadian authorities warn of hacktivists targeting exposed ICS devices
Hackers have manipulated critical components at water utilities, oil and gas facilities, and agricultural sites in recent weeks.
By David Jones • Updated Oct. 31, 2025 -
F5 expects nation-state hack to curb revenues
The company says it could lose new deals because of the intrusion.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 28, 2025 -
UN member states sign cybercrime agreement despite industry, activist opposition
Critics say the new convention is ripe for abuse by authoritarian countries.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 27, 2025 -
North Korea led the world in nation-state hacking in Q2 and Q3
Security leaders should prioritize anomalous-activity detection and zero-trust principles, a new report recommends.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 24, 2025 -
Jaguar Land Rover attack cost British economy $2.5 billion
The Cyber Monitoring Centre warned that losses could rise further if the company's production isn't back to pre-incident levels by January.
By David Jones • Oct. 22, 2025 -
Opinion
Gartner: How to prepare for and respond to today’s evolving threat landscape
With the emergence of AI, security operations teams must navigate a fast-moving generation of cyber threats.
By Jeremy D'Hoinne, Distinguished Research VP, Gartner • Oct. 21, 2025 -
AI-fueled automation helps ransomware-as-a-service groups stand out from the crowd
Ransomware gangs that offer their affiliates customization and automation are growing faster than those that don’t, a new report finds.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 21, 2025 -
Many IT leaders click phishing links, and some don’t report them
A new survey shines light on the security practices and AI fears of IT leaders and their subordinates.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 16, 2025 -
Deep Dive
Auto sector faces historic cyber threats to business continuity
A catastrophic cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover is forcing governments and industrial leaders to address urgent demands for business resilience and accountability.
By David Jones • Oct. 16, 2025 -
SonicWall SSLVPN devices compromised using valid credentials
More than 100 SonicWall SSLVPN accounts have been impacted, according to Huntress.
By David Jones • Oct. 14, 2025 -
SonicWall investigation shows hackers gained wide access to customer backup files
The probe contradicts earlier claims that a limited set of MySonicWall customers were impacted.
By David Jones • Oct. 10, 2025 -
Oracle E-Business Suite exploitation traced back as early as July
Researchers say an extortion campaign linked to the Clop ransomware group used a series of chained vulnerabilities and sophisticated malware.
By David Jones • Oct. 10, 2025 -
AI fuels social engineering but isn’t yet revolutionizing hacking
AI tools are still too computationally intense for cybercriminals to rely on, according to a new report.
By Eric Geller • Oct. 8, 2025 -
Extortion campaign targeting Oracle E-Business Suite customers linked to zero-day
Mandiant researchers said Clop ransomware is indeed linked to a series of emails threatening to release stolen data.
By David Jones • Oct. 6, 2025 -
Hackers steal sensitive Red Hat customer data after breaching GitLab repository
Walmart, American Express and HSBC are among the companies that have had sensitive data exposed.
By Eric Geller • Updated Oct. 6, 2025 -
Renault Group confirms UK customer data stolen in third-party breach
The incident marks the latest in a series of recent cyberattacks impacting the auto industry.
By David Jones • Oct. 3, 2025 -
Oracle investigating extortion emails targeting E-Business Suite customers
Hackers claiming links to Clop ransomware could be exploiting vulnerabilities disclosed in a July critical patch update.
By David Jones • Oct. 3, 2025