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Identity
FBI arrests suspected ShinyHunters hacker after major data breach
The FBI has arrested a suspected member of the ShinyHunters group, believed to be behind a breach of the bureau's jobs website that exposed sensitive employee data.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Belarusian hacktivists claim breach of Moscow's healthcare network in 2023
Belarusian Cyber Partisans say they accessed the Moscow Department of Health's IT systems in 2023, confirming a recent Russian report. Sensitive medical data may have been exposed.
9 Oct 20263 min read
Ransomware
Pentagon Data Breach Exposes Millions, FBI Patch Failure and Teen Ransomware Arrest Reported
A Pentagon breach exposed millions of records, the FBI blamed a contractor for a patch failure, and a 16-year-old was named as a ransomware group leader. Only one outlet has reported these incidents so far.
9 Oct 20263 min read
Ransomware
Ransomware Attacks Reach Record Highs in Q3 2026, Report Finds
A new report says ransomware attacks hit an all-time high in Q3 2026, with critical sectors like finance and healthcare especially affected. Attackers are demanding more money and using new tactics.
9 Oct 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities
FBI Seizes Domains Used by Flax Typhoon Hackers Targeting Critical Infrastructure
The FBI has seized seven domains linked to the Flax Typhoon hacking group, disrupting tools used to scan and attack critical infrastructure in the US and abroad. The operation targeted a botnet and tools used for large-scale vulnerability scanning and intrusions.
9 Oct 20263 min read
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Italy’s Foreign Ministry defends against cyberattack, checks embassies for further threats
Italy’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has blocked a cyberattack on its website and is checking embassy sites for related threats. The ministry is pushing for EU action to identify those responsible.
8 Oct 20263 min read
Malware
Ransomware Gangs Face Internal Betrayal and Sloppy Security, Report Says
A new report highlights how some ransomware groups are dealing with insider theft and careless mistakes, while law enforcement continues to target scam operations.
8 Oct 20262 min read
Malware
FakeGit campaign floods GitHub with over 17,000 malware-laden repositories
Researchers report over 17,000 fake GitHub repositories are spreading SmartLoader malware in a renewed FakeGit campaign. Attackers use convincing download links to trick developers.
8 Oct 20263 min read
Malware
CIA Officer Stole $190 Million by Faking Top Secret Project, Says Report
A CIA officer with high-level clearance allegedly stole $190 million by inventing a fake secret project. The FBI raided his home and recovered gold, cash, and luxury items. Only TechRadar has reported this so far.
8 Oct 20263 min read

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