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Ransomware
Germany arrests alleged Qilin ransomware member extradited from Japan
A suspected core member of the Qilin ransomware group has been arrested in Japan and extradited to Germany, where he faces charges of hacking and extortion against German companies.
7 Oct 20263 min read
Ransomware
Advantest says hackers stole personal data in February ransomware attack
Japanese chip testing company Advantest has confirmed that hackers stole personal information during a ransomware attack earlier this year. The company is now notifying affected individuals.
7 Oct 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities
FortiBleed Attack Locks Organisations Out of Fortinet Firewalls Worldwide
Criminals using stolen credentials are locking IT teams out of Fortinet firewalls, with over 86,000 devices affected globally. The FBI and Secret Service urge urgent action to prevent further lockouts and ransomware attacks.
6 Oct 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities
Atlassian flaw lets attackers read files in Jira, Confluence and more without logging in
A critical flaw in Atlassian's self-hosted products lets attackers read certain files without logging in. Exploitation began within hours of public disclosure, affecting Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket and others.
6 Oct 20263 min read
Phishing
Reddit HBO Max Ad Hack: ClickFix Attacks Trick Users Into Installing Malware
Hackers used a compromised HBO Max Reddit account to run ads that tricked Mac and Windows users into installing malware by following fake 'fix' instructions.
24 Sept 20263 min read
Malware
Hackers Exploit Chrome and Windows Flaws to Target NGOs and Governments
Chinese-linked groups used a chain of Chrome and Windows zero-day vulnerabilities to deliver malware to NGOs and government targets. The attacks exploited a patch gap before official Chrome updates.
23 Sept 20263 min read
Vulnerabilities
Microsoft SharePoint flaw lets attackers run code on servers: CISA urges urgent patching
A serious vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint is being exploited by attackers. CISA has added the flaw (CVE-2026-65660) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list and told organisations to patch immediately.
22 Sept 20263 min read
AI Security
Researchers Used Anthropic’s Claude AI to Breach OpenAI Systems
A security team used Anthropic’s Claude AI to exploit flaws in OpenAI’s systems, gaining access to employee accounts and internal code repositories before reporting the issues.
18 Sept 20263 min read
Ransomware
Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge, Disrupting Supply Chains Across Europe and US
Ransomware attacks on manufacturers rose 40% in early 2026, with major impacts on supply chains and economies, particularly in Europe and the US.
17 Sept 20263 min read

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