Data Breach News, News
July 12, 2025
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McDonald’s AI Chatbot Breach Exposes 64 Million Job Applicant Chat Records

Cyber Magazine reports: McDonald’s job applicants had their personal information exposed when security researchers accessed 64 million records through basic password attacks on the McHire platform. The breach occurred through vulnerabilities in systems operated by AI software firm Paradox.ai, which provides chatbot technology to screen candidates for the fast-food chain. Security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam […]

Data Breach News
July 12, 2025
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Arkana Ransomware Gang Claims Theft of 2.2 Million Customer Records

There has been a veritable explosion of new ransomware and extortion gangs this year. You may never have heard of Arkana, but there seems to be some link to the Qilin gang. gbhackers reports: The Arkana ransomware group burst onto the cybercrime scene with a high-profile attack on WideOpenWest (WOW!), a prominent U.S. internet service […]

Data Breach News, Vendor News
July 06, 2025
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Kelly Benefits updates its breach disclosure: 550,000 people affected

SecurityAffairs reports: Benefits and payroll solutions firm Kelly Benefits has confirmed that a recent data breach has affected 550,000 individuals. As the investigation continued, the scale of the impact expanded, revealing that more people were affected than initially believed. The U.S.-based company provides benefits, payroll, and workforce management solutions to businesses. In April, Kelly Benefits disclosed a data breach where […]

Data Breach News
July 05, 2025
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Luxury brand Louis Vuitton Korea reports data breach

A third luxury brand owned by LVMH has announced that they were the victim of a cyberattack affecting customer data.. The Economic Times reports: Louis Vuitton has become the latest luxury brand in South Korea to suffer a data breach, according to the company on Friday, following recent similar cases involving Dior, Tiffany and Cartier in the […]

Data Breach News
July 05, 2025
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South Korea penalises ‘negligent’ SK Telecom over major data breach

SK Telecom has been hit with a number of orders and penalties in the wake of a data breach affecting more than 20 million of its customers. In May, the Personal Information Protection Commission ordered the carrier to send individual notifications to customers whose personal information was breached. Now the government has determined that SK […]

Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware, News
July 04, 2025
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Ransomware crew Hunters International shuts down, hands out keys to victims

We, at Hunters International, wish to inform you of a significant decision regarding our operations. After careful consideration and in light of recent developments, we have decided to close the Hunters International project. This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact it has on the organizations we have interacted with. As a gesture of goodwill and to assist those affected by our previous activities, we are offering free decryption software to all companies that have been impacted by our ransomware. Our goal is to ensure that you can recover your encrypted data without the burden of paying ransoms. We understand the challenges that ransomware attacks pose, and we hope that this initiative will help you regain access to your critical information swiftly and efficiently. To access the decryption tools and receive guidance on the recovery process, please visit our official website. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Our commitment to supporting affected organizations remains our priority as we conclude our operations.

In a Thursday surprise, ransomware gang Hunters International announced they are closing the project and are offering their past victims free decryptor keys if they need them. The Register reports: Ransomware gang Hunters International has shut up shop and offered decryption keys to all victims as a parting favor. Announcing the news on Thursday morning, […]

Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware
July 04, 2025
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Bronx Pro Group Ransomware Attack Exposes Tenant Info

Sometimes, our first real awareness of a breach is a press release from a law firm or class action website seeking plaintiffs for potential litigation. ClaimDepot reports: Bronx Pro Group, a real estate development and property management company experienced a data breach. This incident was the result of a ransomware attack carried out by the […]

Data Breach News, Consumer Alerts
July 03, 2025
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China-linked hackers spoof big-name brand websites to steal shoppers’ payment info

If you shop online, be aware of this massive campaign using spoofed websites. The Record reports: Researchers have uncovered a sprawling network of fraudulent retail websites impersonating major global brands in an effort to steal payment data from online shoppers. The campaign, which has been active for months, uses thousands of phishing websites that mimic […]