Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware
June 12, 2026
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Ransomware attacks jump 48% year over year despite decline in overall cyberattack activity – Check Point

Industrial Cyber reports: Global cyberattack activity eased in May 2026 following April’s sharp rebound, but the broader threat landscape remained volatile, according to research from Check Point Research. Organizations experienced an average of 2,055 weekly cyberattacks during the month, representing a 2% increase year-over-year despite a 7% decline from April. Education remained the most targeted sector, […]

Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware, News
June 10, 2026
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Mississippi Hospital Hit in 2023 by Ransomware Gang Hit Again in 2025 by Second Gang

In 2023, Singing River Health System in Mississippi was hit by the Rhysida gang. In October 2023, Singing River Health System and its wholly owned subsidiary, Singing River Gulfport notified HHS that 895,204 patients had been affected. In response to the incident, they reportedly implemented a series of improved technical safeguards. Whatever they did was […]

Consumer Alerts, Malware Ransomware
May 28, 2026
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Fake ChatGPT download site infects Windows and Mac users with malware

Malwarebytes reports: A convincing fake website is impersonating OpenAI’s ChatGPT download page and infecting visitors with malware designed to steal passwords, browser data, cryptocurrency wallets, and other sensitive information. The site, openew[.]app, closely mimics OpenAI’s real ChatGPT download experience and offers what appear to be official desktop apps for both Windows and macOS. Instead, Windows users […]

Malware Ransomware, Data Breach News
May 22, 2026
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Nitrogen Ransomware Claims Attack on Foxconn

CPO Magazine reports that the Nitrogen ransomware-as-as-service (RaaS) group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a major electronics manufacture for brands that include, Apple, AMD, and Nvidia: The documents the group claims to have stolen allegedly contain confidential instructions, projects, and drawings from various tech giants, including AMD, Apple, Google, Intel, and Nvidia. Other […]

Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware, Vulnerabilities
April 27, 2026
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Ransomware hackers are now targeting victims with an infrastructure-driven approach

Cybersecurity Insiders reports: Cyberattacks have long evolved in waves, with ransomware groups historically choosing their victims based on industry type or company size. Financial institutions, healthcare providers, and large enterprises were often prime targets due to their ability to pay hefty ransoms. However, a new trend is emerging that signals a shift in attacker strategy. […]

Cyberattack, Malware Ransomware
April 17, 2026
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Ukrainian emergency services and hospitals hit by espionage malware campaign

The Record reports: Hackers have targeted Ukrainian hospitals and local government bodies in a new espionage campaign using a malware tool dubbed AgingFly, researchers say. Ukraine’s computer emergency response team (CERT-UA) said the activity was carried out by a group tracked as UAC-0247, which launched multiple attacks over the past two months against municipal authorities, clinical hospitals […]

Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware, News
March 23, 2026
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Worcester’s emergency notification system back online five months after OnSolve CodeRED breach

Code Red app screen

MassLive reports: Worcester’s emergency notification system, ALERTWorcester, has been relaunched five months after a data breach. ALERTWorcester’s service provider, OnSolve CodeRED, fell victim to the cybersecurity breach in November 2025. The notification system was shut down during the breach and residents instead received updates through the city’s social media accounts. City Manager Eric D. Batista […]

Malware Ransomware, Vulnerabilities
March 14, 2026
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14,000 routers are infected by malware that’s highly resistant to takedowns

Ars Technica reports: Researchers say they have uncovered a takedown-resistant botnet of 14,000 routers and other network devices—primarily made by Asus—that have been conscripted into a proxy network that anonymously carries traffic used for cybercrime. The malware—dubbed KadNap—takes hold by exploiting vulnerabilities that have gone unpatched by their owners, Chris Formosa, a researcher at security […]

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March 12, 2026
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U.S. Medical Device Maker Crippled by Iranian Hackers

Security Week reports: Stryker is a Fortune 500 company that specializes in the manufacturing of surgical equipment, orthopedic implants, and neurotechnology. Headquartered in Michigan, the company employs approximately 56,000 people and reported over $25 billion in revenue for 2025. Its critical role in the healthcare supply chain makes it an essential partner for hospitals worldwide. […]

Data Breach News, Malware Ransomware
March 12, 2026
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235,000 affected by cyberattack on largest ambulance provider in Wisconsin

The Record reports: A prominent ambulance service in Milwaukee confirmed that hackers targeted their systems last year and stole sensitive information on more than 235,000 people.  Bell Ambulance, which is the largest ambulance provider in the state of Wisconsin, filed breach notifications in Maine this week confirming that 237,830 people had information impacted by a […]