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Ransomware incidents peaked in 2023 with over 1,500 cases and $1.1 billion in payments, before declining in 2024 following significant law enforcement actions against AlphV/BlackCat and LockBit. A U.S. Treasury report indicated 1,476 incidents in 2024 with payments of $734 million.
Ransomware peaked in 2023 prior to law enforcement actions
www.cybersecuritydive.com
December 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Ransomware incidents peaked in 2023 with over 1,500 cases and $1.1 billion in payments, before declining in 2024 following significant law enforcement actions against AlphV/BlackCat and LockBit. A U.S. Treasury report indicated 1,476 incidents in 2024 with payments of $734 million.
Barts Health NHS Trust confirmed a data breach caused by the Cl0p ransomware group, which exploited a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite. The breach exposed patient billing information, former staff records, and supplier payment details, with some data dating back several years.
Barts Health NHS Confirms Cl0p Ransomware Behind Data Breach
hackread.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Barts Health NHS Trust confirmed a data breach caused by the Cl0p ransomware group, which exploited a vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite. The breach exposed patient billing information, former staff records, and supplier payment details, with some data dating back several years.
Criminals are using altered social media images in "virtual kidnapping" scams, as warned by the FBI. Victims receive texts claiming their loved ones have been kidnapped, often accompanied by fake proof-of-life images.
Crims using social media images, videos in 'virtual kidnapping' scams
go.theregister.com
December 8, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Criminals are using altered social media images in "virtual kidnapping" scams, as warned by the FBI. Victims receive texts claiming their loved ones have been kidnapped, often accompanied by fake proof-of-life images.
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) seeks urgent clarity from the Home Office regarding racial bias in police facial recognition technology, which has shown a higher false positive rate for black and Asian individuals compared to white individuals.
‘Urgent clarity’ sought over racial bias in UK police facial recognition technology
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 PM
The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) seeks urgent clarity from the Home Office regarding racial bias in police facial recognition technology, which has shown a higher false positive rate for black and Asian individuals compared to white individuals.
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-66516) in Apache Tika allows attackers to exploit XML External Entity (XXE) injection via malicious PDF files, impacting versions 1.13 through 3.2.1 of Tika-core, Tika-parsers, and the PDF parser module. With a CVSS score of 9.
Critical Apache Tika Core Vulnerability Exploited by Uploading Malicious PDF
cybersecuritynews.com
December 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-66516) in Apache Tika allows attackers to exploit XML External Entity (XXE) injection via malicious PDF files, impacting versions 1.13 through 3.2.1 of Tika-core, Tika-parsers, and the PDF parser module. With a CVSS score of 9.
A new class of prompt injection vulnerabilities, termed "PromptPwnd," affects GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines integrated with AI agents, impacting at least five Fortune 500 companies.
Prompt Injection Flaw in GitHub Actions Hits Fortune 500 Firms
cybersecuritynews.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A new class of prompt injection vulnerabilities, termed "PromptPwnd," affects GitHub Actions and GitLab CI/CD pipelines integrated with AI agents, impacting at least five Fortune 500 companies.
Researchers report that Predator spyware, developed by Intellexa, is being used in Iraq and has connections to entities in Pakistan. While its use appears to have slowed in 2025, changes in domain naming may obscure ongoing activity.
Researchers find Predator spyware is being used in several countries, including Iraq
therecord.media
December 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Researchers report that Predator spyware, developed by Intellexa, is being used in Iraq and has connections to entities in Pakistan. While its use appears to have slowed in 2025, changes in domain naming may obscure ongoing activity.
CISA and NSA issued a joint advisory on BRICKSTORM malware, a sophisticated backdoor targeting VMware ESXi and Windows environments, attributed to PRC state-sponsored actors.
CISA and NSA Warns of BRICKSTORM Malware Attacking VMware ESXi and Windows Environments
cybersecuritynews.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:35 PM
CISA and NSA issued a joint advisory on BRICKSTORM malware, a sophisticated backdoor targeting VMware ESXi and Windows environments, attributed to PRC state-sponsored actors.
Two Virginia men, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for conspiring to destroy U.S. government databases and steal sensitive information. Indicted on Nov.
Two Virginia Men Arrested for Conspiring to Destroy Government Databases
www.justice.gov
December 4, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Two Virginia men, Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter, were arrested for conspiring to destroy U.S. government databases and steal sensitive information. Indicted on Nov.
Microsoft patched the Windows shortcut vulnerability CVE-2025-9491, exploited since 2017 to conceal malicious commands in LNK files. The flaw was addressed in November 2025 updates but not listed among 63 patched vulnerabilities.
Microsoft Patched Windows LNK Vulnerability Exploited by Hackers in the Wild as 0-Day
cybersecuritynews.com
December 4, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Microsoft patched the Windows shortcut vulnerability CVE-2025-9491, exploited since 2017 to conceal malicious commands in LNK files. The flaw was addressed in November 2025 updates but not listed among 63 patched vulnerabilities.
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks surged 54% in Q3, driven by the Aisuru botnet, which includes 1-4 million hosts. Cloudflare reported an average of 14 hyper-volumetric attacks daily, peaking at 29.7 Tbps and 14.1 billion packets per second.
DDoS attack volume rises in Q3 as Aisuru botnet fuels record-setting attacks
www.cybersecuritydive.com
December 4, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks surged 54% in Q3, driven by the Aisuru botnet, which includes 1-4 million hosts. Cloudflare reported an average of 14 hyper-volumetric attacks daily, peaking at 29.7 Tbps and 14.1 billion packets per second.
A critical vulnerability in React and Next.js allows unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) due to insecure deserialization in default configurations. Identified as CVE-2025-55182 (React) and CVE-2025-66478 (Next.js), it affects standard deployments. Exploitation has a near 100% success rate.
Critical Vulnerabilities in React and Next.js: everything you need to know
www.wiz.io
December 3, 2025 at 10:04 PM
A critical vulnerability in React and Next.js allows unauthenticated remote code execution (RCE) due to insecure deserialization in default configurations. Identified as CVE-2025-55182 (React) and CVE-2025-66478 (Next.js), it affects standard deployments. Exploitation has a near 100% success rate.
A joint investigation by BCA LTD, NorthScan, and ANY.RUN revealed a Lazarus Group scheme involving remote IT workers. Researchers observed operators using a fake job recruitment process to gain access to victims' laptops.
Researchers Capture Lazarus APT's Remote-Worker Scheme Live on Camera
thehackernews.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:34 PM
A joint investigation by BCA LTD, NorthScan, and ANY.RUN revealed a Lazarus Group scheme involving remote IT workers. Researchers observed operators using a fake job recruitment process to gain access to victims' laptops.
The University of Pennsylvania has reported a data breach involving Clop's exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's E-Business Suite (CVE-2025-61882). On November 11, the university discovered that personal data of 1,488 Maine residents was compromised.
University of Pennsylvania joins list of victims from Clop's Oracle EBS raid
go.theregister.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:02 PM
The University of Pennsylvania has reported a data breach involving Clop's exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle's E-Business Suite (CVE-2025-61882). On November 11, the university discovered that personal data of 1,488 Maine residents was compromised.
ESET researchers report on the MuddyWater cyberespionage group, linked to Iran, which has refined its tactics in a recent campaign targeting various sectors in Israel and one confirmed victim in Egypt.
MuddyWater cyber campaign adds new backdoors in latest wave of attacks
www.helpnetsecurity.com
December 2, 2025 at 7:05 PM
ESET researchers report on the MuddyWater cyberespionage group, linked to Iran, which has refined its tactics in a recent campaign targeting various sectors in Israel and one confirmed victim in Egypt.
ESET researchers report on the MuddyWater cyberespionage group, linked to Iran, which has refined its tactics in a recent campaign targeting various sectors in Israel and one confirmed victim in Egypt.
MuddyWater cyber campaign adds new backdoors in latest wave of attacks
www.helpnetsecurity.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
ESET researchers report on the MuddyWater cyberespionage group, linked to Iran, which has refined its tactics in a recent campaign targeting various sectors in Israel and one confirmed victim in Egypt.
On November 25, three West London councils—RBKC, WCC, and Hammersmith and Fulham—experienced significant IT and phone service disruptions due to a cyberattack on a shared services provider. The councils are investigating the incident, which experts suspect may involve ransomware.
London Councils’ IT Systems Impacted by CyberAttack, Including Phone Lines
cybersecuritynews.com
December 2, 2025 at 4:05 PM
On November 25, three West London councils—RBKC, WCC, and Hammersmith and Fulham—experienced significant IT and phone service disruptions due to a cyberattack on a shared services provider. The councils are investigating the incident, which experts suspect may involve ransomware.
A seven-year malware campaign by ShadyPanda has infected 4.3 million Chrome and Edge users by exploiting trusted browser extensions.
4.3 Million Chrome and Edge Users Hacked in 7-Year ShadyPanda Malware Campaign
cybersecuritynews.com
December 2, 2025 at 2:35 PM
A seven-year malware campaign by ShadyPanda has infected 4.3 million Chrome and Edge users by exploiting trusted browser extensions.
Google's December security update for Android addressed 107 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days: CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572, both high-severity flaws in the Android framework. The most severe vulnerability, CVE-2025-48631, allows remote denial of service.
Google addresses 107 Android vulnerabilities, including two zero-days
cyberscoop.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Google's December security update for Android addressed 107 vulnerabilities, including two zero-days: CVE-2025-48633 and CVE-2025-48572, both high-severity flaws in the Android framework. The most severe vulnerability, CVE-2025-48631, allows remote denial of service.
India's telecommunications ministry has mandated that mobile device manufacturers preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all new phones within 90 days. This app, which cannot be deleted, allows users to report telecom fraud, block stolen devices, and check mobile connections in their name.
India Orders Phone Makers to Pre-Install Government App to Tackle Telecom Fraud
thehackernews.com
December 2, 2025 at 8:03 AM
India's telecommunications ministry has mandated that mobile device manufacturers preload the Sanchar Saathi app on all new phones within 90 days. This app, which cannot be deleted, allows users to report telecom fraud, block stolen devices, and check mobile connections in their name.
Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce platform, reported a data breach affecting nearly 34 million customers, with unauthorized access beginning on June 24, 2025.
Korea’s Coupang says data breach exposed nearly 34M customers’ personal information
techcrunch.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Coupang, a South Korean e-commerce platform, reported a data breach affecting nearly 34 million customers, with unauthorized access beginning on June 24, 2025.
Europol, in collaboration with Swiss and German law enforcement, dismantled the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service 'Cryptomixer' from November 24 to 28 in Zurich, Switzerland. The operation seized €25 million ($30 million) in Bitcoin, three servers, and the cryptomixer.io domain.
Europol Takes Down Illegal Cryptocurrency Mixing Service
www.infosecurity-magazine.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Europol, in collaboration with Swiss and German law enforcement, dismantled the illegal cryptocurrency mixing service 'Cryptomixer' from November 24 to 28 in Zurich, Switzerland. The operation seized €25 million ($30 million) in Bitcoin, three servers, and the cryptomixer.io domain.
A new Android malware named "Albiriox" has emerged, offering advanced remote access as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). Identified by Cleafy, it allows attackers to control infected devices for On-Device Fraud (ODF).
New Albiriox Malware Attacking Android Users to Take Complete Control of their Device
cybersecuritynews.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
A new Android malware named "Albiriox" has emerged, offering advanced remote access as a Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS). Identified by Cleafy, it allows attackers to control infected devices for On-Device Fraud (ODF).
The French Football Federation (FFF) reported a data breach on November 26, revealing unauthorized access to its software platform, affecting millions of amateur players. Exposed data includes names, genders, birth dates, nationalities, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and football license IDs.
French Football Federation Suffers Data Breach
www.infosecurity-magazine.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The French Football Federation (FFF) reported a data breach on November 26, revealing unauthorized access to its software platform, affecting millions of amateur players. Exposed data includes names, genders, birth dates, nationalities, addresses, emails, phone numbers, and football license IDs.
During the holiday season, cybercriminals exploit increased online shopping, with U.S. consumers expected to spend nearly $80 billion this Black Friday. Cyber threats, including social engineering and skimming attacks, are anticipated to rise.
How to Stay Safe Online This Black Friday, According to a Cyber Expert
www.securitymagazine.com
November 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
During the holiday season, cybercriminals exploit increased online shopping, with U.S. consumers expected to spend nearly $80 billion this Black Friday. Cyber threats, including social engineering and skimming attacks, are anticipated to rise.