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Hackers Exploit Critical Flaw in Signal Clone TeleMessage to Target Sensitive Data

Cybersecurity researchers and U.S. government officials are raising alarms over a growing wave of attacks exploiting a serious vulnerability in TeleMessage, a secure messaging platform used by government agencies and corporations for archiving communications.Originally exposed in May 2025, the flaw allows cybercriminals to gain access to highly sensitive information such as usernames and passwords in plaintext, along with other private data. According to cybersecurity firm GreyNoise, which monitors global hacker activity through a network of sensors, there has been a spike in exploitation attempts targeting this vulnerability in recent weeks.“This is one of the simplest exploits I’ve ever seen,” said [...]

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LameHug: New AI-Powered Malware Targets Ukrainian Defense Sector

A newly discovered malware strain named LameHug is using artificial intelligence to dynamically generate malicious commands on compromised Windows systems, according to a recent alert from Ukrainian cybersecurity authorities. The Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA) uncovered this threat in a recent wave of cyber-attacks aimed at organizations within the country’s security and defense infrastructure. Investigators have linked the campaign to the APT28 group, also known as Fancy Bear, which is believed to operate under the direction of Russian military intelligence. Malware Delivered via Phishing with Malicious Attachments According to CERT-UA’s July 17 update, the attack began with emails [...]

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Retail Takes the Spotlight as Ransomware Threats Shift Away from Healthcare

While ransomware attacks are increasing across most industries, a new analysis by Comparitech reveals that the healthcare sector is experiencing a notably slower growth in such incidents during the first half of 2025. Instead, cybercriminals appear to be pivoting toward more lucrative or accessible targets—most notably, the retail sector. Comparitech’s data shows that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations rose by only 4% compared to the same period in 2024, reaching a total of 211 incidents. In contrast, ransomware activity surged by 50% across all sectors. Among the most heavily targeted industries were technology and retail (both with 85% growth), legal [...]

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Over 1.4 Million Impacted in Data Breach at Virginia Radiology Provider

Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR), a medical imaging services provider based in Virginia, has confirmed a major data breach affecting the sensitive information of more than 1.4 million individuals. According to a security notification posted on the organization’s website, unauthorized actors gained access to its systems during a multi-day intrusion in April 2024. Although the incident occurred over a year ago, RAR recently determined that the compromised systems contained files holding personally identifiable and protected health information (PHI). At this time, there is no indication that the stolen data has been used for malicious purposes. However, the organization is offering [...]

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Weak Passwords and Malware Lead to Security Breach at AI Hiring Platform Paradox.ai

Security concerns have once again come to light in the AI recruitment industry. Paradox.ai, a company providing AI-powered hiring chatbots used by major global brands, has been implicated in a significant data exposure incident — and poor password hygiene was at the heart of it. Security researchers Ian Carroll and Sam Curry revealed that the fast-food giant McDonald’s had used a dangerously weak password — “123456” — to secure a test account on the Paradox.ai platform. This lapse enabled unauthorized access to over 64 million records, including names, email addresses, and phone numbers of job applicants. Paradox.ai acknowledged the issue, [...]

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Ransomware Gang DragonForce Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Belk

The US department store chain Belk has become the latest high-profile target of a ransomware attack, with the DragonForce gang claiming to be behind the breach. What Happened? The attack, which was detected on May 8, forced Belk to shut down affected systems, restrict internal network access, reset user credentials, and begin rebuilding its IT infrastructure. The disruption impacted both in-store and online operations, with Belk’s e-commerce platform still offline as of this writing. According to Belk’s internal investigation, the attackers gained unauthorized access between May 7 and May 11. During this time, they exfiltrated sensitive files, some of which [...]

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MITRE Introduces New Cybersecurity Framework to Mitigate Cryptocurrency Risks

The renowned cybersecurity organization MITRE has unveiled a new framework designed to tackle the growing security challenges posed by digital asset payment systems, including cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies. Named AADAPT (Adversarial Actions in Digital Asset Payment Technologies), the framework provides a structured methodology for developers, financial institutions, and policymakers to identify, analyze, and mitigate threats in the crypto space. Addressing a Rapidly Evolving Risk Landscape According to MITRE, AADAPT draws from insights collected from over 150 real-world sources, spanning government agencies, academic institutions, and private industry. It focuses on adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) specific to technologies such as [...]

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Episource Data Breach Affects Over 5 Million Americans: A Stark Reminder of Cybersecurity Gaps in Healthcare

Episource, a major player in the U.S. healthcare billing ecosystem, is in the spotlight after disclosing a significant data breach that has compromised the personal and medical data of more than 5.4 million individuals across the country. The breach, now listed in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services breach portal, is among the most severe healthcare data incidents of 2025 to date. What Happened? Episource, a billing services provider owned by Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, revealed that an unauthorized actor accessed its systems during a cyberattack that spanned several days, ending on February 6, 2025. According [...]

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Cybersecurity
Hackers Exploit Critical Flaw in Signal Clone TeleMessage to Target Sensitive Data

Cybersecurity researchers and U.S. government officials are raising alarms over a growing wave of attacks [...]

LameHug: New AI-Powered Malware Targets Ukrainian Defense Sector

A newly discovered malware strain named LameHug is using artificial intelligence to dynamically generate malicious [...]

Retail Takes the Spotlight as Ransomware Threats Shift Away from Healthcare

While ransomware attacks are increasing across most industries, a new analysis by Comparitech reveals that [...]

Over 1.4 Million Impacted in Data Breach at Virginia Radiology Provider

Radiology Associates of Richmond (RAR), a medical imaging services provider based in Virginia, has confirmed [...]

Weak Passwords and Malware Lead to Security Breach at AI Hiring Platform Paradox.ai

Security concerns have once again come to light in the AI recruitment industry. Paradox.ai, a [...]

Ransomware Gang DragonForce Claims Responsibility for Cyberattack on Belk

The US department store chain Belk has become the latest high-profile target of a ransomware [...]

MITRE Introduces New Cybersecurity Framework to Mitigate Cryptocurrency Risks

The renowned cybersecurity organization MITRE has unveiled a new framework designed to tackle the growing [...]

Episource Data Breach Affects Over 5 Million Americans: A Stark Reminder of Cybersecurity Gaps in Healthcare

Episource, a major player in the U.S. healthcare billing ecosystem, is in the spotlight after [...]

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