US and Dutch Forces Take Down HeartSender: A Major Blow to Pakistani Cybercrime Network
Law enforcement agencies from the US and Netherlands have successfully dismantled HeartSender, a sophisticated Pakistani cybercrime operation that sold malicious cyber tools. The joint operation seized domains and servers, recovering millions of victim records and disrupting criminal activities worth over $3 million.
Major Insurance Data Breach Exposes Over 279,000 ANICO Customer and Employee Records
American National Insurance Company faces a significant security incident as researchers discover sensitive customer and employee data leaked on Breach Forums. The exposure, potentially linked to the MOVEit breach, includes personal identification data, policy information, and employee records affecting over 279,000 individuals.
HPE Data Breach: Hackers Claim Access to Source Code and Customer Information
A notorious hacker known as IntelBroker claims to have breached Hewlett Packard Enterprise systems, allegedly stealing source code and sensitive data over a two-day period. The incident adds to IntelBroker's track record of high-profile attacks in 2024, though HPE has not yet confirmed the breach.
Major Data Breach at Wolf Haldenstein Law Firm Exposes 3.5 Million Americans' Sensitive Data
A significant cybersecurity incident at Wolf Haldenstein law firm has compromised sensitive personal information of 3.5 million individuals, including Social Security numbers and medical data. The breach went undetected for months before discovery in April 2024, raising concerns about identity theft and fraud risks.
Chinese Hackers Breach Treasury Secretary's Computer in Major Security Breach
Chinese state-sponsored hackers infiltrated U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's computer and those of two senior deputies, accessing thousands of unclassified files. The breach, discovered in December through a BeyondTrust software vulnerability, targeted information on sanctions and foreign investments.
North Korea's Digital Heist: Over $659M Stolen in Cryptocurrency Attacks
North Korean hackers, led by the Lazarus Group, orchestrated major cryptocurrency thefts totaling $659 million in 2024 through sophisticated social engineering tactics. The attacks targeted multiple exchanges including WazirX and DMM Bitcoin, prompting a joint warning from US, Japan and South Korea.
UK Plans Historic Ban on Public Sector Ransomware Payments
The UK government is proposing groundbreaking legislation to prohibit ransomware payments by public sector organizations and critical infrastructure operators. The initiative aims to weaken cybercriminals' financial incentives following 430 cyber incidents in the past year, including 13 major ransomware attacks.
Massachusetts Town Battles Network Security Breach: Emergency Services Unaffected
The Town of Bourne, Massachusetts, is investigating a cyberattack discovered on their IT network while maintaining critical municipal services. Officials confirm emergency response systems remain fully operational as they work with partner agencies to analyze the breach and strengthen security measures.
Prison Drone Crisis: National Security Alert as Aerial Contraband Deliveries Surge in High-Security Facilities
Prison watchdog chief Charlie Taylor warns of sophisticated drone operations delivering weapons and contraband into maximum security prisons, declaring it a national security threat. Organized crime groups are exploiting deteriorating security measures at facilities housing dangerous inmates, with thermal-equipped drones making regular nighttime deliveries.
Hackers Expose Telefónica's Internal Data in 2.3GB Security Breach
Spanish telecom giant Telefónica confirms unauthorized access to its internal Jira system, resulting in 2.3GB of sensitive data being leaked on cybercrime forums. Four hackers linked to Hellcat Ransomware claimed responsibility for the breach, which potentially compromised customer information.