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.
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.
ICAO Data Breach Exposes Personal Information of Nearly 12,000 Aviation Job Applicants
The International Civil Aviation Organization confirms major data breach affecting recruitment records spanning 2016-2024, with sensitive personal details of almost 12,000 individuals exposed. The incident, claimed by hacker group Natohub, marks ICAO's second significant cybersecurity compromise in recent years.
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Student Records in Major Education Platform Attack
PowerSchool, a leading K-12 education software provider, confirms unauthorized access to its Student Information System resulting in theft of sensitive student and teacher data. The company took the unusual step of paying a ransom in exchange for data deletion, highlighting a shift toward data theft-focused cyberattacks.
Maine Schools Under Cyber Siege: Holiday Attacks Expose Educational Vulnerabilities
Two Maine school districts faced cyberattacks during winter break, forcing network shutdowns and emergency response measures. The incidents highlight an alarming trend of cybercriminals targeting educational institutions during periods of reduced IT staffing, prompting federal initiatives to strengthen school cybersecurity.
AI-Powered Cyber Threats Set to Cause $10.5 Trillion in Damages by 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming cybersecurity threats, with sophisticated phishing and ransomware attacks specifically targeting small and medium businesses. Organizations must adopt multi-layered defense strategies as AI-driven attacks become increasingly harder to detect and more financially devastating.
French Tech Giant Atos Investigates Space Bears Ransomware Attack Claims
Atos SE, a major French IT company specializing in cybersecurity and digital services, is investigating alleged ransomware attack claims by the Space Bears group. While the threat actors claim database compromise, Atos reports no evidence of breach and continues thorough investigation.
Ransomware Group Claims Database Breach at French Tech Giant Atos
French technology company Atos SE is investigating claims by the Space Bears ransomware group regarding a potential database breach. The cybersecurity services provider maintains no systems appear compromised, though the incident comes just days after a major corporate restructuring.
Healthcare Giant's Data Breach: Human Error Exposes 5.6 Million Patient Records
A single employee's mistake at Ascension Healthcare triggered one of the largest healthcare data breaches in U.S. history, compromising 5.6 million patients' sensitive information. The incident caused widespread disruption across 118 hospitals, leading to postponed surgeries and significant financial impact.
Healthcare Provider in Northwest Florida Hit by Disruptive Cyberattack
Community Health Northwest Florida was forced to shut down systems and suspend key medical services across 17 clinics following a cyberattack during Christmas. While patient data appears uncompromised, the incident has severely impacted the nonprofit's ability to provide critical healthcare services to underserved populations.