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Stories from across the site that focus on Cyber Security.
How Law Enforcement and Crowdstrike Disrupted a 23-Year-Old Peer-to-Peer Botnet
The Sality botnet, active since 2003 with over 15,000 infected devices, was disrupted by coordinated sinkholing efforts, cutting off malware payloads and stopping crypto theft schemes.
Sep 2, 2026
Healthcare Data Breaches Impact Patient Privacy and Medical Device Functions
Recent cyberattacks on healthcare giants exposed over 284 million patient records and disrupted cardiac device operations, posing risks to patient privacy and care.
Sep 1, 2026
How North Korean Job Fraud Expands Beyond Tech into Healthcare, Sales, and Marketing
North Korean applicants use stolen identities, AI tools, and proxies to bypass detection and secure remote jobs in multiple sectors, posing unique cybersecurity and compliance risks.
Sep 1, 2026
Understanding PackClient Malware: How Tax Audit Scams Target Organizations Globally
PackClient is an advanced RAT spreading through tax audit phishing emails, targeting organizations in Asia and beyond. Learn how it works and how to protect your business.
Sep 1, 2026
TerminalFix Malware Campaign Exploits Windows Terminal and PowerShell for Network Access
A new malware campaign tricks users into running malicious PowerShell commands via fake CAPTCHA prompts, deploying backdoors that enable attackers to tunnel into internal networks.
Sep 1, 2026
How Iran's Cyberattack Taking UK Power Offline Reveals Infrastructure Vulnerabilities
Iran's cyberattack knocked a UK power generator offline for four days, exposing risks to critical infrastructure from exposed OT devices and the need for improved resilience.
Aug 31, 2026
What You Need to Know About the Carhartt Data Breach Exposing 12.9 Million Accounts
A major data breach at Carhartt exposed names, emails, addresses, and phone numbers of 12.9 million users, escalating risks of scams and identity theft. Learn the implications and protective steps.
Aug 29, 2026
How the Manchester Airports Group Cyberattack Exposed 8.7 Million Customer Records
Hackers accessed personal data of 8.7 million airport customers, exposing email addresses, phone numbers, vehicle registrations, and postcodes. Understand the breach implications and protective steps.
Aug 29, 2026
What US Ban on Foreign Equipment Means for Energy Grid Security
Understanding the US executive order banning certain foreign hardware and software from the energy grid, its focus on national security risks, and its impact on infrastructure and cybersecurity.
Aug 27, 2026
Why Over 100 US Water Systems Were Vulnerable to Cyberattacks in July 2026
More than 100 US water systems faced cyberattacks targeting exposed industrial controllers in July 2026, leading to service disruptions and boil water notices. Understanding the risks and mitigation strategies is vital.
Aug 27, 2026
How the Boston Scientific Cyberattack Disrupts Global Medical Device Operations
Boston Scientific faces a global cyberattack disrupting operations, order processing, and IT systems, highlighting the risks ransomware poses to medical device manufacturers.
Aug 27, 2026
How AI-Powered Misinformation Campaigns Threaten Online Trust and Security
A sophisticated misinformation campaign used AI-generated content and fake expert profiles to spread pro-Russian narratives, highlighting new challenges for cyber security.
Aug 26, 2026