Topic: ransomware threats
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Ransomware & USB Attacks Threaten OT Systems
Industrial systems face growing cyber threats, including ransomware and USB-based attacks, with critical infrastructure at risk due to exploited vulnerabilities in both modern and legacy systems. Ransomware incidents surged by 46% in late 2024 and early 2025, while USB-related threats accounted f...
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Ex-NSA Chief Paul Nakasone's Urgent Tech Warning
Former NSA Director Paul Nakasone warned about the politicization of technology and rising cyber threats, emphasizing challenges in U.S. cybersecurity leadership and global digital defense strategies. Nakasone highlighted the expertise gap between government and private-sector tech, noting dispar...
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Cybersecurity Risks in Food & Space Sectors: Weekly Review
The cybersecurity landscape is rapidly evolving, with critical sectors like food production and space infrastructure facing emerging threats, while open-source tools like Vulnhuntr and AI models like White-Basilisk improve vulnerability detection. Behavioral intelligence and AI-powered fraud defe...
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Smart Buildings Need Stronger Security to Prevent Risks
Smart buildings face significant security risks, with 75% of organizations having exposed building management systems (BMS) to known vulnerabilities and 2% of critical devices operating at the highest risk level. Outdated infrastructure and legacy protocols, combined with weak credentials and uns...
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US Leads Global List with 396 Hacked SharePoint Systems
A critical Microsoft SharePoint vulnerability (CVE-2025-53770/53771) compromised 396 systems globally, with the U.S. accounting for nearly a third of attacks and government agencies being the primary targets. The breach disproportionately affected high-value targets like U.S. government entities,...
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Qantas Data Breach Exposes 5.7 Million Customers' Info
Qantas disclosed a data breach affecting 5.7 million customers, with sensitive personal information stolen via a third-party contact center platform, potentially linked to the Scattered Spider hacking group. The breach exposed basic details (e.g., names, emails) for 4 million customers, while 1.7...
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