Grubhub confirms data breach: hackers demand ransom tied to Salesforce attacks

Grubhub confirms it’s been hacked after unauthorized actors gain access to internal systems. The attackers reportedly gained access through credentials stolen during the Salesloft breach last August. Salesloft, a sales engagement platform, suffered a compromise that exposed OAuth tokens for multiple integrated services. Those tokens provided persistent access that attackers exploited months later. Grubhub confirmed…

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Chinese-Linked Cyberespionage Target U.S. Government; Mustang Panda

The Chinese-linked cyberespionage group ‘Mustang Panda’ targeted U.S. government and policy-related officials with phishing emails themed around Venezuela. The campaign, uncovered by Acronis, exploited geopolitical events to infect systems and steal data. The U.S. Department of Justice recognizes Mustang Panda as a hacker group backed by China.   Chinese-linked cyberespionage group, identified as ‘Mustang Panda,’…

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Russian Defense firms targeted by hackers using AI, other tactics

Russian technology companies working on air defense, sensitive electronics and other defense applications were targeted in recent weeks by a cyber espionage group using AI-generated decoy documents, according to a cybersecurity analyst. The discovery by cybersecurity firm Intezer shows how AI tools can be easily harnessed for high-stakes operations, senior security researcher Nicole Fishbein said,…

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700Credit Data Breach Impacts 5.8 Million Individuals

Credit report and identity verification services provider 700Credit has disclosed a data breach impacting more than 5.8 million individuals. 700Credit is the largest provider of credit checks, identity verification, fraud detection, and compliance services for automotive, marine, powersports, and RV dealers in North America. It serves roughly 18,000 dealerships. The incident, the company says, was…

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FCC says hackers hijack US radio gear to send for False Alerts

Hackers are hijacking U.S. radio transmission equipment to broadcast bogus emergency messages and obscene language, the Federal Communications Commission said on Wednesday. In a public notice, opens new tab, the FCC said a “recent string of cyber intrusions against various radio broadcasters” had occurred, resulting in the issuance of the U.S. Emergency Alert System’s “Attention Signal.”…

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UAE Cyber Security Council warns 1.4 billion accounts hacked monthly worldwide

The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned the public against the dangers of neglecting personal digital footprints, cautioning that every login, post, or interaction online leaves behind a trail that can be exploited by hackers or untrustworthy applications. In a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the council noted that more than 1.4 billion…

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New Crocodilus Malware steals Android users’ crypto wallet keys

A newly discovered Android malware dubbed Crocodilus tricks users into providing the seed phrase for the cryptocurrency wallet using a warning to back up the key to avoid losing access. Although Crocodilus is a new banking malware, it features fully developed capabilities to take control of the device, harvest data, and remote control. Researchers at fraud prevention company…

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Cyber Commandos Shield JEE (Mains) 2025 from Cyber Threats

The govt of India has taken a strategic move to  safeguard the JEE (Mains) 2025 examination from potential cyber threats. The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) deployed its elite cyber commandos to ensure a smooth and secure conduct of the test. This proactive step was taken following concerns raised by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), particularly after the UGC-NET exam was scrapped…

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