Latest cybersecurity reporting from selected sources.

Also, Eurail Breach, ChipSoft Hospital Disruptions, W3LL Phishing TakedownThis week, a "Raccoon"-linked actor hit help desks, Eurail exposed 308K users, Fortinet patched critical flaws, Pushpaganda scams, major data leaks hit healthcare and China, ransomware and phishing ops surged, and multiple breaches impacted firms and hospitals.

State CIO Tim Galluzi on Identity Modernization, AI and Resident ServicesThe State of Nevada is accelerating its cybersecurity and digital modernization efforts after a major ransomware attack exposed the importance of resilience, workforce readiness and strong governance, said State CIO Tim Galluzi.

ManuSec Canada Speakers From Subaru and Toronto Transit Discuss Cyber ResilienceCanadian manufacturers face rising cyber risk as IT and OT systems converge. Leaders from Subaru Canada and the Toronto Transit Commission outline how ransomware, supply chain exposure and legacy OT vulnerabilities demand stronger resilience, segmentation and incident response readiness.

Lawsuit Claims SonicWall Cloud Backup Flaw Led to Ransomware Attack Against MarquisMarquis Software Solutions has sued SonicWall alleging a cloud backup data breach exposed firewall configuration files, including credentials and multifactor authentication scratch codes. The firm says the breach enabled an August 2025 ransomware attack and triggered dozens of class action lawsuits.

Patches Issued for MongoBleed as Ransomware Groups Target Flaw to Steal DataTens of thousands of internet-exposed MongoDB databases are at risk as attackers actively target a critical vulnerability in the software to steal sensitive data, with ransomware groups having joined the fray, researchers warn. MongoDB has issued patches and mitigation advice.

Also: SudamericaData Leak, RaccoonO365 Arrest and Nefilim Conspirator Pleads GuiltyThis week: Spotify metadata scraped, Nissan disclosed third-party breach, millions of Argentines exposed to data leak, African police arrested hundreds in a cybercrime sweep, Nigeria nabbed a phishing operator, the U.S. DOJ charged ATM jackpotting ring and Nefilim ransomware affiliate pleaded guilty.

NCSC Chief Says Recent Retailer Hacks Should Be 'Wake-Up Call' for Cyber DefendersThe number of cyberattacks in the United Kingdom surged 50% in the past year, with ransomware continuing to be the top threat. National Cyber Security Centre CEO Richard Horne said recent high-profile hacks at major retailers exposed supply chain vulnerabilities and are a "wake-up call" to defenders.

Medusa Ransomware Group Tied to Exploits of Now-Patched Zero-Day VulnerabilityRecent attacks targeting Fortra's GoAnywhere managed file transfer software exploited a "limited" number of customers who set their on-premises installations to have an administrative console publicly exposed to the internet, which the vendor recommends customers never do.

Also, a Renault Breach, WhatsApp Malware and Qilin Claims Asahi AttackThis week, insurer cybersecurity spending, a Renault breach, a WhatsApp malware campaign in Brazil. Germany skeptical of Chat Control. Two UK teens arrested for ransomware attack. Qilin claimed the attack on Japan's Asahi. Hackers weaponized Nezha. An Invoice data breach exposed personal records.

Attacks on RMM Tools Surged in 2025, With 51 Solutions Flagged as TargetsCybercriminals are hijacking trusted remote monitoring and management tools to bypass defenses, gain persistent access and quietly stage ransomware attacks. Experts warn MSPs and enterprises that supply chain exposure amplifies the scale of these intrusions.

Personal Data Stolen in Ransomware Hit, Says Dutch Owner of Stop & Shop, Giant FoodFood retail giant Ahold Delhaize USA is notifying 2.2 million current and former employees, as well as an unspecified number of employees in the Netherlands, that a November 2024 data breach exposed their personally identifiable information, including Social Security numbers and medical details.

Absolute Security's Herrema on Why Ransomware Is a Broader Business Problem TodayRansomware attacks have evolved from simple IT disruptions to systematic, ongoing data exfiltration attacks. John Herrema, chief product officer at Absolute Security, discusses why a 15% endpoint security gap creates critical exposure and why firmware-based persistence is key to closing it.

Also, Blue Shield Breach Exposes 4.7M, Cyberattack Disrupts City Systems in TexasThis week, Cookie Bite bypasses MFA in Azure Entra ID, Microsoft fixed RDP Freezes, a ransomware attack in Catalonia, Blue Shield exposed data to Google, a cyberattack disrupted city systems in Texas, South Korean telecom breach exposed USIM data and a warning about North Korean IT deepfakes.

Firm Failed to Close Outdated User Account, Waited 43 Days to Notify RegulatorsThe U.K. Information Commissioner's Office imposed a fine of 60,000 pounds against Liverpool-based law firm DDP Law for GDPR violations relating to a 2022 ransomware hack and data leak that exposed sensitive information including the details of its clients' cases.

UK ICO Says Advanced's Security Measures 'Fell Seriously Short'A British IT service company must pay a 3.07 million pound fine for a 2022 ransomware hack that exposed medical records of tens of thousands of National Health Service patients. Hackers breached the Advanced system through a user account that did not have multifactor authentication in place.

Threat Actor 'Codefinger' Targets Cloud EnvironmentsA ransomware group is targeting Amazon S3 buckets, exploiting the data stored there using AWS’s server-side encryption with customer keys and demanding a ransom in exchange for the encryption key needed to unlock the data. The group uses compromised or publicly exposed AWS account credentials.

American Addiction Centers Says 422,424 Individuals' Private Details ExposedSubstance abuse treatment company American Addiction Centers is warning nearly half a million patients that ransomware-wielding attackers stole their personal details, including names and Social Security numbers. The Rhysida ransomware operation claimed to perpetrate the attack.

At Least 200 Servers Still Vulnerable as Ransomware Group Claims Mass ExploitsMore than 200 Cleo managed file-transfer servers remain internet-exposed and unpatched, despite warnings of a mass attack targeting critical vulnerabilities in the widely used software. The Clop ransomware operation, which has repeatedly targeted MFT software, claimed credit for the attacks.

Young Consulting Says Health Data Exposed; Ransomware Group Leaked Stolen DataYoung Consulting, which develops software for the stop-loss insurance market, is notifying 1 million individuals that their personal information was stolen earlier this year in a hack attack. The BlackSuit ransomware group, a rebrand of Royal, subsequently claimed credit and leaked stolen data.

Also: Omni Hack Exposed Customer Data; More Ivanti Vulnerabilities Come to LightThis week, police disrupted the LabHost phishing-as-a-service site, customer data compromised in Omni Hotels hack, more Ivanti vulnerabilities found, Moldovan botnet operator faces U.S. charges, Cisco warned of a data breach in Duo and a Spanish Guardia Civil contractor suffered a ransomware attack.