Data Breach

A large-scale phishing attack has compromised 16 popular Chrome browser extensions, exposing over 600,000 users to data theft and credential breaches. The campaign exploited legitimate extension publishers, injecting malicious code into their products to steal sensitive information such as cookies and access tokens.

Ascension, a leading healthcare network, experienced a devastating ransomware breach in May. The attack, linked to the Black Basta group, compromised sensitive data of nearly 5.6 million patients and employees, revealing critical vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector.

Artivion, a global leader in heart surgery medical devices, faced a disruptive ransomware attack on November 21. The attack encrypted systems, stole data, and impacted corporate operations, order processing, and shipping. This incident highlights the rising threat of ransomware in the healthcare sector.

A ransomware attack on Comtel Data Centre has severely impacted around 16 stockbrokers, including prominent names like IIFL Securities, 5Paisa, and Axis Securities. The breach has led to blocked exchange access and raised concerns over client data and order flow security. Exchanges have mandated strict security certifications before resuming operations.

A four-month-long cyberattack targeted a major U.S. organization, compromising its network and extracting sensitive data. The breach is attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored group, employing advanced techniques like DLL side-loading, living-off-the-land tools, and targeting Exchange servers.

Chinese state-backed hacking group Salt Typhoon has breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, including eight firms in the U.S., exploiting vulnerabilities in private communication networks. This long-running campaign raises alarms about critical infrastructure security and highlights the urgent need for encrypted communications and robust system defenses.

Bologna Football Club 1909 has confirmed a ransomware attack by the RansomHub gang, resulting in the theft and public release of sensitive data. The leaked information includes sponsorship contracts, financial records, and personal data of players, employees, and fans, emphasizing the rising cyber threat to sports organizations.

Amazon has confirmed an employee data breach following the massive MOVEit cyberattacks, after threat actor "Nam3L3ss" leaked over 2.8 million lines of employee data, including contact details and office locations, stolen through a third-party vendor. This attack is part of a larger breach that has impacted dozens of global companies through a vendor exploit.

Fidelity Investments has disclosed a data breach that exposed the personal information of more than 77,000 customers. The breach, which occurred in August, involved unauthorized access to two customer accounts and has raised concerns about the security of personal data. Fidelity is offering affected customers free credit monitoring and identity restoration services.

The Internet Archive, known for its "Wayback Machine," has been hacked, leading to the exposure of a user authentication database with 31 million records. Stolen data includes email addresses, Bcrypt-hashed passwords, and internal user information, putting millions at risk of further cyber threats.