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Czech Republic Accuses China of Cyber Espionage Targeting Foreign Ministry
The Czech Republic has publicly accused China of cyber espionage, targeting its Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a campaign attributed to the hacking group APT31, which has reportedly infiltrated critical infrastructure since 2022.
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Coordinated Scanning Operation Targets Exposed Systems in Japan
A recent coordinated reconnaissance campaign involving 251 malicious IP addresses aims at exploiting vulnerabilities in web infrastructure, according to cybersecurity firm GreyNoise. The firm warns that organizations should take immediate action to block these IPs to reduce exposure.
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Apple Prevents Over $9 Billion in Fraudulent Transactions in Last Five Years
Apple Inc. has revealed that it prevented more than $9 billion in fraudulent transactions in the last five years, particularly noting over $2 billion in the year 2024 alone, through stringent App Store policies aimed at protecting users from deceptive apps and other malicious activities.
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Iranian Hacker Pleads Guilty in Major Ransomware Case Involving Robbinhood Scheme
Sina Gholinejad, an Iranian national, has pleaded guilty in the U.S. for his role in a ransomware scheme that caused tens of millions in losses to American cities, including a significant attack on Baltimore, which suffered over $19 million in damages.
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Indian Police Crack Down on Cybercriminal Syndicate with Ties to Southeast Asia
Andhra Pradesh police arrest 33 individuals involved in a cybercrime syndicate modeled after Southeast Asian operations, revealing a complex fraud scheme targeting customers in the US, Australia, and the UK.
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Significant BGP Incident Disrupts Global Internet Connectivity
A recent BGP messaging incident on May 20, 2025, led to major disruptions in internet connectivity, affecting multiple networks globally due to a corrupted BGP Update. Investigations revealed involvement from several major autonomous systems and highlighted the urgent need for improved error handling among network vendors.
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NASA Faces Security Risks from Open Source Software Vulnerabilities
Recent findings by security researcher Leon Juranić reveal that NASA’s in-house developed open source software harbors serious vulnerabilities, posing risks of potential system breaches. With inadequate vulnerability reporting mechanisms and security practices observed, the findings call for immediate improvements to safeguard against cyber threats.
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New Russian Cyberespionage Group Linked to Dutch Police Data Breach
A newly identified Russian cyberespionage group, Laundry Bear, has been connected to a serious data breach of the Dutch police, raising concerns over the security of sensitive information within European Union and NATO contexts.
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Everest Ransomware Group Leaks Sensitive Coca-Cola Employee Data
The Everest ransomware group has leaked sensitive employee data of 959 Coca-Cola employees, revealing personal and corporate information, heightening cybersecurity risks across the organization.
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Adidas Reports Data Breach Following Hack of Customer Service Provider
Adidas has disclosed a data breach after attackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party customer service provider, exposing customer contact data. The company has launched an investigation and is notifying affected consumers.
