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Ransomware Gang Exploits Microsoft Teams for C2 Traffic
Meet the sneaky ransomware gang that hijacked Microsoft Teams to secretly control its victims' systems for two whole months, using sophisticated cyber tradecraft to stay under the radar. They pulled off this impressive heist with a custom backdoor and some clever C2 traffic disguises.
DragonForce Ransomware Exploits Microsoft Teams to Facilitate Months-Long Breach
Meet Backdoor.Turn, a sneaky new threat that uses Microsoft Teams to hide its tracks and wreak havoc on your network for months on end - and it's surprisingly sophisticated. This Go-based RAT masquerades as legit traffic by exploiting Teams' TURN relay servers.
Ransomware Gang Exploits Microsoft Teams to Conceal Malicious Traffic
Meet Backdoor.Turn, a sneaky new malware that's abusing Microsoft Teams to hide its malicious activities - and it's a game-changer for cyber threats. This clever RAT uses Teams' own infrastructure against us, making it harder to spot its secret communications.
iRhythm Breach Exposes Patient Data in Cardiac Monitoring Hack
A recent data breach at iRhythm exposed sensitive patient information, compromising personal and health data from over 12 million patients whose heartbeat data was analyzed through the company's cardiac monitoring service. The breach was discovered after a ransomware-style intrusion hit third-party business applications used by iRhythm.
ShinyHunters Breach Council of Europe in Oracle PeopleSoft Heist
The Council of Europe has fallen victim to a massive data breach, with hackers claiming to have stolen a whopping 297 GB of sensitive information, including HR records, payslips, and medical data, by exploiting a zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft. The ShinyHunters extortion group is behind the breach, boasting a haul of 429,000 files from the attack.
Council of Europe Probes ShinyHunters Data Breach Claims
The Council of Europe is actively investigating claims by the ShinyHunters extortion group that sensitive internal documents were stolen, and is working to assess the situation. The organization, which represents 46 European member states, has confirmed the probe but declined to provide further comment at this stage.
ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle Flaw to Breach Universities
A zero-day flaw in Oracle PeopleSoft PeopleTools, known as CVE-2026-35273, has been exploited by ShinyHunters, potentially infiltrating over 100 organizations, with universities being the hardest hit. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute remote code and take over affected servers, posing a significant threat to higher education institutions.
FBI and Europol dismantle major crypto laundering platform
In a major crackdown, the FBI and Europol have dismantled AudiA6, a massive cryptocurrency laundering operation that helped cybercriminals move a whopping $389m in illicit funds between 2022 and 2025. The service was linked to at least 15 ransomware operations and multiple cryptocurrency theft schemes, making it a key player in the digital underworld.
Europol Disrupts Major Crypto Laundering Service Linked to Ransomware Gangs
Europol's operation has cut off a major crypto laundering service linked to ransomware gangs, freezing hundreds of millions in illicit profits and disrupting a key financial pipeline used by criminals. The crackdown seized over €86,000 in cash, froze €692,000 in cryptocurrency, and took down 25 domains and 30 servers.
ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle PeopleSoft Vulnerability in Education Sector Attacks
ShinyHunters hackers have exploited a critical Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability, CVE-2026-35273, to launch targeted attacks on US organizations, particularly in the higher education sector. The attacks, which involved data theft and extortion, hit a whopping 68% of US higher education institutions.
ShinyHunters Exploits Oracle PeopleSoft Zero-Day to Breach 100 Orgs
ShinyHunters, a notorious data theft group, claims to have exploited a critical Oracle PeopleSoft zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-35273, to breach over 100 organizations, including the University of Nottingham. The group allegedly stole sensitive data, posting some of it on their leak site.
Europol Disrupts AudiA6 Crypto-Laundering Service Linked to $380 Million Ransomware Scheme
Europol has dismantled a massive cryptocurrency laundering operation, known as AudiA6, that handled over $380 million in illicit funds for ransomware actors and cybercriminals. The service promised anonymity, but actually took a 3-10% cut to clean and return tainted assets in just an hour.
Ransomware Gang 'The Gentlemen' Traced to Suspected Russian Operator
Meet The Gentlemen, a notorious ransomware gang that's rapidly growing in power thanks to its unusually generous 90/10 affiliate revenue split, outshining the industry standard 80/20 and attracting top talent from rival groups. This bold move has catapulted them to become the second most active ransomware group, with over 332 reported victims since mid-2025.
Operational Technology Cybersecurity Gaps Persist Despite Growing Maturity
Many industrial organizations are bolstering their operational technology security, but a significant gap remains: 23% of respondents only have visibility into half of their OT environment. This blind spot leaves them vulnerable to ransomware, nation-state actors, and other cyber threats.
Veeam Vulnerability Enables RCE Attacks on Backup Servers
A newly discovered vulnerability in Veeam Backup & Replication could allow an authenticated domain user to launch a remote code execution attack on your backup server - a critical target for hackers. Patch now to protect your data: update to version 12.3.2.4854 or later to fix the flaw.
CISA Mandates Patching of Exploited Check Point VPN Bug
A critical vulnerability in Check Point VPNs, known as CVE-2026-50751, has been exploited in dozens of organizations worldwide, with one incident linked to Qilin ransomware. This bug allows hackers to bypass authentication and establish remote access, putting targeted organizations at risk.
Check Point Discloses Zero-Day Flaw Exploited by Ransomware Groups
Check Point has uncovered a zero-day flaw, CVE-2026-50751, that allowed ransomware groups to exploit a critical authentication bypass in Remote Access and Mobile Access deployments, prompting an emergency fix. The vulnerability enabled attackers to establish a remote access VPN connection without proper authentication.
Ransomware Disrupts Illinois High School, Wales Education Sector
A ransomware attack has forced Evanston Township High School in Illinois to shut down until at least Wednesday, canceling summer school, sports camps, and on-campus activities. The school has activated its incident response procedures and is working with cyber experts to investigate and recover from the breach.
Wazuh Cloud Tackles Security Ops Complexity With AI-Driven Analysis
Tired of drowning in security ops complexity? Wazuh Cloud simplifies threat detection and response with AI-driven analysis, freeing you from infrastructure headaches and empowering you to stay ahead of evolving threats like ransomware and supply chain attacks.
DentaQuest Breach Exposes 2.6M Accounts
A massive data breach at dental benefits provider DentaQuest has exposed a staggering 2.6 million accounts, after hackers stole over 234 GB of sensitive information and released it following failed negotiations with the company.
AI Agents Expose Hidden Risks as Insider Threats Evolve
The alarm bells are ringing: cyberattacks now unfold at breakneck speeds, with malicious actors able to wreak havoc in as little as 10-30 minutes, leaving defenders scrambling to keep up. This accelerated threat landscape is fueled by the growing sophistication of AI agents and their integration into business networks.
Ransomware Gang Pink Exploits Helpdesk Calls to Steal Credentials
Meet Pink, a notorious ransomware gang that's exploiting helpdesk calls to steal sensitive credentials using clever tactics like vishing and IT impersonation. They're using these stolen secrets to exfiltrate valuable data from enterprise cloud storage and productivity systems, leaving victims with a tough choice: pay up or face the consequences.
Multiple Breaches Expose Sensitive Data Across Industries
Sensitive data has been compromised across various industries in a series of alarming breaches, including a clever social engineering scam that exposed info of 6 million Carnival Corporation customers and two incidents involving learning management company Instructure's Canvas platform. These breaches highlight the growing threat of cyber attacks and the importance of robust data protection measures.
DentaQuest Breach Exposes 2.6 Million Accounts
A major data breach at DentaQuest has exposed a staggering 2.6 million accounts, after an extortion group called ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen over 234 GB of sensitive data. The breach was confirmed by DentaQuest on June 2, who assured customers they are actively managing the cybersecurity incident.