New York Blood Center Hit by Ransomware Attack, Disrupting Services
Nonprofit blood center NYBC experiences service disruptions after detecting ransomware attack, compromising blood donations and hospital supplies
Cybersecurity
Backline Emerges from Stealth with $9 Million Seed Round to Revolutionize Security Remediation
New security startup Backline uses AI agents to automatically remediate security vulnerabilities, raising $9 million in seed funding led by StageOne Ventures.
International Law Enforcement Coalition Takes Down Two Massive Hacking Forums
Europol and other agencies dismantle Cracked and Nulled, seizing 17 servers and arresting two individuals in a major blow to global cybercrime
International Law Enforcement Coalition Takes Down Notorious Hacking Forums
In a major crackdown on cybercrime, an international coalition of law enforcement agencies has seized and shut down two prominent hacking forums and related services, affecting millions of users and disrupting illegal activities.
Massive Data Breach Hits Community Health Center, Exposing Over 1 Million Patients' Records
Connecticut-based nonprofit healthcare provider Community Health Center confirms data breach, exposing sensitive patient information including addresses, diagnoses, and Social Security numbers.
TechCrunch Unveils Comprehensive Cybersecurity Glossary for Industry Professionals
TechCrunch launches an exhaustive cybersecurity glossary, covering advanced persistent threats to zero-click attacks, to educate and empower industry professionals.
WhatsApp Disrupts Israeli Spyware Firm's Hacking Campaign Targeting Journalists and Activists
WhatsApp reveals it stopped a hacking campaign by Israeli spyware maker Paragon, which targeted around 90 users, including journalists and civil society members.
Tata Technologies Discloses Ransomware Attack, Suspends Some Services
Indian tech firm Tata Technologies reveals ransomware attack, assures client delivery services remain unaffected, and launches investigation.
Fraudsters Target Africa's Identity Documents: National IDs, Driver's Licenses, and More
A new report reveals the top 5 most targeted identity documents in Africa, with fraudsters exploiting weaknesses in verification systems to access financial services, travel, and voting rights.