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IDCF Cloud Ransomware Attack Disrupts 495 Organizations
IDC Frontier disclosed a ransomware attack on its IDCF Cloud service that disrupted 495 companies and local governments in Japan.
Advantest Reports Data Theft in Ransomware Attack
Advantest Corporation reported that a ransomware attack resulted in theft of personal data including Social Security numbers and medical records.
ASOS Data Breach: Unauthorized Push Alerts Sent to Users
ASOS confirmed Tuesday that third-party communication platforms were accessed without authorization after push notifications were sent through its app.
UIC College of Medicine Hit by Booba Ransomware
The University of Illinois Chicago confirmed a ransomware attack on its College of Medicine. Booba gang claimed 344 GB of stolen data.
Danish University Breach May Affect 200,000 People
Technical University of Denmark reports attackers used compromised credentials to access its identity system and download user data.
Vicksburg Mississippi Shuts Down Systems After Ransomware
Vicksburg, Mississippi shut down city systems after a ransomware attack. Utility payments affected but emergency services remain operational.
Frontline Education Breach Exposes Employee SSNs
Frontline Education notifies districts that attackers exploited a third-party vulnerability to access employee records including Social Security numbers.
KillSec Ransomware Gang Disrupted in Global Operation
Operation KillSwitch seized KillSec servers and 110 TB of stolen data on September 30, arresting three suspects across four countries.
Police Arrest Teen Suspected KillSec Leader
Spanish police arrested a 16-year-old Romanian national suspected of leading KillSec ransomware group in international operation.
AI Agent Breaches Dutch Vulnerability Institute DIVD
The Dutch Institute for Vulnerability Disclosure reported an autonomous AI agent exploited a vulnerability and conducted post-exploitation activities.
Keio Corporation Ransomware Attack Disrupts Hotels
Keio Corporation confirmed a ransomware attack disrupted hotel systems while train operations continued. The company is investigating data access.
AI Credential Theft Hits 482 Major Enterprises
SOCRadar examined one million stolen AI credentials across 80,000 corporate domains, identifying 5,434 records at 482 major organizations.