Cyberattack
Govtech giant Conduent confirms client data stolen in January cyberattack
American business services giant and government contractor Conduent disclosed today that client data was stolen in a January 2025 cyberattack. Conduent is a business services company that provides digital platforms and solutions for government and commercial clients in transportation, healthcare, customer experience, and human resources. The company has over 33,000 employees and provides services to […]
Western Sydney University discloses security breaches, data leak
Western Sydney University (WSU) announced two security incidents that exposed personal information belonging to members of its community. WSU is a prominent Australian institution offering various undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across multiple disciplines. It serves a student body of 47,000 and employs over 4,500 permanent and seasonal staff, operating with an annual budget of […]
New Atlantis AIO platform automates credential stuffing on 140 services
A new cybercrime platform named ‘Atlantis AIO’ provides an automated credential stuffing service against 140 online platforms, including email services, e-commerce sites, banks, and VPNs. Specifically, Atlantis AIO features pre-configured modules for these services to perform brute force attacks, bypass CAPTCHAs, automate account recovery processes, and monetize stolen credentials/accounts. Credential stuffing and automation Credential stuffing […]
Cyberattack takes down Ukrainian state railway’s online services
Ukrzaliznytsia, Ukraine’s national railway operator, has been hit by a massive cyberattack that disrupted online services for buying tickets both through mobile apps and the website. The incident forced people to booths to buy physical tickets, causing overcrowding, delays, long waiting times, and frustration. With trains being the only reliable and relatively safe means for people […]
HellCat hackers go on a worldwide Jira hacking spree
Swiss global solutions provider Ascom has confirmed a cyberattack on its IT infrastructure as a hacker group known as Hellcat targets Jira servers worldwide using compromised credentials. The company announced in a press release that hackers on Sunday breached its technical ticketing system and is currently investigating the incident. Ascom is a telecommunications company with […]
Polish Space Agency offline as it recovers from cyberattack
The Polish Space Agency (POLSA) has been offline since it disconnected its systems from the Internet over the weekend to contain a breach of its IT infrastructure. After detecting the attack, the agency reported the incident to relevant authorities and launched an investigation to assess its impact. “There has been a cybersecurity incident at POLSA. The […]
Hunters International ransomware claims attack on Tata Technologies
The Hunters International ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for a January cyberattack attack on Tata Technologies, stating they stole 1.4TB of data from the company. Tata Technologies provides engineering and digital solutions for manufacturing industries worldwide. Founded in 1989 and based in Pune, it operates in 27 countries with over 12,500 employees, specializing in automotive, aerospace, […]
Southern Water says Black Basta ransomware attack cost £4.5M in expenses
United Kingdom water supplier Southern Water has disclosed that it incurred costs of £4.5 million ($5.7M) due to a cyberattack it suffered in February 2024. Southern Water is a private utility company in southern England, providing water services to 2.7 million customers and wastewater services to over 4.7 million customers across Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the […]
Russia warns financial sector of major IT service provider hack
Russia’s National Coordination Center for Computer Incidents (NKTsKI) is warning organizations in the country’s credit and financial sector about a breach at LANIT, a major Russian IT service and software provider. According to the bulletin, which was also published on the website of GosSOPKA (State System for Detection, Prevention, and Elimination of Consequences of Computer Attacks), the attack […]
Venture capital giant Insight Partners hit by cyberattack
New York-based venture capital and private equity firm Insight Partners has disclosed that its systems were breached in January following a social engineering attack. The company manages over $90 billion in regulatory assets and has invested in over 800 software and technology startups and companies worldwide during its 30 years of activity. In a statement […]