Italian police dismantle Romanian ransomware gang targeting nonprofits, film companies

The group, known as “Diskstation,” is accused of encrypting victims’ systems and demanding large cryptocurrency ransoms to restore access to their data, Italy’s Postal and Cybersecurity Police said in a statement.

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UnitedHealth-Linked Health Tech Firm Episource Breach Hits 5.4M Patients

Episource breach exposed data of 5.4M patients across the US. Linked to UnitedHealth’s Optum, the health tech firm was hit by a ransomware attack in early 2025.

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SonicWall SMA Appliances Targeted With New ‘Overstep’ Malware

A threat actor that may be financially motivated is targeting SonicWall devices with a backdoor and user-mode rootkit.

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Senate panel passes Intelligence Authorization Act that takes aim at telecom hacks

The measure aims to prevent compromise of U.S. telecommunications through strengthening network security by establishing “baseline cybersecurity requirements for vendors of telecommunications services” to the country’s 18 intelligence agencies, according to a summary of the bill released by the panel.

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Data-Driven Marketing in 2025: Navigating Risks, Ethics and Compliance Management

The modern marketing stack and every effective marketing platform runs on data. From ad campaigns to user journeys,…

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Compumedics Ransomware Attack Led to Data Breach Impacting 318,000

Compumedics has been targeted by the VanHelsing ransomware group, which stole files from the company’s systems.

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Google Says AI Agent Thwarted Exploitation of Critical Vulnerability 

Google refused to share any details on how its Big Sleep AI foiled efforts to exploit a SQLite vulnerability in the wild.

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21-year-old former US soldier pleads guilty to hacking, extorting telecoms

Cameron John Wagenius faces up to 27 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud, extortion and aggravated identity theft in data breaches involving major corporations.

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Ex US Soldier Cameron Wagenius Guilty in Telecom Hacking and Extortion

Former US Army soldier Cameron Wagenius pleads guilty to hacking telecom companies and extorting $1 million+ using cybercrime forums like BreachForums and XSS.

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China’s Salt Typhoon Hacked US National Guard

Chinese hacking group Salt Typhoon targeted a National Guard unit’s network and tapped into communications with other units.

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