Latest news as of 7/17/2025, 6:51:08 PM
The Register
Millions may fall for it - and end up with malware instead A group of miscreants tracked as UNC6032 is exploiting interest in AI video generators by planting malicious ads on social media platforms to steal credentials, credit card details, and other sensitive info, according to Mandiant.…
Bleeping Computer
The DragonForce ransomware operation successfully breached a managed service provider and used its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to steal data and deploy encryptors on downstream customers' systems. [...]
Graham Cluley
Lovers of Adidas clothes would be wise to be on their guard against phishing attacks, after the German sportswear giant revealed that a cyber attack had exposed the personal information of customers. Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.
Bleeping Computer
The DragonForce ransomware operation successfully breached a managed service provider and used its SimpleHelp remote monitoring and management (RMM) platform to steal data and deploy encryptors on downstream customers' systems. [...]
Dark Reading
Though Adidas said that no payment or financial information was affected in the breach, individuals who contacted the compamy's customer service help desk were impacted.
Dark Reading
A threat actor has gained access to Microsoft 365 environments of a small number of customers of Commvault's Metallic service.
Dark Reading
DragonForce, a ransomware "cartel" that has gained significant popularity since its debut in 2023, attacked an MSP as part of a recent supply chain attack, via known SimpleHelp bugs.
The Hacker News
Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a new malicious campaign that uses a fake website advertising antivirus software from Bitdefender to dupe victims into downloading a remote access trojan called Venom RAT. The campaign indicates a "clear intent to target individuals for financial gain by compromising their credentials, crypto wallets, and potentially selling access to their systems," the
Dark Reading
The attack dirsupted MathWorks' systems and online applications, but it remains unclear which ransomware group targeted the software company and whether they stole any data.
Bleeping Computer
An Iranian national has pleaded guilty to participating in the Robbinhood ransomware operation, which was used to breach the networks, steal data, and encrypt devices of U.S. cities and organizations in an attempt to extort millions of dollars over a five-year span. [...]