Latest news as of 5/16/2026, 6:05:27 AM
Bleeping Computer
The Seiko USA website was defaced over the weekend, displaying a message from attackers claiming they stole its Shopify customer database and threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid. [...]
The Register
Tyler Buchanan admits role in scheme that stole at least $8 million in virtual currency A Scottish man linked to the Scattered Spider cybercrime crew has pleaded guilty in the US to a phishing and SIM-swap scheme that stole at least $8 million in cryptocurrency.…
Bleeping Computer
Microsoft is warning of threat actors increasingly abusing external Microsoft Teams collaboration and relying on legitimate tools for access and lateral movement on enterprise networks. [...]
Dark Reading
Strangers can infer limited info about you without knowing or messaging you, which could theoretically aid certain kinds of malicious activity.
Check Point Research
For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 20th April, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Booking.com, the Amsterdam-based travel platform, has confirmed a data breach after unauthorized parties accessed reservation data linked to some customers. Exposed information included names, email addresses, phone numbers, physical addresses, and booking […] The post appeared first on . 20th April – Threat Intelligence Report Check Point Research
The Hacker News
Monday’s recap shows the same pattern in different places. A third-party tool becomes a way in, then leads to internal access. A trusted download path is briefly swapped to deliver malware. Browser extensions act normally while pulling data and running code. Even update channels are used to push payloads. It’s not breaking systems—it’s bending trust. There’s also a shift in how attacks run.
Bleeping Computer
Backups protect data, but don't keep your business running during downtime. Datto shows why BCDR is essential to keep operations running during ransomware and outages. [...]
Bleeping Computer
A British man, believed to be the leader of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, has pleaded guilty in the United States to charges of wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. [...]
The Register
Out-of-band or out of control? Microsoft has pushed out an out-of-band update to address the restart loop that hit some Windows Server devices after its April update.…
Check Point Research
Key Points The Gentlemen RaaS The Gentlemen ransomware‑as‑a‑service (RaaS) operation is a relatively new group that emerged around mid‑2025. The operators advertise their services across multiple underground forums, promoting their ransomware platform and inviting penetration testers (and other technically skilled actors) to join as affiliates. The RaaS provides affiliates with multi‑OS lockers for Windows, Linux, […] The post appeared first on . DFIR Report – The Gentlemen & SystemBC: A Sneak Peek Behind the Proxy Check Point Research