Kettering Health Notifying Patients of Interlock Breach

Kettering Health notified patients and affiliates of a potential data breach in May 2025; cybercriminal group Interlock claimed responsibility. The incident involved personal, health, and financial information.
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'Crazy' Hackers Strike Through Remote Monitoring Software

• RMM tools can be exploited by hackers using ransomware variants like VoidCrypt. • Cybersecurity firm Huntress highlights the risks associated with RMM tools, which are simultaneously open to remote connections and have privileged local access.
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State Hackers Turn Google AI Into Attack Acceleration Tool

State-backed hackers weaponized Google's Gemini AI for cyberattacks; Google has disabled accounts and strengthened defenses. Cybersecurity measures should be reviewed and updated.
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2026 Predictions: AI Is Breaking Identity, Data Security

• Agentic AI is transforming security models faster than traditional defenses can keep up. • Organizations will shift from deterministic risk models to adaptive, autonomous systems by 2026.
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Bretton AI Gets $75M to Use AI for Financial Crime Compliance

Bretton AI has raised $75 million for scaling AI solutions in anti-money laundering and KYC compliance; the technology aims to reduce manual investigations and improve auditability.
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Bretton Raises $75M to Use AI for Financial Crime Compliance

Bretton AI has raised $75 million for automating AML compliance; targets large banks with reduced manual investigations and improved auditability.
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Sophos Targets Compliance and Risk With Arco Cyber Purchase

Sophos acquired Arco to enhance cybersecurity assurance and compliance with a new CISO Advantage capability. The rollout will start in the U.K., integrating risk and regulatory mapping with threat intelligence operations.
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A New Data Theft Gang for the Health Sector to Lose Sleep Over

A new cybercriminal gang called Insomnia has targeted healthcare-related entities; 18 victims have been reported with more than half linked to the health sector.
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AI-Generated Malware Exploits React2Shell for Tiny Profit

AI-generated malware exploited React2Shell vulnerability; 91 hosts were targeted and funds mined in Monero. Attackers with no coding expertise could build functional exploits.
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Microsoft Beefs Up Runtime Security

Microsoft introduces two desktop security initiatives: enhanced runtime security for app access to sensitive resources and blocking legacy authentication protocols to promote multifactor authentication. These updates aim to improve overall system security.
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Billing Services Firm Notifying Medical Lab Patients of Hack

Ransomware gang Everest Group claims it has leaked data from medical diagnostic labs; patients of these labs may have sensitive information compromised.
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Fake Out: 0APT Data-Leak Ransomware Group Branded a Scam

- 0APT ransomware group is considered a likely scam operation due to AI-generated victim lists and a 1 bitcoin joining fee for affiliates. - The malware used by the group is outdated.
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Webinar | From Compliant to Cyber Ready: Closing the Gap

The webinar discusses strategies for moving from compliance to a state of readiness in cybersecurity. Key points include the importance of continuous monitoring and updating security measures, as well as the integration of cybersecurity into overall risk management practices.
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Sanctioned Bulletproof Host Tied to DNS Hijacking

A financially motivated threat actor hacked domain name system resolvers and connected them to a Russian bulletproof hosting service. The hosting service was sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Treasury for criminal links.
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Why Good Cyber Defense Rarely Stops Attackers

• Cybercrime outcomes continue to worsen despite stronger controls and broader collaboration among security teams. • AI-based attacks are increasingly challenging cyber defenders, according to Brian Cute of the Global Cyber Alliance.
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TRM Labs Raises $70M Series C for AI Crime-Fighting Push

TRM Labs has raised $70 million in Series C funding for AI-driven investigations and compliance tools; the company aims to combat cybercrime using advanced AI technologies.
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Victims Are Rebuffing Ransomware Mass Data Theft Campaigns

Ransomware group Clop's initial 25% of victims paying ransoms dropped to zero by 2023; steal-and-leak campaigns are becoming less effective.
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Transparency in Decline as Data Breaches Hit New High

• 2025 saw a record 3,322 U.S. data breaches with only 30% of breach notices providing actionable details. • James Lee from ITRC warns that the lack of transparency in these notices increases risk for individuals and businesses.
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Holiday Hits: Hackers Love to Strike When Defenders Are Away

• Attack intensity surged over the recent holiday period as hackers used automated bots. • Cybersecurity defenders are advised to remain vigilant despite reduced activity levels during holidays.
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Cryptohack Roundup: Probe Into Missing Seized Bitcoin

South Korean prosecutors probed missing seized bitcoin; U.S. SEC dropped litigation against Gemini Earn; major hacks and a $37 million laundering prison sentence.
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