Cyber Crime

Pierluigi Paganini January 19, 2026
Hacker pleads guilty to hacking Supreme Court, AmeriCorps, and VA Systems

An actor who goes online with the alias @ihackthegovernment posted stolen personal data from his victims, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Nicholas Moore, 24, from Tennessee, pleaded guilty to repeatedly hacking the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic filing system. Court documents reveal he used his Instagram account to leak data from several of his victims. “Nicholas […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 18, 2026
GootLoader uses malformed ZIP files to bypass security controls

GootLoader malware uses malformed ZIP files made of hundreds of concatenated archives to evade detection. GootLoader is used by ransomware actors for initial access, then handed off to others. Built to evade detection, it accounted for 11% of bypassing malware in the past years. GootLoader runs on an access-a-as-a-service model, it is used by different groups to […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 17, 2026
Ukraine–Germany operation targets Black Basta, Russian leader wanted

Police in Ukraine and Germany identified Black Basta suspects and issued an international wanted notice for the group’s alleged Russian leader. Ukrainian and German police raided homes linked to alleged Black Basta ransomware members, identifying two Ukrainian suspects. Law enforcement also issued an international wanted notice for the group’s alleged Russian ringleader. “The Office of […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 16, 2026
Data breach at Canada’s Investment Watchdog Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization impacts 750,000 people

A data breach at Canada’s investment watchdog, Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO), impacted about 750,000 people. The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (CIRO) is Canada’s national self-regulatory body overseeing investment dealers and marketplaces, protecting investors, enforcing compliance, and maintaining fair, efficient capital markets. CIRO announced that threat actors stole personal data of 750,000 people in an […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 15, 2026
A ransomware attack disrupted operations at South Korean conglomerate Kyowon

South Korean conglomerate Kyowon confirmed a ransomware attack that disrupted operations and may have exposed customer data. Kyowon Group is a major South Korean conglomerate with diverse business interests spanning education, publishing, media, and technology. It operates nationwide, serving millions of customers through its various subsidiaries and brands. The company is a significant player in […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 15, 2026
Central Maine Healthcare data breach impacted over 145,000 patients

A cyberattack on Central Maine Healthcare exposed the personal, medical, and insurance data of about 145,000 patients. Central Maine Healthcare notified patients affected by a data security incident. The organization detected unusual activity on June 1, 2025, secured its systems, and launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts while notifying law enforcement. […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 15, 2026
Lumen disrupts AISURU and Kimwolf botnet by blocking over 550 C2 servers

Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs blocked over 550 C2 servers tied to the AISURU/Kimwolf botnet used for DDoS attacks and proxy abuse. Lumen’s Black Lotus Labs disrupted over 550 command-and-control servers linked to the AISURU and Kimwolf botnet, a major network used for DDoS attacks and proxy abuse. Acting as a DDoS-for-hire service, Aisuru avoids government […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2026
AZ Monica hospital in Belgium shuts down servers after cyberattack

A cyberattack hit AZ Monica hospital in Belgium, forcing it to shut down servers, cancel procedures, and transfer critical patients. A cyberattack forced Belgian hospital AZ Monica to shut down all servers, cancel scheduled procedures, and transfer critical patients. AZ Monica is a Belgian general hospital network operating two campuses in Antwerp and Deurne, providing […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2026
Threat actor claims the theft of full customer data from Spanish energy firm Endesa

Endesa disclosed a data breach exposing full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. Spanish energy firm Endesa disclosed a data breach, threat actors stole full customer data, including contact details, national ID numbers, and payment information. “In this regard, we regret to inform you that Endesa Energía has detected a […]

Pierluigi Paganini January 13, 2026
Dutch court convicts hacker who exploited port networks for drug trafficking

Dutch appeals court jails a 44-year-old hacker for 7 years for hacking port systems to help smuggle cocaine through European logistics hubs. A Dutch appeals court sentenced a 44-year-old hacker to seven years in prison for hacking port systems to help smuggle cocaine through European logistics hubs into the Netherlands. The appeals court reduced the […]