VanHelsing ransomware builder leaked on hacking forum

The VanHelsing ransomware-as-a-service operation published the source code for its affiliate panel, data leak blog, and Windows encryptor builder after an old developer tried to sell it on the RAMP cybercrime forum. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/vanhelsing-ransomware-builder-leaked-on-hacking-forum/

 Premium WordPress 'Motors' theme vulnerable to admin takeover attacks

A critical privilege escalation vulnerability has been discovered in the premium WordPress theme Motors, which allows unauthenticated attackers to hijack administrator accounts and take complete control of websites. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/premium-wordpress-motors-theme-vulnerable-to-admin-takeover-attacks/

 Mobile carrier Cellcom confirms cyberattack behind extended outages

Wisconsin wireless provider Cellcom has confirmed that a cyberattack is responsible for the widespread service outage and disruptions that began on the evening of May 14, 2025. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/mobile-carrier-cellcom-confirms-cyberattack-behind-extended-outages/

 PowerSchool hacker pleads guilty to student data extortion scheme

A 19-year-old college student from Worcester, Massachusetts, has agreed to plead guilty to a massive cyberattack on PowerSchool that extorted millions of dollars in exchange for not leaking the personal data of millions of students and teachers. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/powerschool-hacker-pleads-guilty-to-student-data-extortion-scheme/

 Coinbase says recent data breach impacts 69,461 customers

Coinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange with over 100 million customers, revealed that a recent data breach in which cybercriminals stole customer and corporate data affected 69,461 individuals [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coinbase-says-recent-data-breach-impacts-69-461-customers/

 Marks & Spencer faces $402 million profit hit after cyberattack

British retailer giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is bracing for a potential profit hit of up to £300 million £300 million ($402 million) following a recent cyberattack that led to widespread operational and sales disruptions. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/marks-and-spencer-faces-402-million-profit-hit-after-cyberattack/

 Kettering Health hit by system-wide outage after ransomware attack

Kettering Health, a healthcare network that operates 14 medical centers in Ohio, was forced to cancel inpatient and outpatient procedures following a cyberattack that caused a system-wide technology outage. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/kettering-health-hit-by-system-wide-outage-after-ransomware-attack/

 European Union sanctions Stark Industries for enabling cyberattacks

The European Union has imposed strict sanctions against web-hosting provider Stark Industries and the two individuals running it, CEO Iurie Neculiti and owner Ivan Neculiti, for enabling "destabilising activities" against the Union. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/european-union-sanctions-stark-industries-for-enabling-cyberattacks/

 ThreatLocker Patch Management: A Security-First Approach to Closing Vulnerability Windows

Patching is basic cyber hygiene — but executing it at scale, securely, and fast? That's the real challenge. ThreatLocker's Patch Management flips the script with control, visibility, and Zero Trust workflows built for today's threat landscape. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/threatlocker-patch-management-a-security-first-approach-to-closing-vulnerability-windows/

 Data-stealing Chrome extensions impersonate Fortinet, YouTube, VPNs

A Google Chrome Web Store campaign uses over 100 malicious browser extensions that mimic legitimate tools, such as VPNs, AI assistants, and crypto utilities, to steal browser cookies and execute remote scripts secretly. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/data-stealing-chrome-extensions-impersonate-fortinet-youtube-vpns/

 Lumma infostealer malware operation disrupted, 2,300 domains seized

Earlier this month, a coordinated disruption action targeting the Lumma malware-as-a-service (MaaS) information stealer operation seized thousands of domains, part of its infrastructure backbone worldwide. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lumma-infostealer-malware-operation-disrupted-2-300-domains-seized/

 3AM ransomware uses spoofed IT calls, email bombing to breach networks

A 3AM ransomware affiliate is conducting highly targeted attacks using email bombing and spoofed IT support calls to socially engineer employees into giving credentials for remote access to corporate systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/3am-ransomware-uses-spoofed-it-calls-email-bombing-to-breach-networks/

 Russia to enforce location tracking app on all foreigners in Moscow

The Russian government has introduced a new law that makes installing a tracking app mandatory for all foreign nationals in the Moscow region. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/government/russia-to-enforce-location-tracking-app-on-all-foreigners-in-moscow/

 Russian hackers breach orgs to track aid routes to Ukraine

A Russian state-sponsored cyberespionage campaign attributed to APT28 (Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard) hackers has been targeting and compromising international organizations since 2022 to disrupt aid efforts to Ukraine. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/russian-hackers-breach-orgs-to-track-aid-routes-to-ukraine/

 Critical Samlify SSO flaw lets attackers log in as admin

A critical Samlify authentication bypass vulnerability has been discovered that allows attackers to impersonate admin users by injecting unsigned malicious assertions into legitimately signed SAML responses. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/critical-samlify-sso-flaw-lets-attackers-log-in-as-admin/

 OpenAI hints at a big upgrade for ChatGPT Operator Agent

ChatGPT's Operator, which is still in research preview, will soon become a "very useful tool," according to Jerry Tworek, VP of Research at OpenAI. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/openai-hints-at-a-big-upgrade-for-chatgpt-operator-agent/

 Anthropic web config hints at Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4

Anthropic is secretly working on two new models called Claude Sonnet 4 and Opus 4, which are believed to be the company's most advanced AI models. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/artificial-intelligence/anthropic-web-config-hints-at-claude-sonnet-4-and-opus-4/

 Unpatched critical bugs in Versa Concerto lead to auth bypass, RCE

Critical vulnerabilities in Versa Concerto that are still unpatched could allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code on affected systems. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/unpatched-critical-bugs-in-versa-concerto-lead-to-auth-bypass-rce/

 Signal now blocks Microsoft Recall screenshots on Windows 11

​Signal has updated its Windows app to protect users' privacy by blocking Microsoft's AI-powered Recall feature from taking screenshots of their conversations. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/signal-now-blocks-microsoft-recall-screenshots-on-windows-11/

 FTC finalizes order requiring GoDaddy to secure hosting services

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized an order requiring web hosting giant GoDaddy to secure its services to settle charges of data security failures that led to several data breaches since 2018. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ftc-finalizes-order-requiring-godaddy-to-secure-hosting-services/

 Chinese hackers breach US local governments using Cityworks zero-day

Chinese-speaking hackers have exploited a now-patched Trimble Cityworks zero-day to breach multiple local governing bodies across the United States. [...]

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-hackers-breach-us-local-governments-using-cityworks-zero-day/