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Hundreds of Swedish municipalities impacted by suspected ransomware attack on IT supplier

A suspected ransomware attack on Miljödata, a Swedish software provider used for managing sick leave and similar HR reports, is believed to have impacted around 200 of the country’s municipal governments.

Allied spy agencies blame three Chinese tech companies for Salt Typhoon attacks

The activity identified by the intelligence services partially overlaps with campaigns reported by the cybersecurity industry and tracked as Salt Typhoon, RedMike, OPERATOR PANDA, UNC5807 and Ghost Emperor among others, stated the document.

Farmers Insurance says 1 million customers affected by cyberattack on third-party vendor

A significant data breach has impacted over 1 million customers of Farmers Insurance and its subsidiaries, stemming from a cyberattack on an undisclosed third-party vendor. The breach resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information.

Chinese national who sabotaged Ohio company’s systems handed four-year jail stint

A former employee of Eaton Corporation, a power management company based in Ohio, has been sentenced to four years in prison for intentionally sabotaging the company’s computer systems.
August 19, 2025

Cryptomining group Kinsing expands operations to Russia, researchers warn

The Kinsing cryptomining group, also known as H2Miner and Resourceful Wolf, has expanded its operations into Russia, marking a significant shift in its targeting strategy. The campaign began in April and exploits outdated software vulnerabilities.

US updates sanctions on Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex

The U.S. Treasury Department has renewed and expanded sanctions against Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex, its successor Grinex, and associated individuals and entities.

North Korean cyber-espionage group ScarCruft adds ransomware in recent attack

ScarCruft, a North Korean state-sponsored cyber-espionage group, has taken the unusual step of deploying a new ransomware named VCD in its latest campaign. ScarCruft used phishing emails with malicious archive attachments to gain initial access.

Cyberattack hits France’s third-largest mobile operator, millions of customers affected

Bouygues Telecom, France’s third-largest mobile operator, has confirmed a significant cyberattack that compromised the personal data of approximately 6.4 million customer accounts.

Active infrastructure for Candiru spyware linked to Hungary, Saudi Arabia

Researchers identified eight operational infrastructure clusters associated with Candiru’s DevilsTongue spyware, a Windows-based surveillance tool. Five of these clusters are currently active, with confirmed links to Hungary and Saudi Arabia.

Dutch Caribbean islands respond to cyberattacks on courts, tax departments

Multiple Dutch Caribbean territories — including Curaçao, Aruba, and Sint Maarten — have recently experienced significant cyberattacks targeting government institutions such as tax departments, courts, and parliamentary systems.

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