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US agencies warn of Iranian hackers targeting critical infrastructure PLCs
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The FBI, CISA, NSA, EPA, Department of Energy, and US Cyber Command issued a joint advisory warning of intensified cyberattacks by Iranian-affiliated hackers on programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in US critical infrastructure. Attacks since at least March 2026 have caused operational disruptions and financial losses in government facilities, wastewater, water, energy, and municipal systems, amid escalating tensions in the US-Israel war with Iran.
North Korea-linked hackers stole roughly 60 percent of all cryptocurrency losses from hacks worldwide in 2025, amounting to about $2.06 billion, according to blockchain security firm CertiK.
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A cyberattack targeted Vivaticket, the ticketing system used by major museums such as the Louvre and Uffizi Galleries. The RansomHouse hacking group has claimed responsibility for the incident. Uffizi officials confirmed the attack but stated that no data was ultimately stolen.
Russian state-sponsored hackers quickly weaponized a newly patched Microsoft Office flaw to target organizations in nine countries. The group, known as APT28, used spear-phishing emails to install stealthy backdoors in diplomatic, defense, and transport entities. Security researchers at Trellix attributed the attacks with high confidence to this notorious cyber espionage unit.
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Andean Medjedovic, a young Canadian accused of stealing millions in cryptocurrency, disappeared after his release from custody in Serbia. Authorities believe he may now be hiding in neighboring Bosnia. The case highlights challenges in tracking digital criminals across borders.
The year 2025 saw a series of severe cybersecurity incidents, from university data breaches to supply chain disruptions. Amid geopolitical shifts under President Donald Trump, ransomware and state-sponsored attacks became routine threats. These events highlight the persistent vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure.
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Pro-Russian hacker group Noname057 has claimed the December 22 DDoS attack on France's La Poste that disrupted online services before Christmas. As of December 24, systems remain partially affected despite partial restorations reported the previous day.
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