Labor Day is right around the corner—are you prepared for a holiday cyberattack?

Hackers love long weekends, and history proves it. From the Kaseya ransomware outbreak on the 4th of July to the MOVEit breach over Memorial Day, cybercriminals know exactly when to strike: when your team is offline and defenses are down.

In our latest blog, we dive into some of the most infamous holiday-timed cyberattacks, including MOVEit, the Bangladesh Bank heist, and more, and share practical steps your organization can take to stay protected before and during holiday breaks.

Read our blog: https://www.lmgsecurity.com/cyberattacks-dont-take-holidays-why-hackers-love-long-weekends-and-how-to-prepare/

Iranian cyberattacks are ramping up—and they’re hitting critical infrastructure, defense, and businesses. From AI-generated phishing and deepfake propaganda to wiper malware targeting ICS and backups, Iranian threat actors are evolving fast.

In this episode of Cyberside Chats, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin break down the latest threats, real-world incidents, and what your organization can do to prepare.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/vC29SaWdqG4

Listen to the podcast: https://www.chatcyberside.com/e/the-title-of-cschats_308hyzz/

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

“Peace through strength is possible,” Zelensky — Investigation: Despite sanctions, American trucks are being used by Russia to launch kamikaze drones — Unidentified drone enters Lithuania from Belarus amid rising tensions — Ukraine liberates Kindrativka village in Sumy Oblast amid ongoing Russian offensive … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/tuesday-july-29-2025/

Three small rural healthcare systems in #SouthCarolina have experienced #cyberattacks within the past nine months: Rural Health Services (#Aiken County), HopeHealth Inc (#Florence, #Clarendon, #Darlington, #Williamsburg, #Aiken, & #Orangeburg Counties), and Hampton Regional Medical Center (#Hampton County).

Details at https://www.hipaajournal.com/south-carolina-healthcare-providers-hacking-incidents/ and https://dysruptionhub.com/hampton-medical-center-cyberattack/.

#Kyiv Independent suffers #DDoS attack after publishing criticism of anti-corruption rollback

Attack reached over 10k requests/second & targeted key parts of website

It followed publication of #critical #editorial & in-depth coverage of the government’s push to expand the prosecutor general’s control over the National #Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) & Specialized Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO).

https://kyivindependent.com/kyiv-independent-hit-by-major-ddos-attack-after-criticism-of-law-weakening-anti-graft-agencies/

#Chinese Companies Now Authorized to Conduct Foreign #Cyberattacks , Sell Access to Government - Slashdot
#hackers #china

https://it.slashdot.org/story/25/07/19/0659227/chinese-companies-now-authorized-to-conduct-foreign-cyberattacks-sell-access-to-government?utm_source=rss1.0mainlinkanon&utm_medium=feed

UK sanctions Russian intelligence units involved in #cyberattacks

#GRU #spies running campaigns to #destabilize #Europe, undermine #Ukraine's #sovereignty, & threaten safety of #British citizens

“The #Kremlin should be in no doubt: we see what they are trying to do in the shadows and we won’t tolerate it. That’s why we’re taking decisive action with #sanctions against #Russian spies.”

https://kyivindependent.com/uk-sanctions-3-russian-gru-units-18-officers-for-cyberattacks-mariupol-strike-links-07-2025/

Saturday, July 19, 2025

A US general just threatened Russia’s Kaliningrad & this is why that’s so significant — Ukrainian hackers wipe databases at Russia’s Gazprom in major cyberattack — Ukrainian forces ‘steadfastly’ holding defenses near Pokrovsk — Ukrainian artist’s Sculpture series normalizes injured bodies of Ukraine’s soldiers … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/saturday-july-19-2025/

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Putin unfazed by Trump’s threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine — Ukraine’s new ground drones are hitting the battlefield in ever-increasing numbers — Russia drops 500-kg bomb on shopping center in Donetsk Oblast — We are doubling the Ukraine Facility: EU proposes 100 billion euros for Ukraine aid fund in 2028–2034 budget — ‘Unbearable’ — EU’s Kallas raises alarm over Russia’s escalating chemical warfare in Ukraine … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/thursday-july-17-2025/

https://www.alojapan.com/1323503/why-futuristic-japan-is-falling-behind-in-digital-tech/ Why futuristic Japan is falling behind in digital tech #CnaInsider #cyberattacks #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #technology Still, Japan aims to boost university enrolment in science and IT courses by 19,000 places by 2030. Meanwhile, companies are hiring foreign workers. Their numbers have tripled to 91,000 in the past decade, comprising 3.1 per cent of the information and communications technology workforce. But attracting overseas ta

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror — Ukrainian startup says its drones could work on their own by year’s end, thanks to AI — Russian agent caught ‘red-handed’ planting explosives in Rivne apartment building — 5 killed, 53 injured in Ukraine as Russia strikes hospitals, residential areas across country … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/07/wednesday-july-16-2025/

A Group of Young #Cybercriminals Poses the ‘Most Imminent Threat’ of #Cyberattacks Right Now

The #ScatteredSpider #hacking group has caused chaos among retailers, insurers, and airlines in recent months. Researchers warn that its flexible structure poses challenges for defense.
#security #privacy

https://www.wired.com/story/scattered-spider-most-imminent-threat/

https://www.alojapan.com/1310307/japan-enacts-active-cyber-defense-law-to-neutralise-threats/ Japan enacts Active Cyber Defense Law to neutralise threats #Australia(Australian) #CriticalInfrastructure #CyberAttacks #CyberResilience #CyberThreats #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #DigitalInfrastructure #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #NationalSecurity #news #Privacy #transparency #UnitedKingdom(UK) #UnitedStates(US) Japan has ushered in a new era for its cybersecurity landscape after the National Diet passed the Active Cyber Defen…

A record-breaking #DDoS attack just slammed a hosting provider with 7.3 Tbps of traffic.

It lasted 45 seconds—and bombarded 34,000+ ports per second.

Cloudflare blocked it. But #RapperBot is just getting started. #CyberAttacks #botnet https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/massive-73-tbps-ddos-attack-delivers.html

While it isn't as destructive as actual bombs dropping on people's heads, cyberattacks have seen an huge uptick as a warfare tactic, and the Israeli occupation is no stranger to using it.

Iran restricts internet access to ward off Israeli cyberattacks

https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/iran-restricts-internet-access-to-ward-off-israeli-cyberattacks-120025170.html?src=rss

https://www.alojapan.com/1300897/japanese-cybersecurity-expert-warns-of-chinas-cyber-tactics-undersea-cable-cuts-as-signs-of-looming-taiwan-conflict/ Japanese cybersecurity expert warns of China’s cyber tactics, undersea cable cuts as signs of looming Taiwan conflict #China #cyberattacks #Japan #JapanNews #JapanTopics #news #rome #Taiwan Rome [Italy] June 18 (ANI): A Japanese expert on cybersecurity voiced concern at a security conference in Rome that China’s cyberattacks and its severing of undersea cables in the Taiwan Strait might indicate future conflict in the region, as reporte…

Retail breaches are back — and they’ve evolved.

It’s not just about stolen credit cards anymore. In this new episode of Cyberside Chats, @sherridavidoff and @MDurrin dig into the latest wave of retail cyberattacks — from ransomware shutting down pharmacies to credential stuffing hitting brand loyalty programs.

We'll cover:
• Why names, emails, and access tokens are now prime targets
• How third-party SaaS tools are exposing retailers
• The #1 priority for securing customer-facing systems
• What every organization can learn from the 2013 “Retailgeddon”
• Why testing your incident response plan for downtime is a must

Watch the video: https://ow.ly/C2iQ50W6ueV
Listen to the podcast: https://ow.ly/FSnI50W6ueW

Friday, May 30, 2025

Ukraine’s AI-powered ‘mother drone’ sees first combat use — No God But Theirs: Investigation into systemic terror against Ukrainian Christian churches under Russian occupation — Russia’s budget deficit triples amid sanctions and low oil prices — Detention, pressure, threats — US pastor in Ukraine describes his encounter with Russians … and more

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2025/05/friday-may-30-2025/

https://www.alojapan.com/1285766/japan-boosts-cybersecurity-with-new-laws-overseas-partnerships-amid-rising-digital-threats-2/ Japan boosts cybersecurity with new laws, overseas partnerships amid rising digital threats #China #ChineseHackers #Coindesk #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #DefenceMinisterGenNakatani #diet #europe #Japan #JapanAirlines #JapanNews #Lithuania #MitsubishiHeavyIndustries(MHI) #Nagoya #news #NorthKorea #RyoHinataYamaguchi Japan is scrambling to shore up its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international partnerships and training…

https://www.alojapan.com/1285762/japan-boosts-cybersecurity-with-new-laws-overseas-partnerships-amid-rising-digital-threats/ Japan boosts cybersecurity with new laws, overseas partnerships amid rising digital threats #China #ChineseHackers #Coindesk #cyberattacks #cybersecurity #DefenceMinisterGenNakatani #diet #europe #Japan #JapanAirlines #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #Lithuania #MitsubishiHeavyIndustries(MHI) #Nagoya #news #NorthKorea #RyoHinataYamaguchi Japan is scrambling to shore up its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international pa…