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Coordinated cyberattack hits more than 30 Minnesota water utilities

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Coordinated cyberattack hits more than 30 Minnesota water utilities 2026-07-30 at 11:59 By Sinisa Markovic A coordinated cyberattack on July 26 and 27 hit operational technology (OT) systems at more than 30 community water utilities across Minnesota, prompting an immediate response from Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) to contain the threat. MNIT confirmed the attack in […]

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Coca-Cola confirms hackers stole data in Fairlife ransomware attack

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Coca-Cola confirms hackers stole data in Fairlife ransomware attack 2026-07-28 at 12:01 By Sinisa Markovic Coca-Cola has confirmed that the ransomware attack on its dairy subsidiary Fairlife involved the theft of company data, weeks after the incident temporarily halted production at its US facilities. Fairlife is a Coca-Cola-owned dairy brand that makes ultra-filtered milk and

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US seizes over 1,000 domains used for illegal World Cup 2026 streams

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US seizes over 1,000 domains used for illegal World Cup 2026 streams 2026-07-22 at 13:51 By Sinisa Markovic The US Department of Justice has seized more than 1,000 internet domains that streamed FIFA World Cup 2026 matches without a license. The domain seizure notice (Source: US Department of Justice) The seizures came in three waves

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Ransomware attack halts Coca-Cola’s Fairlife US milk production

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Ransomware attack halts Coca-Cola’s Fairlife US milk production 2026-07-17 at 11:04 By Sinisa Markovic A ransomware attack has stopped milk production at Fairlife, the Coca-Cola dairy brand known for its high-protein milk, protein shakes, and nutrition drinks. Coca-Cola disclosed the incident on July 16, 2026, in a Form 8-K filed with the U.S. Securities and

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Ransomware negotiator who betrayed clients sentenced to 70 months in prison

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Ransomware negotiator who betrayed clients sentenced to 70 months in prison 2026-07-13 at 15:22 By Sinisa Markovic A former ransomware negotiator at incident response firm DigitalMint has been sentenced to 70 months in prison after admitting he shared confidential client information with the BlackCat ransomware group and later helped carry out ransomware attacks. Prosecutors say

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Most data brokers won’t tell you what happened to your deletion request

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Most data brokers won’t tell you what happened to your deletion request 2026-07-10 at 09:30 By Sinisa Markovic Data brokers collect personal details on most adults in the United States and sell them to buyers that include employers, landlords, insurance companies, and government agencies. California gives residents a way to push back. You can ask

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The checklist problem behind critical infrastructure cyber safety

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The checklist problem behind critical infrastructure cyber safety 2026-06-17 at 07:00 By Anamarija Pogorelec An asset owner can meet major federal cyber compliance standards and still run equipment that lacks the engineering to withstand an attack or a failure. New research from George Mason University examines how United States cyber policy defines reasonable care for

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Chinese hackers breached North American research institutions via REDCap servers

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Chinese hackers breached North American research institutions via REDCap servers 2026-06-15 at 21:41 By Sinisa Markovic A China-linked cyber espionage operation targeted North American medical research institutions through compromised REDCap servers, using custom malware to gain persistent access and collect sensitive information, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) researchers found. UNC6508 exploits vulnerable REDCap servers GTIG

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Proving what a military AI model will do is the real problem

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Proving what a military AI model will do is the real problem 2026-06-15 at 07:30 By Sinisa Markovic Defense contractors build AI systems that task drones automatically and propose kill-chains to support soldiers. Several of these contractors have partnered with frontier AI companies to put advanced models into military tools. Anduril works with OpenAI, Palantir

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CISA orders federal agencies to “patch smarter”

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CISA orders federal agencies to “patch smarter” 2026-06-11 at 20:18 By Zeljka Zorz The US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a Binding Operational Directive that will change how the US federal government approaches vulnerability management. The directive arrives as the patching problem has become nearly unmanageable, driven by a surge in newly

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FBI seizes 13 websites linked to alleged Chinese intelligence-gathering effort

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FBI seizes 13 websites linked to alleged Chinese intelligence-gathering effort 2026-06-11 at 17:12 By Sinisa Markovic Federal authorities have seized 13 internet domains allegedly used to target current and former U.S. government employees and military personnel with access to classified and sensitive information. The post FBI seizes 13 websites linked to alleged Chinese intelligence-gathering effort

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The security questions around Chinese AI coding models in U.S. software

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The security questions around Chinese AI coding models in U.S. software 2026-06-09 at 08:46 By Anamarija Pogorelec Software developers across the United States are using AI models built in China to write, debug, and review code, drawn by prices below those of American alternatives. These models carry risks for the security of American software, according

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Hackers are knocking on office doors pretending to be IT staff

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Hackers are knocking on office doors pretending to be IT staff 2026-05-27 at 18:09 By Sinisa Markovic The Silent Ransom Group (SRG) is targeting law firms using social engineering techniques and an unusual tactic for cybercriminals: showing up at victims’ offices in person while posing as IT staff, the FBI warns. The group, also known

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US states step up cyber defenses to protect local communities

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US states step up cyber defenses to protect local communities 2026-05-25 at 14:35 By Anamarija Pogorelec U.S. state governments are taking on a larger role in cybersecurity to help protect local communities and essential services. Many states are building state-led cyber defense programs, including cybersecurity clinics, regional security operations centers (RSOCs), and state cyber corps

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Suspected KimWolf botnet admin arrested over DDoS-for-hire operation

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Suspected KimWolf botnet admin arrested over DDoS-for-hire operation 2026-05-22 at 15:08 By Sinisa Markovic U.S. and Canadian authorities arrested and charged a Canadian man accused of operating the KimWolf DDoS botnet, a service linked to attacks that infected more than one million devices worldwide. Jacob Butler, 23, of Ottawa, Canada, also known online as “Dort,”

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FBI: $388 million lost in crypto ATM scams in 2026

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FBI: $388 million lost in crypto ATM scams in 2026 2026-05-20 at 14:30 By Anamarija Pogorelec Americans lost more than $388 million to crypto kiosk scams in 2025, with the FBI warning that criminals are increasingly directing victims to transfer funds through these machines. Cryptocurrency kiosks, popularly known as Bitcoin ATMs, are physical automated teller

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When ransomware hits, confidence doesn’t restore endpoints

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When ransomware hits, confidence doesn’t restore endpoints 2026-05-18 at 07:03 By Anamarija Pogorelec Ransomware, supply chain vulnerabilities, insider threats, compliance failures, and software disruptions remain major concerns for security leaders, according to The Ransomware Reality: Zero Days to Recover report by Absolute Security. How CISOs currently ensure endpoint resilience against ransomware (overall, %) (Source: Absolute

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General Motors to pay $12.75 million over driver data sales

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General Motors to pay $12.75 million over driver data sales 2026-05-12 at 17:35 By Anamarija Pogorelec General Motors has agreed to a $12.75 million settlement with California over allegations that it unlawfully sold drivers’ location and behavioral data to brokers, marking the largest penalty in the history of the state’s Consumer Privacy Act. Prosecutors say

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$250 million cryptocurrency heist funded luxury fashion, nightclub parties, and private jets

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$250 million cryptocurrency heist funded luxury fashion, nightclub parties, and private jets 2026-05-08 at 01:14 By Sinisa Markovic 20-year-old California resident Marlon Ferro, known online as “GothFerrari,” was sentenced to 78 months in prison for his role in a cryptocurrency theft operation tied to more than $250 million in stolen digital assets. Federal prosecutors said

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Conti ransomware gang member sentenced to 102 months in prison

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Conti ransomware gang member sentenced to 102 months in prison 2026-05-05 at 17:46 By Sinisa Markovic A Latvian national who was part of a major Russian ransomware organization that stole from and extorted more than 54 companies has been sentenced to 102 months in prison. Deniss Zolotarjovs, 35, of Moscow, Russia, was part of a

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