Cyber News & Updates
Breaking news, security alerts, and trending stories from across the cybersecurity landscape.
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EU Privacy-Focused DNS0.eu Ends Operations Over Funding Challenges
The EU-backed DNS0.eu resolver has shut down after failing to secure continued funding, highlighting challenges in sustaining privacy-centric internet infrastructure.
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LockBit 5.0 resurfaces with multi-platform payloads; H-ISAC warns healthcare sector
H‑ISAC and vendor research this October flag LockBit 5.0, which targets Windows, Linux and ESXi; organisations — especially healthcare — are urged to prioritise detection, backups and patching.
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Poland arrests 55 suspects over Russian-linked espionage operations
Polish authorities report 55 arrests linked to Russian espionage and sabotage, reflecting a broader hybrid threat targeting infrastructure and logistics routes.
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Dutch Public Health Agency RIVM Restores Website After Hackers Posted Fake Information
The RIVM took its website offline after hackers posted false content through a vulnerable web form; operations have since been restored.
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Norway Suspects Espionage in Nobel Peace Prize Betting Breach
Norwegian officials are probing a suspected cyber espionage leak after Nobel Peace Prize betting data surged hours before the winner’s announcement.
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Volkswagen investigates 8Base ransomware data breach claims
Ransomware group 8Base has claimed responsibility for an alleged data theft from Volkswagen. The automaker confirmed a “security incident” but says core IT systems were unaffected.
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Muji online store disrupted after supplier ransomware attack: what was actually affected
Muji disabled its Japan online store after logistics partner Askul suffered a ransomware attack that halted order acceptance and shipping; investigation into any data exposure is ongoing as of Oct 21, 2025.
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Drone attack hits Khartoum ahead of planned airport reopening
Cyberwarzone coverage of BBC reporting: a drone attack struck near Khartoum’s international airport a day before the terminal was scheduled to reopen. BBC is primary source.
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Senior Pentagon official warns cyber warfare poses major risk to joint force
DOD officials said cyberattacks on critical infrastructure pose a direct risk to space systems and joint missions, and called for lifecycle risk assessments and better industry funding.
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Nexperia staff told to refuse Netherlands HQ orders after Dutch seizure
Staff at Nexperia were told they could refuse orders from the Netherlands head office after The Hague seized control of the company.