At least one individual in Ukraine
January 6, 2024
•[ phishing, credential harvesting, state-sponsored attack ]
The article reports researchers observed a months-long phishing/credential-harvesting operation targeting users of UKR.NET, a popular Ukrainian webmail and news service. The campaign ran from June 2024 through April 2025 and was attributed to Russian state-backed BlueDelta (APT28/Fancy Bear/Forest Blizzard). Researchers said the actors created multiple fake UKR.NET login pages and sent phishing emails with PDF attachments containing embedded links to the fraudulent portals, with more than 20 linked PDF lure files identified. The purpose was assessed as harvesting credentials and gathering intelligence supporting broader Russian objectives; the reporting did not quantify how many users were successfully compromised.
At least one organization in Japan
December 18, 2025
•[ data leak ]
A cyberattack targeted at least one organization in Japan, resulting in unauthorized access to internal systems and raising concerns about potential data exposure.
La Poste / La Banque Postale
December 22, 2025
•[ ddos, service disruption ]
La Poste confirmed a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) incident disrupted its websites and mobile applications just days before Christmas, slowing deliveries and knocking some online services offline. The company said it had no evidence customer data was compromised, but acknowledged postal operations including parcel distribution were affected and some post offices operated at reduced capacity. La Banque Postale warned customers that access to online banking and its mobile app was affected, while card payments and ATM withdrawals continued to function and online payments were still possible when authenticated by text message. La Poste stated its teams were mobilized to restore services as quickly as possible.
Danish Water Utility
January 6, 2024
•[ cyberattack, state-sponsored, critical infrastructure ]
Danish authorities stated that Russia carried out a destructive and disruptive cyberattack against a Danish water utility in 2024. Reporting cited by Danish media said the incident involved manipulation of pump pressure, which caused pipes to burst and left some homes temporarily without water. The public reporting did not name the utility or provide precise dates beyond year-level timing.
Lexipol
December 19, 2025
•[ data leak ]
Lexipol experienced a cyberattack that led to unauthorized access to its systems, affecting data associated with public safety and law enforcement clients.
Nexar
December 19, 2025
•[ data leak ]
Nexar disclosed a cyber incident in which attackers gained unauthorized access to internal systems, prompting an investigation into potential data exposure.
Hello Cake, Inc.
December 19, 2025
•[ data leak ]
Hello Cake, Inc. reported a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized access to company systems that resulted in exposure of sensitive business information.
Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOFSA)
January 10, 2025
•[ data leak ]
The Louisiana Office of Student Financial Assistance (LOSFA) sent letters to students warning of a data security incident involving their information, according to reporting summarized by DataBreaches.net. The letter dated December 5, 2025 stated the agency was investigating an incident affecting LOSFA systems and that an unauthorized party accessed or removed certain files. The letter indicated the affected files contained student names and Social Security numbers, while stating the START Saving Program and 529 savings accounts were not involved.
Baker University
February 12, 2024
•[ data leak ]
Baker University disclosed that it detected suspicious activity in December 2024 that resulted in a network outage and led to an investigation of its systems. The university determined there was unauthorized access and/or acquisition of certain files and folders within its network between December 2, 2024 and December 19, 2024. After reviewing affected files, Baker concluded that a range of sensitive personal information may have been involved depending on the individual, including identifiers and financial and health-related data.
Pornhub
August 11, 2025
•[ extortion, phishing, data leak ]
Cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed theft of a 94GB dataset containing about 201 million records tied to Pornhub Premium user activity and launched an extortion campaign demanding payment in Bitcoin. Reporting linked the compromise to third-party analytics provider Mixpanel, where access allegedly began on November 8, 2025 after a smishing attack harvested employee login credentials. Samples reviewed by journalists reportedly included email addresses, approximate location (city/country), video titles and URLs, search keywords, and timestamps for watches/downloads. Pornhub stated its internal systems were not directly hacked and that sensitive items such as passwords and credit card details remained secure, while Mixpanel later suggested some access may have involved a legitimate employee account associated with Pornhubs parent company, Aylo.
Romanian Waters (Administrația Națională Apele Române)
December 20, 2025
•[ ransomware ]
Romanias national water authority, Romanian Waters, suffered a ransomware incident that began on December 20, 2025 and disrupted IT services across the organization. Romanias National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) reported the event affected approximately 1,000 computer systems, including workstations, email services, and web servers, and spread from the main office to 10 of 11 regional river management branches. The disruption took down key digital tools such as domain services and GIS mapping, and the agencys public website remained offline while updates were shared through other channels. Authorities stated that operational technology supporting dams and flood defenses remained safe and that field staff continued critical functions manually.
Bangladesh e-Apostille service (MyGov) - impersonated portal
January 10, 2025
•[ phishing, data leak, identity theft ]
A fraudulent website mimicking Bangladeshs official e-apostille platform exposed sensitive personal documents belonging to more than 1,100 citizens. The fake portal generated fabricated apostille certificates with QR codes that redirected users to a sequentially ordered database where changing digits in the URL revealed other applicants scanned records, a weakness consistent with insecure direct object reference (IDOR). Leaked materials reportedly included national ID cards, passports, academic and marriage certificates, trade licences, business agreements, and other private records that could enable identity theft and targeted fraud. Officials indicated the fraud operation appeared to have been active since October 2025.
UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
January 10, 2025
•[ data leak, unauthorized access, government ]
UK authorities investigated a cyber intrusion into the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) that was reportedly discovered during routine monitoring in October 2025. According to officials briefed on the matter, attackers accessed a segment of the foreign offices IT environment used for policy coordination and diplomatic communications and obtained sensitive but non-classified material. The reported accessed information included internal correspondence, briefing papers, and contact details related to overseas missions, while systems handling classified intelligence were described as segregated and unaffected. The incident prompted containment actions, server isolation, and a wider government security review led with support from the National Cyber Security Centre.
Club Atletico River Plate
December 19, 2025
•[ ransomware, data leak ]
On December 19, 2025, Argentine media reported that Club Atltico River Plate was listed on ransomware group Qilins dark web leak site, suggesting the group had gained unauthorized access to the clubs IT environment. The report described a significant compromise of sensitive information and access to the institutions digital infrastructure, with screenshots posted as evidence and indications the club used Microsoft 365 services. The attackers posted metrics referenced data for 4,042 users, one directly compromised employee, and 13 credentials belonging to employees of third parties
Square Enix / Final Fantasy XIV
December 19, 2025
•[ ddos, service disruption ]
Final Fantasy XIV experienced service disruption from recurring distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) activity reported around mid-to-late December 2025, impacting players ability to log in and remain connected to the game. Public reporting described repeated disconnects and instability affecting the titles North American data centers during peak play periods around the Patch 7.4 release window.
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network
November 20, 2025
•[ data leak, physical security ]
A local report stated that Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network identified a privacy incident on November 20, 2025 after an unauthorized person broke into a McLennan County facility. The organization said paper patient records stored in the building may have been accessed or removed. The potentially involved information includes patient identifiers and protected health information such as names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, medical record numbers, diagnoses, and treatment/procedure information, as well as Medicaid or other health insurance details.
DXS International
December 14, 2025
•[ ransomware, data leak ]
DXS International disclosed a cyberattack affecting its office servers that it said was discovered on December 14, 2025 and immediately contained in cooperation with NHS England. The company reported minimal impact on services and said front-line clinical services were unaffected. The specific nature of the breach and whether patient medical information was stolen was not confirmed in the report; however, a ransomware group calling itself DevMan claimed credit and alleged theft of 300 GB of data. Regulators and law enforcement were notified and an external cybersecurity firm was engaged to investigate the scope and extent of unauthorized access.
Solana
October 12, 2025
•[ ddos ]
A Russian-language report stated that the Solana network was under a sustained DDoS attack for more than a week with traffic peaking around 6 Tbps. The article said Solana continued functioning normally despite the malicious traffic, with transaction confirmation times remaining stable.
Ungava Tulattavik Health Centre (UTHC)
January 11, 2025
•[ data leak, phishing ]
Ungava Tulattavik Health Center in Kuujjuaq (Nunavik, Quebec) disclosed it was the victim of a cyberattack in November 2025. The centre said the attack was blocked upon detection, but warned that files containing clinical and administrative information related to some people who use the health centre and some employees may have been stolen. The centre established a crisis unit, deployed enhanced surveillance/security tools, and worked with the Sret du Qubec, the Nunavik Regional Board of Health and Social Services, and Sant Qubecs Cyber Defence Operational Centre during the investigation. Officials advised users and employees to monitor bank accounts and watch for suspicious emails or calls while the incident response and review continued.
Naftali Bennett's phone
December 17, 2025
•[ data leak, hacking ]
Israel National News reported that the Iranian-affiliated hacker group Handala claimed it infiltrated Naftali Bennetts personal iPhone 13 as part of Operation Octopus and published files it said were extracted from the device, including a contact list with names of senior Israeli officials, internal communications, sensitive documents, and personal photos. The outlet also reported Bennett responded that the matter was being handled by security authorities. Subsequent coverage elsewhere reported Bennetts office said tests indicated the phone was not hacked, though content tied to his accounts/contacts circulated online; the exact extent of compromise is therefore not fully verified beyond an unauthorized leak claim.
