Asahi Group (Japan operations)
September 29, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, manufacturing ]
A ransomware attack disrupted Asahi Groups Japanese operations, fully halting order processing, shipping logistics, and customer service systems nationwide. Beer production stopped at six domestic plants for about a week, and only partial restoration was achieved by October 6 2025. Asahi confirmed the attack targeted internal servers but reported no confirmed data exfiltration or actor attribution.
Cancer patient in charity livestream
September 25, 2025
•[ financial, malware, healthcare ]
A serious accusation in Argentina alleged that influencer Valentn scammed a cancer patient during a charity livestream using a video game called BlockBlasters, which contained hidden malware that stole cryptocurrency from the victims wallet.
Undisclosed targets in Russian civil society
September 24, 2025
•[ hack, malware ]
Russia-linked APT COLDRIVER conducted a new ClickFix-style campaign delivering BAITSWITCH (DLL downloader) and SIMPLEFIX (PowerShell backdoor) against civil-society targets; technique involves fake CAPTCHA/checkbox leading to command execution and C2 beacons.
Gloucester-Mathews Gazette-Journal
September 15, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, technology ]
Ransomware hit the Gazette-Journals production file server over the weekend; discovered 09/15/2025; no customer financial data compromised; recovery allowed in-house printing to resume after network restoration; attacker unknown.
Friendlies Society Dispensary
September 15, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, healthcare ]
A ransomware attack occurred in September 2025 against the Friendlies Society Dispensary in Toowoomba, Queensland. The pharmacys systems were encrypted, disrupting services for several days. Management reported uncertainty about what data was accessed. The incident was publicly reported on October 1, 2025, by ABC News.
VAS AG
September 14, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, manufacturing ]
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Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District
September 13, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Ransomware detected on UCISD servers led to cancellation of most/all classes the week of Sept. 15; investigation and recovery continued, with essential safety/operations systems disrupted; classes to resume Sept. 22; district reports no data breach
Ministry of Economy and Finance of Panama
September 11, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
MEF reported a malware incident on one workstation and containment with no impact to core platforms; INC Ransom simultaneously claimed an intrusion and >1.5 TB data theft with proof-of-hack samples. Extent of breach remains unconfirmed.
Unnamed European DDoS mitigation
September 10, 2025
•[ hack, ddos, malware ]
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Indian Hotels Company Limited
September 5, 2025
•[ hack, malware ]
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reports malware incident, taking immediate action to secure systems and monitoring the situation closely.
KakaoTalk account of a South Korea–based counselor
September 5, 2025
•[ spear-phishing, malware, credential theft ]
According to research by Genians reported by BleepingComputer, a North Korean activity cluster linked to APT37 and KONNI targets South Koreans via spear-phishing emails that spoof national agencies and deliver signed MSI installers. Once executed, the chain installs a remote access toolkit that steals Google and Naver account credentials, giving attackers full
Farmácia Moniz Silva
September 2, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, healthcare ]
Ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a September 2025 attack on Farmcia Moniz Silva, a pharmacy located in Luanda, Angola. The group listed the victim on its data-leak site, consistent with broader Qilin activity against healthcare organizations. No confirmation from the victim or Angolan CERT was available.
Ordine dei Giornalisti del Lazio
September 1, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
A sophisticated ransomware attack targeted the IT infrastructure and internet access of the Lazio Journalists Order in Rome affecting over 20 000 members. The group DragonForce is suspected and authorities and data protection bodies are involved.
Waterford Surgical Center
September 1, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, healthcare ]
Safepay ransomware group attacked Waterford Surgical Center on September 1, 2025, claiming access to internal systems and exfiltration of sensitive patient and payment data. No disclosure of affected numbers.
At least one undisclosed government entity in the MENA region
September 1, 2025
•[ espionage, malware, government ]
Reporting indicates a sustained espionage wave using updated Phoenix implants against government entities, with goals of persistence and data collection rather than overt disruption; activity aligns with prior MuddyWater TTPs and region-focused intelligence objectives.
Undisclosed Hungarian Diplomatic Entities
September 1, 2025
•[ cyber-espionage, phishing, malware ]
China-linked UNC6384 conducted a cyber-espionage campaign beginning Sept 2025 against Hungarian diplomatic entities using EU/NATO-themed phishing emails with malicious .LNK attachments exploiting ZDI-CAN-25373 to deploy PlugX via DLL side-loading. Arctic Wolf Labs attributed the activity to UNC6384.
Undisclosed Indian government or infrastructure organisation(s)
September 1, 2025
•[ espionage, malware, credential theft ]
Pakistan-linked APT36 used themed lures and HTML/shortcut droppers to deliver cross-platform implants on Windows and BOSS Linux systems used by Indian government organizations, enabling credential theft, persistence and covert collection. Activity is espionage-oriented with no reported service outage.
Undisclosed Belgian Diplomatic Entities
September 1, 2025
•[ cyber-espionage, phishing, malware ]
China-linked UNC6384 conducted a cyber-espionage campaign beginning Sept 2025 against Belgian diplomatic entities using EU/NATO-themed phishing emails with malicious .LNK attachments exploiting ZDI-CAN-25373 to deploy PlugX via DLL side-loading. Arctic Wolf Labs attributed the activity to UNC6384.
Jaguar Land Rover
August 29, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, manufacturing ]
Jaguar Land Rover faced a severe disruption to retail and production operations after a ransomware attack forced the automaker to shut down systems proactively.
Kerrville Independent School District
August 29, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
Qilin ransomware group infiltrated Kerrville ISD systems, accessed and copied sensitive personnel and student information. District secured its network, reported to FBI, and provided credit protection to affected individuals.
