Github
August 26, 2025
•[ hack, leak, malware ]
Malicious versions of Nx packages on npm deployed AI-powered "telemetry.js" malware to harvest credentials and secrets via AI-assistant agents. Data exfiltrated to public GitHub repos. Widespread impact on developer workstations and CI systems.
Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT)
August 26, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
Attack by Rhysida ransomware group disrupted Maryland Transit Administrations MobilityLink systems and exfiltrated internal and personal data. Group demanded 30 BTC ransom.
Miljödata
August 25, 2025
•[ ransomware, leak, malware ]
In August 2025, the Swedish system supplier Miljdata was the victim of a ransomware attack. Following the attack, data was subsequently published on the dark web and included 870k unique email addresses across various compromised files. Data also included names, phone numbers, physical addresses, dates of birth and government-issued personal identity numbers.
Elche City Council
August 25, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
Ransomware attack crippled the Elche City Councils operations, affecting Finance, Social Services, and the Mayor's Office; ~1,500 devices were shut down. Emergency manual protocols were activated. A full recovery plan is underway with 4.5 million allocated.
Nevada State Government (multiple agencies)
August 24, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
State described a ransomware-based attack discovered Aug 24 that forced two-day office closures and knocked multiple agency websites/phones offline; CIO confirmed some state data was exfiltrated, but nature/volume unknown; no actor has claimed responsibility.
Miljödata (IT supplier for municipalities)
August 23, 2025
•[ ransomware, leak, malware ]
Suspected ransomware attack against Swedish IT supplier Miljdata disrupted critical services for ~200 municipalities starting August 23, 2025. Systems were encrypted, and attackers threatened to leak stolen personal and medical data unless paid 1.5 BTC.
Government, tech, academic & telecom entities; global
August 22, 2025
•[ espionage, malware, government ]
CrowdStrike reports that multiple Chinese-linked groupsMurky Panda, Genesis Panda, and Glacial Pandahave exploited vulnerabilities (e.g., Citrix CVE-2023-3519, Commvault CVE-2025-3928) to deploy the CloudedHope malware for covert espionage against cloud, telecom, government, tech, academic, legal, and professional services organizations worldwide.
EastIdahoNews.com
August 20, 2025
•[ social, malware, technology ]
Fake virus scanner pop-ups served via third-party ads disrupted user experienceno evidence of data theft or system compromise.
Pittsburgh Gastroenterology Associates
August 20, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, healthcare ]
On August 20, 2025, the Sinobi ransomware group hacked Pittsburgh Gastroenterologys internal systems, exfiltrating sensitive medical and personal information. The practice is involved in notifications and legal investigations following the breach.
Motility Software Solutions
August 19, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, technology ]
Motility Software Solutions detected suspicious activity on Aug 19 2025 and confirmed ransomware deployment and data theft impacting about 760,000 individuals. Stolen data included names, birthdates, drivers license numbers, and SSNs. No threat actor attribution was disclosed.
Middletown, Ohio Municipal Services
August 17, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
Middletown, Ohio suffered a cyberattacklikely ransomwarethat began around Aug 17, 2025. Multiple city service systems remained offline for weeks; some employee information may have been affected (per preliminary findings), but no definitive evidence of data exfiltration. No actor has been identified.
Nissan Creative Box Inc. (Design Studio)
August 16, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, automotive ]
Nissan Creative Box, a Tokyo-based Nissan design subsidiary, confirmed unauthorized access on August 16, 2025. Qilin ransomware claimed exfiltration of about 4 TB of sensitive intellectual property and design files, releasing samples as proof and threatening full disclosure. No encryption of systems has been reported.
Hitachi Energy
August 15, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, manufacturing ]
Warlock ransomware group claimed responsibility for breaching Hitachi Energy in mid-August 2025, exfiltrating sensitive employee and corporate data and encrypting systems. Disruption lasted several days before partial recovery.
300+ macOS end users worldwide
August 15, 2025
•[ hack, malware, phishing ]
Over 300 Macs were infected by the Shamos malware delivered via fake Apple Support websites shown in Google Search results. The malware bypassed macOS Gatekeeper and XProtect to steal passwords, personal notes, and cryptocurrency wallet data.
Box Elder County Government (Utah)
August 13, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
Box Elder County was hit by a ransomware attack by the gang Interlock around August 13, 2025. Authorities confirmed the domestic breach disrupted operations; attackers released over 2 million stolen government files including law enforcement records, homicide case details, jail videos, and digital credentials. The FBI, Utah State Bureau of Investigation, and State Cyber Crimes Task Force are investigating.
Colt Technology Services
August 12, 2025
•[ ransomware, leak, hack ]
On August 12, 2025, Colt Technology Services experienced a cyberattack on internal support systems. The Warlock ransomware group stole and leaked up to 1 million documents, including employee salary information, customer contracts, network designs, and internal emails. Colt reported that customer-facing portals such as Colt Online and Voice API were taken offline proactively as a containment measure, not because of attacker disruption or encryption.
University of St. Thomas (Houston, TX)
August 12, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, education ]
On August 12, 2025, the University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, detected unauthorized access and voluntarily shut down key systems for nine days. External sources confirmed the INC ransomware gang claimed responsibility, stating they stole 1.8 TB of sensitive university data. University operations including student portals, financial aid, and course scheduling were fully disrupted, though no encryption was reported. Public disclosure followed on August 25, 2025.
YES24
August 11, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, retail ]
On August 11, 2025, YES24 suffered its second ransomware attack in two months, leading to encrypted systems and major disruption of Koreas largest internet bookstore. The incident disrupted online sales and order processing; the company did not disclose the exact ransomware group or number of customers impacted, but stated operations were severely affected.
Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
August 11, 2025
•[ ransomware, malware, government ]
Ransomware attack encrypted and paralysed core systems at the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney Generalincluding archived emails, files, internal case systems, phone lines, and websitecausing full disruption for approximately three weeks. No data exfiltration reported. No identified perpetrator. Attack began August 11, 2025; reported August 29, 2025.
74 yr old Bank of America customer
August 10, 2025
•[ financial, hack, malware ]
$70,000 drained from a 74-year-old customer's bank account after hackers infected his computer and added themselves as co-owner, temporarily locking him out; media pressure prompted reimbursement
