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Welcome to this week's Data Breaches Digest, a catalogue of links concerning Data Breaches and Cyber Security that were published on the Internet during the period between 25th August and 31st August 2025.25th August
20 Year Old Hacker Gets 10 Years in Prison & $13 Million Fine
91% of Teens Use Generative AI
1,369 indigenous firms face Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) probe over data breach
Agentic AI Browsers Exploited by “PromptFix” Trick Technique
AI meets zero trust: Security's power duo
AI Phishing is here! ChatGPT, click here now to avoid losing access!
Akira Ransomware Group Allegedly Breaches Canadian Distributor Colabor
Android malware disguised as an antivirus targets Russia
Another Data Breach Exposes Over One Million Customers – Here is How to Protect Yourself
Apple sues former employee for stealing company secrets
Aspire Rural Health System Data Breach Impacts Nearly 140,000
At least $3 Million lost in crypto phishing attacks over the weekend
Chinese Developer Jailed for Deploying Malicious Code at US Company
Chinese Hacker Jailed for Deploying Kill Switch on Ohio-based Key Company’s Global Network
Chinese hacker reportedly admits to charges in 38 Billion KRW fraud involving BTS' Jungkook's identity theft during military service
Chinese Hacker Sentenced for Kill Switch Attack on Ohio Firm’s Global Network
Chinese Hacker Sentenced for Planting Kill Switch in U.S. Company’s Global Network
Chip Programming Firm Data I/O Hit by Ransomware
CISA Issues Software Bill of Materials Draft, Encourages Public Comments
CISA Seeks Biden Era's Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Minimum Requirements Guideline Change
ClickFix is Compromising Thousands of Devices Daily – Red Flags to Watch
“Coinbase Hacker” Crypto Wallet Buys $8 Million of Solana
Colt Acknowledges Cyber Attack Leading to Customer Data Exposure
Coordinated Action Takes Down Multiple African Cyber-Attack Operations
Credential harvesting campaign targets ScreenConnect cloud administrators
Critical Docker Desktop flaw lets attackers hijack Windows hosts
Crypto wallet labeled ‘Coinbase hacker’ buys $8 Million of Solana
Crypto wallet labeled ‘Coinbase hacker’ buys Solana worth $8 Million
Cybercriminals Exploit Cheap Virtual Private Servers (VPS) to Launch SaaS Hijacking Attacks
Cybercriminals Exploit SendGrid to Steal User Credentials in Latest Campaign
Data breach: Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) issues 21-day ultimatum to banks, others
Data Breach Turns Dating App Into Nightmare For 33,000 Women, Locations Exposed On Google Maps
Data I/O reports business disruptions in wake of ransomware attack
DaVita Confirms Data Breach Impacting 2.4 Million Patients
DaVita Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Information of Over 2.6 Million Patients
Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) warns consumers over phishing emails about unpaid bills
Electronics manufacturer Data I/O took offline operational systems following a ransomware attack
ESXi Root and Domain Admin Access to Vietnamese Private Company Allegedly for Sale
Fake macOS help sites push Shamos infostealer via ClickFix technique
Fake macOS Help Sites Seek to Spread Infostealer in Targeted Campaign
Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warns US tech companies: “Be aware of weakening data security by foreign powers”
Finnish Technology Giant Exel Composites Allegedly Breached by World Leaks Ransomware Group
Georgia-Based Cleaning Service Spiffy Bin Allegedly Breached, Customer Data Leaked
Germany is prime target for dark web and ransomware attacks
Global Dialysis Provider Loses Millions of Details in Ransomware Hit
Global phishing campaign lures victims to release UpCryptor malware
Gmail Hidden Prompts Suggest Attackers Attempt AI Prompt Injection in Email Phishing Campaign
Google Breach Exposes 2.5 Billion Gmail Accounts to Phishing Attacks
Google Classroom Targeted in Ongoing Global Phishing Campaign
Google confirms one of the biggest data breaches for Gmail users — protect your account NOW
Google issues warning against China-linked hacker group that targeted diplomats
Hacker Behind Playboi Carti & Ariana Grande Music Leaks Sentenced to Prison
Hacker in BTS's Jungkook identity theft partially admits charges, police confirm
Hackers are looking to steal Microsoft logins using some devious new tricks - here's how to stay safe
Hackers Exploit Microsoft ADFS in Advanced Phishing for Credential Theft
Hackers Exploit SendGrid to Steal User Login Credentials in Latest Attack
Hackers launch cyber attack targeting Iranian fleet
Hackers Leverage Google Classroom for 115,000+ Phishing Emails Targeting 13,500+ Organizations
Hackers Leverage SendGrid in Recent Attack to Harvest Login Credentials
Hackers Use AI-Generated Summaries to Deliver Ransomware Payloads
How the U.S. Mail became a Data Breach
Indo-U.S. Agencies Dismantle Cybercrime Network Targeting U.S. Nationals
Iran’s IRGC Surveillance Database Allegedly Leaked – Exposing Monitoring of Activists
July 2025 Healthcare Data Breach Report
Malicious Android apps with 19 Million installs removed from Google Play
Maryland investigating cyberattack impacting transit service for disabled people
Massive Cyberattack Hits Italian Hotels: Tens of Thousands of Passports Stolen and Sold on the Dark Web
Millions of gaming accounts exposed in 2024 data leaks
NASCAR announces data breach after cyberattack exposes sensitive information
National Public Data Relaunches Despite 2.9 Billion SSNs Breach
New crypto-targeting spear-phishing campaign detailed
Novel BQTLOCK Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation examined
Off-the-shelf tools make life easier for phishing attackers
Pakistani E-Commerce Site Clicknget.pk Allegedly Breached – Over 36,000 Customer Records Leaked
PayPal Data Breach Exposes Information of Over 16 Million Users
Perplexity's AI-powered Comet browser leaves users vulnerable to phishing scams and malicious code injection - Brave and Guardio's security audits call out paid AI browser
Phishing Campaign Uses UpCrypter in Fake Voicemail Emails to Deliver RAT Payloads
Phishing gangs use split and nested QR codes to evade detection in new wave of ‘Quishing’ attacks
Phishing in the Classroom: 115,000 Emails Exploit Google Classroom to Target 13,500 Organizations
Phishing Links and Fake Officers: Army Jawans Lose Money in ‘Ayushman Bharat’ Scam - Cyber Threats Intensify
Phishing training is losing its lustre: why effectiveness is lower than the market promises
Qilin Claims ‘Moniz Silva International’ Data Breach, Accuses Company of Disregarding Customer Health
Ransomware attack confirmed by Data I/O
Ransomware Attack Hits Drug Research Firm Inotiv, Disrupts Operations, and Leaks Data
Ransomware attack on DaVita exposes data from 2.7 Million
Ransomware attack on healthcare giant DaVita
Ransomware attack volumes up nearly three times on 2024
Ransomware hack hit Orange Telecom, data published on dark web
Ransomware Hack Hits Orange Telecom, Data Published on Dark Web
Ransomware Surges as AI Drives New Cyber Threats
Report Surfaces Increased Number of API Security Issues Involving AI
ScreenConnect admins targeted with spoofed login alerts
Senator Ron Wyden calls for probe of federal judiciary data breaches, accusing it of ‘negligence’
Smart manufacturing demands workers with AI and cybersecurity skills
Southeast Asia A Hotspot For Illicit Services Peddling Phishing Kits, Ransomware, And Deepfakes
South Korea arrests suspected Chinese hacker accused of targeting BTS singer and other celebrities
Steps to Rebuild Identity After Cybercrime or Data Breach
Supermarket chain Auchan hit with cyberattack, again
The Quantum Countdown: Preparing Today for Tomorrow’s Encryption Crisis
Threat Actor Allegedly Sells Full Access to Major EU/US Online Training Platform
Threat Actors Use AI-Generated Summaries to Deliver Ransomware Payloads
Threat Actors Weaponizes AI Generated Summaries With Malicious Payload to Execute Ransomware
Transparent Tribe Targets Indian Government With Weaponized Desktop Shortcuts via Phishing
Uruguay’s Office of Planning and Budget and CERTuy Targeted in Alleged 170GB Data Leak
Wallet Linked To Coinbase Hacker Buys $8 Million Worth Of Solana
Why satellite cybersecurity threats matter to everyone
Why SIEM Rules Fail and How to Fix Them: Insights from 160 Million Attack Simulations
Wyong Rugby League Club listed by Qilin ransomware gang
