Korean Air Data Compromised in Oracle EBS Hack
A breach at Korean Air’s former subsidiary KC&D exposed personal records for roughly 30,000 current and former employees, including names and bank account numbers. The incident is tied to a broader Oracle E‑Business Suite exploitation campaign attributed to ransomware‑linked threat actors, highlighting ongoing enterprise software supply chain risk.
Chinese APT Mustang Panda Caught Using Kernel‑Mode Rootkit
Researchers report that the China‑linked Mustang Panda advanced persistent threat has deployed a kernel‑mode rootkit to persist and deliver the ToneShell backdoor in recent cyber espionage operations. The technique leverages a signed driver to evade detection and could facilitate long‑term access on compromised systems.
Interpol‑Led Operation Sentinel Yields 574 Arrests, $3M Recovered Across Africa
A coordinated month‑long cybercrime crackdown by INTERPOL across 19 African countries resulted in 574 arrests, the seizure of about $3 million, and the dismantling of over 6,000 malicious links. Law enforcement also decrypted six ransomware variants involved in business email compromise, extortion, and ransomware schemes that caused an estimated $21 million in losses.
Top Sectors Under Cyberattack in 2025
A 2025 overview shows cyberattacks continue rising globally with organizations facing roughly 1,900 to 2,000 attacks weekly, with critical infrastructure sectors such as energy, transport, and healthcare disproportionately targeted. The analysis underscores persistent adversary focus on high‑impact sectors and the importance of comprehensive defense strategies as threat volume grows.
Aflac Reveals Personal Data of 22.6 Million People Stolen in Cyberattack
Insurance provider Aflac disclosed that a mid‑2025 attack exposed sensitive personal and health information for roughly 22.65 million individuals, with the Scattered Spider group suspected. The company reported the breach via an SEC filing and is in the process of notifying affected parties, highlighting persistent risks in the insurance sector.
