FBI Arrests Executive at Ransomware Negotiation Firm
Matched: medical
FBI agents arrested Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive specializing in ransomware negotiations, in Pennsylvania on cyber extortion and conspiracy charges. Dubrovsky, associated with firms Cypfer and CyberSteward, was attending a cyber insurance conference when arrested. His case has been moved to Texas, the center of the FBI's investigation into ShinyHunters, a hacking group that has extorted over $70 million this year and recently stole sensitive FBI personnel data.
ShinyHunters Extorted Boeing Spin-off Prior to Arrests
Matched: health, medical
A teenager from Amman, Jordan, suspected of leading ShinyHunters, was detained and is reportedly cooperating with the FBI. Saif Al-Din Khader, known as "Rey," was apprehended while the group was extorting Jeppesen ForeFlight, a former Boeing subsidiary, over allegedly stolen sensitive aviation data. Separately, Dutch cybercriminal Pepijn van der Stap faces new allegations of ordering murders abroad. Experts describe ShinyHunters as a franchise-style operation, with Rey accused of exploiting the brand's reputation after its original French members were arrested.
Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation
Matched: health, medical
Dutch police arrested 24-year-old Pepijn van der Stap, a convicted cybercriminal previously known by the hacker alias "Umbreon," on suspicion of involvement with the hacker group ShinyHunters. Following his arrest around September 16, ShinyHunters escalated attacks, breaching the FBI's jobs site and extorting ransomware group Cl0p by exploiting an Oracle PeopleSoft vulnerability. Investigators also suspect Van der Stap may have attempted to arrange two murders abroad. Dutch courts are scheduled to hear his case September 29.
FBI Probes Service Selling 153M+ Drivers Licenses
Matched: medical
A dark web service called Nexus was selling scans of over 153 million drivers licenses from the US and Canada, apparently stolen from Louisiana-based identity verification company IDScan.net. Timestamps on stolen records matched when victims used services at Hertz rental car locations and marijuana dispensaries. The FBI's New Orleans field office opened an investigation, and Nexus subsequently went offline. IDScan.net confirmed unauthorized access to customer data including names and ID numbers.
Health hands enterprise computing to Leidos in $91m deal
Matched: health
New Zealand's Ministry of Health has signed a $91 million contract with Leidos to take over enterprise computing services, beginning the unwinding of a long-standing arrangement with Datacom. The deal shifts responsibility for the ministry's core IT infrastructure to the US-based technology and defence contractor.
Cybercriminals Are Selling Corporate Executives’ Social Security Numbers for Just 25 Cents
Matched: health
Rapid7 has tracked 476 compromised SSN records tied to 395 corporate executives on dark web marketplaces since early 2026, with records selling for as little as 25 cents. C-suite executives account for 44.6% of affected profiles. Three platforms — Xilo, Bankomat, and PeopleFinder — represent 81.5% of leaks, sourcing data from large breaches, infostealers, and phishing. Unlike passwords or cards, SSNs cannot be changed, making them permanently exploitable for fraud and impersonation schemes.
Trump signs order banning some foreign equipment from US energy grid, including some software
Matched: health
Trump has reissued a 2020 executive order declaring a national emergency over foreign bulk-power systems in the US energy grid, banning their purchase, import, or installation if deemed a national security risk. The order, widely seen as targeting Chinese equipment, also requires a review of existing foreign-built hardware and software. The Energy Department has 120 days to develop enforcement rules.
Boston Scientific says cyberattack is causing a ‘global disruption’ to medical device operations
Matched: health, medical
Boston Scientific confirmed a cyberattack causing global disruptions to IT systems and operations, filing an 8-K with the SEC. The incident has impacted order processing and shipping, with third-party cybersecurity experts brought in to assist. The attack type was not disclosed, though the disruption pattern suggests ransomware. No group has claimed responsibility, and no stolen data has been reported. Full restoration timeline remains unknown.
Spark RAT Targets Cambodia, Abuses Vulnerable OPSWAT Driver to Disable Security Tools
Matched: health
A campaign targeting Cambodia is deploying Spark RAT, an open-source remote access trojan, using lure themes including government notices, public health materials, and real estate content. The attack abuses a vulnerable OPSWAT driver to disable security tools, broadening its potential victim pool across individuals and organizations in the region.
AccuKnox Launches AgentZ to Help Enterprises Build, Run, and Govern AI Agents at Scale
Matched: health
AccuKnox has launched AgentZ, a platform for building, running, and governing AI agents across enterprise teams. It consolidates agents, execution environments, tools, workflows, permissions, and governance into one system. Key features include model-agnostic LLM support, sandboxed isolated execution, audit logs, multi-team access controls, and flexible SaaS, on-prem, or air-gapped deployment. A free hosted plan and open-source repository are available.