Cyber Security Headlines Russian flights grounded, Naval group breach, dating app exposed
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Jul 29, 2025 A hacktivist attack caused chaos by grounding Russian flights, while a contentious breach involving France's Naval Group raised eyebrows. In a shocking revelation, a dating app exposed thousands of women's personal images. The discussion also highlighted the evolving tactics in cyber threats, including the rise of ransomware and serious vulnerabilities in software. Moreover, concerns were raised about the misuse of Starlink for cyber fraud, revealing the challenges posed by third-party security risks.
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Hacktivists Ground Russian Flights
- Hacktivist groups Silent Crow and Belarusian Cyberpartisans BY claimed responsibility for a year-long breach of Aeroflot's systems.
- Their cyber attack caused at least 50 flight cancellations and delays at Moscow's main airport.
Naval Group Hack Denial Insight
- Naval Group denies an alleged hack despite proof samples posted by cybercriminals.
- The company launched an investigation as hackers threatened to release one terabyte of sensitive submarine data.
Dating App Breach Exposes Women
- A dating app marketed as safer for women was hacked, exposing thousands of women's selfies and images.
- The breach impacted legacy data from before February 2024, despite promises to delete photos immediately.