Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Russia's Aeroflot cancels flights after hack
Jul 30, 2025
Russia's national airline faces chaos after a cyberattack halts over 100 flights. The FBI tackles cybercrime, seizing $2.4 million from the notorious Chaos ransomware gang. Kazakhstan makes headlines by arresting a ransomware suspect, while Kyrgyzstan takes a bold step to nationalize internet access amid rising digital threats. The discussion also touches on Google's latest rules for reporting security flaws and the emergence of a new malware targeting cryptocurrency users. Stay tuned for the latest in the cybersecurity landscape!
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Aeroflot Cyberattack Disrupts Flights
- Russia's national airline Aeroflot canceled over 100 flights after a cyberattack wiped thousands of servers.
- Hackers mocked their poor security practices like storing passwords in text files and using Windows XP.
Luxembourg Services Disrupted by Attack
- Luxembourg's state-owned telecom and postal service attack disrupted flights, emergency services, and communications.
- Residents had to visit fire and police stations in person due to loss of internet and phone access.
French and Irish Broadcast Hacks
- French telco Orange experienced a hack disrupting some client services last Friday.
- Irish broadcaster RTE suffered a ransomware attack but live programming continued uninterrupted.