Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Hackers sabotage Iranian ships at sea, again
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Aug 25, 2025 Get ready for a wild ride through the world of cybercrime! Hackers strike again, successfully sabotaging Iranian ships at sea. The podcast also covers a major crackdown on cybercriminals in Africa, highlighting the global efforts to combat this growing threat. Meanwhile, South Korea makes headlines by extraditing a Chinese man tied to high-profile celebrity hacks. Plus, a French supermarket chain reveals a concerning data breach. Tune in for insights into the chaotic landscape of cybersecurity!
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Repeated Sabotage Of Iranian Ships
- Lab Tufton-Gon claims it wiped satellite terminals on over 60 Iranian ships, including 39 tankers and 25 cargo vessels.
- The group carried out a similar attack on 100+ Iranian ships in March, showing repetition and escalation.
Ransomware Shuts Down Memory-Maker Ops
- A ransomware attack halted production, shipping, communications and support at memory maker Data.io.
- The company offered no recovery timeline in its SEC filing, highlighting operational fragility after breaches.
Ushon Loyalty Card Breach
- French supermarket chain Ushon disabled all loyalty cards after a breach and told customers to collect replacements in store.
- Ushon had suffered a separate security breach in November last year, indicating recurring issues.