Cyber Security Headlines Europol dismantles SIM farm, Envoy Air compromised, Everest claims Collins hack
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Oct 20, 2025 Europol successfully dismantled a massive SIM farm with 49 million fake accounts, marking a significant blow to cybercrime. Meanwhile, Envoy Air confirmed a major breach involving Oracle's systems, with ties to a well-known hacking group. The Everest group claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Collins Aerospace, raising concerns after their leak site mysteriously disappeared. Additionally, new research highlighted vulnerabilities in unencrypted satellite communications that could expose sensitive military and corporate data.
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SIM Farm Enabled Tens Of Millions Of Fake Accounts
- Europol disrupted a large SIM-farm operation that enabled massive account creation and fraud.
- The takedown seized 1,200 devices and 40,000 active SIMs linked to over 49 million fake accounts.
Wynos 4.0 Campaign Moves Into New Countries
- The Silver Fox group expanded Wynos 4.0 targeting to Japan and Malaysia with new RAT families.
- Attackers used phishing PDFs masquerading as Ministry of Finance documents to deliver the malware.
AI Escalates Both Attacks And Defenses
- Microsoft's report shows AI is amplifying attackers' capabilities across phishing, social engineering, and adaptive malware.
- Defenders also increasingly use AI to close detection gaps and protect vulnerable users.