Cyber Security Headlines Washington Post hacked, WestJet suffers cyberattack, Texas DoT breach
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Jun 16, 2025 A major hacking incident involving journalists' emails was investigated by the Washington Post. WestJet faced a significant cyberattack, prompting urgent responses. Meanwhile, the Texas Department of Transportation suffered a breach, exposing vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Evolving threats like deepfake scams and AI-driven phishing have become a growing concern, underlining the necessity for advanced cybersecurity measures and training. Solutions are emerging, including innovative tools to combat these sophisticated attacks.
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Washington Post Email Breach Insight
- The Washington Post journalists targeting highlights sophisticated threats from foreign states targeting specific policy and security reporters.
- Even with encrypted messaging, resetting credentials is crucial after email breaches to mitigate exposure.
Anubis Ransomware’s New Wiper Feature
- The Anubis ransomware now includes a Wiper module that irreversibly destroys victim files.
- This addition aims to force victims to pay quickly by making recovery impossible even after ransom is paid.
Discord Link Hijacking Malware Delivery
- Attackers exploit Discord’s invitation system by hijacking vanity links to redirect users to malware servers.
- This stealthy method delivers information stealers and remote-access Trojans targeting crypto wallets.