Cyber Security Headlines Columbia hack, hunger relief ransomware, Qantas breach
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Jul 3, 2025 Tune in to hear about the alarming hack at Columbia University that led to a significant data loss. The conversation shifts to a ransomware attack on a German hunger relief charity, exposing vulnerabilities in nonprofits. Qantas faced a breach affecting millions, adding to the growing list of cybersecurity incidents. Emerging threats are also discussed, including a harmful SMS stealer in Uzbekistan and cloned crypto wallet extensions that trick users, highlighting the relentless challenges in maintaining digital safety.
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Columbia University Data Breach
- Columbia University suffered a cyberattack in June, exposing over 2.5 million student applications and sensitive data back to 2019.
- The hackers claimed a political motive, alleging racial admission practices barred by the Supreme Court in 2023.
Charity Targeted By Ransomware
- The Resida ransomware group attacked a major German hunger relief charity, demanding over $2 million.
- The charity refused payment, shut impacted systems, and continues aid operations uninterrupted without donor data breach.
Qantas Contact Center Breach
- Qantas airline's contact center was breached via a third-party customer service platform, exposing personal customer data.
- Up to 6 million customers may be affected; no financial or passport data was accessed and operations unaffected.