Cyber Security Headlines Spotify music library scraped, DDoS disrupts French postal services, Fake delivery sites hit holiday shoppers
Dec 23, 2025
An activist group has scraped Spotify's music library, claiming it's for preservation while skirting copyright laws. DDoS attacks have disrupted digital services in France, impacting postal and banking operations. Holiday shoppers are being targeted by fake delivery websites, with phishing tactics on the rise. Meanwhile, the latest cybersecurity efforts include Operation Sentinel, which has led to the arrests of cybercriminals and the recovery of ransomware funds across multiple countries.
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Massive Spotify Archive Scraped
- Anna's Archive scraped 256 million rows of Spotify track metadata and 86 million audio files totaling ~300 TB.
- Spotify confirmed unauthorized scraping and DRM bypass but says user accounts don't appear compromised.
Old Shadowhammer Entry Clarified
- CISA's listing reflected the 2018–2019 Shadowhammer supply chain incident rather than a current exploit.
- The affected ASUS software is end-of-life and patches were issued years ago, reducing present-day risk.
DDoS Hits French Postal And Banking Services
- A suspected DDoS disrupted France's postal service and affected La Banque Postale's online banking access.
- Core payment functions stayed online and there's no evidence of customer data compromise.