Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Russia suspected of US Courts hack
Aug 13, 2025
Russian hackers are under suspicion for breaching the US court system, revealing the dangers of international cyberattacks. Researchers have managed to break the encryption of the DarkBit ransomware, exposing vulnerabilities. Moreover, a new form of attack threatens to leak sensitive data from AMD processors. The podcast also discusses a brute-force campaign aimed at Fortinet devices, showcasing the ongoing risks in cybersecurity and the importance of robust defenses.
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Targeted Breach Of US Court Filings
- A suspected Russian operation breached US federal court filing systems around the July 4th holiday.
- Attackers appear to search PACER and CM/ECF for cases with Russian and Eastern European surnames.
City Data Dump After Ransom Refusal
- Interlock published over 43GB of St. Paul city files after officials refused to pay ransom.
- The city enlisted National Guard cyber units and set up an operations center to recover and secure systems.
Mass Health Data Breach Via Third Party
- Nearly 500,000 Dutch women's cervical test data was stolen from a third-party lab.
- The breach highlights supply-chain risks where partners hold sensitive health records.