CyberWire Daily

Cyber shock to the oil trade.

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Dec 16, 2025
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Christiaan Beek
In this discussion, Christiaan Beek, Senior Director of Threat Intelligence & Analytics at Rapid7, shares his expertise on the rapidly changing landscape of cyber threats. He highlights the alarming surge in ransomware incidents, revealing how attackers are now exploiting vulnerabilities more swiftly than ever. Beek emphasizes the evolving tactics that target critical sectors like healthcare and construction. Additionally, he explores how nation-state actors are enhancing their stealth and persistence methods, while AI-driven strategies bolster their attack capabilities.
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Ransomware Can Ground Exports

  • Venezuela's PDVSA reported a cyberattack that disrupted export systems while claiming operations continued.
  • The incident underscores how ransomware and administrative system outages can halt critical export logistics quickly.
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Doxing With Cash Bounties Scales Threats

  • Handala, an Iran-linked group, is doxing Israelis and offering cash bounties while spreading data across Telegram and Arab media.
  • The campaign shows how state-linked actors combine leaks, threats, and monetary incentives to amplify impact.
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Email Outages Raise Diplomatic Risks

  • Germany's parliament suffered an email outage during sensitive diplomatic talks, raising suspicion of a targeted cyber incident.
  • The timing emphasizes persistent risks to government communications during geopolitical events.
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