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Qilin

Volkswagen reportedly hit by ransomware attack

17. Oktober, 2025 - 16:05

The cybercriminal group Qilin has claimed responsibility for an attack on VW’s French subsidiary. Approximately 150 gigabytes of data were allegedly stolen—the automotive industry remains a preferred target for extortionists.

RediShell

Critical security vulnerability in Redis enables system takeover

16. Oktober, 2025 - 17:27

Security firm Sysdig is warning about a critical security vulnerability in the widely used in-memory data store Redis. The flaw, tracked as CVE-2025-49844 and dubbed “RediShell” by security researchers, has received the maximum CVSS score of 10.0 and allows attackers to gain complete control over affected systems.

New security feature

Google introduces Recovery Contacts: Friends or Family as account helpers

16. Oktober, 2025 - 17:20

Google is expanding its security options with a social component. Trusted contacts can now assist with account recovery without gaining access to user data.

Takeover

LevelBlue acquires XDR provider cybereason

15. Oktober, 2025 - 13:42

Managed security services provider LevelBlue is taking over XDR specialist Cybereason. The acquisition is part of a buying spree – it’s already the third purchase this year.

Potential security incident

Oracle exploit puts Harvard University data at risk

14. Oktober, 2025 - 17:17

Harvard University is investigating a possible data theft incident. According to the institution, a critical vulnerability in Oracle software that affects numerous customers may have been exploited.

Suspected widespread email campaign

Google warns of extortion campaign targeting executives

02. Oktober, 2025 - 10:44

Google has issued a warning about an ongoing wave of extortion emails being sent to executives at numerous companies. The messages claim that the senders have stolen sensitive data from Oracle business applications. According to Google, the group is posing as members of the well-known Cl0p ransomware gang.

Increase of around $200 billion

OpenAI valued at $500 Billion

02. Oktober, 2025 - 10:26

ChatGPT provider OpenAI is now worth half a trillion US dollars. This valuation can be derived from the current sale of employee shares to investors, as reported by Bloomberg news agency, citing sources familiar with the matter.

xAI

Grokipedia: Elon Musk plans to challenge Wikipedia

01. Oktober, 2025 - 11:46

Tech billionaire Elon Musk intends to create a competitor to the online encyclopedia Wikipedia. An alternative called Grokipedia is being developed at his AI company xAI, Musk wrote on the platform X, which he also owns.

Japan operations affected

Cyberattack paralyzes Japan’s largest brewery Asahi

01. Oktober, 2025 - 10:26

Asahi Group Holdings is grappling with a severe IT security incident that has brought large portions of its Japan operations to a standstill. Orders and deliveries are completely suspended.

Luxury goods group Kering

Cyberattacks on Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen

18. September, 2025 - 17:05

Cyber criminals have stolen personal information from customers of luxury brands Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. The parent company Kering confirms the incident and speaks of “limited” customer data.

Volkswagen reportedly hit by ransomware attack

Critical security vulnerability in Redis enables system takeover

Google introduces Recovery Contacts: Friends or Family as account helpers

LevelBlue acquires XDR provider cybereason

Oracle exploit puts Harvard University data at risk

Google warns of extortion campaign targeting executives

OpenAI valued at $500 Billion

Grokipedia: Elon Musk plans to challenge Wikipedia

Cyberattack paralyzes Japan’s largest brewery Asahi

Cyberattacks on Gucci, Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen

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