Cybersecurity & Hacking Threats

Cyberattacks, hacking attempts, and security incidents targeting government agencies, critical infrastructure, and private organizations.

12 events tracked

Relevant to:Financial Services & Banking Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Government & Defense Contractors

Latest in Cybersecurity & Hacking Threats· Oct 22

A PHP vulnerability affecting 70 percent of websites globally is drawing millions of attack attempts, forcing hosting providers and companies to deploy patches under immediate pressure. Service disruptions have already hit e-commerce platforms and content services reliant on PHP infrastructure, creating operational risk and potential revenue loss during downtime. Separately, government agencies are assessing their exposure to a cyber-security breach following an attack on Amazon, with financial institutions and defense contractors identified as primary targets for such threats. The scope of the underlying threat in the Amazon incident remains unclear from available reporting.

Cybersecurity & Hacking Threats

Millions attack PHP vulnerability affecting 70% of websites globally

Amazon hit by attacks as governments assess cyber-security breach exposure

PHP vulnerability forces global website shutdowns as patch efforts accelerate

PHP vulnerabilities force global website outages as critical patch rolls out

IMF and central bank leaders caution that cyber threats could erode financial system confidence

Saudi national faces charges over concealed surveillance equipment at OpenAI

Hackers compromise French supermarket refrigeration systems, destroying inventory

UK AI minister expects cyber breaches despite government defenses

Asos breach exposed more customer information than initially disclosed

Russia rejects claims of plague containment steps following lab employee fatality

Russian authorities investigate suspected plague outbreak tied to scientist death

OpenAI examines claims of thwarted cyberattack on Canadian national archives