In what could be the most significant cyberattack targeting Russian civil infrastructure, hackers say they took down Aeroflot, Russia’s largest airline.
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In what could be the most significant cyberattack targeting Russian civil infrastructure, hackers say they took down Aeroflot, Russia’s largest airline.

Russia’s flagship carrier, Aeroflot, faced a widespread disruption on Monday morning as a catastrophic failure of its information technology systems forced the airline to cancel dozens of flights. The incident affected both domestic and international operations, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and triggering a criminal investigation.
Global Operation Disrupts BlackSuit Ransomware Group With Major Dark Web Seizures
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Global Operation Disrupts BlackSuit Ransomware Group With Major Dark Web Seizures

In a coordinated international law enforcement effort dubbed Operation Checkmate, authorities have successfully seized the key dark web domains operated by BlackSuit, one of the world’s most prolific ransomware gangs. This operation marks a significant advance in the global battle against ransomware, crippling a network that extorted hundreds of organizations and garnered over half a billion dollars in ransom payments.
Congress Targets AI-Driven “Surveillance Pricing” with Groundbreaking Legislation.
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Congress Targets AI-Driven “Surveillance Pricing” with Groundbreaking Legislation.

In response to mounting concerns about the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to set individualized consumer prices and wages, lawmakers in Congress have unveiled a landmark proposal: the Stop AI Price Gouging and Wage Fixing Act of 2025. Sponsored by Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), the bill seeks to prohibit the use of personal data by companies to algorithmically determine prices and pay rates, a growing practice known as “surveillance pricing.”
NRO confirms recent cyber intrusion but says no classified data was exposed, SharePoint link unclear.
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NRO confirms recent cyber intrusion but says no classified data was exposed, SharePoint link unclear.

The U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) has confirmed a recent cyber intrusion affecting its unclassified Acquisition Research Center (ARC) portal, a network separate from its classified internal systems. While the agency asserts that no classified information was exposed, the incident highlights ongoing concerns over the security of government infrastructure in the wake of widespread cyberattacks exploiting Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities.
NASCAR Confirms Medusa Ransomware Attack Following $4 Million Extortion Demand.
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NASCAR Confirms Medusa Ransomware Attack Following $4 Million Extortion Demand.

NASCAR, the premier organization in American motorsports, has confirmed it was the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack orchestrated by the notorious cybercriminal group Medusa. The breach, which initially went undetected until June 24, 2025, resulted in the exfiltration of more than one terabyte of sensitive data from NASCAR’s internal systems.
BreachForums Resurfaces on Its Original Dark Web Address Amid Heightened Scrutiny
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BreachForums Resurfaces on Its Original Dark Web Address Amid Heightened Scrutiny

BreachForums, one of the most infamous hubs for hacking and illicit data trading, has unexpectedly resurfaced on its original .onion address on the dark web as of July 25–26, 2025. This reemergence comes after several months of law enforcement pressure, community suspicion, and widespread disruption within the underground cybercrime ecosystem.