France's Interior Ministry confirmed a significant cyberattack that compromised its email systems and potentially sensitive internal files. The hacker, known as Indra, claims deeper access to law enforcement databases and has threatened to sell the data unless contacted by the government. A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested, but authorities have not confirmed if he is Indra.

Researchers have uncovered a new Windows malware campaign using Pulsar RAT and Stealerv37. This malware can steal passwords, crypto, and gaming accounts while allowing hackers to interact with victims through a live chat window. It evades detection by running entirely in memory and hijacking trusted system tools.

An Oregon agency has announced that hackers successfully stole sensitive data during a recent cyberattack. The breach has raised concerns about the security of personal information and the measures being taken to protect it moving forward.

Conor Brian Fitzpatrick, the creator of the BreachForums hacking forum, has been resentenced to three years in prison after violating pretrial release conditions and pleading guilty to multiple charges, including conspiracy to commit access device fraud and possession of child pornography. His initial sentence of time served and 20 years of supervised release was overturned by an appeals court, leading to the new prison term. BreachForums was known for facilitating the trade of stolen data and illegal cybercrime services.

The hacking group known as Scattered Spider, which previously caused significant disruption in Las Vegas, has returned to target U.K. retailers. Recent cyberattacks have impacted stores like Harrods and Marks & Spencer, leading to disruptions in online sales and potential customer data theft.