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Author: Inva Malaj

Apple in the crosshairs? Alleged 9GB data breach claim on Darkforums

Author : Inva Malaj and Raffaela Crisci 04/10/2025 – Darkforums.st: “303” Claims 9GB Data Breach on Apple.com In the early hours of October 4, 2025, a data breach claim emerged on the underground forum Darkforums from user “303” (profile: Java Maniac, rank “GOD”, reputation 197, registered January 2025). Darkforums is a leading dark web exchange for data, vulnerabilities, and cybercriminal services, providing visibility to emerging and established threat actors. Actor “303” is known for previous compromise announcements and reputation-building activities, including participation in prominent community discussions and threads. It’s common practice for threat actors to use the logo of the targeted company

Qilin Ransomware Strikes Deep into South Korean Finance

Imagine waking up one morning and discovering that your sensitive financial data—contracts, customer lists, investment strategies—is exposed on a hidden site on the dark web, with a timer threatening to make it public unless you pay a ransom. This is exactly what happened to ten asset management firms in South Korea, victims of the “Korean Leak” campaign orchestrated by the Qilin ransomware group. The “Korean Leak” Campaign: The Ten Victims and the Exposed Data Through CTI and OSINT monitoring—with sources such as Ransomware.live and H4ckmanac—it emerged that the Qilin group targeted the South Korean asset management sector. Direct verification on their onion

T-Space Architects Potentially Targeted by Cicada3301 in Data Broker Ransomware Attack  

 London-based architectural firm T-Space Architects may find itself at the center of a significant cyberattack. The ransomware group Cicada3301 has reportedly added T-Space to its growing list of victims, threatening to expose 50 GB of sensitive company data. If the claims are confirmed, the attack could disrupt the firm’s operations and put client information at serious risk. T-Space Architects: A High-Profile Target? T-Space Architects is known for its bespoke architectural solutions  , delivering innovative designs across a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, and public projects. Their work emphasizes   sustainability, cutting-edge design, and collaboration, making them a key player in London’s

RipperSec claims DDoS attack on Ferrari

Recently the Hacktivist Group “RipperSec” claimed to have attacked Ferrari’s global site in the name of justice for Palestine. The hacktivist group known as ‘RipperSec’ claimed responsibility for a DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) attack that put Ferrari’s global website partially out of service for a short time. In a post shared on social media, the group published a screenshot showing Ferrari’s site with a 500 error, highlighting the success of their attack. Currently, however, the site appears to be back online. The message from “RipperSec” is not only limited to claiming the attack, but also includes a strong political message, “Open