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New ransomware gang Genesis claims 9 data breaches including optometrist and grocer

Two targets listed on Genesis' data leak site, Healthy Living Market & Cafe and River City Eye Care,

By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on October 22, 2025

Qilin ransomware: stats on attacks, ransoms & data breaches

This week, Qilin claimed responsibility for its 700th ransomware attack of 2025, establishing itself

By Rebecca Moody in Cybersecurity News on October 23, 2025

Grand Traverse County, MI notifies victims of data breach that leaked SSNs

Grand Traverse County, MI notified 782 people of a June 2024 data breach that compromised their name

By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on October 16, 2025

Ransomware gang says it hacked Kearney Public Schools, but district says it didn’t get ransom demand

Interlock took credit for a cyber attack on Kearney Public Schools in Nebraska, but the district say

By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on October 15, 2025

Government Ransomware Roundup: Q1-Q3 2025 stats on attacks, ransoms, and data breaches

During the first nine months of this year, Comparitech researchers logged 276 attacks on government

By Rebecca Moody in Cybersecurity News on October 16, 2025

Ransomware gang says it hacked Michigan City, Indiana, stole data

A ransomware gang called Obscura over the weekend took credit for a September 2025 cyber attack on M

By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on October 13, 2025

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New ransomware gang Genesis claims 9 data breaches including optometrist and grocer

Two targets listed on Genesis' data leak site, Healthy Living Market & Cafe and River City Eye Care,

By Paul Bischoff in Cybersecurity News on October 22, 2025

What are the best VPN bundles in 2025?

Looking for an all-in-one security solution? Want to get the best possible value from your VPN? The best VPN bundles are a great way to maximize your protection and save.

By Mark Gill in VPN & Privacy on October 22, 2025

Qilin ransomware: stats on attacks, ransoms & data breaches

This week, Qilin claimed responsibility for its 700th ransomware attack of 2025, establishing itself

By Rebecca Moody in Cybersecurity News on October 23, 2025

How to watch Golden State Warriors games from anywhere

Want to watch Golden State Warriors games online? A VPN lets you stream Golden State Warriors games from anywhere. Learn how to use a VPN to unblock NBA on vacation, at work, or during blackout games.

By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on October 22, 2025

How to watch Green Bay Packers games from anywhere

Want to watch Green Bay Packers online? With a VPN, you can stream Packers matchups from anywhere. Learn how to use a VPN to watch Packers while traveling, or to unblock out-of-market games.

By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on October 21, 2025

How to watch Aspinall vs Gane – Stream UFC 321 anywhere

Want to watch UFC 321 online? With a VPN, you can stream Aspinall vs Gane live from anywhere. Discover how to unblock official UFC streams abroad or in restricted countries.

By Ray Walsh in VPN & Privacy on October 21, 2025