Coca-Cola has disclosed that a ransomware attack on its Fairlife dairy subsidiary disrupted operations and forced a temporary stop to production at U.S. facilities, a reminder that cyber incidents can quickly become physical business disruptions when they reach manufacturing systems. The company said it detected unauthorized access in systems tied to production. In response, Coca-Cola activated incident response and business continuity measures, brought in outside cybersecuri

A 44-year-old Ukrainian national extradited from Ireland has admitted guilt in connection with the Conti ransomware operation, one of the most damaging cybercrime campaigns in recent years. The man pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to attacks that took place between 2021 and 2022. His involvement included developing malware used to breach systems and deploy ransomware. This case highlights the ongoing global fight against cybercrime and the serious consequences for

A recent discovery by a security researcher has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community. The release of a proof-of-concept exploit for a new Windows privilege-escalation zero-day vulnerability, dubbed "MiniPlasma," reveals a critical weakness in fully patched Windows 11 systems. This exploit allows attackers to gain full SYSTEM-level access, effectively bypassing security measures designed to protect sensitive data and system integrity. For business owners, understan

Cybersecurity experts recently uncovered a sophisticated operation linked to MuddyWater, a hacking group associated with Iran. This campaign stands out because it uses Microsoft Teams as a platform for social engineering, targeting organizations with a false-flag ransomware attack. The attackers posed as IT support, manipulated multi-factor authentication (MFA) through screen sharing, and installed remote access tools to maintain control. While the operation seemed connected