Critical Cyber Threats Surge: Massive Breaches and Ransomware Escalate on July 12, 2025

Publication Date: July 12, 2025

Key Cyber Incidents Today

• SafePay ransomware attack on global IT distributor Ingram Micro disrupted transported supply chains and triggered operations in the aftermath. This malicious attack uses SafePay ransomware, indicating a continued evolution in ransomware tactics targeting international distributors which provide key services to businesses. FireCompass

• Quantas Airlines data breach exposed 5.7 million customers. The breach was disclosed this week, and the impacted data includes identity, flight details, and loyalty information. FireCompass

• Sepah bank cyberattack - 42 million records compromised exposing a vast amount of customer data and prompting a demand for $42 million in Bitcoin. Integrity360

• TeleMessage breach – U.S. officials exposed with metadata from 60+ accounts exposed. Exposed info includes names, phone numbers, and email addresses. Integrity360

• Critical zero-day vulnerabilities exploited including ‘CitrixBleed 2’ (CVE-2025-5777) and new Sudo flaws on Linux systems, which are under active exploitation. System owners are urgently advised to patch emerging risk. FireCompass

• Microsoft Patch Tuesday releases addressed 137 vulnerabilities in their latest update to contain the continued surge at institutions and credible servers. FireCompass