BleepingComputer Company CyberSecurity Posture

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BleepingComputer

Company Details

Linkedin ID:

bleepingcomputer

Website:

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/

Employees number:

10

Number of followers:

62,346

NAICS:

541514

Industry Type:

Computer and Network Security

Homepage:

bleepingcomputer.com

IP Addresses:

Scan still pending

Company ID:

BLE_2861648

Scan Status:

In-progress

AI scoreBleepingComputer Risk Score (AI oriented)

Between 0 and 549

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BleepingComputer

Critical
Current Score
370
C (Critical)
01000
3 incidents
-159.5 avg impact

Incident timeline with MITRE ATT&CK tactics, techniques, and mitigations.

DECEMBER 2025
544
Breach
16 Dec 2025 • Mixpanel and BleepingComputer: Pornhub Premium Hack: User Activity Data Leaked
Adult Platform Premium Service Data Breach and Extortion Threat

**Adult Platform Breach Exposes Premium User Activity Logs in Extortion Scheme** A cyberattack targeting an adult platform’s Premium service has sparked privacy concerns after the hacking group *ShinyHunters* claimed to have stolen over 201 million records detailing user activity. The breach, confirmed by the company, originated from *Mixpanel*, a third-party analytics vendor, and affected only Premium subscribers—though no passwords or payment data were exposed. The stolen dataset includes highly sensitive behavioral logs: email addresses, search queries, video titles, timestamps, and IP-based geolocation data. While the company asserts that core systems remained secure, the nature of the exposed information—combining identifiable details with intimate activity logs—poses significant risks, including targeted phishing, blackmail, and de-anonymization. *ShinyHunters* has reportedly begun extortion efforts, leveraging the data to pressure the platform. The incident mirrors past breaches, such as the 2015 *Ashley Madison* hack, where exposed activity logs led to widespread harassment and legal repercussions. Unlike traditional ransomware attacks, this breach aligns with a growing trend of "data extortion," where attackers exploit reputational damage rather than financial theft. Mixpanel has denied any recent compromise but acknowledged the risks of third-party analytics tools, which often collect granular telemetry data. Security experts warn that even well-secured platforms can be vulnerable through supply chain weaknesses, where partners handling sensitive data become the attack surface. Regulatory scrutiny is likely, with potential investigations under *GDPR* and U.S. state privacy laws. The company has pledged to audit its data pipelines, enforce stricter retention policies, and minimize personally identifiable information in analytics logs. For affected users, the breach underscores the dangers of behavioral tracking—even when financial data remains protected.

370
critical -174
MIXBLE1765908097
Incident Details -
Type
Data Breach
Attack Vector
Third-party analytics vendor (supply chain attack)
Vulnerability Exploited
Supply chain weakness in analytics data handling
Motivation
Extortion, data monetization on dark web
Impact
Data Compromised: 201,211,943 records of user activity logs Systems Affected: Third-party analytics vendor (Mixpanel) Operational Impact: Potential reputational damage, increased phishing risks Brand Reputation Impact: High (sensitive behavioral data exposure) Legal Liabilities: Potential regulatory fines under GDPR or CCPA Identity Theft Risk: Moderate (de-anonymization risk via email + activity logs) Payment Information Risk: None (no payment data exposed)
Response
Remediation Measures: Auditing event schemas, reducing data retention, removing/hashing PII in analytics Communication Strategy: Public disclosure via company statement and media reports
Data Breach
Type Of Data Compromised: Behavioral logs (search queries, video titles/URLs, keyword tags, timestamps, IP-based geolocation) Number Of Records Exposed: 201,211,943 Sensitivity Of Data: High (intimate user activity combined with identifiable information) Data Exfiltration: Yes (claimed by ShinyHunters) Personally Identifiable Information: Email addresses, activity timestamps, geolocation data
Regulatory Compliance
Regulations Violated: Potential GDPR, CCPA (if applicable) Regulatory Notifications: Anticipated (if deemed reportable)
Lessons Learned
Supply chain risks in third-party analytics tools, need for data minimization in behavioral logging, heightened sensitivity of adult content activity data.
Recommendations
Audit and tighten analytics data pipelines to remove/hash PII Reduce data retention periods for sensitive logs Implement stricter access controls for third-party vendors Enhance user education on phishing risks post-breach Adopt alias emails for sensitive subscriptions Enforce multi-factor authentication for all accounts
Investigation Status
Ongoing (validation of dataset, scoping exposure window)
Customer Advisories
Be wary of extortion emails referencing viewing history Change account passwords and enable two-factor authentication Use alias emails for sensitive subscriptions Avoid clicking unsolicited links; log in directly via app/website Report phishing attempts to email providers and cybercrime units
Initial Access Broker
Data Sold On Dark Web: Alleged by ShinyHunters
Post Incident Analysis
Root Causes: Insufficient data minimization in analytics pipelines, over-reliance on third-party vendors without adequate security controls Corrective Actions: Audit event schemas, reduce data retention, hash/remove PII from analytics, enhance vendor security assessments
References
Blog URL Source URL
NOVEMBER 2025
682
Ransomware
01 Nov 2025 • BleepingComputer: Ransomware roundup: November 2025
November 2025 Ransomware Attack Trends and Key Findings

Last month, the number of ransomware attacks remained high with 659 recorded in total. This was a slight dip (-5%) from October’s total of 693. Attacks on healthcare providers declined significantly last month, dropping by 44 percent from 57 attacks in October to 32 attacks last month. In sharp contrast, businesses operating in the healthcare sector (e.g. pharmaceutical companies, medical billing providers, and healthcare tech companies) saw the biggest increase of any sector. Here, attacks rose by 43 percent (from 14 to 20). The manufacturing sector also saw yet another large increase (up 35 percent from 123 in October to 166 in November), as did the education sector (up 24 percent from 17 to 21). Qilin continued to take the top spot for the number of claims (107) but Akira (100) and Clop (94) closed in on its lead throughout November. Clop’s attacked its victims through an Oracle zero-day vulnerability exploit. Key findings for November 2025: 659 attacks in total — 38 confirmed attacks ( confirmed by the entity involved ) ) Of the 38 confirmed attacks: 22 were on businesses 10 were on government entities 2 were on healthcare companies 4 were on educational institutions Of the 621 unconfirmed attacks*: 544 were on businesses 18 were on government entities 30 were on healthcare companies 17 were on educational institutions The most prolific ransomware gangs were Qilin (107), Akira (100), and Clop (94) Qilin had the most confirmed attacks (5), followed by INC (3) an

537
critical -145
BLE1764669367
Incident Details -
Type
ransomware zero-day exploit
Attack Vector
Oracle zero-day vulnerability (Clop) unspecified (other gangs)
Vulnerability Exploited
Oracle zero-day (Clop gang)
Motivation
financial gain (ransomware)
Impact
Brand Reputation Impact: high (sector-wide disruption)
Recommendations
Patch Oracle zero-day vulnerabilities promptly to mitigate Clop ransomware risks. Enhance monitoring for healthcare-adjacent sectors (pharmaceuticals, medical billing, healthcare tech) due to rising attack trends. Implement sector-specific ransomware defenses for manufacturing and education, given significant attack increases.
Investigation Status
['ongoing (aggregated sector analysis)']
Initial Access Broker
Oracle zero-day (Clop) unspecified (other gangs) healthcare (pharmaceuticals, medical billing, tech) manufacturing education
Post Incident Analysis
Exploitation of unpatched Oracle zero-day vulnerability (Clop) Targeted campaigns against high-value sectors (healthcare-adjacent, manufacturing, education)
References
Blog URL Source URL
OCTOBER 2025
682
SEPTEMBER 2025
680
AUGUST 2025
679
JULY 2025
677
JUNE 2025
676
MAY 2025
674
APRIL 2025
673
MARCH 2025
671
FEBRUARY 2025
670
JANUARY 2025
668
SEPTEMBER 2023
749
Ransomware
01 Sep 2023 • bleepingcomputer
Ransomware Attack on Johnson Controls

BleepingComputer was informed by a source that Johnson Controls was the target of a ransomware campaign after being penetrated at its Asian headquarters. Since then, BleepingComputer has learned that the business was the victim of a cyberattack over the weekend, which led to the shutdown of some of its IT systems. Since that time, numerous of its affiliates, including York, Simplex, and Ruskin, have started to display technical outage alerts on website login pages and client portals. The Simplex customer portal, among other client applications, may be restricted due to ongoing IT disruptions, according to a statement posted on the Simplex website. As these disruptions are fixed, they will keep in touch with consumers while actively limiting any potential effects on our services.

636
high -113
BLE175111023
Incident Details -
Type
Ransomware
Impact
York Simplex Ruskin
References
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Frequently Asked Questions

According to Rankiteo, the current A.I.-based Cyber Score for BleepingComputer is 370, which corresponds to a Critical rating.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for November 2025 was 536.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for October 2025 was 682.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for September 2025 was 680.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for August 2025 was 679.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for July 2025 was 677.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for June 2025 was 676.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for May 2025 was 674.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for April 2025 was 673.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for March 2025 was 671.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for February 2025 was 670.

According to Rankiteo, the A.I. Rankiteo Cyber Score for January 2025 was 668.

Over the past 12 months, the average per-incident point impact on BleepingComputer’s A.I Rankiteo Cyber Score has been -159.5 points.

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