Data from Crinetics Pharmaceuticals was listed on the LockBit ransomware site by an unidentified third-party group, allegedly not directly associated with LockBit. The group broke off talks with Crinetics, rejecting a $1.8m offer, after the company contacted media. The group is asking for a $4m payout, and the extracted data is listed for $700,000, with no proof of claim or leak to date. The breach remains unconfirmed.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to