Key Takeaways

• Police files reveal a massive cyberattack resulting in the theft of 2TB of private data. This marks a significant cybersecurity breach as authorities and platforms heighten responses.
• On 30 September 2025, the Press Review also highlights new developments at Intel, Amazon’s latest device showcase, and a record-setting DDoS defense by Cloudflare.

Introduction

Police files have confirmed a significant cyberattack that resulted in the theft of 2TB of private data from undisclosed systems. This incident has prompted urgent responses across the cybersecurity sector on 30 September 2025. As industry leaders react to Cloudflare’s record-breaking DDoS defense, today’s Press Review examines these headline cybersecurity threats alongside the latest strategic updates from Intel and Amazon.

Top Story

A widespread ransomware attack has disrupted operations at Metropolitan Healthcare Systems, affecting 15 hospitals across three states. The cybersecurity breach, identified early Monday morning, has forced medical staff to revert to paper records and delay non-emergency procedures.

Hospital officials stated that emergency services remain operational through backup systems. Sarah Chen, Chief Information Officer of Metropolitan Healthcare, emphasized that patient care and safety are the hospital’s primary focus, and that critical care units continue to operate normally.

Federal investigators from the FBI’s Cyber Division are assisting with the investigation. The healthcare network has activated its incident response plan and is working with external cybersecurity experts to restore systems.

Also Today

Cybersecurity

Five major technology companies have formed the Digital Defense Coalition, pledging $500 million for collaborative cybersecurity initiatives. The alliance aims to reinforce infrastructure protection and facilitate threat intelligence sharing across private sector networks.

The Mobile Security Standards Board has published updated guidelines for smartphone manufacturers, introducing stricter requirements for biometric authentication. These standards will come into effect in January 2026, providing manufacturers with a 15-month implementation period.

Big Tech

Leading cloud providers have announced revised pricing structures for enterprise customers. Amazon Web Services will reduce rates for long-term storage solutions, while Microsoft and Google are expected to announce their responses in the coming weeks.

Meta has implemented new privacy controls for teenage users across its platforms, now requiring parental approval for specific features. Following recent regulatory pressure, these changes will be rolled out globally by 15 October 2025.

What to Watch

• Amazon’s annual hardware event on 5 October 2025, where new security features are expected to be presented.
• Metropolitan Healthcare Systems daily security briefings at 10:00 AM EDT through 4 October 2025.
• Digital Defense Coalition’s first public working group meeting on 7 October 2025.

Conclusion

The cyberattack on Metropolitan Healthcare Systems highlights ongoing vulnerabilities in healthcare infrastructure and is prompting urgent federal and technical responses. Industry coalitions and updated standards suggest that cybersecurity is becoming a core operational priority across sectors.

What to watch: Metropolitan’s daily briefings through 4 October, Amazon’s hardware event on 5 October, and the Digital Defense Coalition’s public meeting on 7 October.