[ad_1] In April 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a HIPAA enforcement settlement with Comprehensive Neurology, PC, a New York-based neurology practice, in connection with a ransomware incident that compromised the electronic protected health information (“ePHI”) of approximately 6,800 individuals. This case marks OCR’s 12th ransomware-related...Read More
[ad_1] The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime wing has issued an advisory warning citizens to remain vigilant against a surge in cyberattacks linked to the escalating India-Pakistan tensions. Authorities caution that state-sponsored cyber groups, known as Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), are intensifying efforts to target Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure during this tense...Read More
[ad_1] A spate of cyber attacks has rocked the British high street. In recent weeks, hackers have caused huge disruptions to M&S, Co-op, and Harrods by freezing critical systems. It is unlikely to be the last we hear of high-profile brands falling victim to malicious actors, particularly amid growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Companies will...Read More
[ad_1] Key Takeaways This blog entry details research on the Agenda ransomware group’s use of SmokeLoader and a new loader, which we named NETXLOADER. The new loader poses an increased risk of sensitive data theft and device compromise to targets due to its stealthy behavior. In the first quarter of 2025, Agenda ransomware activity has...Read More
[ad_1] Anti-Ransomware Day was established on May 12 in 2020 by INTERPOL in collaboration with Kaspersky to commemorate the anniversary of the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack that occurred on May 12, 2017. The purpose of Anti-Ransomware Day is to raise global awareness about the threats posed by ransomware and to promote best practices for prevention...Read More
[ad_1] Image used for representational purposes | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, there is an elevated risk of cyber attacks, particularly advanced persistent threats, known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure. The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has issued...Read More
[ad_1] Published On : 2025-05-08 Ransomware of the week CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple – industries, geography, and technology – that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: MS Windows IntroductionCYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found...Read More
[ad_1] This section of the paper presents the key results of the study. The initial subsections of the analysis focus on the high degree of industrialisation within China’s cybercrime sector, paralleling, if not exceeding, developments in other countries. This industrialisation is evidenced by a highly differentiated market and the advent of cybercriminal firms. The subsequent...Read More
[ad_1] A dangerous sexual predator – with an IQ in the top 4% – “manipulated, coerced and blackmailed” teenage girls into sending him explicit images. Max Hollingsbee (21) of Orient Circle, Lurgan was jailed on Friday after admitting scores of child sexual abuse crimes. He had faced charges including inciting a child to take part...Read More
[ad_1] LockBit, one of the most notorious and prolific cybercrime groups, has been compromised, handing law enforcement and threat intelligence experts a trove of critical insider information. On May 7, a cyber threat actor known as “Rey” on X discovered that LockBit’s dark web affiliate panels had been defaced and replaced with a message and...Read More
