[ad_1] Scotland’s West Lothian Council has confirmed that data was stolen from its education network after the Interlock ransomware group claimed responsibility for the intrusion earlier this month. The local authority, governing a region bordering Edinburgh, originally said there was no evidence to suggest that data had been taken when it first disclosed the attack...Read More

[ad_1] Some infostealer operators bundle and sell this stolen data. But increasingly the compromised details have acted as a gateway for hackers to launch further attacks, providing them with the details needed to access online accounts and the networks of multibillion-dollar corporations. “It’s clear that infostealers have become more than just grab-and-go malware,” says Patrick...Read More

[ad_1] NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, one week after the tragic shooting at The Covenant School, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee, Lieutenant Governor Randy McNally, Speaker Cameron Sexton and legislative leadership announced additional actions to strengthen safety at public and private schools across Tennessee. These measures include enhanced legislation and funding to place an armed security guard...Read More

[ad_1] Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: It took the education sector 4.8 months on average to report data breaches following ransomware attacks between 2018 and 2025, according to a report released last week by Comparitech. Colleges and schools had the...Read More

[ad_1] Microsoft has teamed up with law enforcement agencies across the globe to disrupt the infrastructure behind one of the world’s most notorious infostealer operations. Microsoft said that, between March 16 and May 16, it identified over 394,000 Windows computers globally that were infected with Lumma Stealer malware. A coordinated operation between the tech giant,...Read More

[ad_1] In today’s digital world, even small businesses are prime targets for cybercriminals. With limited resources and often less security measures, small enterprises can become easy entry points for hackers. Ensuring website and customer data security is not just a technical necessity but also a vital part of building customer trust and maintaining business reputation....Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware claims stabilised in 2024 despite remaining the most costly and disruptive form of cyberattack, according to cyber specialist Coalition.  Its 2025 Cyber Claims Report found that 60% of claims originated from incidents involving compromised business emails and fund transfer fraud (FTF). Ransom demands from threat actors fell in 2024, dropping 22% year-on-year to an average...Read More

[ad_1] What’s going to be different about this inquiry? It’s the question those in the child protection system are understandably asking. This week, the Crisafulli government in Queensland ordered a commission of inquiry into the child safety system. Another one. The fact the child safety department even exists is the result of a previous inquiry....Read More

[ad_1] In April 2025, a serious cybersecurity breach targeted Bulgaria’s Permanent Representation to NATO, according to Ivaylo Mirchev, an MP from the “We Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria” coalition. He raised the alarm publicly and also submitted a formal written question to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. Mirchev stated that the attack involved ransomware – a type...Read More

[ad_1] Tech giant Microsoft says it has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer and has blocked thousands of websites related to the software. Microsoft said in a May 21 blog post that a federal court in Georgia allowed the firm’s digital crimes unit to take down, block or suspend nearly 2,300 websites...Read More