[ad_1] Earlier this year, the UK government opened proposals on a set of world-leading proposals to protect businesses against ransomware threats. The proposals would make it illegal for public sector organisations to make ransomware payments and increase reporting requirements for all victims. The goal of this has been to undermine the ransomware business model, ultimately...Read More

[ad_1] The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced the disruption of the online infrastructure associated with DanaBot (aka DanaTools) and unsealed charges against 16 individuals for their alleged involvement in the development and deployment of the malware, which it said was controlled by a Russia-based cybercrime organization. The malware, the DoJ said, infected...Read More

[ad_1] In the latest phase of Operation Endgame, an international law enforcement operation, national authorities from seven countries seized 300 servers and 650 domains used to launch ransomware attacks. “From 19 to 22 May, authorities took down some 300 servers worldwide, neutralised 650 domains, and issued international arrest warrants against 20 targets, dealing a direct...Read More

[ad_1] Global cybersecurity and digital company Kaspersky raised urgent concerns about the rising misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) in cyberattacks across Asia Pacific (APAC), revealing new threat data and defensive strategies at its Cyber Insights 2025 forum held in Seoul. According to Kaspersky experts, 2024 saw over 3 billion malware attacks globally, with a daily...Read More

[ad_1] Joe Fay Technology Reporter Getty Images The vigilance needed in the military can be an asset in cybersecurity Leading a foot patrol through an empty village in a conflict zone might seem a world away from working in a security operations centre (SOC) in a major enterprise. But, says former infantryman James Murphy, when...Read More

[ad_1] Published On : 2025-05-22 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: Ransomware.Target Technologies: Windows. IntroductionCYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found RALEIGHRAD...Read More

[ad_1] Many organizations, after a period of relative quiet, might believe the ransomware bubble has burst. The headlines may have shifted, and other emerging cyber threats might seem to dominate the news cycle, but recent data from Marsh’s 2024 UK cyber insurance claims report suggests otherwise.Read More

[ad_1] A group of more than a dozen states sued TikTok on Tuesday, alleging the app was intentionally designed to addict teens, something authorities say is a violation of state consumer protection laws. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide caption toggle caption Damian Dovarganes/AP More than a dozen states, led by California and New York, are suing TikTok...Read More

[ad_1] 69% of global respondents to a Jumio survey say AI-powered fraud now poses a greater threat to personal security than traditional forms of identity theft. This number rises to 74% in Singapore, with 71% also indicating that AI-generated scams are harder to detect than traditional scams. Rising AI concerns erode digital trust 69% of...Read More

[ad_1] CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A ransomware attack has caused a system-wide outage at Kettering Health, impacting all 14 of its medical centers and its call center. The attack highlighted the growing threat faced by medical and health organizations, as cybercriminals target these institutions knowing that lives are at stake and the urgency to pay a...Read More