Ransomware exploits value. Attackers put victims against a decision to pay for the hope of the return of their system or lose it. For victims, it is hard to justify not paying even though it sets a harmful precedent. At heart, this is an economics question that cyber professionals find it difficult to answer on...Read More
Panaji: Goa has topped all other Indian states in terms of its residents’ ability to report cybercrime, with an average of 44.6% of Goans knowing how to report cyber fraud directly to the police or through an online portal. A study by the Union ministry of statistics and implementation has also revealed that females surpass...Read More
RHC Dark Lab : 2 June 2025 09:59 On May 10, 2025, the City of Pisa suffered a ransomware attack within their computer systems. The next day Nova claimed the attack and on the 21st of the same month threatened to publish 2TB of data stolen from the municipality’s servers. Nova RaaS appeared the first time in...Read More
NEWLY APPOINTED officiating Director General of Police (DGP) Rajeev Krishna on Monday emphasised that alongside a firm stance against crime and criminals, there would be zero tolerance for anyone attempting to disturb the law and order system. Krishna, a 1991-batch officer, also underlined that the rule of law would be upheld at all costs and...Read More
Triple extortion ransomware is a type of ransomware attack where a cybercriminal extorts their victim multiple times — namely by encrypting data, exposing exfiltrated data and then threatening an additional third attack vector. In a traditional ransomware attack, an attacker encrypts the victim’s data, preventing them from accessing it. A traditional ransomware attack typically follows...Read More
Staying ahead in cybersecurity is about making smart choices, learning from experts, and connecting with people who get what you’re dealing with. But with so many cybersecurity events out there, how do you know which ones are worth your time? You have a budget to stick to and only so many days to spare. Not every...Read More
As ransomware attacks devastate organizations globally, many companies are turning to professional negotiators to engage directly with cybercriminals, despite strong government opposition to paying ransoms. This emerging practice has sparked intense debate about when negotiation becomes necessary and how organizations can protect themselves while navigating these high-stakes conversations with threat actors. When Negotiation Becomes Necessary...Read More
By: Steven Masada (Microsoft On The Issues) In this blog post, Microsoft’s Steven Masada discusses the company’s recent action, in collaboration with international partners, to disrupt Lumma Stealer—a powerful info-stealing malware used by hundreds of cybercriminals. Lumma has been instrumental in stealing passwords, financial data, and cryptocurrency wallets, enabling cyberattacks that have affected schools, banks,...Read More
The city of Sheboygan said it suffered a significant ransomware attack last year that compromised the sensitive personal information of almost 70,000 individuals. In a data security incident notice filed with the Office of Maine Attorney General, officials of the city of Sheboygan said that on October 31, the city experienced a network disruption...Read More
International authorities have taken down AVCheck in major cybercrime operation. (Photo: Paul Brady Photography/Shutterstock) An international law enforcement operation has taken down AVCheck, a platform used by cybercriminals to verify if their malware could bypass commercial antivirus software detection before its deployment. The website avcheck.net now features a seizure notice displaying the insignias of the...Read More
