Qualys • June 20, 2025
Are You Ready to Defend Against Ransomware in 2025?
Ransomware attacks are evolving faster than ever, with groups like RansomHub exploiting new vulnerabilities and targeting high-value industries. In 2024, attackers shifted tactics – leveraging stolen credentials and striking during peak business hours.
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In a pre-emptive cybercrime operation, the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has averted a major financial fraud by identifying and rescuing a potential victim in West Bengal even before the individual had realized they were being defrauded. The fraud, traced to a China-linked investment scam, is part of a larger pattern of transnational cybercriminal activity...Read More
Feng Chia University yesterday said that it had been attacked by the NOVA ransomware group, but measures were taken to prevent further damage. The private university in Taichung, said in a statement that it received outside intelligence on Tuesday indicating that it was targeted by the NOVA ransomware group. It immediately responded by launching an...Read More
Chie described parts of the bill as “worrisome,” particularly regarding law enforcement powers and funding arrangements. Monrovia — Grand Kru County Senator Albert Chie has raised concerns over specific provisions within the proposed Cyber Crime Act of 2021 currently being debated in the Liberian Senate. By Obediah Johnson He described parts of the bill as...Read More
The latest report by IMARC Group, “Philippines Cybersecurity Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Component, Deployment Type, User Type, Industry Vertical, and Region, 2025-2033,” provides an in-depth analysis of the Philippines cybersecurity market. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, along with a breakdown of segments within the industry. The Philippines cybersecurity market...Read More
A ransomware attack pushed the German napkin firm Fasana into insolvency Pierluigi Paganini June 20, 2025 A cyberattack pushed the German napkin firm Fasana into insolvency, likely worsening existing financial troubles and serving as the final blow. German napkin maker Fasana filed for insolvency after a major cyberattack on May 19 paralyzed its systems, halting...Read More
Artificial intelligence (AI) outranks ransomware as the top concern for IT and security leaders in Singapore, signalling a shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise cyber risk. This is according to a new report from Arctic Wolf, which recently started operations in Singapore as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. As emerging technologies...Read More
Major cybersecurity incidents in education and research institutions range from ransomware to advanced persistent threat level access, where the likely motivator is access to the valuable data and intellectual property held within these sectors. Although tactics and procedures differ, all threat actors, during their reconnaissance stage, will be looking for the easiest entry point to...Read More
Ms Ghada Waly, UNODC Executive Director Since 2019, UNODC has been working closely with the IPU on legislative assistance to parliamentarians, primarily on counter-terrorism issues. The newly signed agreement advances the partnership beyond counter-terrorism to include the reflection of UNODC mandate areas such as trafficking in persons and smuggling of migrants, cybercrime, firearms trafficking, anti-corruption,...Read More
Taichung, June 20 (CNA) Feng Chia University was attacked by the emerging NOVA ransomware group, the school has confirmed, and it said that necessary measures have been taken to prevent the damage from escalating. The private university, located in the central Taiwan city of Taichung, said in a statement that it received outside intelligence on...Read More
