Dave Jones, a spokesperson for McLaren, said the hospital system completed its internal investigation with a third-party forensic specialist on May 5 when it determined sensitive patient data had been illegally accessed. He says the health care system has “followed all regulatory reporting guidelines.” “Protecting the security and privacy of data in our systems is...Read More
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a worrying rise in cybercrime cases linked to cryptocurrency investments. Fueled by the desire for high returns, many residents are unknowingly falling into the trap of unauthorised exchanges and fake digital coins. In 2025 alone, 24 complaints related to cryptocurrency fraud have already been registered, adding to the 135 cases reported...Read More
Published On : 2025-06-27 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 IntroductionThe CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found...Read More
Last Updated:June 27, 2025, 03:23 IST CBI’s inquiry found that over 700 branches of various banks across India had opened around 8.5 lakh mule accounts, often without proper KYC norms or Customer Due Diligence The CBI’s action is part of the Government of India’s ongoing commitment to deal with cybercrimes and their perpetrators sternly. Representational...Read More
A deceptive fake error attack vector, ClickFix, surged by over 500%, becoming the second most common attack method after phishing, and responsible for nearly 8% of all blocked attacks. SnakeStealer overtook Agent Tesla as the most detected infostealer, while ESET helped disrupt two major malware-as-a-service operations – Lumma Stealer and Danabot. Rivalries among ransomware gangs,...Read More
Lehi, Utah – June 26, 2025 Sorenson Capital has announced the close of its third early-stage venture fund, Ventures III, with $150 million in committed capital. The new fund reflects the firm’s long-held strategy of maintaining a consistent, disciplined investment approach amid an often-volatile venture landscape. The Lehi, Utah-based investment firm emphasized its continued focus...Read More
A British man has been accused by US authorities of being a notorious hacker who led an international cybercrime spree that caused $25 million of damage to dozens of victims. Kai West, 25, allegedly stole data from more than 40 companies from 2022 to 2025 and tried to sell them on the dark web for...Read More
In a chilling reminder of the real-world consequences of cybercrime, a recent ransomware attack on a hospital in Düsseldorf, Germany, has been linked to the death of a patient, marking a grim milestone in the escalating threat of cyberattacks on healthcare institutions. According to Digital Trends, the incident at Düsseldorf University Hospital in September 2020...Read More
The NHS in England said earlier this year it was still dealing with blood supply issues a year later.
Some industry and government studies have suggested that delays caused by ransomware attacks in the delivery of healthcare have undoubtedly contributed to poorer patient outcomes, including those potentially leading to deaths, but specific hard...Read More
Kolkata: The Kolkata Police has started training its personnel for the implementation of a new e-Zero FIR system, marking a significant shift in how cybercrime complaints — received on 1930 helpline or cybercrime portal — involving amounts exceeding Rs 10 lakh, will be processed, making it more time-bound and pinpointed.The new system, utilising Application Programming...Read More
