A major cyber espionage breach has rocked the United States National Guard network. A group with ties to China called Salt Typhoon quietly accessed sensitive data for almost a year. Experts say that the breach could put national security at stake. How long did the hackers go undetected? Reportedly a Chinese hacking group called Salt...Read More
Raptor Technologies, a Houston-based school safety software provider, has introduced the Campus Movement suite, combining several of its products to help K–12 schools manage campus activity and enforce safety policies. The Campus Movement suite is designed to give school administrators greater visibility into visitors, volunteers, contractors, and students moving across campus. It includes real-time visitor...Read More
A Bay City man is charged with using a computer to commit a crime and accosting children for immoral purposes.File photo BAY CITY, MI — The work of an online vigilante has led to a Bay City man facing charges of trying to solicit what he thought was an underage girl for sex. Bay City...Read More
Generic spray-and-pray phishing attacks, such as the Nigerian prince scams that were fairly easy to identify, have rapidly evolved into targeted, convincing business email compromise attacks. Ransomware has advanced from locker strains that prevented users from accessing their systems — something remedied by backups — to triple extortion ransomware attacks that lock devices, encrypt...Read More
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Authorities in Cambodia continued their stepped-up campaign against online scam centers, arresting at least 500 suspects in two provinces on Thursday and Friday, the country’s information minister said. The arrests in Kandal province on the outskirts of the capital Phnom Penh, and in the northeastern province of Stung Treng, brought...Read More
Victims of Phobos and 8Base ransomware incidents will now have access to a decryptor thanks to Japan’s National Police Agency. On Thursday, Japanese officials published the free decryption tool and a guide in English for organizations impacted by the group’s attacks. U.S. prosecutors previously said operators of the strains collected upwards of $16 million from...Read More
Investors seeking robust growth in the second half of 2025 and beyond should consider the cybersecurity industry. Not only is the pace of cyberattacks increasing, but they are also becoming increasingly sophisticated, and their impact on businesses is growing. The cost of cybercrime is expected to increase significantly in 2025, surpassing the $10.5 trillion mark, according to...Read More
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wants the Defense Department to investigate its contractors’ reliance on Chinese workers following a report about Microsoft’s use of engineers in China to perform sensitive tasks. “DoD must...Read More
In today’s threat landscape, the conversation around ransomware has shifted from “if” to “when.” As organizations continue to evolve their cyber resilience strategies, it’s clear that recovery is no longer just an IT concern—it’s an enterprise-wide imperative. The Rising Cost and Complexity of Ransomware Attacks Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive and costly forms...Read More
Novabev Group, the parent company of premium vodka brand Beluga, has confirmed it was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack on July 14, 2025, temporarily disrupting operations and affecting IT infrastructure across the company and its WineLab subsidiary. The Russian spirits manufacturer has refused to pay any ransom demands, maintaining a firm stance against negotiating...Read More
