[ad_1] Disruption of major operators and seasonal effects contributed to the temporary downturn. Ransomware incidents fell sharply in Q2 2025, with public disclosures dropping 43% from Q1 (from 22.9 to 17.5 cases per day). However, attacks remain elevated compared to the same quarter last year, showing a 43% year‑on‑year increase. In total, 1,591 new victims appeared...Read More

[ad_1] The FBI has issued a trio of public service announcements warning of a rapidly growing online criminal ecosystem known as “The Com,” short for “The Community.” This decentralized group, made up largely of minors and young adults, is responsible for a wide range of increasingly severe crimes, from cryptocurrency theft and SIM swapping to...Read More

[ad_1] BitSight, Mitratech, RedSeal, SecurityScorecard, UpGuard, Chubb, AXA AL, Travelers, AIG, and Beazley. Cybersecurity Insurance Market by Offering (Solutions, Services), Insurance Coverage (Data Breach, Cyber Liability), Insurance Type (Packaged, Standalone), Provider Type (Technology Providers, Insurance Providers) – Global Forecast to 2030. The global cybersecurity insurance market [https://www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/cyber-insurance-market-47709373.html?utm_campaign=cyberinsurancemarket&utm_source=abnewswire.com&utm_medium=paidpr] is expected to expand at a compound annual...Read More

[ad_1] A bold shift in ransomware policy could reshape how UK organisations handle cyberattacks, sparking debate over whether security should come before operational survival. The UK government has unveiled a new proposal to strengthen its response to ransomware threats by requiring victims to report breaches, enabling law enforcement to disrupt cybercriminal operations more effectively. Published...Read More

[ad_1] GREEN RIVER — A month after a ransomware attack crippled the City of Green River’s computer systems, the city has remained quiet aside from an early statement, though it would appear progress is being made with the issue. SweetwaterNOW broke news of the ransomeware issue June 25, which had left the city unable to...Read More

[ad_1] A new analysis of online financial crime data shows wide variation in how states are affected by scams, fraud, and digital theft. According to 2024 figures compiled from FBI reports, Mississippi ranks as the safest state, followed by Texas, Minnesota, Alabama, and South Dakota. Each of these states reported low victim counts, lower financial...Read More

[ad_1] On April 3, 2025, the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) identified and began addressing a cybersecurity incident. The organization acted quickly by securing its systems and engaging a third-party cybersecurity firm to conduct a thorough investigation and law enforcement was also notified. The investigation determined that between March 31 and April...Read More

[ad_1] Sessions is scheduled to meet with law enforcement and school officials from across Central Texas to discuss solutions for improving safety in schools. WACO, Texas — United States Congressman Pete Sessions is hosting a coordinated school safety meeting on July 25, meeting with law enforcement officials and school district leaders from across Central Texas....Read More

[ad_1] A suspected cybercrime forum administrator who allegedly made more than €7 million ($8.23 million) facilitating illegal online activities has been arrested in Ukraine, Europol said. The man was detained Monday in Kyiv following a long-running investigation led by French authorities with support from Ukrainian police. Europol said the suspect ran xss.is, a major Russian-speaking...Read More

[ad_1] International law enforcement has dealt a significant blow to cybercrime this week, successfully seizing the vital online infrastructure of the notorious BlackSuit ransomware gang. In a coordinated international operation dubbed “Operation Checkmate,” authorities specifically targeted and took control of the group’s .onion data leak sites and negotiation platforms, which had compromised hundreds of organisations...Read More