[ad_1] Microsoft SharePoint hackers now deploying ransomware The hackers behind the widespread exploitation of flaws in Microsoft’s SharePoint software have begun deploying ransomware, according to the tech giant. Hundreds of organisations and government agencies have fallen victim to a widespread espionage campaign believed to have been undertaken by Chinese state-sponsored hackers after Microsoft failed to...Read More

[ad_1] Shahul Hamid said the framework could help ensure that cases involving fraud, identity theft, or cyberbullying are supported by reliable digital evidence, while also safeguarding civil liberties. PETALING JAYA: Cybercriminals today don’t wait—and neither can authorities. With scams and digital crimes striking rapidly, both locally and across borders, enforcement agencies are racing against time. ...Read More

[ad_1] I am a bit of a grey hair in the cybersecurity field, having entered in 2001 when there was not a “traditional” entry track. At the time, I was leading a counter-narcotics team in Hawaii when a really good friend and mentor reached out and asked me to join him at the recently formed...Read More

[ad_1] In the shadowy world of cybercrime, a group known as Scattered Spider has escalated its operations, zeroing in on VMware vSphere environments with a blend of cunning social engineering and technical prowess that has left U.S. companies reeling. Recent attacks, detailed in reports from cybersecurity firms, reveal how these hackers—often described as a loosely...Read More

[ad_1] LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Halcyon, the leading anti-ransomware solution provider, today announced its return to Black Hat 2025, taking place August 5-7 in Las Vegas. The company will be at Booth 5836 offering live demos of the Halcyon Anti-Ransomware Platform, which enables organizations to eliminate the threat of ransomware. “Black Hat is...Read More

[ad_1] An information technology expert, Jide Awe, has raised concerns about the increasing sophistication of AI-driven cybercrime. Mr Awe, an innovation and technology policy advisor, cautioned against the evolution of artificial intelligence-driven cyber threats in an interview on Monday, as they become more integrated into daily life. He said that individuals, companies, and governments should...Read More

[ad_1] Kevin Bader, 36, of Elkins Park, was arrested on July 10 for violating Megan’s Law and charged with sexual abuse of children – child pornography, NBC10 reported today. According to their coverage, Bader is a serial child predator and was convicted nearly a decade ago. He was found in possession of thousands of sexually explicit photos...Read More

[ad_1] Attacks have affected US government, retail and aviation Scattered Spider, the hacking collective behind attacks on Marks & Spencer, Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet, is “aggressively” targeting VMware virtualised environments. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) says UNC3944, a group that overlaps with Scattered Spider, is attacking VMware ESXi hypervisors at companies in the retail, airline,...Read More

[ad_1] A British transport firm was forced to close after 158 years thanks to a single easily-guessed password. According to a recent episode of BBC’s Panorama, Northamptonshire-based KNP – formerly Knights of Old – was hit by a ransomware demand that it couldn’t pay. The resulting incident saw the company fold, putting 700 people out...Read More

[ad_1] Individuals utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate cybercrime activities, such as telecom fraud, will face severe penalties, a guideline said on Monday. The 16-article guideline, jointly issued by the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate and the Ministry of Public Security, emphasizes the continued importance of cracking down on aiding cybercrimes and further...Read More