Ransomware groups are ramping up pressure on the public sector. In the first half of 2025, 208 attacks were recorded against government entities worldwide. That’s a 65% increase over the same period in 2024, and a 25 percent rise from the second half of last year. These were some of the findings from Comparitech’s Map...Read More
Mailchimp hit by alleged ransomware attack The Everest ransomware group says it has stolen personal and client data, but the leak volume is on the small side. Direct marketing giant Mailchimp has been listed as the victim of a ransomware attack on the darknet leak site of the Everest hacking group. Everest posted details of...Read More
There are urgent calls to upgrade child protection training for all staff working in outside school hours care (OSHC) centres after a man was charged with child abuse offences in Sydney’s northern suburbs. Warning: This story contains descriptions of child abuse material. On Wednesday, a court suppression order was lifted on the identity of a...Read More
Aug 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Ransomware The threat actor linked to the exploitation of the recently disclosed security flaws in Microsoft SharePoint Server is using a bespoke command-and-control (C2) framework called AK47 C2 (also spelled ak47c2) in its operations. The framework includes at least two different types of clients, HTTP-based and Domain Name System...Read More
CALERA, Ala. — As the first day of school approaches, the Calera Police Department is intensifying its preparations for potential active shooter scenarios. Police Chief David Hyche emphasized the department’s focus during Thursday’s training exercises, stating, “Our job is to get in here and stop the killing so that’s all we’re focusing on.” The training,...Read More
The FBI has announced the seizure of over $1.7 million worth of crypto from an affiliate of the emerging Chaos ransomware group. The agency confiscated 20.28 BTC in proceeds linked to a ransomware operator known as “Hors,” according to the FBI’s Dallas Field Office. The seizure took place April 15 and was formally recorded July...Read More
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The global ransomware protection market, valued at USD 22,221.5 million in 2024, is projected to reach USD 101,189.6 million by 2034, growing at a robust CAGR of 16.4%, according to a comprehensive report by Fact.MR. Fueled by the increasing frequency and sophistication of ransomware attacks, the market is witnessing significant demand for advanced security solutions....Read More
In the first six months of 2025, cybercriminals have already stolen billions of credentials, exploited thousands of vulnerabilities, and launched record-breaking ransomware attacks–leaving security teams and organizations worldwide scrambling to keep up. A Flashpoint midyear tally shows credential theft has jumped ninefold, vulnerability disclosures have risen 3.5 times, and ransomware incidents have nearly tripled. “In...Read More
While many businesses are still trying to understand how to use generative artificial intelligence (AI) to drive productivity and efficiency, malicious actors have moved rapidly. Their approach is not theoretical; it’s increasingly practical and dangerously effective. One of the clearest examples of this shift is GhostGPT, an AI-powered chatbot that was discovered in late 2024...Read More
