[ad_1] Aug 11, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan This week, cyber attackers are moving quickly, and businesses need to stay alert. They’re finding new weaknesses in popular software and coming up with clever ways to get around security. Even one unpatched flaw could let attackers in, leading to data theft or even taking control of your systems. The...Read More
[ad_1] The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed all cybercrime charges filed by the Inspector-General of Police against a female medical doctor, Bolanle Aseyan. In a judgment delivered last Friday, Justice Peter Lifu discharged and acquitted Aseyan, ruling that the police failed to prove the essential elements of the alleged offences. Aseyan had been...Read More
[ad_1] It started like a domino effect. One by one, the biggest names in ransomware began to vanish in Q2. From LockBit, once considered the most active and resilient ransomware gang, its empire began to unravel under the pressure of global law enforcement. Then, almost in sequence, other major players, 8Base, RansomHub, and BianLian shut...Read More
[ad_1] Between November 2024 and January 2025, Indonesia suffered financial losses of 476 billion rupiah (US$29.7 million) due to cybercrime, according to Deputy Minister Nezar Patria of the Ministry of Communication and Digital. Digital fraud remains a major threat, with 1.2 million reports of online scams filed by mid-2025. The ministry is working with the...Read More
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After a long summer with the kids, it’s time for our students to head back to school. Now is a great time to check backpacks, set routines, and update emergency plans! Emergencies in our community can include power outages, wildfire smoke, and ice storms, so knowing what to expect when your...Read More
[ad_1] Australian and New Zealand organisations have experienced some of the most severe waves of ransomware attacks globally, according to new research from Semperis, with a substantial proportion facing repeated targeting and rising threats to their executives. The 2025 Ransomware Risk Report from Semperis draws on a survey of nearly 1,500 organisations worldwide, capturing the...Read More
[ad_1] Two Malaysian nationals were arrested in a joint law enforcement operation targeting cybercrime activities in Cebu City on July 28, the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) announced. The coordinated raid, carried out with the Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit (BI-FSU), the National Bureau of Investigation – Central Visayas Regional Office (NBI-CEVRO), the...Read More
[ad_1] Thanks to the rise of hybrid working and SaaS the traditional concept of ‘attack surface’ — limited to hardware, software, and network infrastructure — is dangerously outdated and no longer sufficient to ensure cybersecurity. We spoke to Mike Riemer, senior vice president Network Security Group and field CISO at Ivanti, to find out how...Read More
[ad_1] Popular brand Marks & Spencer has resumed its click and collect service for clothing, home, and beauty products. This ends a suspension that lasted nearly four months following a major cyberattack. The retailer paused all clothing and home deliveries, as well as store collections, on April 25. This was just three days after announcing...Read More
[ad_1] JOHANNESBURG – Joburg Child Welfare is calling on police to act with urgency on preventable child abuse cases. It comes after the death of a 4-year-old girl allegedly at the hands of her father, despite clear warning signs. Social workers say her death could have been prevented. Abubakr Hattas, CEO of Joburg Child Welfare,...Read More
