Slovakia-based cyber security vendor ESET said it has discovered “the first known” artificial intelligence-powered ransomware that generates malicious scripts on-the-fly on infected machines. ESET called the ransomware “PromptLock”, and has uploaded Microsoft Windows and Linux samples to Google’s VirusTotal scanning site. For now, ESET said there are multiple indicators that suggest the ransomware, which is...Read More
Searcy, Ark. (KATV) — The Searcy Police Department is sending a timely reminder to all residents about a specific cybercrime act that that targets businesses and employees. Business Email Compromise (BEC), also known as Email Account Compromise (EAC), is a crafty cybercrime that has been causing headaches and financial losses for businesses worldwide. These scams...Read More
Oyster Backdoor malware has been observed disguising itself as legitimate IT management tools WinSCP and PuTTY in a campaign targeting IT professionals, with evidence suggesting a link to ransomware operations. Researchers from BlueVoyant have conducted an investigation into a recent attack within a healthcare sector client environment, where the Oyster Backdoor was delivered through a...Read More
Kolkata: The amount of money lost to cybercrime in the city has decreased, from an average of Rs 22 crore a month in 2024 to around Rs 16.5 crore a month now. Recovery of siphoned money had also increased though the rate needed to improve further, said a senior Lalbazar officer. Police and cybercrime experts...Read More
Audit prompted by 25 Investigates reporting says DESE’s child safety regulations lack oversight An audit released by the state says the Department of Elementary and Special Education (DESE) failed to comply with regulations around special education and child safety. The audit’s numerous findings claim that DESE failed to properly investigate reports of child abuse and...Read More
The State of Nevada says it suffered “network security incident” While not officially described as a cyberattack, it certainly resembles a ransomware attack There is no evidence of stolen files yet Offices, websites, and phone lines of the state government of Nevada were all made unavailable and taken offline following an apparent cyberattack. The official...Read More
KARACHI: The Constitutional Bench of the Sindh High Court has directed former President Dr Arif Alvi and his entire family to appear before the National Cybercrime Agency in connection with a petition challenging the freezing of their bank accounts. A two-member bench headed by Justice K. K. Agha heard the petition against the freezing of...Read More
In the shadow of its once-dominant smartphone legacy, BlackBerry has embarked on a transformative journey that positions it as a pivotal player in two of the most dynamic sectors of the 21st century: cybersecurity and automotive technology. By pivoting from its legacy in mobile operating systems to a software-first strategy, the company has not only...Read More
Law enforcement from eight countries took part in “Operation Checkmate” targeting the Royal and BlackSuit ransomware groups The Delta Police Department’s Cybercrime Unit recently helped U.S. authorities and law enforcement from six other countries dismantle “critical infrastructure” used in ransomware attacks on essential services around the world. Earlier this month, the United States Department of...Read More
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – A construction zone near Whitmer High School is raising some safety concerns. “There are cars, not necessarily pulling off to the side streets. They are literally stopping on Alexis Road and letting their children out to drop them off. So obviously not only a traffic concern but a safety concern for...Read More
