Ravie LakshmananMar 27, 2026Threat Intelligence / Vulnerability A pro-Ukrainian group called Bearlyfy has been attributed to more than 70 cyber attacks targeting Russian companies since it first surfaced in the threat landscape in January 2025, with recent attacks leveraging a custom Windows ransomware strain codenamed GenieLocker. “Bearlyfy (also known as Labubu) operates as a dual-purpose...Read More
Britney Spears has threatened her former bodyguard with legal action after he allegedly hacked into her personal devices.The Toxic hitmaker’s lawyer fired off a cease-and-desist letter to Thomas Bunbury in February, accusing him of violating numerous state and federal laws by allegedly accessing her devices and Apple iCloud account without her authorisation or consent. In...Read More
An alleged administrator of the notorious RedLine infostealer malware has been extradited to the United States to face criminal charges, marking a significant step in global efforts to combat large-scale cybercrime operations. Armenian national Hambardzum Minasyan made his initial court appearance in Texas following his extradition. Authorities accuse Minasyan of playing a key role in...Read More
Ravie LakshmananMar 27, 2026Threat Intelligence / Vulnerability A pro-Ukrainian group called Bearlyfy has been attributed to more than 70 cyber attacks targeting Russian companies since it first surfaced in the threat landscape in January 2025, with recent attacks leveraging a custom Windows ransomware strain codenamed GenieLocker. “Bearlyfy (also known as Labubu) operates as a dual-purpose...Read More
The notorious China-based cybercrime group, Silver Fox, has evolved its tactics, shifting from using Remote Access Trojans (RATs) to deploying custom Python-based stealers in its campaigns. Originally focused on financial gain, the group now conducts dual-objective operations, blending financially motivated attacks with espionage-like strategies. The most recent campaigns highlight this transition and the continuous refinement...Read More
Organised fraud has transformed into a sophisticated, cross-border industry extracting tens of billions from the US economy every year. According to Consilient, what once appeared to be isolated incidents of deception now bears a striking resemblance to a coordinated financial supply chain — one in which victims are sourced, groomed and exploited, while proceeds are...Read More
“I think the frequency certainly has increased and the complexity and there’s increasing risk, systemic risk, potential issues around aggregation,” said William Gow (pictured), chair of CILA’s Cyber and Technology Special Interest Group and head of cyber & technology risks – UK at Crawford & Company. Source link .........................Read More
If you want people to be more secure in cyberspace, there are only a few levers you can pull. You can secure them directly. You can give them better tools so they can secure themselves. You can align incentives so that security is rewarded and insecurity is costly. Or you can require security through law,...Read More
Key takeaways • Ransomware complaints filed with the FBI rose 9% in 2024; the FBI describes ransomware as the most pervasive threat to critical infrastructure (FBI IC3 2024 Annual Report). • The average ransom payment reached $2 million in 2024 — a fivefold increase from 2023 — while recovery costs averaged $2.73 million excluding any...Read More
This month, Security magazine is celebrating our Top Cybersecurity Leaders of 2026. This award celebrates the dynamic, talented professionals that innovate the cybersecurity field and spearhead change within their organizations. As we’ve recognized these esteemed professionals throughout March, I wanted to take a closer look at how cybersecurity leaders are developing their careers for the modern...Read More
