Who is the ToyMaker? getty A lot of effort goes into tracking and reporting on the ransomware threat and those who launch the attacks. Given the sheer number of ransomware attacks and the money that can be made by those with no moral compass, this isn’t exactly surprising. No surprise, either, that some are willing...Read More
US-based media conglomerate Urban One has confirmed a significant data breach that compromised sensitive personal information of hundreds of individuals. The company disclosed that the incident, discovered in March 2025, involved unauthorized access to its network resulting in the exfiltration of employee data. Details compromised include names, Social Security numbers, direct deposit details, W-2 tax...Read More
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Friday declined to confirm or deny reports that a well-known ransomware group stole employee files in a recent cyberattack at the agency. The department faced questions after several cybersecurity websites reported that ransomware group Rhysida is behind the cyberattack at the DEQ and has stolen and auctioned off...Read More
The UK government’s recently announced ban on public sector ransomware payments has received mixed reactions from industry. With the aim of removing the financial incentives that fuel ransomware attacks and making public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure less attractive targets, the policy marks a significant step in the fight against cybercrime. But the introduction...Read More
Apr 26, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the activities of an initial access broker (IAB) dubbed ToyMaker that has been observed handing over access to double extortion ransomware gangs like CACTUS. The IAB has been assessed with medium confidence to be a financially motivated threat actor, scanning for vulnerable systems and deploying...Read More
The conventional formula for maintaining business continuity in the face of unexpected IT disruptions is as follows: Back up your data. Make a recovery plan. Test the recovery plan periodically. That approach may work well enough if your primary concern is defending against risks like server failures or data center outages caused by natural disasters....Read More
Veeam® Software, the #1 global leader by market share in Data Resilience, today announced the findings of their latest research, From Risk to Resilience: Veeam 2025 Ransomware Trends and Proactive Strategies Report, revealing alarming insights into the evolving threat landscape of ransomware attacks. With cyber threats becoming more sophisticated and frequent, the report underlines the...Read More
Gosia Wozniacka of Oregon Live reports: The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality on Friday declined to confirm or deny reports that a well-known ransomware group stole employee files in a recent cyberattack at the agency. The department faced questions after several cybersecurity websites reported that ransomware group Rhysida is behind the cyberattack at the DEQ...Read More
