Krispy Kreme began sending out breach notification documents to thousands of victims this week after a cyberattack in November exposed troves of data.  The North Carolina-based doughnut giant reported the data breach to regulators in Maine, Texas, Vermont, South Carolina and Massachusetts, writing that they finished a months-long investigation on May 22 in which they...Read More

A new and concerning cyber threat, dubbed Mocha Manakin, has been identified by cybersecurity research firm Red Canary. First tracked in January 2025, this threat uniquely combines social engineering tricking people with specially built malicious software. Mocha Manakin uses a deceptive tactic called paste and run (also known as Clickfix or fakeCAPTCHA). This method fools...Read More

Imagine for one moment that you are a cybercriminal. You have compromised an organisation’s network, you have stolen their data, you have encrypted their network, and you are now knee-deep in the ransomware negotiation. However, there’s a problem. Your target is stalling for time. Who can you, as the perpetrator of the crime rather than...Read More

Qualys • June 20, 2025     Are You Ready to Defend Against Ransomware in 2025? Ransomware attacks are evolving faster than ever, with groups like RansomHub exploiting new vulnerabilities and targeting high-value industries. In 2024, attackers shifted tactics – leveraging stolen credentials and striking during peak business hours. Watch Critical Start,...Read More

Feng Chia University yesterday said that it had been attacked by the NOVA ransomware group, but measures were taken to prevent further damage. The private university in Taichung, said in a statement that it received outside intelligence on Tuesday indicating that it was targeted by the NOVA ransomware group. It immediately responded by launching an...Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) outranks ransomware as the top concern for IT and security leaders in Singapore, signalling a shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise cyber risk. This is according to a new report from Arctic Wolf, which recently started operations in Singapore as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. As emerging technologies...Read More

Major cybersecurity incidents in education and research institutions range from ransomware to advanced persistent threat level access, where the likely motivator is access to the valuable data and intellectual property held within these sectors. Although tactics and procedures differ, all threat actors, during their reconnaissance stage, will be looking for the easiest entry point to...Read More

Taichung, June 20 (CNA) Feng Chia University was attacked by the emerging NOVA ransomware group, the school has confirmed, and it said that necessary measures have been taken to prevent the damage from escalating. The private university, located in the central Taiwan city of Taichung, said in a statement that it received outside intelligence on...Read More

Qilin has quietly become one of the most active and impactful ransomware operations in the world today. If it’s not already on your threat radar, now is the time to take notice. This blog unpacks how Qilin operates, why it’s gaining traction across cybercriminal networks, and what steps security teams can take to get ahead...Read More

Source: National Police of Ukraine Bill Toulas reports: A member of the notorious Ryuk ransomware operation who specialized in gaining initial access to corporate networks has been extradited to the United States. The suspect is a 33-year-old foreign man who was arrested in April 2025 in his home in Kyiv at the request of the...Read More