The Information and Privacy Commissioner (IPC) has completed its decision regarding the 2023 criminal ransomware cyberattack which impacted health records and information systems at five hospitals in southwestern Ontario. Bluewater Health, Chatham-Kent Health Alliance, Erie Shores HealthCare, Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare and Windsor Regional Hospital were all impacted by the cyberattack. The IPC’s decision concludes the...Read More
Cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm about a sophisticated malware campaign that leverages malicious advertisements targeting system administrators through weaponized PuTTY downloads. This emerging threat represents a significant shift in attack vectors, with malicious advertisements now surpassing traditional phishing methods as the primary delivery mechanism for malware infections. The current campaign uncovered by ExpelSecurity specifically...Read More
Qilin ransomware has emerged as a formidable force, rapidly ascending to prominence amid the collapse of once-dominant groups like RansomHub and LockBit in 2025. Active since October 2022, Qilin has solidified its position through a sophisticated Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, offering affiliates advanced tools and infrastructure while claiming 15-20% of ransom payments. Its ability to target...Read More
Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms as a sophisticated new ransomware strain named Qilin has rapidly gained prominence in the threat landscape, demonstrating unprecedented cross-platform capabilities. The malware has been observed successfully compromising Windows workstations, Linux servers, and VMware ESXi hypervisors in a series of high-profile attacks across financial, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors. Initial reports indicate...Read More
The first half of 2025 has seen the decline and demise of several once-dominant ransomware groups, such as LockBit, RansomHub, Everest and BlackLock, partly due to the impact of previous law enforcement operations, data leaks and breaches. While these disruptions have left the ransomware landscape more fragmented than ever, with a lack of clear “market...Read More
Exclusive: WA-based Pressure Dynamics confirms DragonForce ransomware attack Hackers publish more than 100 gigabytes of data exfiltrated from an Australian hydraulics company. The DragonForce ransomware-as-a-service operation has listed Western Australia-based Pressure Dynamics as a victim on its darknet leak site, with the company acknowledging it has experienced a cyber incident. DragonForce listed the company in...Read More
Confident Investing Starts Here: Yodogawa Steel Works ( (JP:5451) ) just unveiled an announcement. Yodogawa Steel Works has reported that its subsidiary, Sheng Yu Steel Co., Ltd. in Taiwan, experienced a ransomware attack, but all affected systems have been restored without disrupting business operations. The company has enhanced its security measures and is addressing potential...Read More
Published: 18 Jun. 2025, 14:25 The Yes 24 headquarters in western Seoul [YONHAP] Yes24, one of Korea’s largest online bookstores, will offer compensation to millions of customers after a ransomware attack earlier this month paralyzed its platform and disrupted service for several days. The company announced on Tuesday that it would distribute 5,000...Read More
Almost all chief information security officers (CISOs) anticipate an increase in cyber attacks over the coming three years, attributing the escalation to an increasingly complex and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven threat landscape. Research conducted among 300 CISOs, chief information officers (CIOs), and senior IT professionals by CSC has highlighted significant concerns over cybersquatting, domain-based attacks, and...Read More
