[ad_1] Insiders within Coinbase leaked user data causing a major cybersecurity incident and exposing critical user data earlier this month. On May 11, 2025 the company received ransom demands from an unknown threat actor who claimed to have information about Coinbase customer accounts and internal Coinbase documents including customer service and account management systems materials....Read More

[ad_1] Anne Arundel County government said Thursday the cyber incident earlier this year that temporarily shuttered government services and closed county buildings “may” affect people who received care at the Department of Health. County officials did not say how many were affected or what the hackers demanded but will be notifying “potentially affected individuals” in the coming...Read More

[ad_1] A February cyberattack compromised confidential data of patients who received care from the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, officials said. For the first time Thursday, county officials offered greater detail about the breach that temporarily closed county government buildings and disrupted several services for residents. Officials said in a news release that the...Read More

[ad_1] US retailers should “take note”, Google is warning Scattered Spider was seen targeting multiple US retailers this year The group has been on a “long hiatus” Scattered Spider, a known ransomware collective, is widening its target scope, no longer focusing exclusively on UK firms. This is according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (TIG), who...Read More

[ad_1] A new study from Comparitech, based on data collected from 2,600 attacks between 2018 and 2023, shows the average time for a US company to report a data breach following a ransomware attack is 4.1 months. From 2018 to 2023, the average time to report a ransomware breach has increased, rising from 2.1 months...Read More

[ad_1] Published On : 2025-05-15 Ransomware of the week CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple – industries, geography, and technology – that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: MS WindowsTarget Geography: Turkey, USATarget Industry: Business Services, Hospital,...Read More

[ad_1] The ransomware landscape has entered a “post-trust ecosystem,” where fragmented and increasingly mistrustful cybercrime groups operate in a climate of heightened law enforcement scrutiny, according to William Lyne of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The result is a more unpredictable and potentially more perilous threat environment for organizations worldwide. In recent years, a...Read More

[ad_1] The UK retail sector is reeling from a coordinated series of cyberattacks attributed to the DragonForce ransomware group, which has targeted some of Britain’s most iconic retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The attacks, which began in late April 2025, represent a significant escalation in both scope and sophistication of ransomware operations...Read More

[ad_1] Companies need a comprehensive approach that integrates detection, containment and response. Ransomware has become the cornerstone of cyber crime, with attackers evolving their tactics to bypass defences and cause widespread disruption. Organisations face significant challenges as ransomware continues to exploit weaknesses in security measures and operational processes. A more targeted understanding of these vulnerabilities...Read More

[ad_1] Morphisec has announced the launch of its KICKSTART Channel Program aimed at empowering channel partners with resources to strengthen ransomware prevention and exposure management capabilities. The initiative introduces a partnership framework for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Distributors, Systems Integrators, Referral Partners, and Technology Partners. Morphisec has structured the KICKSTART Channel...Read More