This Aug 21, 2019 file photo shows the headquarters of the Hong Kong Police Force in Wan Chai, Hong Kong. (PHOTO / XINHUA) Hong Kong was targeted by over 440,000 cyber threats in 2024, with over 100 system intrusion and ransomware cases, according to a cybersecurity report released Monday by the Police Force. The report,...Read More
Infosec In Brief Despite last week’s FBI announcement that it helped to take down the crew behind the Lumma infostealer, the malware continues to operate. Researchers from Check Point Research last Thursday said that the group’s command and control servers remain operational, the quantity of stolen information attributed to Lumma continues to grow, and cybercrime...Read More
Russians team up with young, English-speaking hackers for cyberattacks | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and...Read More
Ransomware attacks have entered a new era of sophistication and danger, with AI-powered ransomware attacks marking a significant evolution beyond encrypting payment files. It incorporates advanced tactics powered by artificial intelligence that make these attacks more devastating, harder to detect, and increasingly difficult to prevent. The Evolution of Ransomware 2.0 Traditional ransomware encrypted files and...Read More
A dramatic rise in malware on unmanaged endpoint devices is forcing organizations to rethink their security strategies, as these previously overlooked endpoints have become the preferred entry points for cybercriminals. Recent data reveals an alarming trend that security experts call a “silent risk” with potentially devastating consequences. Unmanaged Devices Become Primary Attack Vectors Unmanaged devices...Read More
Cybersecurity firm Quorum Cyber has uncovered two new versions of malicious software known as NodeSnake. This discovery highlights a possible shift in targets for the Interlock ransomware group, which is believed to be behind these attacks. Quorum Cyber’s Threat Intelligence team has been tracking NodeSnake and strongly believes it is connected to Interlock ransomware. This...Read More
Ransomware attacks have emerged as a significant and relentlessly escalating threat to the financial sector on a global scale. Banks, credit unions, investment firms, and other financial institutions are increasingly targeted by sophisticated cybercriminals who employ ransomware as their weapon of choice. These malicious actors infiltrate the systems of these organizations, encrypt their critical data...Read More
The increased prevalence of ransomware attacks is forcing the UK, along with many other countries, to explore mitigation tactics. One option is for a targeted ransomware payment ban to negate cybercriminals’ funding mechanism. In 2024, global ransomware attacks increased by 11% from the previous year (opens a new window). According to Microsoft (opens a new...Read More
An Iranian national pleaded guilty on Tuesday in North Carolina federal court for his role in a ransomware and extortion operation that prosecutors say targeted computer networks for Baltimore and other U.S. cities, a scheme that led to work disruptions and financial losses. Sina Gholinejad, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of computer fraud and...Read More
exclusive A mystery whistleblower calling himself GangExposed has exposed key figures behind the Conti and Trickbot ransomware crews, publishing a trove of internal files and naming names. The leaks include thousands of chat logs, personal videos, and ransom negotiations tied to some of the most notorious cyber-extortion gangs —believed to have raked in billions from...Read More
