Cybercriminals aren’t moved by your mission—they see opportunity. Nonprofits often store sensitive donor data, financial information, and client records, despite having tight budgets and sometimes outdated technology. That combination makes them a top target for ransomware attacks—and the numbers are rising fast. The real cost (and impact) of ransomware isn’t just the ransom demand. It’s...Read More
The notorious INC Ransomware group is claiming responsibility for a data breach at Dollar Tree, the American retail chain known for selling most items at $1.25 or less. Despite its discount model, Dollar Tree is a Fortune 500 company, reporting $17.58 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025. As seen by Hackread.com, Dollar Tree appeared...Read More
A new report out today from Google Cloud’s Office of the CISO dig into a growing trend in the evolution of cyberattacks, the rise of financially motivated threat actors who are now targeting backup infrastructure directly, not just encrypting production systems. As detailed in the H2 2025 Cloud Threat Horizons Report, Google’s researchers have observed advanced persistent...Read More
The Scattered Spider hacking group is on the move again, security agencies have warned, adding new ransomware and improved social engineering techniques to its repertoire. In a joint international advisory, the FBI and other cybersecurity agencies said the group is now using DragonForce ransomware and other new variants, and is exploiting remote access tools such...Read More
Researchers at Avast have unveiled a free decryptor tool for victims of the FunkSec ransomware, marking a significant step in combating this now-defunct malware strain. Developed in collaboration with law-enforcement agencies, the decryptor enables affected users to recover encrypted files without paying ransoms. With the ransomware operation deemed inactive, Avast has made the tool publicly...Read More
The loosely connected network of threat actors behind several high profile hacks known as Scattered Spider has added new ransomware and improved social engineering techniques to its arsenal, the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) and associated Western agencies warn. An update by the cyber security agencies to an intial 2023 alert on Scattered Spider identifies...Read More
Despite this, 99% of respondents supported a ban in the private sector, surpassing the 94% in favour of a public sector ban READING, England, July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Commvault (NASDAQ: CVLT), a leading provider of cyber resilience and data protection solutions for the hybrid cloud, today published new research revealing a sharp divide between principle...Read More
Ransomware has become a defining cybersecurity threat, increasing in scale, sophistication, and cost. In the UK alone, recent months have seen a wave of high-profile incidents disrupting everything from retail and logistics to public services – with consequences that reach far beyond the IT department. Take the case of Marks & Spencer. A major breach...Read More
Key Takeaways US seeks forfeiture of 20.2 BTC from Chaos ransomware group, valued at $2.4 million. Estimates of US government bitcoin holdings vary, with reported figures ranging from 28,988 to nearly 198,000 BTC. Only three US states—Arizona, Texas, and New Hampshire—have passed laws establishing state bitcoin reserves. The United States has filed a civil complaint...Read More
