April 2025 witnessed a notable shift in the global ransomware landscape, with 470 reported victims worldwide representing a significant 29% decrease from March. Despite this numerical decline, ransomware operations continue to demonstrate increased sophistication and strategic targeting, indicating that threat actors are becoming more selective rather than less active. The manufacturing sector bore the brunt...Read More
RCMP in B.C. announced Wednesday that a Surrey resident had been arrested as part of a global cybersecurity crackdown. Police say the person they arrested operated a network of thousands of infected computers capable of delivering malware — malicious software which could steal personal data or mine cryptocurrency. It’s part of a global crackdown on...Read More
Teen boys blackmailed using nude photos is on the rise: What to know Predators financially extort teens, mostly boys, by blackmailing them with nude photos. Here’s what these conversations look like. A new online threat has emerged from a violent sextortion network called “764” that manipulates children in what the FBI described as “one of...Read More
It only takes 60 seconds to get scammed. getty Some hack attacks play the long game, with complex schemes designed to lure you into dropping your defenses, or multi-stage exploits to deliver their threat, while others prefer the more direct approach. When it comes to phishing, those socially engineered attacks that prey on your emotions...Read More
Justin Burney was found guilty in a Brunswick County courtroom today of multiple charges of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor, and sentenced to at least 104 years in prison.Burney’s trial lasted nine days, according to the District Attorney’s Office. Superior court Judge Jason Disbrow sentenced Burney to four consecutive terms of...Read More
The FBI warns that threat actors are deploying malware on end-of-life (EoL) routers to convert them into proxies sold on the 5Socks and Anyproxy networks. These devices, which were released many years back and no longer receive security updates from their vendors, are vulnerable to external attacks leveraging publicly available exploits to inject persistent malware. Once...Read More
Palo Alto Networks has released its first cybersecurity benchmark study for mid-market organisations in the Asia-Pacific and Japan region, highlighting increased investments but ongoing challenges in AI adoption and resilience. The “2025 Cybersecurity Resilience in Mid-Market Organisations” report surveyed more than 2,800 organisations across 12 countries and various industries. The findings show that while cybersecurity...Read More
Ransomware has emerged as one of the digital age’s most pervasive and financially devastating cyber threats. In 2024, organizations globally faced unprecedented challenges, with 59% reporting ransomware attacks in the past year, a 13% increase over five years. The average cost of these incidents soared to $1.85 million, while median ransom payments skyrocketed from $199,000...Read More
Florida lawmakers are taking action to address the state’s troubling child drowning statistics. State Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith and Rep. Johanna López (D-Orlando) have introduced bills aimed at tightening safety standards for residential swimming pools. The proposed laws, Senate Bill 604 and House Bill 93, would require homes with pools to pass a safety inspection...Read More
WASHINGTON (TNND) — The FBI and Justice Department announced on Wednesday the arrest of 205 alleged child sex predators in the last week in “Operation Restore Justice.” Attorney General Pamela Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel praised the “historic, unprecedented national nationwide operation” during a news conference and thanked the 55 FBI field officers who...Read More
