In the shadowy world of cybercrime, a group known as Scattered Spider has escalated its operations, zeroing in on VMware vSphere environments with a blend of cunning social engineering and technical prowess that has left U.S. companies reeling. Recent attacks, detailed in reports from cybersecurity firms, reveal how these hackers—often described as a loosely affiliated...Read More
An information technology expert, Jide Awe, has raised concerns about the increasing sophistication of AI-driven cybercrime. Mr Awe, an innovation and technology policy advisor, cautioned against the evolution of artificial intelligence-driven cyber threats in an interview on Monday, as they become more integrated into daily life. He said that individuals, companies, and governments should adopt...Read More
Kevin Bader, 36, of Elkins Park, was arrested on July 10 for violating Megan’s Law and charged with sexual abuse of children – child pornography, NBC10 reported today. According to their coverage, Bader is a serial child predator and was convicted nearly a decade ago. He was found in possession of thousands of sexually explicit photos and...Read More
A British transport firm was forced to close after 158 years thanks to a single easily-guessed password. According to a recent episode of BBC’s Panorama, Northamptonshire-based KNP – formerly Knights of Old – was hit by a ransomware demand that it couldn’t pay. The resulting incident saw the company fold, putting 700 people out of...Read More
Individuals utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate cybercrime activities, such as telecom fraud, will face severe penalties, a guideline said on Monday. The 16-article guideline, jointly issued by the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate and the Ministry of Public Security, emphasizes the continued importance of cracking down on aiding cybercrimes and further specifies...Read More
Naoris Protocol’s inclusion in Binance Alpha marks a pivotal moment for decentralized cybersecurity innovation, aligning the project with Binance’s ecosystem to amplify its reach and credibility. Binance Alpha, a platform within the Binance Wallet designed to highlight early-stage blockchain ventures, has selected Naoris Protocol for its focus on community engagement and alignment with emerging trends...Read More
A threat actor claiming to have launched a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) venture is leveraging AI chatbots in its negotiation panel to automate communication and apply psychological pressure on victims. In June 2025, a ransomware actor known by the alias $$$ publicly introduced a new RaaS brand, GLOBAL GROUP, on the Russian Anonymous Market Place (RAMP...Read More
Individuals utilizing artificial intelligence technologies to facilitate cybercrime activities, such as telecom fraud, will face severe penalties, a guideline said on Monday. The 16-article guideline, jointly issued by the Supreme People”s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate and the Ministry of Public Security, emphasizes the continued importance of cracking down on aiding cybercrimes and further specifies...Read More
Rep. Jenkins-Arno supports plan to increase school safety State Rep. Nancy Jenkins-Arno (R-Rollin Twp) today voted to move the bipartisan package aimed at making Michigan schools safer for students and staff. The comprehensive plan, which passed the House, focuses on strengthening school security, enhancing mental health resources, and ensuring school personnel are well-prepared for emergencies....Read More
We hear all the time that cyber attackers no longer hack, but simply log in. This is because it is true. However, the example of Scattered Spider shows how sophisticated the top threat actors are. Social engineering is the key to the ESXi hypervisor, with all the consequences that entails. Last week, Google’s Threat Intelligence...Read More
