Kraken exposed a North Korean hacker posing as a software engineer, uncovering discrepancies like fake identities, voice changes during interviews, and suspicious technical setups. The exchange allowed the candidate to advance in interviews to gather intel on Lazarus Group’s hiring infiltration tactics. Lazarus Group has stolen $650M+ from crypto firms and is now shifting focus...Read More
Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East. Asian cybercrime syndicates have caused an estimated $37bn in losses in the East and Southeast Asian regions, with the United Nations warning that the reach of the criminal networks is expanding globally. In a...Read More
How can I protect myself from cybercrime? The EU is working on increasing cybersecurity, but following the tips below can help you stay safe while using the internet and working remotely: 1. Be cautious with unsolicited emails, text messages and phone calls Be especially cautious if someone tries to use a crisis to pressure you...Read More
As Criminals Innovate With AI, Cyber Defenses Scramble to Keep Up The rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the battlefield between cybercriminals and security teams—raising the stakes for corporations and government agencies already struggling to keep threats at bay. According to new research from cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies, digital crime syndicates and...Read More
By SentinelOne Updated: March 30, 2025 Ransomware is rapidly turning into one of the most challenging threats a business can face in the modern digital environment, significantly affecting various industries. Ransomware is a type of malware that targets a victim’s files by encrypting them so they cannot be accessed unless the cyber criminal is given...Read More
CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the “Fast Flux” cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs. Although the technique isn’t new, its effectiveness has been documented and proven repeatedly in actual cyberattacks. How Fast Flux helps with evasion Fast Flux is a...Read More
Roblox CEO and co-founder Dave Baszucki has told parents to keep their children off the popular game platform if they have safety concerns. Speaking to BBC News about the platform’s widely-reported issues with safeguarding and protecting younger players, Baszucki said the company is vigilant when it comes to addressing instances of bad behaviour but that...Read More
As artificial intelligence tools proliferate within organizations, security risks are surging, complicating the already challenging landscape of cyber defense. Businesses eager to harness AI’s promise are finding themselves unprepared to manage threats ranging from data leakage to sophisticated phishing attacks, according to a new report from the cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies. Check Point...Read More
When the world’s cardinals met in Rome last Monday for the first of their crucial pre-conclave discussions, they raised ‘the issue of clerical abuse’, according to a Vatican spokesman. The cardinals are forbidden to reveal anything that was said. But behind closed doors, the preparations for the conclave – which starts on Wednesday – are...Read More
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) on Wednesday said it had received nearly 860,000 complaints in the last year and recorded a “staggering” $16.6 billion in losses to businesses and individuals, the highest for both figures since the hub’s establishment in 2000. Fraud represented the bulk of reported losses in 2024 while ransomware was...Read More
