Imagine for one moment that you are a cybercriminal. You have compromised an organisation’s network, you have stolen their data, you have encrypted their network, and you are now knee-deep in the ransomware negotiation. However, there’s a problem. Your target is stalling for time. Who can you, as the perpetrator of the crime rather than...Read More

Digital scams are now perceived as just as much of a threat as other crimes Avast survey claims 1 in 3 Brits have fallen victim to online scams Phishing has seen a 466% rise quarter-on-quarter If you think digital scams are on the rise, you’re not alone – a new survey from Avast and Neighbourhood...Read More

Qualys • June 20, 2025     Are You Ready to Defend Against Ransomware in 2025? Ransomware attacks are evolving faster than ever, with groups like RansomHub exploiting new vulnerabilities and targeting high-value industries. In 2024, attackers shifted tactics – leveraging stolen credentials and striking during peak business hours. Watch Critical Start,...Read More

In a pre-emptive cybercrime operation, the Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has averted a major financial fraud by identifying and rescuing a potential victim in West Bengal even before the individual had realized they were being defrauded. The fraud, traced to a China-linked investment scam, is part of a larger pattern of transnational cybercriminal activity...Read More

Feng Chia University yesterday said that it had been attacked by the NOVA ransomware group, but measures were taken to prevent further damage. The private university in Taichung, said in a statement that it received outside intelligence on Tuesday indicating that it was targeted by the NOVA ransomware group. It immediately responded by launching an...Read More

Chie described parts of the bill as “worrisome,” particularly regarding law enforcement powers and funding arrangements. Monrovia — Grand Kru County Senator Albert Chie has raised concerns over specific provisions within the proposed Cyber Crime Act of 2021 currently being debated in the Liberian Senate.  By Obediah Johnson He described parts of the bill as...Read More

The latest report by IMARC Group, “Philippines Cybersecurity Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Component, Deployment Type, User Type, Industry Vertical, and Region, 2025-2033,” provides an in-depth analysis of the Philippines cybersecurity market. The report also includes competitor and regional analysis, along with a breakdown of segments within the industry. The Philippines cybersecurity market...Read More

A ransomware attack pushed the German napkin firm Fasana into insolvency Pierluigi Paganini June 20, 2025 A cyberattack pushed the German napkin firm Fasana into insolvency, likely worsening existing financial troubles and serving as the final blow. German napkin maker Fasana filed for insolvency after a major cyberattack on May 19 paralyzed its systems, halting...Read More

Artificial intelligence (AI) outranks ransomware as the top concern for IT and security leaders in Singapore, signalling a shift in how organisations perceive and prioritise cyber risk. This is according to a new report from Arctic Wolf, which recently started operations in Singapore as part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region. As emerging technologies...Read More

Major cybersecurity incidents in education and research institutions range from ransomware to advanced persistent threat level access, where the likely motivator is access to the valuable data and intellectual property held within these sectors. Although tactics and procedures differ, all threat actors, during their reconnaissance stage, will be looking for the easiest entry point to...Read More