The Blackfield ransomware gang is asking for a $2 million ransom from Nidec Corporation, a large Japanese manufacturer of electronic components for automotive and computing applications. Nidec is a leader in producing motors of all sizes, from micro-precision ones used in phones and hard drives to heavy-duty motors for robotics, elevators, and large HVAC systems....Read More
Just-in-time vendor access, auditability, and containment are key controls for reducing ransomware risk in manufacturing, according to Secomea COPENHAGEN, Denmark, June 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following a recent increase in publicly reported ransomware and extortion incidents affecting manufacturers and industrial suppliers, Secomea is urging organizations to reassess how third-party remote access is managed across production...Read More
Guatemala, 10 June 2026. The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), with financial support from the Government of Canada, premiered “Click Click”, an educational medium-length film designed to strengthen cybercrime prevention and promote safer digital environments for children and adolescents. This production is part of initiatives under the project “Strengthening the...Read More
Financial scam attempts in Australia more than doubled during winter over the past two years, according to new data from Gen, the company behind Norton. Gen said it blocked more than 460,000 financial scam attacks during winter months in Australia, representing a 105% increase compared to the average across the rest of the year. The...Read More
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UK organizations suffered more than 26 successful ransomware attacks each month last year, with SMEs hit hardest, according to new data from Report Fraud. The UK’s cybercrime and fraud reporting service was contacted by 323 corporate ransomware victims between April 2025 and March 2026, according to City of London Police. Over 50% of reports were...Read More
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says allegations that two Sydney men, including a former Ernst and Young graduate, viewed the personal banking details of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese were “incredibly concerning”. Paul Issa, 21, and Phillip Issa, 25, briefly appeared in Sydney’s Downing Centre local court on Tuesday over the charges, where their bail was continued. Loading…...Read More
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro data leak is a sharp reminder that cybersecurity is not just an IT line item; it is a core business risk for global supply chains. When confidential supplier lists and prototype details surface early, it can expose weaknesses and raise questions about how well vendors protect critical information. For investors,...Read More
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million (approximately ₹85 crore) for information leading to the identification or location of two Russia-linked hacking groups accused of targeting WhatsApp and Signal users. The reward has been announced by the U.S. Department of State under its Rewards for Justice (RFJ) programme, which aims...Read More
People in the technology sector often joke that anything new in winter will be obsolete by spring. This is especially the case in cybersecurity, where hacker groups and cybersecurity teams are locked in an ever-escalating war of attrition. The speed of obsolescence far outpaces the legislative process: it can take up to two years for...Read More
