BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — A cyber-attack can start with something as simple as an email. Experts say all it takes is clicking a link for a virus to get inside and take down a computer network. It’s something they say happens every day across the country, including here in Alabama. Cyber-crime is crippling networks and...Read More
A recent discovery by Netskope Threat Labs has brought to light a highly complex ransomware variant dubbed “DOGE Big Balls,” a derivative of the Fog ransomware. Named provocatively after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), this ransomware incorporates political statements and taunts in its payloads, including references to public figures and YouTube videos. The ransomware’s...Read More
Cybercrime imposes a heavy cost on societies and weakens national economic security. However, existing structures to tackle the threat have proven to be inadequate. Our research looks at all aspects of the cybercrime lifecycle, from the technical nature of cyber-criminal operations to data exploitation and the financial ‘cash out ’ phase. In doing so, we...Read More
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated new ransomware variant called “DOGE Big Balls,” which appears to be a modified version of the existing Fog ransomware family. The malware, provocatively named after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), employs a complex multi-stage infection chain utilizing both custom-developed PowerShell scripts and well-known open-source tools to compromise victim...Read More
Bryan Vorndran, who has helped guide the FBI to be more aggressive in disrupting malicious hackers and cybercrime gangs, will retire from the agency soon, Recorded Future News has learned. Vorndran, who joined the bureau in 2003 and has served as the assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division since early 2021, is expected to...Read More
The recent surge of ransomware attacks on global organisations has drawn renewed focus to the critical risks facing essential infrastructure and business operations. The latest incident involves Aigües de Mataró, a Spanish water supplier, whose computer systems and website have been compromised. This attack follows a string of high-profile ransomware incidents in Spain, including the...Read More
Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail. 1. Three Held in Odisha for Duping Man of ₹70 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Case Three individuals...Read More
Cybersecurity threats in the transportation and shipping sectors are on the rise. Advanced persistent threat (APT) detections targeting the U.S. in Q1 2025 were 2.4 times or 136% higher than the level seen in Q4 2024, according to a recent report by AI-powered cybersecurity firm Trellix. The CyberThreat Report: April 2025 shows that among those...Read More
Coalition, a cyber insurance provider known for its Active Insurance model that aims to prevent digital threats before they cause harm, has published its 2025 Cyber Claims Report, offering a comprehensive view of cyberattack trends affecting its policyholders throughout 2024. According to the report, ransomware incidents remained the most expensive and disruptive form of cyberattack,...Read More
What we’re seeing with Medusa ransomware isn’t just another spike — it’s a sign of how ransomware is evolving. The question every organisation should be asking right now is: If an attack like Medusa came for you, could you survive it? New research from Illumio’s Global Cost of Ransomware Study shows just how widespread and damaging these...Read More
