In October 2023, the British Library reported a ransomware attack to us, which escalated because of the lack of multi-factor authentication on an administrator account. Following the incident, the British Library published a cyber incident review in March 2024, which provided an overview of the cyber-attack and key lessons learnt to help other organisations that...Read More
Although cybercrime is typically associated with cities, Karnataka’s rural regions have seen a dramatic rise in such offenses over the past two years. In 2022, 880 cases emerged from rural districts, but by 2024, that number had nearly doubled to 1,600. Tribal areas, too, saw a spike—from zero in 2022 to 12 incidents in 2024....Read More
Living in a digital world means dealing with digital threats every day – and now, it is AT&T’s turn to step up its security game. AT&T just announced a major partnership with cybersecurity powerhouse Palo Alto Networks to deliver a next-gen solution that is all about keeping businesses safer online. The two companies are teaming up...Read More
Analysis of 300+ victims highlights the roles and industries most vulnerable to credential theft with 28% in Project Management SAN FRANCISCO, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KELA, a global leader in cyber threat and exposure intelligence solutions, today released a new report, Inside the Infostealer Epidemic: Exposing the Risks to Corporate Security. The report highlights...Read More
While the company stays tight-lipped on the details, M&S is continuing to suffer major disruption from what appears to be a serious ransomware attack. Marks and Spencer is still dealing with a serious cybersecurity incident that has seen its online sales halted, share price tumble and staff reportedly being sent home from warehouses. While the...Read More
Bengaluru: Contrary to the belief that cybercrime is mostly an urban issue, recent data reveals a troubling surge in such cases across rural Karnataka. The number of reported cybercrimes in rural areas jumped from 880 in 2022 to 1,600 by 2024. Tribal regions, once considered largely untouched by digital fraud, saw 12 cases in 2024—up...Read More
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to tackling transnational crime through sustained inter-agency and international collaboration. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the United Kingdom’s Minister of the Home Office, David George Hanson, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the IGP highlighted the importance of ongoing partnerships...Read More
Ransomware attacks are greatly aided by infostealer malware. A new report from security firm KELA shows that the use of infostealers has increased by 266 percent. Not only that, but adoption will only increase in 2025. Infostealers have become an important tool for cybercriminals. This malware collects login credentials, personal data, and other sensitive information,...Read More
Cybercrime, long considered an urban issue, is now rapidly gaining ground in rural Karnataka. According to data presented in the Karnataka Legislative Council during the March 2024 session, cybercrime cases reported from rural areas have nearly doubled in two years, from 880 in 2022 to 1,600 in 2024, Deccan Herald reported. The spike in cases...Read More
