The FBI says the prevalence of internet crimes continues to grow. According to their annual report, the public filed more than 27,000 complaints about cyber-crimes. The FBI estimated that residents in the state lost over $400 million due to online scams. They say people older than 60 suffered the most losses at more than $150...Read More
By Bloomberg Published April 29, 2025 A ransomware attack is the cause of a disruption at Marks and Spencer Group Plc., with hackers using a potent kind of malware to lock down some of the British retailer’s systems and render them inaccessible, according to people familiar with the attack. The company has for more than...Read More
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Tuesday announced it held a meeting with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and GCash to combat the rising threat of cybercrime involving the digital finance sector. The meeting underscored the critical importance of strong partnerships between law enforcement agencies and private sector stakeholders in safeguarding digital financial ecosystems,...Read More
A new ransomware campaign featuring an automated deployment of LockBit ransomware via the Phorpiex botnet has been uncovered. According to Cybereason Security Services, this marks a shift in how threat actors are leveraging botnets to bypass traditional human-operated ransomware attacks. What’s New in the Attack Chain Unlike previous LockBit incidents, this campaign used Phorpiex, also known as...Read More
Fortinet has released the new Fortinet FortiGuard Labs 2025 Global Threat Landscape report that reveals a sharp rise in Cybercrime-as-a-Service activity on the darknet, driving a booming underground market for stolen credentials, exploits, and unauthorized access. The report also highlights a record surge in automated cyberattacks, as threat actors increasingly weaponize AI and deploy sophisticated...Read More
Malwarebytes, a global leader in real-time cyber protection, announced a new partnership program aimed at arming financial institutions, HR benefit providers, and internet service providers with an arsenal of easy-to-use, effective personal security, privacy, and identity solutions that seamlessly integrate into their offerings.
The new strategic program aims to directly address the alarming...Read More
A new ransomware strain known as ELENOR-corp, identified as version 7.5 of the Mimic ransomware, has been used in a series of targeted attacks on the healthcare sector. The campaign displays a range of advanced capabilities, including data exfiltration, persistent access and anti-forensic strategies designed to cripple recovery efforts and maximize damage. What’s New in...Read More
Russian military intelligence (GRU) “has been carrying out cyberattacks against France for several years using a method known as APT28,” added Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, officially attributing these cyberattacks to the GRU for the first time.
In a statement the French foreign ministry said: “Since 2021, this attack group has been used to...Read More
The FBI recently issued a public service announcement warning all U.S. citizens about a cybercrime scheme in which scammers are impersonating trusting websites to steal money. “The FBI is warning the public that cyber criminals are targeting users of employee self-service websites owned by companies and government services. The cyber criminals are using search engine advertisements to...Read More
