LexisNexis® Risk Solutions latest Cybercrime Report shows a significant swing in the composition of global fraud attacks, with first-party fraud now the leading type in the UK, representing more than half (51%) of all reported fraud in 2024. The report is an analysis of over 104 billion global transactions in the LexisNexis® Digital Identity Network®...Read More
The European Union has taken a significant leap forward in its digital security strategy with the official launch of the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), developed and maintained by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA). Announced on May 13, 2025, the EUVD is now operational, providing a centralized, reliable, and actionable repository of cybersecurity vulnerabilities...Read More
The global ransomware threat is undergoing a major transformation, with new research from Black Kite exposing a fractured ecosystem marked by a surge of smaller, unpredictable attackers targeting less-defended organizations. The findings, drawn from data collected by the Black Kite Research & Intelligence Team (BRITE) between April 2024 and March 2025, reveal an industry in...Read More
The UK retail sector is reeling from a coordinated series of cyberattacks attributed to the DragonForce ransomware group, which has targeted some of Britain’s most iconic retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The attacks, which began in late April 2025, represent a significant escalation in both scope and sophistication of ransomware operations targeting...Read More
Police in Europe have shut down a fake online trading platform that scammed hundreds of victims out of €3 million in a coordinated global operation involving five countries. A fake online trading platform that defrauded victims of more than €3 million (around $3,000,000 has been shut down following a coordinated international operation involving five countries....Read More
Companies need a comprehensive approach that integrates detection, containment and response. Ransomware has become the cornerstone of cyber crime, with attackers evolving their tactics to bypass defences and cause widespread disruption. Organisations face significant challenges as ransomware continues to exploit weaknesses in security measures and operational processes. A more targeted understanding of these vulnerabilities is...Read More
Bengaluru, Twelve people were arrested for operating a ‘cybercrime ring’ through which they cheated people by luring them with work-from-home opportunities, police said on Thursday. 12 arrested for operating ‘cybercrime ring’, cheating people with jobs The accused are part of the gang that hailed from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, they said. The arrest was made...Read More
Morphisec has announced the launch of its KICKSTART Channel Program aimed at empowering channel partners with resources to strengthen ransomware prevention and exposure management capabilities. The initiative introduces a partnership framework for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Distributors, Systems Integrators, Referral Partners, and Technology Partners. Morphisec has structured the KICKSTART Channel Program...Read More
Kosovo authorities extradited admin of the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc Pierluigi Paganini May 15, 2025 Kosovar citizen extradited to the US for running the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc appeared in federal court facing related charges. Kosovo citizen Liridon Masurica (33) of Gjilan, was extradited to the US for running the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc and appeared in federal...Read More
Olfeo, a French SSE (Security Service Edge) software provider, securing Internet access against cyberattacks Over 500 customers – €6.3m in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in 2024 Combined with its SD-WAN offering, Ekinops becomes a leading European provider of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions for networks cybersecurity, in line with its Bridge strategic plan Transaction fully financed...Read More
