Opinion It’s been a devastating few weeks for UK retail giants. Marks and Spencer, the Co-Op, and now uber-posh Harrods have had massive disruptions due to ransomware attacks taking systems down for prolonged periods. Imagine an inverse Black Hat conference, an Alcoholics Anonymous for CISOs, where everyone commits to frank disclosure and debate on the...Read More
The global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10.5 trillion annually by 2025, underscoring the unprecedented scale of digital threats in an increasingly connected world. This year has seen a dramatic shift in attacker tactics, with malicious actors exploiting vulnerabilities in everyday devices, from devices to medical implants, to implant-coordinated campaigns. As ransomware, AI-driven...Read More
Kaspersky experts have reported a significant rise in targeted ransomware activity at GISEC Global 2025, with the number of active ransomware groups increasing by 35% between 2023 and 2024 – reaching 81 groups globally. Despite this surge, the number of infected victims dropped by 8% during the same period, reaching an estimated 4,300 victims worldwide....Read More
A chilling new ransomware attack method has emerged, with hackers exploiting innocuous JPEG image files to deliver fully undetectable (FUD) ransomware, according to a recent disclosure by cybersecurity researchers. This technique, which bypasses traditional antivirus systems, highlights an alarming evolution in cybercrime tactics. hackers exploiting innocuous JPEG image files to deliver fully undetectable (FUD) ransomware The exploit...Read More
New type of ransomware that utilises agentic AI for faster, more effective attacks anticipated to become a threat KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a prediction that agentic AI ransomware will become a new threat in the near future, recognised on International Anti-Ransomware Day. Ransomware demands and payments...Read More
Manama, Bahrain : As MENA continues its rapid digital advancement, the focus on building secure, resilient, and future-ready IT and OT ecosystems has become a key national and industry priority. In line with this vision, CYSEC GLOBAL returns with its 15th Global Edition — CYSEC MENA 2025, set to take place on 14th May at the...Read More
Law enforcement may benefit from ransomware group data leak. Internal data from the notorious LockBit ransomware group has been leaked following a hack of one of its administration panels. Over 200 conversations between affiliates and victims were also uncovered, revealing aggressive ransom tactics ranging from demands of a few thousand to over $100,000. The breach,...Read More
“Don’t do crime—CRIME IS BAD xoxo from Prague.” Recently, LockBit’s Dark Web leak site featured a simple message and a zipped archive link. The file included the Ransome group’s internal data, including its confidential conversation with the victims. This news made LockBit the talk of the cyber town, some mocking it for testing its own...Read More
A chilling email lands in your inbox. It opens with a jarring phrase—“Hello pervert”—and claims to have recorded you during a private moment using your own webcam. Even more terrifying, it appears to be sent from your own account. The sender demands a cryptocurrency ransom and threatens to share the alleged footage with your entire...Read More
New type of ransomware that utilises agentic AI for faster, more effective attacks anticipated to become a threat KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a prediction that agentic AI ransomware will become a new threat in the near future, recognised on International Anti-Ransomware Day. Ransomware demands and payments...Read More
