(TNS) — The FBI is warning Americans to replace outdated Internet routers immediately, as cyber criminals are hijacking them to install malware and commit crimes through users’ home and business networks without their knowledge, the agency announced. In the new alert, federal agents said criminals are targeting “end of life” routers—older models no longer supported...Read More
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has observed a decline in activity from UNC3944—also known as Scattered Spider—a financially motivated threat actor known for its persistent use of social engineering and bold interactions with victims. The drop in activity follows 2024 law enforcement actions targeting individuals allegedly linked to the group. Recent reports indicate that threat...Read More
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan (here, here, & here), a post (here, here, here, and here) claiming that ATMs across the country will be closed for 2–3 days due to cyberattacks by Pakistan is being widely circulated on social media platforms. The post reads: ‘ATMs will be closed for the next 2–3...Read More
A Convergence of Global and Regional Expertise The workshop will feature contributions from an exceptional roster of international and regional leaders, including: Keynote Speaker: H.E. Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro (invited) Stream 1: Addressing the Cyber Talent Shortage – Dana Berman, Manager, Strategic Business Development & Marketing – Cybersecurity Services, Check Point Software Technologies...Read More
Iowa County’s computer network was impacted by ransomware last week, officials confirmed Friday. The county detected suspicious activity on the network on April 28, and announced on April 30 that part of the network went offline. Cybersecurity experts were brought in to investigate, and determined that ransomware was the cause of the issue. A county...Read More
Online fraud brought in $16.6 billion last year, according to the FBI. A recent survey demonstrates how cybercrime is becoming a more significant issue, with older Americans being disproportionately affected. Compared to the $12.5 billion reported in 2023, the statistic from the FBI’s annual Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) report represents a significant increase in...Read More
A new ransomware strain dubbed “Mamona” that operates entirely offline and leverages a clever attack strategy that abuses the Windows ping command. Unlike traditional ransomware that communicates with remote servers, Mamona works completely offline, making it particularly difficult to detect with conventional network monitoring tools. “This strain highlights a rising trend: ransomware that trades complexity...Read More
The cybercrime unit of the Hyderabad police arrested 24 individuals from six States in April 2025. The arrested are linked to at least 313 cases nationwide, including 53 in Telangana. The accused were picked up from Delhi (11), Maharashtra (5), Uttar Pradesh (3), West Bengal (3), Bihar (1) and Madhya Pradesh (1). The web of...Read More
The MHA Keystone Center Patient Safety Organization (PSO) and MHA Endorsed Business Partner CyberForce|Q, will host a Safe Table event focused on adapting clinical risk management practices for cybersecurity. The session will be held from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, at MHA headquarters in Okemos. CyberForce|Q specializes in cybersecurity risk management best practices...Read More
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Ransomware was detected in the Iowa County computer network system after Iowa County Emergency Management reported suspicious activity last month. The suspicious activity was first noticed on April 28. The County took its systems offline as a precaution. Iowa County Emergency Management said Friday that officials have been working with cybersecurity...Read More
