A British man has been charged in the US with allegedly leading a global hacking scheme which caused millions of pounds in damages. Kai West, 25. who operated under the online identity IntelBroker was arrested in France in February. The US is seeking his extradition over allegations he stole and sold data. He faces up...Read More
Ransomware is escalating. The 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR) shows ransomware is now involved in 44% of breaches, a 37% jump from 2024. Small and mid-sized organizations are the hardest hit—88% of breaches in SMBs involved ransomware. But the problem isn’t just scale. It’s sophistication. Today’s ransomware doesn’t just encrypt—it adapts, evolves, and...Read More
A British man accused of operating under the alias “IntelBroker” on cybercrime forums has been indicted for allegedly selling stolen data in a case that caused more than $25 million in damage. The US Southern District of New York Attorney’s Office announced Kai West’s indictment on Wednesday. West allegedly operated on online black markets under...Read More
New research from Trustwave highlights an increase in cyber threats facing technology organisations globally, with ransomware and AI-driven attacks on the rise. The series of reports released by the Trustwave SpiderLabs team outlines a rapidly evolving risk landscape for technology firms. According to the findings, companies in the technology sector account for 85% of all...Read More
The notorious data thief known as IntelBroker allegedly broke into computer systems belonging to more than 40 victims worldwide and stole their data, costing them at least $25 million in damages, according to newly unsealed court documents that also name IntelBroker as 25-year-old British national Kai West. A criminal indictment [PDF] unsealed on Wednesday charges...Read More
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Department of Homeland Security warns everyone about cyberattacks as tensions increase between the U.S. and Iran. The owner of a Central Florida cybersecurity company says he has been busy helping others. “There’s a concern about cyber warfare becoming the new warfare.” ThreatLocker CEO and founder Danny Jenkins says he’s helping...Read More
Guest blog courtesy of Halcyon.A new “Bring Your Own Installer” technique is actively being exploited in ransomware attacks to disable endpoint defenses by bypassing tamper protection in a leading EDR solution. This method allows attackers to terminate EDR agents and deploy ransomware, leaving systems exposed and unprotected.Unlike typical EDR bypasses that use third-party drivers or...Read More
The day’s local, regional and national news, detailed events, late-breaking stories and weather updates are provided by the ABC 6 News Team. (ABC 6 News) – As Mower County officials clean up after a cyber attack on county systems last week, the local real estate market is taking a hit. Many systems have been down...Read More
Jun 27, 2025 06:48 AM IST The robocall campaign was launched soon after Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised the matter of digital arrest scams during his Mann Ki Baat address in October 2024. For months, millions of Indians heard the unmistakable baritone of Amitabh Bachchan every time they made a phone call, warning them about...Read More
