[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Promotion AB (promotionab.se), a renowned retail company based in Sweden. The group has threatened to leak confidential data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target Promotion AB Domain promotionab.se Country Sweden Attacking Group DragonForce Date Reported...Read More

[ad_1] MDPI (Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute), a major Switzerland-based publisher of over 500 peer-reviewed, open-access journals, founded in 1996, in a review titled The Long-Run Impact of Information Security Breach Announcements on Investors’ Confidence: The Context of Efficient Market Hypothesis by Syed Emad Azhar Ali, Fong-Woon Lai, Rohail Hassan, and Muhammad Kashif Shad, in an...Read More

[ad_1] New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Online is intended for a New Zealand health professional readership. Use of this site implies acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. New Zealand Doctor Rata Aotearoa Online is not a consumer medical advice service. Consumers should seek advice from a health professional and not act in reliance...Read More

[ad_1] Federal Chief Information Officer Greg Barbaccia said Tuesday the government is approaching Anthropic’s Mythos model with measured expectations, acknowledging both its potential to strengthen federal cyber defenses and the significant uncertainties that remain about how it would perform in real-world conditions. Barbaccia said his direct exposure to Mythos has been limited to evaluations and...Read More

[ad_1] The training brought together investigators from the Eastern Region Correspondence from the Eastern Region Police officers in the Eastern Region have undergone specialised training in cybercrime investigations, digital forensics, and cyber intelligence as part of efforts to strengthen the fight against technology-driven crime in Ghana. The training, held in Koforidua on Tuesday, April 28,...Read More

[ad_1] Lots of development boards can easily fit into your pocket. In fact, a majority of them are so small that you could easily forget you are even carrying them. However, the compact design of these boards can be deceiving. Unless you happen to also be carrying around a laptop loaded with an appropriate software...Read More

[ad_1] Pennsylvania CISO Andy Ritter wants to take an outcome-focused approach to securely delivering resident services. The state appointed Ritter as CISO in February, following a stint as interim CISO that started in October. He has more than 30 years of cybersecurity and IT experience, including nearly nine years of service with Pennsylvania government. Prior...Read More

[ad_1] GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — After a ransomware attack closed all Kent District Library branches for days, most of them will be open in some capacity Wednesday, the library system said. The Cascade Township, Kentwood (Richard L. Root), Plainfield Township and Wyoming branches, which were open for limited hours Tuesday, will return to normal...Read More

[ad_1] ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) – The City of Ardmore is notifying residents about a recent data security incident that may have impacted personal information of some citizens. The city said that on April 8, it learned that it suffered a ransomware attack on some internal computer servers. The city does not believe that the attacker...Read More

[ad_1] Hyderabad: Fraudsters extorted Rs 2.51 lakh from a 25-year-old software engineer from Kothapet after recording his nude video during a WhatsApp call with a woman he met on a dating app. Following the victim’s complaint, the Malkajgiri cybercrime police registered a case on Monday.The victim received a request on a dating app on April...Read More

[ad_1] Hackers are targeting sensitive information stored in the LiteLLM open-source large-language model (LLM) gateway by exploiting a critical vulnerability  tracked as CVE-2026-42208. The flaw is an SQL injection issue that occurs during LiteLLM’s proxy API key verification step. An attacker can exploit it without authentication by sending a specially crafted Authorization header to any...Read More

[ad_1] Apr 29, 2026 Anthropic has announced that its newest artificial intelligence model, named Mythos, possesses capabilities too advanced for public release, specifically due to its proficiency in identifying and exploiting cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The company stated that evolving AI systems are becoming both more capable and significantly more hazardous, warning that the consequences for economies,...Read More

[ad_1] India’s cybercrime agency has warned of rising scams targeting Trust Wallet users. The alert follows a surge in fraud complaints reported nationwide. Attackers use fake verification steps to gain access and drain funds. Spike in Crypto Fraud Cases The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center (I4C) has issued a formal advisory after detecting a rise...Read More

[ad_1] (The Center Square) – A years-long effort has resulted in the extradition of a Chinese national facing multiple espionage charges in Houston. Chinese national Xu Zewei was extradited to the U.S. from Italy over the weekend and appeared before a federal judge in Houston on Monday.  He faces a nine-count indictment for his role in a People’s...Read More

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence has opened up Pandora’s box for enterprise cybersecurity. And what it found was that the modern enterprise is no longer a closed system. It is a web of dependencies, stitched together by software vendors, cloud providers, and outsourced engineering partners. Increasingly, this means the weakest link isn’t one that’s found inside the...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 25, 2026, the ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Chelten House (cheltenhouse.com), a prominent company in the food industry based in the USA. The attackers have threatened to release sensitive data if their demands are not met. Incident Report Field Details Target Chelten House Domain cheltenhouse.com Country USA...Read More

[ad_1] [mc4wp_form id=33047] Ugandan authorities have arrested 231 foreign nationals in two coordinated intelligence-led operations targeting irregular migration, undocumented residency, and suspected cybercrime activities across the country. The crackdown was carried out by the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control under the Ministry of Internal Affairs on April 27 and 28, 2026. In the first...Read More

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FBI Director Kash Patel says a trip to Italy that raised questions earlier in 2026 helped set the stage for the arrest of a Chinese national accused of hacking U.S. COVID-19 research.  Xu Zewei is now in U.S. custody after what Patel described as a coordinated...Read More

[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Attack Surface Management , Governance & Risk Management Exclusion of OT From AI-Powered Vulnerability Discovery Poses Risks to National Security Shaun Waterman • April 28, 2026     Image: Kittirat Roekburi/Shutterstock Hyperscalers and other IT behemoths are on the list. Operational technology companies are not. The list in...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 24, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack on Priests for Life (www.priestsforlife.org), a well-known U.S. non-profit organization. The cybercriminals have issued a stark warning, indicating that unless their demands are met, sensitive organizational data will be released. Incident Report Field Details Target Priests for Life...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the ransomware group TheGentlemen claimed responsibility for a cyberattack onCORALINA (coralina.gov.co), a pivotal Colombian governmental bodyresponsible for the sustainable development of the San Andrés, Providencia, and Santa Catalina archipelago.The group has threatened to leak sensitive data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target CORALINA (Corporación para...Read More

[ad_1] A cybercrime group of Brazilian origin has resurfaced after more than three years to orchestrate a campaign that targets Minecraft players with a new stealer called LofyStealer (aka GrabBot). “The malware disguises itself as a Minecraft hack called ‘Slinky,'” Brazil-based cybersecurity company ZenoX said in a technical report. “It uses the official game icon...Read More

[ad_1] FBI Director Kash Patel says a trip to Italy that raised questions earlier in 2026 helped set the stage for the arrest of a Chinese national accused of hacking U.S. COVID-19 research.  Xu Zewei is now in U.S. custody after what Patel described as a coordinated operation with Italian authorities, marking a rare case...Read More

[ad_1] Illinois Rep. Delia Ramirez is taking over as the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security panel’s cybersecurity subcommittee, replacing former Rep. Eric Swalwell after his resignation. Committee Democrats approved the change Tuesday at a meeting prior to a “shadow hearing” without the GOP majority, focused on protecting elections from Trump administration interference. Ramirez...Read More

[ad_1] Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere these days, and two recent surveys shed light on a stunning effect the technology is having on the workplace: the elimination of entry-level jobs. Data from résumé building platform Resume.org and industry research firm Gartner show that about half of companies have eliminated or plan to eliminate entry-level roles...Read More

[ad_1] Researchers are warning that the VECT 2.0 ransomware has a problem in the way it handles encryption nonces that leads to permanently destroying larger files rather than encrypt them. VECT has been advertised on one of the latest BreachForums iterations, inviting registered users to become affiliates, and distributing access keys via private messages  to...Read More

[ad_1] MCHENRY — In discussing cybersecurity, Kenny Allman first described what it isn’t. “Cybersecurity isn’t about hiding from technology,” said Garrett College’s assistant professor of cybersecurity. “It’s about defending yourself in a world where your data is always exposed.” × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read...Read More

[ad_1] The Iranian-linked hacker group Handala on Tuesday published what it says are the names and phone numbers of 2,379 U.S. Marines stationed around the Persian Gulf. The leak came shortly after U.S. troops in the Middle East began receiving threatening messages from Handala. In a post to its website, the group said it published...Read More

[ad_1] The Defense Information Systems Agency has appointed Sharon McMillon, a senior IT and cybersecurity leader, as vice director for programs within the DISA J-6 Command, Control, Communications and Computers Enterprise Directorate. Several Department of War officials will speak at the 2026 Cyber Summit, where discussions will cover zero trust, artificial intelligence in cyber defense...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the notorious ransomware group TheGentlemen claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on EEC Group (eecegypt.com), a leading engineering and construction conglomerate in Egypt. The threat actors have threatened to release sensitive data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target EEC Group Domain eecegypt.com Country Egypt Attacking Group...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a cyberattack againstLongwood Engineering Company, a leading UK-based engineering firm. The group issued a warning that sensitive company data would be leaked unless negotiations were initiated by the firm. Incident Report Field Details Target Longwood Engineering Company Domain Not Provided Country UK...Read More

[ad_1] Weekly Newsletter The best of The Saturday Evening Post in your inbox! Steve Weisman is a lawyer, college professor, author, and one of the country’s leading experts in cybersecurity, identity theft, and scams. See Steve’s other Con Watch articles. Each year for the last 25 years, the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) has issued its...Read More

[ad_1] His career has all the markings of spycraft. Disguises. Deception. Dumpster diving for intel. He even stalks his prey online. “I’ll admit, I’ve told lies. I’ve told fibs to do what I do,” Todd Wilbur says. “But I’ve not done anything illegal.” Instead of utilizing his very particular set of skills for corporate espionage...Read More

[ad_1] Most accounting firm owners believe their security is reasonable. Antivirus is installed, there is a firewall on the router, and yet, the email system catches obvious spam. That setup feels like a defensible position, until you understand what attackers are actually coming for. Your systems hold Social Security numbers, EFIN credentials, prior-year tax returns,...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the notorious ransomware group LockBit 5.0 claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on Bladex (bladex.com), a prominent multinational bank based in the USA. The attackers have threatened to release sensitive information unless a ransom is paid. Incident Report Field Details Target Bladex Domain bladex.com Country USA Attacking Group LockBit 5.0...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Medusa confirmed responsibility for a cyberattack against Walman Optical (walman.com), a leading U.S. optical company. The group has threatened to leak sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated by the organization. Incident Report Field Details Target Walman Optical Domain walman.com Country USA Attacking Group Medusa Date...Read More

[ad_1] Trade Setup for April 29: Top 15 things to know before the opening bell as May F&O series kicks off If the Nifty 50 decisively breaks and sustains below the 23,800 support, 23,700 and 23,500 will be the levels to watch. However, holding above this level can open the door for 24,200, the immediate...Read More

[ad_1] NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A Chinese hacker accused of stealing COVID-19 research from U.S. institutions in a massive cyberattack has been extradited to American soil.  FBI Director Kash Patel said the case involving Xu Zewei is a “historic win for our cybersecurity efforts under President Trump, bringing bad actors who...Read More

[ad_1]   “We can’t just take our old cyber playbooks and use them; we have to update those playbooks. A lot of the principles still apply, but we need to update them in a number of important ways. We need a new infrastructure that is AI-native,” said Francis deSouza, COO and president of security products...Read More

[ad_1] Organizations hit by the wave of Trivy and LiteLLM supply-chain compromises that paid Vect in hopes of recovering their data likely did not get much back, according to Check Point Research. That’s because the ransomware Vect uses isn’t actually ransomware at all, but a wiper that destroys any file larger than 128KB. Vect’s leak...Read More

[ad_1] A coordinated police operation in Switzerland has targeted suspected members of the Black Axe criminal network. On 28 April 2026, authorities carried out house searches across several Swiss cantons, leading to 10 arrests, including the Black Axe ‘Regional Head’ for Southern Europe. Most of those arrested are reported to be of Nigerian origin. The...Read More

[ad_1] U.S. service members test phone line connectivity at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on Aug. 20, 2025. On Monday, service members stationed in the Middle East received threatening text messages from a group linked to Iranian cyberattacks. (Joseph Garcia/U.S. Air Force) U.S. service members assigned to units in the Middle East received threatening...Read More

[ad_1] Cybersecurity workers are among the most affected by AI impact on jobs Increased pressure and unsuitably low salaries are putting workers off Many wouldn’t even consider a role that’s not flexible or hybrid The latest Global Tech Talent & Salary Report from Harvey Nash claims while AI and data skills are now the most...Read More

[ad_1] This webcast aired on September 2, 2021. CPE Credit(s): 1 View webcast on-demand Ransomware continues to dominate headlines with no sign of slowing down. What started more than 30 years ago has become one of the most prevalent and lucrative cyberattacks that does not discriminate by company size, industry, or geography. With the growth...Read More

[ad_1] The authors of a new strain of ransomware called Vect are drawing attention thanks to a partnership with the TeamPCP gang and an ambitious collaboration with BreachForums that has seen every registered member of the forum given free access to their platform, but according to malware analysts, its bluster is masking a dangerous...Read More

[ad_1] one hour wey don pass Read am in 3 mins Suspected members of d Nigerian-linked Black Axe crime gang don chop arrest for Switzerland sake of accuse say dem dey involved for romance scams and cyberfraud, Reuters report. Black Axe bin grow out of student fraternity for di late 1970s called di Neo Black...Read More

[ad_1] FBI Director Kash Patel announced on Tuesday (May 28) the arrest of a Chinese national accused of orchestrating a major cyber intrusion campaign targeting US COVID-19 research during the pandemic. In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Kash Patel said: “The FBI and our great partners have arrested Xu Zewei – a PRC...Read More

[ad_1] Lockheed Martin Canada proudly hosted CyberQuest® 2026 on Saturday, March 28th, welcoming high school students to our Kanata, Ontario and Dartmouth, Nova Scotia facilities for a full day of hands‑on cybersecurity competition and learning. Now in its second year of participation for both Canadian sites, CyberQuest® continues to grow as a volunteer‑led event designed...Read More

[ad_1] Dive Brief: The manufacturing sector is woefully unprepared to defend against cyberattacks, even as it was the most targeted community in 2025, accounting for one in four attacks, cybersecurity insurance firm Resilience said in a report published on Tuesday. Several factors make it difficult for manufacturers to upgrade their cybersecurity defenses, including the cost...Read More

[ad_1] The Kent District Library is revealing more information about a technology issue that closed all of their branches for multiple days. KENT COUNTY, Mich — What the Kent District Library (KDL) was originally calling a “network outage,” turned out to be a ransomware attack on the library system’s network. KDL said they are investigating...Read More

[ad_1] A 19-year-old dual United States and Estonian citizen arrested in Finland earlier this month faces federal charges in the U.S. alleging he was a prolific member of the notorious Scattered Spider hacking collective. According to temporarily unsealed court records obtained by the Chicago Tribune, the suspect (who used the online alias “Bouquet”) helped extort millions...Read More

[ad_1] Jennifer A. Beckage, Esq., CIPP/US, CIPP/E The Beckage Firm. Data Security & Privacy, AI & Crypto Law Firm. Incident Response Elite 2026 Jennifer A. Beckage named to Cybersecurity Docket’s Incident Response Elite 2026, marking her 9th straight year; The Beckage Firm also earns major awards. This recognition reflects the trust our clients place in...Read More

[ad_1] A Florida man, formerly employed as a ransomware negotiator, pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks against U.S. companies in 2023, according to an announcement by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. Angelo Martino, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, collaborated with the operators of the Blackcat/ALPHV ransomware to attack and extort...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group KRYBIT announced a successful cyberattack on Narteks Tekstil A.S (narteks.com.tr), a leading name in the Turkish textile industry. The group has issued a threat to release sensitive data if their demands are not met. Incident Report Field Details Target Narteks Tekstil A.S Domain narteks.com.tr Country Turkey...Read More

[ad_1] In our digital era, cybercrime has long been a fact of life. However, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) threaten to shake up this status quo. The technology has not only enhanced the capabilities of cybercriminals, but has also made their attacks more effective. For instance, a hacker exploited Claude, a series of large language...Read More

[ad_1] Former minister T Harish Rao alleged that Telangana Police tapped phones and used CCTV surveillance to track BRS leaders, claiming evidence exists. He warned of action against officials and accused the Congress government of misusing State machinery Published Date – 28 April 2026, 06:49 PM Former Minister T Harish Rao addressing...Read More

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS — Many know about March Madness, the college basketball tournament that pits 68 teams against one another for hoops supremacy over the course of 18 days. At Purdue University a different madness is taking root: Cyber Madness. The competition challenges high school students in a capture-the-flag game on computers, and the importance extends...Read More

[ad_1] Threat hunters are warning that the cybercriminal operation known as VECT 2.0 acts more like a wiper than a ransomware due to a critical flaw in its encryption implementation across Windows, Linux, and ESXi variants that renders recovery impossible even for the threat actors. The fact that VECT’s locker permanently destroys large files rather...Read More

[ad_1] Channel Insider content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More Today, cybersecurity firm Guardz released its 2026 State of MSP Threat Report, a deep dive into how Artificial Intelligence and identity-first attacks have completely flipped the script for MSPs and the...Read More

[ad_1] By Nana Karikari, Senior Global Affairs Correspondent Ugandan authorities launched a massive enforcement operation this week to address illegal migration and organized crime. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the detention of 231 foreign nationals across two major raids. These actions targeted individuals living in the country without valid documentation. Officials suggest the operations...Read More

[ad_1] Chinese national Xu Zewei was extradited from Italy to the United States to face charges tied to an alleged cyber espionage campaign that breached thousands of computers worldwide. Xu is charged alongside Zhang Yu, who remains at large. According to court documents, officers of China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS), including its Shanghai State...Read More

[ad_1] Joe Levy, CEO at Sophos, told the World Economic Forum that’s a 10,000:1 ratio and a massive challenge for global cybersecurity resilience. “Those are not good odds,” says Levy. “This is a market failure. We haven’t figured out how to address this gap. We have the potential to do that now.” The good news,...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the ransomware group TheGentlemen claimed responsibility for a cyberattack againstLawson Software (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (lawson.co.th), a prominent IT consulting firm based in Bangkok, Thailand.The group has threatened to leak sensitive company data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target Lawson Software (Thailand) Co., Ltd. Domain lawson.co.th...Read More

[ad_1] Key Takeaways Check Point Research discovers that the VECT 2.0 ransomware permanently destroys “large files” rather than encrypting them. A critical flaw in the encryption implementation, identical across all three platform variants (Windows, Linux, ESXi), discards three of four decryption nonces for every file above 131,072 bytes (128 KB). Full recovery is impossible for...Read More

[ad_1] When cybercrime operations are disrupted, the cause is typically not due to sophisticated detection, but rather basic operational mistakes such as identity reuse, weak infrastructure separation, or overlooked metadata. In a recent cybercrime forum post observed and analyzed by Flare researchers, a threat actor attempts to address these failures by outlining a structured OPSEC...Read More

[ad_1] 2026-04-28T12:45:04+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News- Middle East Iran-linked hacking group Handala (Hanzala) on Tuesday leaked personal data of 2,379 US Marines deployed in the Middle East and issued threats against American service members. On a Telegram channel, Handala published names and personal details of Marines stationed in the Persian...Read More

[ad_1] NEW YORK, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — CISOs Connect today announced the opening of nominations for the 2026 A100: CISOs Top 100 Accelerated CISOs Awards (A100), recognizing CISOs who are driving meaningful impact within their organizations and across the security community. The A100 Awards highlight CISOs who demonstrate effective leadership and the ability to...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Qilin announced their involvement in a cyberattack against Istarpal (www.istarpal.com), a leading entity in Singapore’s education sector. The group threatens to disclose sensitive data unless the organization engages in negotiations. Incident Report Field Details Target Istarpal Domain www.istarpal.com Country Singapore Attacking Group Qilin Date Reported...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Mopec, Inc. (mopec.com), a leading U.S. supplier of medical and laboratory equipment. The group has threatened to release sensitive data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target Mopec, Inc. Domain mopec.com Country USA Attacking Group DragonForce...Read More

[ad_1] Ugandan authorities launched a massive enforcement operation this week to address illegal migration and organised crime. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the detention of 231 foreign nationals across two major raids. These actions targeted individuals living in the country without valid documentation. Officials suggest the operations have uncovered a sophisticated network of human...Read More

[ad_1] The Italian government has extradited to the United States a Chinese national who was accused of hacking into several U.S. universities to steal COVID-19 research and conducting cyberespionage on behalf of the Chinese communist regime. In collaboration with FBI agents, Italian police arrested Chinese citizen Xu Zewei at Milan’s Malpensa Airport in July. In...Read More

[ad_1] CHANDLER, Ariz., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — CHANDLER, Ariz., April 28, 2026 — As the industry embarks on the transition to post‑quantum cryptography (PQC), Microchip Technology (Nasdaq: MCHP) is expanding its portfolio of Trust Shield, PQC‑ready devices with the TS1800 Platform Root of Trust controller and the TS50x secure boot controller. The devices...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group DragonForce publicly announced a cyberattack againstAvalon Flooring (avalonflooring.com), a renowned American company specializing in flooring installation. The group warned of potential data exposure if the company fails to initiate negotiations. Incident Report Field Details Target Avalon Flooring Domain avalonflooring.com Country USA Attacking Group DragonForce Date Reported...Read More

[ad_1] Sheridan, Wyoming–(Newsfile Corp. – April 28, 2026) – DataNumen, a global leader in data recovery solutions, has released its highly anticipated Data Loss Statistics Report 2025, exposing the true scale, causes, and consequences of data loss incidents across organizations worldwide. According to the report, 77% of organizations experienced at least one insider-driven data loss...Read More

[ad_1] When Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE began earlier this year, cybercrime laws also came into focus as the conflict played out not only in the sky, but online. Authorities announced arrests linked to misleading videos, AI-generated clips, illegal filming and the spread of misinformation. For many residents, the reaction was one...Read More

[ad_1] Milan, Italy – Italian authorities on Monday announced a Chinese hacker has been extradited to the US over allegations of spying for his country’s government during the Covid-19 pandemic. Italian authorities have extradited a Chinese national to the US over allegations of hacking and spying during the Covid-19 pandemic.  © IMAGO/Depositphotos 34-year-old Xu Zewei was arrested...Read More

[ad_1] AUSTIN, Texas, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — GetReal Security, the leading cybersecurity company in real-time protection against deepfakes and AI-powered identity attacks, today announced the appointment of Varun Kohli as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Kohli brings decades of go-to-market and marketing leadership across the cybersecurity industry as the company scales its platform and expands...Read More

[ad_1] A senior FBI official specializing in cybersecurity has urged authorities to rethink the criminal response to such attacks, especially when they affect hospitals and critical services. And of course, because of the direct risk they pose to human life. Basically, ransomware is a crime with primarily economic consequences. However, its growth and attack scenarios...Read More

[ad_1] Small and medium sized charities that have been targeted by ransomware criminals experienced more attacks than any other similar sized organisation, research has found. It states that among small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) targeted in the UK, charities were attacked eight times on average during 2025. In comparison energy firms in the UK...Read More

[ad_1] Author: Michael Daniel | Published: 40 minutes ago FILE PHOTO: Hon. Michael Makuei, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs – Courtesy of the Office of the President. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Michael Makuei Lueth, cautioned the public regarding the use of social media, stating that forwarding messages can lead to prosecution....Read More

[ad_1] Travellers across Europe are being advised to replace their passports after the Interrail company Eurail suffered a massive data breach. The hack has resulted in the personal data of over 300,000 people being posted on the dark web, authorities say. The information harvested and now being doxxed includes people’s names, email and home addresses,...Read More

[ad_1] Xu Zewei (徐泽伟), 34, of the People’s Republic of China was extradited to the United States over the weekend and has appeared in U.S. District Court in Houston on a nine-count indictment related to his involvement in computer intrusions between February 2020 and June 2021. Certain of those computer intrusions allegedly are part of the...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the notorious ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against AOTCO Metal Finishing, LLC (aotco.com), a leading U.S. company in the metal finishing industry. The group has threatened to expose sensitive data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target AOTCO Metal Finishing, LLC Domain aotco.com...Read More

[ad_1] KENT COUNTY, Mich. — Some branches of the Kent District Library are reopening today after a network outage connected to a ransomware event closed branches starting back on Friday. KDL says the following branches will reopen Tuesday from 12 – 8 p.m.: Cascade Township Branch Kentwood/Richard L. Root Branch Plainfield Township Branch Wyoming Branch...Read More

[ad_1] The Centre informed the Supreme Court about a multi-agency crackdown on “digital arrest” scams, including banning 9,400 WhatsApp accounts, faster SIM blocking, RBI safeguards, and biometric verification plans led by Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre to curb online fraud Published Date – 28 April 2026, 01:15 PM New Delhi: A multi-pronged action...Read More

[ad_1] A sinister message claimed to know sensitive information about the soldiers’ families (Picture: Getty) A hacking group linked to the Iranian government has issued deadly threats to US Marines in the Middle East after leaking their personal information. Handala Hack Team, which is linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence, has been behind dozens of...Read More

[ad_1] Meera Ramanathan. Report details the company’s progress in cybersecurity innovation, environmental sustainability, and workforce development  For 25 years, Fortinet has helped secure the digital world. As cyber threats evolve, so does our responsibility to protect people, organisations, and society. In 2025, we expanded AI-driven threat protection across our portfolio, introduced quantum-safe capabilities in FortiOS, and supported...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group Payload claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against the Rural Municipality of Gimli (gimli.ca), a local government entity in Manitoba, Canada. The group has threatened to release sensitive municipal data unless their demands are met. Incident Report Field Details Target Rural Municipality of Gimli Domain gimli.ca Country...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 26, 2026, the ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a cyberattack targeting Exclusive Networks (exclusive-networks.com), a leading IT distribution company headquartered in France. The group has threatened to release sensitive company data unless negotiations are initiated. Incident Report Field Details Target Exclusive Networks Domain exclusive-networks.com Country France Attacking Group Qilin Date...Read More

[ad_1] A 21-year-old man suspected of conducting approximately 100 data breaches since late 2025 – including a hack of the French Ministry of National Education that exposed records on almost a quarter of a million employees — has been arrested at his home in western France. According to French prosecutors, the man was reportedly preparing...Read More

[ad_1] An Iran-linked hacker group called Handala says it has sent warning messages to hundreds of thousands of Israelis living in the occupied territories via WhatsApp, warning of possible missile strikes if what it called “foolish actions” by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue. According to Fars News Agency, the group said in a statement...Read More

[ad_1] Major exercise completed with the Hong Kong Police Force, INTERPOL, and Agencies and Forces from Macau SAR, Singapore and South Korea HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ThreatBook played a mission-critical role in Hong Kong’s recent Counter Cyber and Physical Terrorism Joint Exercise 2026, staged on 16 April. The exercise, codenamed “STEALTHNET”, was...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group incransom publicly claimed responsibility for a cyberattack againstSelex – Gruppo Commerciale (selexgc.it), a prominent Italian grocery retailer.The group announced a massive data breach involving approximately 1 terabyte of sensitive data, urging the company to negotiate or face a public data leak. Incident Report Field Details Target...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group TridentLocker claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against RT Software (rtsoftware.com), a notable UK-based company specializing in real-time graphics and virtual studio technology. TridentLocker has threatened to release sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated. Incident Report Field Details Target RT Software Domain rtsoftware.com Country UK Attacking Group...Read More

[ad_1] Italy has extradited to the United States a Chinese national sought on hacking charges, including the alleged theft of COVID-19 medical research, Italian police said Monday, confirming earlier reports. Cybercrime Allegations and Espionage Links Xu Zewei was arrested in Milan last July at the request of U.S. authorities, who accuse him of wire fraud...Read More

[ad_1] A pro-Iran hacking group calling itself Handala has claimed it has obtained the identities of tens of thousands of US Navy personnel, in what it described as retaliation for alleged crimes committed during what it termed the US-Israeli aggression against Iran, including the killing of schoolchildren in Minab. The group said in a statement...Read More

[ad_1] Major exercise completed with the Hong Kong Police Force, INTERPOL, and Agencies and Forces from Macau SAR, Singapore and South Korea HONG KONG and SINGAPORE, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ThreatBook played a mission-critical role in Hong Kong’s recent Counter Cyber and Physical Terrorism Joint Exercise 2026, staged on 16 April. The exercise, codenamed “STEALTHNET”, was...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group DragonForce publicly claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Gelatissimo Pty Ltd (gelatissimo.com.au), a renowned Australian artisanal ice cream brand. The group issued a threat to release sensitive data unless the company initiates negotiations. Incident Report Field Details Target Gelatissimo Pty Ltd Domain gelatissimo.com.au Country Australia Attacking...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Wm. Sopko & Sons Co. (wmsopko.com), a major supplier of Dumore automatic self-feeding drilling and threading equipment based in the USA. The group has threatened to leak sensitive data unless negotiations commence. Incident Report Field Details Target Wm. Sopko...Read More

[ad_1] The recent breach of Standard Bank’s systems backs the argument for the unified, industry-led approach against fraud and other cybercrimes that the sector’s watchdog has called for. The attack bears testament to the high-stakes game financial institutions must play to protect customer information, most importantly, their finances. Cyberattacks are a common feature of doing...Read More

[ad_1] article FILE- Hacker sits in front of several computer monitors. (Getty Images) A Chinese man who was arrested on suspicion of hacking into several U.S. universities’ computer systems to steal COVID-19-related research, has been extradited from Italy at the request of U.S. authorities, the Department of Justice said in a news release.  Xu Zewei, 34,...Read More

[ad_1] The well-known North Korean hacker group Lazarus (or APT38) has carried out a significant crypto asset theft, stealing approximately $290 million in cryptocurrencies from the decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Kelp DAO. The attack, which occurred over the weekend, has become the largest cryptocurrency theft so far this year. Kelp DAO is a DeFi protocol...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the notorious ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Andrew T. Johnson (andrewtjohnson.com), a leading printing and reprographic services provider in the USA. The attackers have threatened to leak sensitive data unless the company initiates negotiations. Incident Report Field Details Target Andrew T. Johnson Domain andrewtjohnson.com Country...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group Incransom claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Reddy Cardiology (reddycardiology.com), a healthcare provider based in Sugar Land, TX. The group has threatened the release of sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated. Incident Report Field Details Target Reddy Cardiology Domain reddycardiology.com Country USA Attacking Group Incransom Date...Read More

[ad_1] In a major push to curb repeat offences, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has launched a statewide operation titled Operation Crackdown 2.0. This initiative marks one of the most extensive post-arrest monitoring drives undertaken by the state police. The operation focuses on tracking previously arrested cybercrime accused to prevent continued involvement in illegal activities....Read More

[ad_1] A Chinese national accused of directing attacks as part of the large scale Hafnium intrusion campaign has appeared in court in the United States after being extradited from Italy over the weekend. Xu Zewei [徐泽伟]  34, appeared in the US District Court in Houston on a nine-count indictment covering computer intrusions alleged to have been...Read More

[ad_1] SINGAPORE – A cybersecurity incident has been reported at the contractor responsible for building three Jurong Region Line (JRL) MRT stations and the new Changi NEWater Factory 3. Data relating to the two projects was compromised at Shanghai Tunnel Engineering Co (Singapore), a civil engineering and construction company, although it is unclear when this...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the notorious ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for a significant cyberattack on Inspira, a key organization operating out of Puerto Rico. The group has threatened to leak sensitive data unless negotiations are initiated promptly. Incident Report Field Details Target Inspira Domain N/A Country Puerto Rico Attacking Group Qilin Date...Read More

[ad_1] Summary On April 27, 2026, the ransomware group Incransom publicly claimed responsibility for a cyberattack againstPneutronics, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation (ldisolutions.com), a prominent U.S. company specializing in pneumatic and electronic control systems. The threat actor indicated that sensitive data would be leaked unless negotiations were initiated. Incident Report Field Details Target Pneutronics,...Read More

[ad_1] –> Click Here To Listen To Trust Radio Live Tue, 28 Apr 2026 4:04:27 WAT Justice Uche Agomoh of the Federal High Court, Ibadan, on Monday, sentenced a 24-year-old man, Oluwatobi Okusanya, to six months’ imprisonment for defrauding unsuspecting foreigners of their hard-earned money.Agomoh convicted and sentenced Okusanya after he pleaded guilty to the...Read More

[ad_1] Maxim Boldson GAMES April 28 2026 Views: 1 The hacker group DenuvOwO, together with user voices38, has completed the cracking of all existing single-player games with Denuvo anti-piracy protection. The final step was the release of four hypervisor bypasses for EA Sports sports simulators. Currently, there is not a single uncracked single-player game left...Read More

[ad_1] 15 Essential Cybersecurity Analyst Skills According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), cyber attacks continue to rise globally, driving increased demand for cybersecurity professionals.¹ That explains why the demand for cybersecurity experts is at an all-time high, and it”s expected to continue to grow.² If you want to start or advance your career as...Read More

[ad_1] Israelis all over the country received threatening text messages via WhatsApp on Monday. The messages, written in English, are sent from business accounts that appear legitimate, such as those for a cake shop or other businesses, yet involve hackers taking control of existing accounts or creating fake ones.  The National Cyber Directorate has been...Read More

[ad_1] US prosecutors say 34-year-old Xu Zewei hacked into universities to steal vaccine research during COVID-19 pandemic.  Published On 28 Apr 202628 Apr 2026 Italy has extradited an accused Chinese hacker wanted in the United States for allegedly stealing vaccine research at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Italian authorities handed over the “dangerous foreign...Read More

[ad_1] Singapore goalkeeping icon Hassan Sunny and his eldest daughter Sarah Arissa appeared on the latest episode of 8days chat show ‘DNA’. (Screenshot: Mediacorp/YouTube) Hassan Sunny is arguably Singapore’s greatest ever goalkeeper. But it is in China where his football prowess catapulted him into a bonafide celebrity. The 42-year-old, alongside his eldest daughter Sarah Arissa,...Read More

[ad_1] Washington, April 28 (IANS) A Chinese national accused of carrying out state-directed cyber intrusions, including targeting COVID-19 research, has been extradited to the United States and appeared in a federal court in Houston on a nine-count indictment, the Justice Department said. Xu Zewei, 34, is charged over alleged hacking operations between February 2020 and...Read More

[ad_1] The probe follows a statement from the Office of the Ombudsman condemning the online disclosure of its investigators’ identities, describing it as an attempt to intimidate personnel and a direct attack on their security. “As an agency that is also involved in investigation and intelligence-gathering, we understand how serious this case is since this...Read More

[ad_1] JUST IN: An Altcoin Listed on Major Exchanges Announces It Has Been Hacked – Bitcoin Sistemi Insert This website uses Cookies to ensure the best...Read More

[ad_1] Recently, Anthropic announced that its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, Mythos, is too capable to be released to the public, given its ability to find and exploit cybersecurity vulnerabilities. The company said that evolving AI is getting more capable and far more dangerous than before: “The fallout — for economies, public safety, and national...Read More

[ad_1] The FBI seal. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a report Thursday that showed Alaskans lost nearly $40 million to cybercrime in 2025. Special Agent in Charge Matthew Schlegel of the FBI Anchorage Field Office said it is the highest financial loss ever reported in Alaska for such crimes. “Behind...Read More

[ad_1] Chinese hacker extradited to face charges in major cyber intrusion case. A 34-year-old man from China has been brought to the United States to face federal charges tied to a large hacking effort that affected thousands of computer systems. The case centers on claims that he took part in cyberattacks between early 2020 and...Read More

[ad_1] When it’s time to choose a new security feature to roll out inside the Michigan state government, Rex Menold, the state’s chief security officer, isn’t the one who decides. It’s not because he’s new to the role (he started in January), and it doesn’t seem to matter that he’s been with the state since...Read More

[ad_1] (TNS) — Last year, a grand jury found a former Kalispell man guilty of playing a role in a sprawling money laundering scheme that took in over $2 million from fraudulent listings posted online, like fake dating accounts and bogus real estate offers. A federal judge sentenced Randall V. Rule to 10 years in...Read More

[ad_1] Millions of people use security company ADT to protect their home or business. And yet their cybersecurity may have been compromised in the latest high-profile breach from hacking group ShinyHunters. The website Have I Been Pwned reports that a ShinyHunters data breach included 5.5 million unique email addresses associated with ADT customers. ADT says...Read More

[ad_1] PHILADELPHIA — Things are not looking good in the land of cybersecurity: As AI threats loom, budgets falter and responsibilities increase, cyber leaders in state government are getting nervous. That was the main takeaway from the biennial cyber report released Monday by the National Association of State CIOs (NASCIO) and Deloitte, which includes survey...Read More

[ad_1] A Dubai criminal court has acquitted a 43-year-old American shareholder and consultant of all cybercrime and embezzlement charges involving more than $6 million, citing insufficient evidence and the presence of reasonable doubt. The court also dismissed a related civil claim for compensation and ordered the complainants to shoulder legal costs, including lawyers’ fees. Prosecutors...Read More

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[ad_1] The post Third-Party Remote Access in OT: The Soft Underbelly of Industrial Cybersecurity appeared first on Cyolo Blog. “We trust our vendors. Plus, they’ve always had access. What’s suddenly the problem?” In many industrial environments, allowing third-party vendors, contractors, and OEMs to access sensitive OT environments has been standard practice for years. What began as occasional remote...Read More

[ad_1] Medtronic discloses security incident after ShinyHunters claimed theft of 9M+ records Pierluigi Paganini April 27, 2026 Medtronic confirmed a breach of its IT systems after ShinyHunters claimed the theft of over 9 million records. Medtronic confirmed a cyberattack on its corporate IT systems after the hacker group ShinyHunters claimed to have stolen over 9...Read More

[ad_1] A Chinese national accused of carrying out cyberespionage operations for China’s intelligence services has been extradited from Italy to the United States to face criminal charges. According to a DOJ announcement, Xu Zewei is alleged to be a contract hacker for China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS) who conducted breaches between February 2020 and June 2021...Read More

[ad_1] Organisations could be better protected from cybercrime by investing in more leadership and staff decision-making, a University of Queensland study has found. Dr Ivano Bongiovanni (pictured below) from the UQ Cyber Research Centre sat down with UQ News to discuss key findings from new research showing technology alone can’t improve cybersecurity. In our Q&A, Dr Bongiovanni shares why...Read More

[ad_1] Researchers warn that BlackFile, an extortion group likely associated with The Com, continues to impersonate IT support in voice-phishing and social engineering attacks that have impacted organizations in multiple industries, including healthcare, technology, transportation, logistics, wholesale and retail. Attackers have been actively targeting organizations in the retail and hospitality industry since February, according to...Read More

[ad_1] CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 34-year-old Chinese national, Xu Zewei, was extradited from Italy to the United States this weekend and appeared Monday in U.S. District Court in Houston on charges related to global computer hacking campaigns. Xu faces a nine-count indictment for intrusions carried out between February 2020 and June 2021. Prosecutors allege...Read More

[ad_1] Qualys (QLYS) is back in focus after being highlighted among leading cybersecurity stocks and rolling out Agent Val, an intelligent component of its Enterprise TruRisk Management solution aimed at automating responses to emerging vulnerabilities. See our latest analysis for Qualys. Despite the launch of Agent Val and renewed attention on leading cybersecurity names, Qualys...Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware victims may feel like they missed the early warning signs: a malware download here, a social-engineering call there. But if you didn’t see a red-flag signal during a scan of the network, you’re not alone: Almost 7,500 organizations around the world were hit by ransomware last year—and there are lots of ways into...Read More

[ad_1] A defense lawyer confirmed Xu Zewei’s extradition to the United States, raising questions about evidence and Beijing’s objections as federal courts prepare a high profile cybercrime trial. The extradition of the man accused of carrying out cyberattacks on behalf of the Chinese government to the United States has been confirmed by his defense attorney....Read More

[ad_1] Security warnings related to enterprise software are currently increasing across industries. In this case, CISA points to an older vulnerability in the Samsung Magicinfo Server that still exists in the field. Despite the availability of patches for nearly two years, numerous on‑premise Magicinfo servers remain unpatched, prompting renewed concern from US authorities. On-Premise Security...Read More

[ad_1] Insurance policies against online fraud, cyberattacks and hacking offer insurers a major field for expansion, as in the numerous incidents of cyberattacks or breaches of personal data recorded every year, the target is not only small or large businesses, such as banks, telecommunications or courier companies, but also ordinary people. The resilience of a...Read More

[ad_1] A man accused of carrying out cyberattacks on behalf of the Chinese government has been extradited to the United States, according to his lawyer.  Last year, the U.S. Justice Department accused Xu Zewei of working as a contractor for the Chinese Ministry of State Security to conduct a series of cyberattacks. Prosecutors alleged Xu...Read More

[ad_1] hacker ©Shutterstock Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) said an unauthorized third party gained access to data within portions of its information technology systems on Thursday, prompting the company to take immediate action. The medical device manufacturer stated that it quickly contained the breach and initiated its established incident response procedures. Investigation Underway With External Experts Medtronic has...Read More

[ad_1] The Maharashtra Cyber Department, on Friday, revealed that they have made an arrest in the cyber harassment case in which Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar’s daughter, Nitara Kumar, was harassed online. The 13-year-old was asked for her nudes by an unknown individual while playing an online game. Maharashtra Cyber Department arrests the accused Akshay Kumar’s...Read More

[ad_1] An attacker pushed a malicious version of the popular elementary-data package Python Package Index (PyPI) to steal sensitive developer data and cryptocurrency wallets. The dangerous release is 0.23.3, and it extended to the Docker image due to the package’s workflow that creates the image from the code and uploads it to a container registry...Read More

[ad_1] A new report points to a critical shortfall in strategic cybersecurity leadership in 2026, where 35,000 chief information security officers (CISOs) serve 359 million organizations. This structural disparity leaves small and medium-sized enterprises vulnerable, necessitating a transition toward hybrid governance models involving agentic AI and managed service providers.   A growing imbalance between protection...Read More

[ad_1] Cyberattacks have long evolved in waves, with ransomware groups historically choosing their victims based on industry type or company size. Financial institutions, healthcare providers, and large enterprises were often prime targets due to their ability to pay hefty ransoms. However, a new trend is emerging that signals a shift in attacker strategy. Instead of...Read More

[ad_1] Mobile proxy abuse has become the Swiss Army knife of cybercrime. However, ProxySmart just turned it into an industrial assembly line. This Belarus-based software platform now powers at least 87 exposed SIM farm operations across 17 countries, creating a shared control plane that makes large-scale mobile proxy fraud as easy as ordering takeout. Your...Read More

[ad_1] Official The home security firm reports names and addresses were compromised in the April 20 attack. Home security company ADT has confirmed a cybersecurity breach in a media statement involving the personal data of current and prospective customers following an extortion threat by the ShinyHunters hacking group. The home security company reported that its internal team...Read More

[ad_1] Hackers broke into the computer networks of major critical infrastructure equipment vendor Itron, the company said in a statement late Friday. Itron, which makes devices that analyze energy and water use, “took action to remediate and remove the unauthorized activity” after discovering the intrusion on April 13, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission...Read More

[ad_1] Hacker using laptop. Lots of digits on the computer screen. (Getty Image) The Federal Bureau of Investigation released a report Thursday that showed Alaskans lost nearly $40 million in cybercrime in 2025. Special Agent in Charge Matthew Schlegel of the FBI Anchorage Field Office said it is the highest financial loss ever reported in...Read More

[ad_1] OpenAI is courting government customers for its cybersecurity program, but America’s main cyber defense agency is yet to access any AI models from premier labs. (Photo by Samuel Boivin/NurPhoto via Getty Images) NurPhoto via Getty Images In recent weeks, Anthropic and OpenAI have launched new AI systems skilled at finding software vulnerabilities at unprecedented...Read More

[ad_1] OWASP GenAI Security Summit to debut at Infosecurity Europe, spotlighting the urgent need to secure AI as both a defensive tool and emerging threat vector Infosecurity Europe, Excel London, U.K., 27 April – Infosecurity Europe, the most influential information security event, running from 2-4 June 2026 at Excel London, today announces a major focus...Read More

[ad_1] For the latest discoveries in cyber research for the week of 27th April, please download our Threat Intelligence Bulletin. TOP ATTACKS AND BREACHES Vercel, a frontend cloud platform, has disclosed a security incident linked to a compromise at Context.ai, where stolen OAuth tokens enabled unauthorized access through a connected app. The company reported access to...Read More

[ad_1] Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy during a special interview with The Hindu in Hyderabad on Monday. | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy, who demits office on April 30, reflects on the journey undertaken by the Telangana Police to transform policing and governance – from tackling the...Read More

[ad_1] Stand in the centre of Valga, in southern Estonia, and you’re a few steps from Latvia. Cross the street, and you’re in Valka. The two towns share a river, a history and around twenty thousand inhabitants — yet for most of the people who live here, the neighbour on the other side of the...Read More

[ad_1] CrowdStrike Holdings stock should benefit from a likely boom in interest in its cybersecurity services as Anthropic’s Project Glasswing continues to shine a spotlight on emerging threats tied to the proliferation of artificial intelligence, according to Mizuho. The bank upgraded the cybersecurity stock to outperform from neutral. It also hiked its price target on...Read More

[ad_1] A major Canada SMS blaster cybercrime case has come to light as Toronto Police charge three men with 44 offences in what authorities describe as a first-of-its-kind investigation in the country. The case, part of Project Lighthouse, highlights a growing threat where cybercriminals use mobile technology to target thousands of people at once. The...Read More

[ad_1] Good morning, Chicago. The high-tech cyber hacker who goes by the online moniker “Bouquet” jetted around the world, from Dubai to Thailand to New York, staying in five-star hotels and flashing cash and jewels, federal authorities allege. As his internet attacks grew bolder and more sophisticated, he taunted the FBI for being a step...Read More

[ad_1] If you ask a state chief information security officer about their expectations for the near future, you’re unlikely to hear an entirely happy story. Between the rising use of AI by threat actors and fewer resources at hand to support cyberdefense efforts, the outlook is grim. The number of state CISOs who described themselves...Read More

[ad_1] A former senior FBI cyber official is calling on the federal government to consider treating some ransomware attacks as acts of terrorism, arguing that cybercriminals who target hospitals and other critical infrastructure systems put lives at risk and should face appropriate consequences. Testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday, Cynthia Kaiser urged...Read More

[ad_1] Residents who use social media apps like WhatsApp daily for family, school, and community groups are cautioned that private chats are not exempt from the UAE’s cybercrime laws. Lawyers say many people unknowingly break the law by forwarding unverified content or sharing images without consent. “What many people often do not realise is that private chats...Read More

[ad_1] I recently had the pleasure of joining an exclusive panel at eTail Asia, held in Singapore.  Our panel, titled “From Screens to Spaces: Designing the Future Storefront”, was moderated by Jaclyn Yong, Director, Industry Relations of the Singapore Retailers Association, and brought together four other industry leaders: Karen Chan, Chief Customer Officer, FairPrice Group;...Read More

[ad_1] By Vikash Sharma For a long time, businesses have seen cybersecurity and Quality Engineering (QE) as the “brakes” of a company necessary safety measure that however ultimately aimed at slowing the operation down. Security was something to be checked after development; quality was the final hurdle before pressing the “Go-Live” button. With AI-first architecture,...Read More

[ad_1] Yep, those VPNs can be a nice way to connect online, but there’s always a risk; At-Bay, the InsurSec provider for the digital age, today released its 2026 InsurSec Report, revealing that ransomware has entered a new phase of infrastructure-driven exploitation. Based on an analysis of more than 6,500 claims and 100,000 policy years, the...Read More

[ad_1] The cyber risk landscape is reaching a turning point.  After years of lagging behind  the rising cybercrime costs, cyber insurance growth is now set to slightly outpace it, signalling a shift in how organizations manage digital risk.  Cybercrime costs are projected to hit about $11.3 trillion in 2026, up sharply from $2.9 trillion in 2020.  Growth remains...Read More

[ad_1] The high-tech cyber hacker who goes by the online moniker “Bouquet” jetted around the world, from Dubai to Thailand to New York, staying in five-star hotels and flashing cash and jewels, federal authorities allege. A social media image of Peter Stokes, 19, shows him wearing a diamond-encrusted necklace with the phrase “HACK THE PLANET,”...Read More

[ad_1] As organisations handle increasing volumes of sensitive personal data across global operations, maintaining consistent security and privacy standards has become a critical priority. Jim Desmond, Chief Information Security Officer at HireRight, tells us how the company is strengthening its security posture through standardised controls, automation and a continued focus on cybersecurity fundamentals. How are...Read More

[ad_1] The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released a malware analysis report on Firestarter after examining a sample recovered during a forensic investigation, warning that advanced persistent threat (APT) hackers are using the malware to maintain access to publicly exposed Cisco Firepower and Secure Firewall devices. Developed as a backdoor, Firestarter enables remote...Read More

[ad_1] Dubai: A Dubai criminal court has acquitted a 43-year-old American shareholder and consultant of all cybercrime and embezzlement charges involving more than $6 million, ruling that the prosecution failed to meet the legal standard of proof and that the case was clouded by reasonable doubt. The court also dismissed a related civil claim for...Read More

[ad_1] Chinese engineer Zewei Xu has been extradited from Italy to the US, where he is accused of taking part in a hacking campaign that targeted Covid-19 vaccine and therapy research in 2020 What happened: Chinese engineer Zewei Xu, 33, has been extradited from Italy to the United States after being arrested at Milan Malpensa airport...Read More

[ad_1] Cyber resilience strengthens in Europe as the EU advances certification frameworks and standards. The European Commission and the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) have stepped up efforts to strengthen cybersecurity certification across the EU during the European Cybersecurity Certification Week held in Cyprus. The event brought together policymakers, industry representatives, and national authorities...Read More

[ad_1] Representational Image. (ETV Bharat) Hyderabad: A commercial bank manager got used to earning money in the wrong way within two years of joining the company by helping open more than 200 current bank accounts, offering Rs 10,000-20,000 for each. He gave this illegal income to his friends working in other banks. After being recently...Read More

[ad_1] Messaging app Signal has come under the scanner as German officials alleged that Moscow-backed groups carried out phishing attacks on politicians using the end-to-end encrypted messaging platform. The hackers, per the AFP report, were not looking to target the app’s security system or encryption but instead impersonated Signal support, or sent false alerts and...Read More

[ad_1] Digital asset firms are being allowed access to information shared with financial institutions to increase security. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection (OCCIP) announced plans for a new cybersecurity resource for the digital asset industry. The initiative is intended to increase cyber threat visibility and response by providing...Read More

[ad_1] Cybersecurity Swisscom Cybersecurity Threat Radar 2026: geopolitics and AI are exacerbating the threat of cybercrime AI-based attacks are becoming more accurate, hacker groups more professional and security risks in global supply chains more frequent. According to the latest issue of Cybersecurity Threat Radar 2026, the situation is far worse than it was in 2025....Read More

[ad_1] Terms of Seven Major Platforms, Including Coupang, Naver, and Gmarket, Reviewed Operators Now Liable for Intentional or Negligent Security Incidents Such as Hacking Problematic clauses in open market platforms’ terms and conditions that stipulated “no business liability” for personal information leaks due to hacking and similar incidents will be largely eliminated. Additionally, unreasonable practices...Read More

[ad_1] Artificial Intelligence has officially transitioned from a “feature” in cybersecurity products to the very operating system of both attackers and defenders. As we enter the second quarter of 2026, the digital landscape is undergoing its most transformative period in decades. With the landmark passage of the GENIUS Act and the rise of autonomous malware,...Read More

[ad_1] Over the past few years, cybersecurity researchers have increasingly focused on developing encryption algorithms that can withstand the potential threats posed by quantum computing. As quantum machines advance, they are expected to break many of the classical cryptographic systems that currently secure digital communications and data. This has led to a surge in interest...Read More

[ad_1] The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 is defined by two converging forces: the rise of Generative AI (GenAI) in cyberattacks and the continued dominance of ransomware as a service (RaaS). Attackers are now faster, more automated, and more precise—leveraging AI to scale phishing, evade detection, and exploit vulnerabilities. For Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), this...Read More

[ad_1] A deceptive overseas job offer promising a data entry role in Thailand led a 21-year-old man from Gurgaon into a trafficking and cybercrime network in Myanmar, where he was allegedly held captive for 36 days and forced to participate in online fraud operations before his family paid for his release. The Job Offer That...Read More

[ad_1] Quote of the Day by Ian Hacking: “The social risks that worry us are not a random bundle of frights.” Quote IntroductionThe thought-provoking quote by Ian Hacking captures how modern societies perceive and organize fear, especially around uncertainty and risk. Background story of Ian HackingIan Hacking is a renowned Canadian philosopher known for his...Read More

[ad_1] JAKARTA – Until now, artificial intelligence (AI) is still considered a double-edged sword, which opens up great opportunities for business actors, but at the same time also presents new threats that are increasingly sophisticated. In the Ignite on Tour Jakarta event, Palo Alto Networks emphasized the importance of making cybersecurity a part of the...Read More

[ad_1] Market growth and underwriting scrutiny  According to Gallagher’s 2026 cyber market outlook, global cyber insurance premiums were projected to reach $16.9 billion in 2025 and $19.6 billion in 2026, with Europe accounting for $3.9 billion, or 26%, of the market. Gallagher said pricing largely stabilised through 2025, although insurers remained focused on systemic risks...Read More

[ad_1] A former ransomware negotiator has pleaded guilty to charges he helped a ransomware group extort tens of millions of dollars from companies. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, worked for a cyber incident response company as a ransomware negotiator but used his position to provide operators of the Blackcat/ALPHV ransomware variant with confidential...Read More

[ad_1] 3 Quote of the Day by Ian Hacking on Gender Equality: The philosopher Ian Hacking established his reputation through his research on the connection between classification systems and the formation of human identity. This quote shows how social labels determine how people view themselves and their gender identity. Meaning of the Ian Hacking Quote The...Read More

[ad_1] Tradeweb has appointed Shreya Hegde as Vice President – Identity Access Management (Cybersecurity), reinforcing its focus on strengthening enterprise security and access governance. In this role, she will be responsible for enhancing identity and access management frameworks, improving cybersecurity posture, and driving secure, scalable access solutions across enterprise systems. Shreya Hegde brings strong expertise...Read More

[ad_1] Terms of Seven Major Platforms, Including Coupang, Naver, and Gmarket, Reviewed Operators Now Liable for Intentional or Negligent Security Incidents Such as Hacking Controversial clauses in open market platforms’ terms of service that have exempted operators from responsibility for personal information leaks caused by hacking and other incidents will be largely eliminated. In addition,...Read More

[ad_1] It’s tempting, even fashionable, to pooh-pooh the hyperbole from our tech overlords. The release in 2022 of ChatGPT, the first mass-market conversational AI system, unleashed a volley of supercilious put-downs. The chatbot was not intelligent. It was merely hallucinating, manipulating statistics, regurgitating phrases from the internet: it was a ‘stochastic parrot’. Well, over the...Read More

[ad_1] SEOUL – Personal information of around 100,000 customers has been leaked from a golf course, prompting a police investigation, sources said on April 26. The Korean National Police Agency is probing the case after the website of Lee & Lee Country Club in the county of Gapyeong, about 55km north-east of the South Korean...Read More

[ad_1] Cablenet, one of Cyprus’s leading telecommunications providers, announces a strategic partnership with CyberSift, the Malta-based global cybersecurity specialist, through two exclusive events, for business clients, in Nicosia and Limassol. Under the GO Group umbrella, the two players will embed Cybersift’s enterprise-grade cybersecurity solutions into Cablenet’s B2B offering, delivering...Read More

[ad_1] Critical bug in CrowdStrike LogScale let attackers access files Pierluigi Paganini April 26, 2026 CrowdStrike fixed CVE-2026-40050 in LogScale self-hosted, a critical flaw allowing unauthenticated file access via path traversal. CrowdStrike recently disclosed a critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-40050, affecting its LogScale self-hosted product. The flaw enables unauthenticated path traversal, which could allow a...Read More

[ad_1] Privacy is not a side issue to cyber security but a core part of it, as privacy failures can easily become security breaches, investigative journalist and author Violet Blue told delegates during the opening keynote at Black Hat Asia 2026 in Singapore. While terms like “privacy policy” and “anonymised data” can sound reassuring,...Read More

[ad_1] Russia allegedly launched a wide-scale phishing attack through the Signal app targeting Germany’s high-profile politicians, diplomats and military officers. While the exact number of victims is unclear, German media estimates that at least 300 accounts belonging to political figures were targeted, with even several cabinet members affected, according to the German Press Agency, dpa....Read More

[ad_1] SUMMARY: Fortreum acquired Kovr.ai, combining AI compliance tools with cybersecurity auditing. Kovr automates complex compliance processes liked FedRAMP and CMMC. Reston startup founded by former AWS execs, emerged from stealth in 2025 Lansdowne-based cybersecurity assessment firm Fortreum last week announced it had acquired Reston-based AI compliance startup Kovr.ai, less than a year after the...Read More

[ad_1] According to sources, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni”s government made the decision after an Italian court ruled earlier this month that Xu Zewei could be extradited. Bloomberg notes that the US Department of Justice was seeking Xu on suspicion of stealing COVID-19 research results and carrying out cyberattacks. US authorities alleged that he carried out...Read More

[ad_1] Denis Medvedev via iStock / Getty Images Plus Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways There’s a big mismatch between demand and rewards in cyber. Working pressure is only likely to increase due to the use of AI. Security staff should focus on strategy and communication skills. Almost...Read More

[ad_1] By Christopher Boyton (Senior Adversary Hunter, TrendAI™ Research), David Sancho (Senior Threat Researcher, TrendAI™ Research), and with the help of Bakuei Matsukawa (Principal Threat Researcher, TrendAI™ Research) Key Insights Infostealers are adopting ransomware-style specialization and affiliate models, signaling a structural shift in how credential theft operations...Read More

[ad_1] SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus (Photo: the three mobile carriers) A string of hacking incidents last year is expected to affect the first-quarter results of South Korea’s three telecom carriers this year. SK Telecom and KT are expected to struggle as compensation costs and marketing burdens weigh, while LG Uplus is likely to...Read More

[ad_1] The Good | Two Cybercrime Leaders Face Justice for Fraud, Identity Theft & Extortion Tyler Robert Buchanan, a 24-year-old British national believed to be a leader of the UNC3944 cybercrime group, has pleaded guilty in the U.S. to wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. Prosecutors say Buchanan and four accomplices stole at least $8...Read More

[ad_1] Hyderabad: For cybercrime victims, the battle doesn’t end with reporting the fraud — it often only begins. Even after months of waiting and following due process, getting their money back often turns into a frustrating second ordeal marked by delays, paperwork, and procedural roadblocks.While a small number of victims eventually receive refunds, the path...Read More

[ad_1] Another Weekend, Another Hacking Incident in the Crypto Market—This Time, Another Platform Has Announced It Was Hacked – Bitcoin Sistemi Insert This website uses Cookies...Read More

[ad_1] Key Points Anthropic claims its latest large language model could be used by hackers to exploit vulnerable code bases. It provided a handful of big enterprises with early access to help prevent widespread cybersecurity breaches. This company made it on the roster, and it could be more important than ever in the age of...Read More

[ad_1] A third-party ransomware attack caused disruptions at several European airports over the weekend, the European Union’s cybersecurity agency said Monday. The cyberattack on Collins Aerospace’s MUSE check-in and boarding software disrupted operations at several major European airports over the weekend, causing long queues, delays, and cancellations. Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin were among the airports...Read More

[ad_1] With a rapidly growing online population and historically weak cyber defenses, African nations are on the front line of cyberattacks. That position makes them a warning beacon and a potential model for developing methods to confront such attacks. “Africa has a unique opportunity to lead in combatting new threats, helping to shape the future...Read More

[ad_1] The high cost of college is prompting some institutions to shorten the time it takes to get a degree. The University of North Carolina, for example, is exploring the idea of letting students pick up a bachelor’s in three years instead of four, reports the News & Observer. But as the Washington Post...Read More

[ad_1] April 26, 2026, 10:00 AM HST People who might have been impacted by a February University of Hawaiʻi Cancer Center cybersecurity incident are reminded that deadlines are approaching to enroll in 12 months of free credit monitoring and $1 million in identity theft insurance. Enrollment codes will no longer work after deadlines pass. Courtesy...Read More

[ad_1] ROME, ITALY – April 26, 2026 — Brussels Morning Newspaper – Digital security global policy is now at the forefront of international headlines as Italy considers extraditing a suspected Chinese hacker to the United States. Reporting from Rome in 2026 indicates that the case has rapidly evolved into a significant test of international cooperation on...Read More

[ad_1] Yonhap News Korean police have launched an investigation after confirming that the personal information of more than 100,000 customers was leaked from a golf course in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province. Authorities are pursuing the case on the possibility that a North Korean hacking group was behind the breach. According to the Korean National Police Agency...Read More

[ad_1] Anthropic announced Claude Mythos, its most advanced large language model yet, earlier this month. Announced is the keyword. The broad release of the artificial intelligence (AI) model has been delayed due to security concerns. Anthropic claims Mythos is so good at coding that it can identify and exploit vulnerabilities in codebases that have existed...Read More

[ad_1] At the end of October, 72 countries signed the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Convention is the first comprehensive global treaty on this matter, providing states with a range of measures to prevent and combat cybercrime and to strengthen international cooperation in sharing electronic evidence for serious crimes. While many...Read More

[ad_1] Hackers are targeting decentralised finance protocols. Humans are often to blame. Advancements in AI are making hackers’ work easier, some say. Michael Pearl thought he was being scammed. The security firm Cyvers’ vice president of strategy told DL News that suspicious characters have approached him at crypto conferences, trying to sell him the moon....Read More

[ad_1] India has started preparing in anticipation of Mythos being misused. Earlier this month, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met officials from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, bank executives and other senior civil servants to discuss Mythos’ risks and its ability to find vulnerabilities in legacy software systems.  Government officials who attended...Read More

[ad_1] A federal case against a corporate negotiator who secretly worked with cybercriminals to secure larger ransomware payments is raising concerns over the level of trust companies place in third-party cyber-incident responders. “The industry has considered or even joked about a version of this risk for years,” said Craig Jones, chief security officer at detection-and-response...Read More

[ad_1] The 33-year-old Indonesian taken into custody at luxury resort on island of Phuket after FBI tip-off. By Al Jazeera Staff and AFP Published On 26 Apr 202626 Apr 2026 Police in Thailand say they have arrested an Indonesian man accused of defrauding Americans out of $10m in romance scams and he will be extradited...Read More

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[ad_1] In a significant move to secure advanced artificial intelligence systems, OpenAI has unveiled a specialised “Bio Bug Bounty” programme centred on its forthcoming GPT-5.5, inviting a select group of experts to probe whether the model’s biological safeguards can be systematically bypassed. The initiative, announced this week, reflects growing concern across the technology and scientific...Read More

[ad_1] When a person or company is hit with a ransomware attack, it’s common to hire a third-party negotiator who specializes in handling the back-and-forth with the cybercriminals. In an ideal scenario, the negotiator will fight as hard as they can for their client and reduce the financial damages while keeping additional data leaks to...Read More

[ad_1] Sign up to see the future, today Can’t-miss innovations from the bleeding edge of science and tech When a person or company is hit with a ransomware attack, it’s common to hire a third-party negotiator who specializes in handling the back-and-forth with the cybercriminals. In an ideal scenario, the negotiator will fight as hard...Read More

[ad_1] Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has opened applications for 195 technical professionals as part of an effort to strengthen India’s cyber resilience and support the country’s cybercrime response framework. The positions are contractual, with a three-year tenure, and will be based in New Delhi and Assam. I4C Seeks Technical Experts for Cybercrime Response The...Read More

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Anyone following Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) General Manager Randy Clarke on X may have seen something strange on Friday. 9th Street Tunnel expected to reopen Friday evening after massive Metrobus fire A post seemingly promoting crypto and showing off a new car appeared on Clarke’s X account,...Read More

[ad_1] The cybersecurity landscape has reached a historic inflection point. The traditional paradigm—a perpetual game of cat-and-mouse defined by static signatures, perimeter firewalls, and manual patching—is collapsing under the weight of a new breed of technology: Agentic AI. At the center of this transformation is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos, a frontier model that has moved beyond generative text...Read More

[ad_1] TGCSB, in coordination with law and order police units, has launched “Operation Crackdown 2.0” to monitor previously arrested cybercrime offenders and prevent repeat offences. The operation involves a standardised verification protocol across police units. Published Date – 26 April 2026, 09:54 PM Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB),...Read More

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[ad_1] Sign up for our free newsletters! Aspiritech, an Evanston-based nonprofit, offers a wide range of technical services, but when Chief Growth Officer Kayley Bogdan describes the organization’s value, she starts with its people. That’s because in addition to providing solutions like software testing, IT and now cybersecurity, its core mission is to connect adults...Read More

[ad_1] The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration in addressing cybercrime in Nigeria and across the global community. This was disclosed by the Director of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), Akaninyene Ezima, while receiving members of the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime (JCTC) during a familiarisation...Read More

[ad_1] The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has revealed that an unnamed federal civilian agency’s Cisco Firepower device running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software was compromised in September 2025 with a new malware called FIRESTARTER. FIRESTARTER, per CISA and the U.K.’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is assessed to be a backdoor designed...Read More

[ad_1] Bachelors of Computer Science and Mathematics students Jayden Young and Rohan van Klinken face a gruelling test of endurance and creativity when Team Oceania vies for its first International Cybersecurity Challenge (ICC) title from May 18 to 21.  The ICC is held annually in different countries and features teams of 15 hackers aged 18...Read More

[ad_1] In a first-of-its-kind cybercrime crackdown, Toronto Police have seized sophisticated “SMS blasters” — devices capable of mimicking mobile towers — and arrested three individuals in connection with a large-scale fraud operation. Authorities say the technology enabled scammers to target tens of thousands of mobile users, raising serious concerns about public safety and emerging cyber...Read More

[ad_1] Council of Engineers says breach occurred when data being transferred PUBLISHED : 26 Apr 2026 at 15:47 Experts from the Council of Engineers Thailand inspect the rubble of a demolished five-storey apartment block in Bangkok’s Din Daeng district. (File photo: Varuth Hirunyatheb) The Council of Engineers Thailand has warned about 350,000 members their personal...Read More

[ad_1] 27 years ago today, on April 26, 1999, a 1 KB virus called CIH detonated its payload on hundreds of thousands of Windows 9x machines worldwide, zeroing out hard drives and flashing junk data to motherboard BIOS chips. The virus, written by Taiwanese university student Chen Ing-hau at Tatung University in 1998, is believed...Read More

[ad_1] Last year, a grand jury found a former Kalispell man guilty of playing a role in a sprawling money laundering scheme that took in over $2 million from fraudulent listings posted online, like fake dating accounts and bogus real estate offers. A federal judge sentenced Randall V. Rule to 10 years in prison for...Read More

[ad_1] This illustration depicts a hacking attempt. (123rf) Personal information of around 100,000 customers has been leaked from a golf course, prompting a police investigation, sources said Sunday. The Korean National Police Agency is probing the case after the website of Lee & Lee Country Club in the county of Gapyeong, about 55 kilometers northeast...Read More

[ad_1] NCAF 2.0 provides a structured tool for identifying strengths, gaps and priority areas in national cybersecurity capabilities across EU countries. The European Union Agency for Cybersecurity has released an updated version of its National Cybersecurity Capabilities Assessment framework, designed to help countries evaluate the maturity of their cybersecurity strategies and implementation progress. The revised...Read More

[ad_1] As reported by Bleeping Computer, Spanish police have successfully dismantled what is believed to be the largest Spanish-language manga piracy platform, which had been operating since 2014 and serving millions of users globally.The platform, which offered free access to copyrighted manga, generated significant revenue through aggressive pop-up advertisements, reportedly exceeding $4.7 million. Many of...Read More

[ad_1] SEOUL, April 26 (Yonhap) — Personal information of around 100,000 customers has been leaked from a golf course, prompting a police investigation, sources said Sunday. The Korean National Police Agency is probing the case after the website of Lee & Lee Country Club in the county of Gapyeong, about 55 kilometers northeast of Seoul,...Read More

[ad_1] It has become a standard line at industry conferences: AI will change the paradigm of cybersecurity, and defenders must adapt to keep pace with attackers who inevitably will. While this is certainly true, the magnitude of the shift – one that is changing cybersecurity forever – is only now beginning to be fully understood....Read More

[ad_1] The shutdowns form part of a wider campaign targeting scam compounds, illegal online operations and foreign criminal networks accused of using Cambodia as a base for digital fraud. Cambodia said the campaign is a long-term effort requiring cooperation from domestic agencies, foreign governments and the wider public. The government also said the crackdown is...Read More

[ad_1] AI generated image This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) As artificial intelligence systems grow more capable, protecting them has become a new kind of security challenge. Unlike traditional software, advanced AI models can be probed remotely through APIs, allowing outsiders to study how they respond without direct access to the underlying code....Read More

[ad_1] Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. Qualys (QLYS) is back on investor radars after being highlighted as one of the leading cybersecurity names and rolling out Agent Val, an automation...Read More

[ad_1] Published On : 2026-04-24 Ransomware of the week CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple industries, geography, and technology that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: Windows IntroductionCYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found Elite Enterprise ransomware...Read More

[ad_1] Frost Bank has been hit with two class-action lawsuits over a recent data breach. Shown is file photo of a Frost Bank branch in Houston. Yi-Chin Lee/Staff photographer Frost Bank is facing two proposed class-action lawsuits alleging the bank failed to adequately protect customer data following a cyberattack attributed to a prominent ransomware group. Both complaints stem from...Read More

[ad_1] Trigona ransomware adopts custom tool to steal data and evade detection Pierluigi Paganini April 26, 2026 Trigona ransomware now uses a custom command-line tool to steal data faster and evade detection, replacing tools like Rclone and MegaSync. Symantec researchers report that recent Trigona ransomware attacks used a custom-built data exfiltration tool instead of common...Read More

[ad_1] KATHMANDU: Two individuals have been arrested on charges of illegally accessing and manipulating contract details in the government’s electronic procurement system. According to police, the accused allegedly gained unauthorized access to the Public Procurement Monitoring Office (PPMO)’s e-Government Procurement (e-GP) system and altered contract-related documents before the opening of financial proposals. Following a complaint...Read More

[ad_1] US Treasury Secretary convened major bank CEOs to address cybersecurity risks from Anthropic’s Mythos. The Polymarket contract for Anthropic’s IPO market cap landing between $100B and $200B by December 31, 2027 sits at 0.6% YES. Market reaction The Anthropic IPO market dropped from 1% yesterday to 0.6% YES. The decline coincides with concerns that...Read More

[ad_1] Chinese Hackers Turn Household Appliances into Spy Tools Your ordinary home router or even a “smart” refrigerator can be turned into a powerful weapon for cybercriminals. Chinese intelligence is actively hacking household appliances around the world, using them to spy on government institutions and steal confidential data. These alarming facts have come to light...Read More

[ad_1] As Algeria targets 20,000 startups by 2029 and youth unemployment nears 30%, officials say the cluster model could extend nationwide. Algeria’s Ministry of Knowledge has launched the country’s first startup cluster dedicated to artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, bringing together universities, research centres and emerging companies within a single innovation ecosystem. The cluster was inaugurated...Read More

[ad_1] In the second half of 2025, more than two-thirds of ransomware attacks leveraged data theft, not encryption, as cybercriminals prioritized long-term leverage over immediate disruption SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — New cyber insurance claims data from leading cyber risk company Resilience reveals a dramatic evolution in the economics of cybercrime. An analysis...Read More

[ad_1] For many years, state-sponsored hacking was defined by human expertise in finding security holes, writing malware and exploits, pulling off social engineering and phishing attacks, and much more. Since the advent of LLM-powered AI assistants and tools, less skilled attackers have been able to carry out attacks and compromises that might otherwise have been...Read More

[ad_1] If you are wondering whether Fortinet’s current share price offers good value or not, the recent track record gives you plenty to think about. The stock recently closed at US$84.34, with returns of 3.1% over 7 days, 7.9% over 30 days, 8.3% year to date, 33.8% over 3 years and 106.5% over 5 years....Read More

[ad_1] U.S. and international government agencies warned Thursday about a “widespread shift” in Chinese hacker methods toward the use of large-scale covert networks that compromise common devices to carry out a variety of attacks. The advisory details how those networks work, and defensive steps organizations should take. “Over the past few years there has been...Read More

[ad_1] Cybersecurity is transitioning toward a systemic resilience model based on identity and trust. Risks associated with OAuth integrations, low-noise attacks, and AI are the current priorities, pointing to governance to ensure business continuity.   In 2026, cybersecurity is becoming a structural issue linked to global geopolitics and the digital economy, says NTT DATA. In...Read More

[ad_1] By Christopher Boyton (Senior Adversary Hunter, TrendAI™ Research), David Sancho (Senior Threat Researcher, TrendAI™ Research), and with the help of Bakuei Matsukawa (Principal Threat Researcher, TrendAI™ Research) Key Insights Infostealers are adopting ransomware-style specialization and affiliate models, signaling a structural shift in how credential theft operations...Read More

[ad_1] A critical scope overreach vulnerability was recently identified in the Microsoft Entra Agent Identity Platform. The newly introduced Agent ID Administrator role allowed accounts to hijack arbitrary service principals and escalate privileges across the entire tenant. Microsoft has fully patched this behavior across all cloud environments as of April 2026. How the Permission Boundary...Read More

[ad_1] MUMBAI (Apr 26) — Don’t settle for the first price you’re quoted. Visit multiple dealerships and compare their prices. Negotiate with the sales representatives to see if they can offer any discounts or incentives. Be prepared to walk away if you’re not satisfied with the price. Understanding How Tips In Cybersecurity, Experts Say: An...Read More

[ad_1] The UN’s first treaty to combat cybercrime received an unexpectedly high level of support at a dedicated conference in Vietnam in October, with 72 countries adding their signatures to the landmark document. However, ongoing concerns about its implications for human rights, and the absence of big technology companies, mean that while it has been...Read More

[ad_1] The post The Purple Team Advantage: Bridging the Gap Between Hacking and Management with Chris Marks appeared first on Security, Decoded: Insights from Suzu Labs. In cybersecurity, we often operate in silos. The red team breaks things, the blue team fixes them, and management focuses on compliance. But what happens when you blend these...Read More

[ad_1] SUFFOLK — The city of Suffolk announced Friday it was targeted in a cybersecurity attack that may have accessed and retrieved data. The federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency notified the city on Feb. 25 that “a malicious actor may have exfiltrated data from the city’s network,” the city said in a statement. Suffolk...Read More

[ad_1] Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Endpoint Security , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Routing Malicious Traffic Through Hacked IoT Devices Is Leading to ‘IoC Extinction’ Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • April 23, 2026     Image: Martin Dworschak/Shutterstock/ISMG Covert networks comprised of hacked domestic devices underpin a mounting number of Chinese nation-state hacking operations, warned...Read More

[ad_1] With its certification now recorded in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and valid for the next three years, Cherokee Federal has demonstrated full implementation and independent validation of 110 rigorous security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-171 through assessment by an authorized Certified Third-Party Assessment Organization (C3PAO). The achievement comes at a pivotal...Read More

[ad_1] French police have arrested a 20-year-old male suspected of alleged data exfiltration from dozens of websites and stealing private information. The man, known by his pseudonym HexDex, was arrested on Monday, 20 April 2026, at his residence in the Vendée area, and as per reports, the arrest happened just when he was about to...Read More

[ad_1] LPL Financial is the latest firm to reveal a cybersecurity incident. According to a notice submitted to Maine’s Attorney General, the breach led to “unauthorized securities transactions and financial transfers” in some clients’ accounts. According to the data breach notification information on the attorney general’s site, LPL notified affected consumers regarding the breach that occurred...Read More

[ad_1] Handala, a pro-resistance hacking group linked to Iran, published the identities of senior officers from an elite Israeli special ops unit. The market on whether Iran will strike Israel by April 30 sits at 100% YES. Market reaction The Iran-strikes-Israel sub-market holds at 100% YES. Similar odds appear on potential Iranian strikes against Saudi...Read More

[ad_1] Real-time identity verification and specialized defensive AI models reflect an urgent pivot toward proactive, intelligence-led security. At the same time, emerging risks, such as orphaned AI agents and increasingly opaque third-party dependencies, are exposing governance gaps that legacy frameworks cannot address. With event-driven fraud surging ahead of global moments like the 2026 World Cup,...Read More

[ad_1] A notorious organization known for hacking into systems in order to steal vast amounts of information may have gained access to Carnival Corporation’s massive data base. Who Is Behind the Potential Breach While ShinyHunters may sound like a musical group you’d hire to entertain at your child’s birthday party, they are, in fact, far...Read More

[ad_1] Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci sparked a conversation on Thursday about Bitcoin’s potential worth if it becomes critical infrastructure for cybersecurity, specifically to counter AI-driven threats. In an X post, Scaramucci highlighted gold’s $30 trillion valuation and asked, “What...Read More

[ad_1] One of the Oldest Altcoins Hit by a Hacking Incident: Hackers Created Fake Transactions and Sent Them to Exchanges – Bitcoin Sistemi Insert This website...Read More

[ad_1] A joint advisory released April 23 from U.S. and international cybersecurity agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, National Security Agency and other global partners, warns that China-nexus cyber actors have significantly shifted their tactics, now posing heightened risks for hospitals and health systems that rely on connected devices and complex networks....Read More

[ad_1] Litecoin, one of the established projects in the cryptocurrency market, shared an important update regarding a critical security vulnerability discovered in its network. According to the statement, an unknown software bug, described as a “zero-day” error, caused a denial-of-service (DoS) attack on the network, affecting large mining pools. The Litecoin team stated that outdated...Read More

[ad_1] What happens when students are allowed to use artificial intelligence to solve cybersecurity challenges? That question took center stage as Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) Professor Endadul Hoque hosted a capture-the-flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition at the College of Engineering and Computer Science, bringing together 20 undergraduate, master’s, and Ph.D. students. Unlike traditional CTF...Read More

[ad_1] Five years into building DeFi, @kaiynne now feels more scared than ever about keeping money on chain, following the Kelp DAO hack. The market predicting another $100M+ hack by December 31, 2026, sits at 100% YES. North Korea’s Lazarus Group has been linked to the $292-294 million exploit. The hack triggered over $13-15 billion...Read More

[ad_1] ATLANTA (Apr 26) — Thirdly, use version control. Like any other piece of code, iApp templates should be stored in a version control system. This will allow you to track changes, revert to previous versions, and collaborate with other team members. Version control is an absolute must. Fourthly, test your iApps thoroughly. Before you...Read More

[ad_1] A state-sponsored hacking group has implanted a custom backdoor on Cisco network security devices that can survive firmware updates and standard reboots, U.S. and British cybersecurity authorities disclosed Thursday, marking a significant escalation in a campaign that has targeted government and critical infrastructure networks since at least late 2025. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security...Read More

[ad_1] FAIRMONT – A Fairmont State University computer science degree program with an emphasis on cybersecurity has been named near the top in the United States for students going into the profession. Programs.com, a jobs resource for the cybersecurity market, bestowed the Fairmont school’s four-year degree, and that emphasis, with its No. 7 ranking in...Read More

[ad_1] A newly identified threat group, UNC6692, has been caught running a sophisticated multistage intrusion campaign that uses Microsoft Teams impersonation, a custom modular malware suite, and cloud infrastructure abuse to deeply penetrate enterprise networks, all without exploiting a single software vulnerability. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and Mandiant researchers disclosed the campaign on April...Read More

[ad_1] BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) – According to Harrison County administrator Laura Pysz the county commission is currently responding to a cybersecurity incident. Out of abundance of caution some systems may be offline. Since it is early in the investigation the county is not able to confirm specific details, however a statement did confirm that external...Read More

[ad_1] In the rapidly changing world of artificial intelligence, Anthropic threw a grenade when it announced a new model that was too powerful to be given to the US military. This angered President Donald Trump, who is still trying to corral the regime in Iran. Anthropic said its model, called Mythos Preview, “found thousands of...Read More

[ad_1] Don’t let Gmail hackers take over your account. SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images According to Google’s own vice president of product for Gmail, Blake Barnes, “3 billion users rely on Gmail to connect and get things done” in 2026. Now all of them have been put on notice: Gmail is under attack, and action...Read More

[ad_1] Earlier this week, Silverfort announced a partnership with SentinelOne to combine runtime identity security with SentinelOne’s AI-powered Singularity platform across endpoints, cloud workloads and AI applications. The collaboration aims to build a unified, real-time control plane that connects identity and endpoint intelligence, helping organizations manage rising risks from human and non-human identities in increasingly...Read More

[ad_1] [mc4wp_form id=33047] The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has intensified his call for stronger inter-agency and international collaboration to combat cybercrime. Disu warned that the rapidly evolving digital threat landscape demands coordinated responses that extend beyond national borders. He spoke during a visit by the Joint Case Team on Cybercrime to the Nigeria Police...Read More

[ad_1] What does it mean when someone is “hacked”? We hear the term often, in the context of credit cards, bank accounts, and social media accounts. In that broad universe, “hacked” means pretty much the same thing – someone unauthorized gains access to an account using stolen log-in credentials. Why does someone do this? For...Read More

[ad_1] Saturday April 25, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) —The National Communications Authority (NCA) convened a national consultation to develop Somalia’s Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance Framework, bringing together key government institutions, private-sector stakeholders, the education sector, civil society, and technical experts. The consultation aimed to gather input and strengthen collaboration on developing a comprehensive framework to...Read More

[ad_1] BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and expanding cooperation. The two agreed to strengthen collaboration in fighting transnational crime and cyberscams and other areas, Thai government spokesperson Rachada Dhnadirek said. She said Anutin thanked...Read More

[ad_1] Hacking operation details According to the report, the attack lasted for months and used a sophisticated phishing scheme. Users received fake messages that appeared to come from Signal’s support team. The messages warned of a “hacking attempt on the account” and instructed recipients to enter a verification code urgently. Once the code was entered,...Read More

[ad_1] When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment...Read More

[ad_1] Five persons were arrested in five cybercrime cases detected over the past week by the Malkajgiri Police, with investigations revealing a pan-India network of offenders operating fraudulent financial schemes. The cases, registered between April 19 and April 25 by the cyber crime wing, involved investment fraud, digital arrest fraud and loan fraud, with each...Read More

[ad_1] Over 400,000 sites at risk as hackers exploit Breeze Cache plugin flaw (CVE-2026-3844) Pierluigi Paganini April 25, 2026 Attackers exploit a Breeze Cache flaw (CVE-2026-3844) to upload files without login. Wordfence researchers detected over 170 attacks. Threat actors are exploiting a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-3844 (CVSS score of 9.8), in the Breeze Cache...Read More

[ad_1] When Jeff Bezos said that one breakthrough technology would shape Amazon’s destiny, even Wall Street’s biggest analysts were caught off guard. Fast forward a year and Amazon’s new CEO Andy Jassy described generative AI as a “once-in-a-lifetime” technology that is already being used across Amazon to reinvent customer experiences. At the 8th Future Investment...Read More

[ad_1] Fourteen individuals were arrested in nine cybercrime cases detected by the cyber crime wing of Cyberabad police between April 15 and April 24. Officials said a majority of the arrests, 11 out of 14, were linked to trading fraud and included one each of digital arrest fraud, advertisement fraud and online relationship fraud. Published...Read More

[ad_1] Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Lua-based malware created years before the notorious Stuxnet worm that aimed to sabotage Iran’s nuclear program by destroying uranium enrichment centrifuges. According to a new report published by SentinelOne, the previously undocumented cyber sabotage framework dates back to 2005, primarily targeting high-precision calculation software to tamper with results....Read More

[ad_1] Five persons were arrested in five cybercrime cases detected over the past week by the Malkajgiri Police, with investigations revealing a pan-India network of offenders operating fraudulent financial schemes. The cases, registered between April 19 and April 25 by the cyber crime wing, involved investment fraud, digital arrest fraud and loan fraud, with each...Read More

[ad_1] Arbitrum’s security council has frozen $70 million in funds linked to an exploit by North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The hack targeted the LayerZero-powered bridge of KelpDAO and initially drained $292-300 million. The market predicting another $100 million-plus crypto hack by December 31 is at 100% YES. Traders in the crypto hack predictions market appear...Read More

[ad_1] BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – An investigation is underway into the cause of a cybersecurity incident that has affected Harrison County government offices. The Harrison County Commission has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident that impacted some network systems was identified late Friday. The county is not able to confirm specific details but some systems will be...Read More

[ad_1] Ammon News – The Cybercrime Unit has warned citizens against interacting with fraudulent text messages sent to their phones that falsely appear to come from official entities. These messages urge recipients to quickly “pay traffic fines” through scam links attached to the message, claiming this is necessary to avoid increased penalties or additional fines....Read More

[ad_1] Home security provider ADT has experienced a data breach that seems to be linked to notorious hacking gang ShinyHunters, which is now trying to extort the company.  ADT disclosed the breach today, a day after ShinyHunters threatened to leak the stolen information. “Over 10M records containing PII [personal identifying information] and other internal corporate...Read More

[ad_1] Ontinue, a Zurich-based provider of AI-powered managed security operations through its Agentic SOC platform, has appointed Simon Godfrey as Chief Revenue Officer. Based in London, Godfrey will lead Ontinue’s global revenue strategy, driving growth across the United States, UK, Ireland, DACH, and NGO markets. The appointment follows Ontinue’s recent establishment of its new headquarters...Read More

[ad_1] Network security firm Infoblox has disclosed details on a long-running fraud operation that has been quietly draining bank accounts since at least June 2020. This scam uses fake CAPTCHA pages to carry out a specific type of cybercrime known as International Revenue Share Fraud, or IRSF. While most people see CAPTCHA as a boring...Read More

[ad_1] A retro hardware enthusiast has demonstrated a fix that eliminates the washed-out appearance people can have with 1990s graphics cards from S3. In a recent video, Bits und Bolts (BuB) worked on an S3 Virge DX 4MB graphics card (1985-6) to investigate and neuter the ‘pedestal bit.’ This feature of the card’s VBIOS makes...Read More

[ad_1] Cybersecurity Stocks Q4 Recap: Benchmarking Rapid7 (NASDAQ:RPD) As the Q4 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the cybersecurity industry, including Rapid7 (NASDAQ:RPD) and its peers. Cybersecurity continues to be one of the fastest-growing segments within software for good reason. Almost every...Read More