A spate of cyber attacks has rocked the British high street. In recent weeks, hackers have caused huge disruptions to M&S, Co-op, and Harrods by freezing critical systems. It is unlikely to be the last we hear of high-profile brands falling victim to malicious actors, particularly amid growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty. Companies will need...Read More
Key Takeaways This blog entry details research on the Agenda ransomware group’s use of SmokeLoader and a new loader, which we named NETXLOADER. The new loader poses an increased risk of sensitive data theft and device compromise to targets due to its stealthy behavior. In the first quarter of 2025, Agenda ransomware activity has been...Read More
Anti-Ransomware Day was established on May 12 in 2020 by INTERPOL in collaboration with Kaspersky to commemorate the anniversary of the infamous WannaCry ransomware attack that occurred on May 12, 2017. The purpose of Anti-Ransomware Day is to raise global awareness about the threats posed by ransomware and to promote best practices for prevention and...Read More
Image used for representational purposes | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto In the wake of escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, there is an elevated risk of cyber attacks, particularly advanced persistent threats, known for targeting Indian government agencies, military personnel, and critical infrastructure. The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has issued an...Read More
Published On : 2025-05-08 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: MS Windows IntroductionCYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found LockZ...Read More
This section of the paper presents the key results of the study. The initial subsections of the analysis focus on the high degree of industrialisation within China’s cybercrime sector, paralleling, if not exceeding, developments in other countries. This industrialisation is evidenced by a highly differentiated market and the advent of cybercriminal firms. The subsequent subsection...Read More
LockBit, one of the most notorious and prolific cybercrime groups, has been compromised, handing law enforcement and threat intelligence experts a trove of critical insider information. On May 7, a cyber threat actor known as “Rey” on X discovered that LockBit’s dark web affiliate panels had been defaced and replaced with a message and a...Read More
Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail. 1. Hyderabad Cyber Crime Unit Arrests 24 in Nationwide Crackdown; ₹1.49 Crore Refunded to Victims In April...Read More
In this special edition of the Cybersecurity Snapshot, we bring you some of the most valuable guidance offered by the U.K. National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the past 18 months. Check out best practices, recommendations and insights on protecting your AI systems, APIs and mobile devices, as well as on how to prep for...Read More
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