Assistant sub-inspector and master trainer K. Beeraj leads a session on the latest trends in cybercrime investigation for cyber cell officers in Kozhikode on June 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: K. Ragesh A three-day intensive cybercrime investigation workshop, designed to enhance the investigative capabilities of Kozhikode City police officers under the guidance of a team of cyber experts, will...Read More

7 Data Security Stories to Know About (May 2026) Security magazine takes a look at 7 data security stories from this month. Schools, cruises, convenience stores and more — here, Security magazine takes a look at 8 data security stories from this month.  1. Canvas Parent Company Breach Instructure, the parent company of learning management...Read More

Russia is seeking to designate two hacker groups, Belarusian Cyber Partisans and Silent Crow, as extremist organizations and ban their activities in the country. The groups have previously claimed responsibility for cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure and government institutions in Russia and Belarus. Russia’s Supreme Court said on Wednesday it would consider a request to ban...Read More

Government agencies, cybersecurity companies and threat researchers are pouring resources into studying how fast-developing AI tools can be wielded by malicious actors to hack into victim organizations. But as agentic AI becomes more embedded in business infrastructure, there’s also a high possibility that a breach could be caused by an insider guiding the tool, whether...Read More

A newly identified cyber extortion operation is gaining attention among incident responders after security researchers uncovered a threat group using voice phishing, cloud data theft and aggressive extortion tactics to target organizations. Researchers at Unit 42 have begun tracking the activity under the cluster designation CL-CRI-1147, while the threat actors themselves operate under the newly...Read More

A criminal hacking crew used artificial intelligence agents, including a Claude model, to build and test more than 70 ways to slip malware past leading security software. Key Points: A threat actor ran AI agents to develop and stress-test malware designed to dodge major detection tools. A Claude Opus 4.5 agent set the rules, while...Read More

Technology and cybersecurity leaders are largely applauding President Donald Trump’s June 2 artificial intelligence (AI) executive order, saying it strikes a balance between advancing U.S. AI leadership and addressing growing cyber threats. However, they cautioned that the order’s success will depend on how effectively it is implemented. The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit...Read More

Black Kite has published a report on cyber risks facing the financial services sector, warning that ransomware attacks and weaknesses in vendor software are rising simultaneously. Direct ransomware attacks on financial institutions rose 30% in 2025 from the previous year, while incidents in the first quarter of 2026 were up 76% year on year. The...Read More

SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) — New numbers from the FBI show that cybercrime losses in the United States are exploding. The agency reports nearly $21 billion lost in 2025 alone, a 26 percent jump from the year prior. Investigators report artificial intelligence is making scams faster, cheaper, and far more believable – from fake texts and...Read More

Published On : 2026-06-05 Ransomware In Focus 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 OS Introduction:CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found Lalia Ransomware while monitoring...Read More