[ad_1] The North Korean threat actor ScarCruft has incorporated ransomware into its arsenal, according to researchers at South Korean security firm S2W.Read More

[ad_1] Workday, a major provider of human resources technology, has confirmed a data breach that resulted in the theft of personal information from one of its third-party databases. In a blog post, the company announced that hackers stole an unspecified amount of data, primarily consisting of contact information such as names, email addresses, and phone...Read More

[ad_1] On August 18, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with BST & Co. CPAs, LLP (BST). The announcement continues OCR’s escalating enforcement of the HIPAA Security Rule, particularly around ransomware and risk analysis inadequacies. For the OCR, this is the agency’s 15th ransomware enforcement action and...Read More

[ad_1] The primary targets are key economic sectors, including finance, healthcare, energy, and government. Recent incidents, such as breaches at Kenya’s Urban Roads Authority and Nigeria’s National Bureau of Statistics, demonstrate the vulnerability of critical national infrastructure. This report focuses on the African aspect of the August 18, 2025, cyber threat intelligence. While the global...Read More

[ad_1] In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity threats, the retail sector finds itself on the front lines of a persistent battle against ransomware. According to the latest findings from Sophos, a cybersecurity firm, ransomware attacks on retail organizations have surged, with 59% of surveyed retailers reporting at least one incident in the past year. This...Read More

[ad_1] Preventing cybercrime, highlighting illegal activities on the dark web and the unregulated use of cryptocurrencies, which criminals exploit to trap victims, were the mainstay of discussions on the second day of a three-day seminar of the Uttar Pradesh Institute of Forensic Sciences on Tuesday. For representation only (HT File Photo) The seminar, conducted by...Read More

[ad_1] U.K. telecoms giant Colt has been hit by a ransomware attack claimed by the Warlock gang, affecting some of its business support systems that remain offline as a matter of precaution following the cyber incident. Around the same time, Australia’s TPG-owned telecoms company iiNet was the target of a third-party data breach after attackers...Read More

[ad_1] A complaint has been filed against former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram for allegedly endorsing and associating with an online “gambling and betting” platform relating to sports, an official said on Tuesday. A complainant, Muhammad Fiaz has filed an application with National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) in Lahore, seeking legal action against Akram for...Read More

[ad_1] As an institution at the forefront of preparing professionals to enter the highly skilled cybersecurity workforce, Slippery Rock University has been recognized as a leader and higher education contributor for cyber defense by a government agency. The National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, a program housed in the National Security Agency, has awarded...Read More

[ad_1] A new report out today from ThreatDown, the corporate business unit of Malwarebytes Inc., finds that ransomware attacks jumped 25% year-over-year between July 2024 and June 2025, making it the most active 12-month period on record. The ThreatDown 2025 State of Ransomware report found that February 2025 alone saw more than 1,000 incidents, the...Read More