Nearly half of Australians fall victim to cybercrime | Information Age | #cybercrime | #infosec

Australians continue to ignore basic safety measures, a cybercrime survey has found. Photo: Shutterstock More than 47 per cent of Australians fell victim to cybercrime in a 2024 survey which showed respondents were stagnating on passwords and falling behind on safety measures. The Australian Institute of Criminology’s (AIC) Cybercrime in Australia 2024 report saw 10,335 […]

Pioneering the AI Cybersecurity Revolution with Strategic Vision and Financial Resilience | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

In an era where AI-driven threats are evolving at breakneck speed, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has emerged as a linchpin in the global cybersecurity landscape. With a 14% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2025 to $2.3 billion and a 37% surge in Next-Generation Security (NGS) Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to $4.8 billion, the company is […]

DoJ Seizes $2.8M in Cryptocurrency from Zeppelin Ransomware Group | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency assets, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle connected to a sophisticated ransomware campaign orchestrated by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. The defendant faces federal charges for computer fraud, abuse, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with deploying Zeppelin ransomware […]

Nigeria Deports 42 Chinese and Philippine Nationals Convicted of Cybercrimes and Ponzi Schemes | #cybercrime | #infosec

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Nigeria officially began deporting a group of foreign nationals convicted of cybercrimes and Ponzi schemes. According to reports, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) deported 42 individuals—primarily from China and the Philippines—back to their home countries. This first wave of deportations is part of a much larger crackdown. A total of […]

Blue Locker Ransomware Targets Pakistan’s Oil & Gas Industry | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a severe risk advisory to 39 key government ministries and institutions following sophisticated ransomware attacks that have significantly impacted the country’s critical infrastructure, particularly the oil and gas sector. The attacks, attributed to the “Blue Locker” ransomware family, have raised serious concerns about the nation’s cybersecurity […]

DoJ Seizes $2.8M in Crypto from Zeppelin Ransomware Group | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The Department of Justice has announced a significant victory against cybercriminals, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency and additional assets from a Zeppelin ransomware operation. The coordinated law enforcement action targeted Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who faces federal charges for his role in deploying ransomware attacks against victims worldwide, including numerous American organizations and businesses. Major […]

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