Coveware by Veeam has released its Q2 2025 ransomware report, indicating significant increases in both the frequency and financial impact of targeted social engineering attacks, particularly those involving data exfiltration. The report highlights that average and median ransom payments rose sharply during the second quarter. The average ransom reached USD $1.13 million, a 104% increase […]
A new government report released has found nearly half of Australians online were victims of cybercrime in the past 12 months, with online abuse, identity theft, malware, and scams among the most common issues. The report, compiled by the Australian Institute of Criminology based on surveys of over 10,000 internet users, found that 47.4 percent […]
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DEHRADUN: In a significant breakthrough against organised cybercrime, the Uttarakhand Special Task Force (STF) has on Thursday arrested a Nigerian national in Delhi, dismantling an international syndicate involved in a multi-crore parcel fraud. The accused, Colinus Ugochukwu Nwaemuka, was apprehended following a swift operation by the STF Cyber Crime Police team. The arrest stems from […]
Parents are urged to be more invested in their children’s online usage patterns, as predators prey on their victims through catfishing. A sad girl holds her head in dismay while sitting opposite her laptop in a dark room/iStock/SB Arts Media We may be living through one of the most epic ages, with the world of […]
Ransom payouts hit record levels this quarter, thanks to a dramatic rise in targeted social engineering attacks. Analysis from Coveware by Veeam showed that the average ransom payment rocketed to $1.13 million – up 104% from the first quarter. The median payment rose by a similar amount, doubling to $400,000. This surge was largely down […]
Manpower data breach impacted 144,180 individuals Pierluigi Paganini August 14, 2025 Global staffing and workforce solutions firm Manpower reports a January RansomHub ransomware attack that compromised data of 140,000 individuals. Manpower in Lansing, Michigan, reported that the ransomware attack that disrupted its systems on January 20, 2025, resulted in a breach that impacted 144,180 individuals. […]
What if the tools of tomorrow could evoke the spirit of yesterday? Imagine holding a device that not only enables you with innovative technology but also transports you back to the neon glow of the 1990s hacker culture. Enter the WiFi Pineapple Pager, Hak5’s latest innovation celebrating 20 years of pushing the boundaries of cybersecurity. […]
In an alarming breach notice posted on a prominent underground forum, the ransomware collective royalenfield claims full system compromise of Royal Enfield Corporation’s IT infrastructure. The threat actors have encrypted all corporate servers, wiped backups, and are now soliciting private bids for the exfiltrated data. The notice specifies that offers will be accepted via qTox […]
The United Way of Bruce Grey has announced the upcoming Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST) Training Course, scheduled for October 1–4, in Kincardine. This comprehensive four-day program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure the safety of child passengers on our roads. Held at Knox Presbyterian Church, 345 Durham […]
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