TRM analysts have determined that Embargo is likely a successor, or a rebranded version, of the BlackCat ransomware group. A ransomware group going by the name Embargo has extorted roughly $34 million from companies in the United States, with hospitals and healthcare facilities among the top targets, according to research from blockchain intelligence company TRM Labs. […]
The city of St. Paul, Minn., has refused to pay a ransomware demand from the cyber criminal group Interlock, even after the attackers claimed to have stolen city data. In retaliation, the group, known for large-scale attacks on governments and critical infrastructure, published 43 gigabytes of material online for free. The leaked files, taken from […]
A new documentary series about cybercrime airing next month on HBO Max features interviews with Yours Truly. The four-part series follows the exploits of Julius Kivimäki, a prolific Finnish hacker recently convicted of leaking tens of thousands of patient records from an online psychotherapy practice while attempting to extort the clinic and its patients. The […]
The search continues for an Upstate man on multiple sex crime charges. The U.S. Marshals are looking for information on the whereabouts of 40 year old, Ricky Dean Clinton. He’s wanted for human trafficking of a child, indecent acts with a child, kidnapping, sexual servitude of a minor and other charges. In June, a 15 year […]
Tuesday on FOX 9’s All Day streaming show, Eric Brown with IT Audit Labs joined Amy Hockert to weigh in on the recent ransomware attack happening to the City of St. Paul. How expansive is it? How long will it take to fix? How can it be prevented? Posted August 12, 2025 1:29pm CDT Source link […]
Kuwaiti authorities have dismantled an international cybercrime syndicate led by Nigerian nationals accused of orchestrating coordinated attacks on the country’s telecommunications networks and banking sector. The Ministry of Interior, citing Arabic-language daily Al Qabas, said the operation was triggered after the Communication and Information Technology Regulatory Authority (CITRA) reported a series of sophisticated cyber intrusions […]
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Keeping our children safe at school, with the new school year starting in just a few weeks, schools in our area are taking new steps to enhance their security. This comes as school shootings in the United States remain high. You can watch the full Big Story above. Latest Local News […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure, Intelligent Protection Management Corp. (NASDAQ: IPM) has emerged as a compelling case study in operational resilience. The company’s recent financial results, marked by unexpected revenue beats and strategic repositioning, suggest a nascent turnaround that could position it as a beneficiary of the sector’s explosive growth. For […]
By Adrianne Appel2025-08-12T21:56:00 The BlackSuit ransomware organization, which for years has extorted U.S. hospitals, critical infrastructure, and businesses, has taken a major hit under a U.S.-led, global law enforcement operation that seized the criminal group’s servers and assets, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said Monday. BlackSuit, previously known as the Royal Ransomware group, has since […]
When Kennedi High failed to return home in March 2017 after attending class at Western High School, her mother became worried. It wasn’t like the 16-year-old to wander off, so there was an immediate concern about Kennedi’s whereabouts. Brandi Stallings, Kennedi’s mother, made public pleas through the media, hoping her daughter would be found safe. […]
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