Akira Ransomware targets SonicWall VPNs in likely zero-day attacks Pierluigi Paganini August 03, 2025 Akira ransomware targets fully patched SonicWall VPNs in suspected zero-day attacks, with multiple intrusions seen in late July 2025. Arctic Wolf Labs researchers reported that Akira ransomware is exploiting SonicWall SSL VPNs in a likely zero-day attack, targeting even fully patched […]
The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau on Sunday said it had arrested 228 individuals—including 27 women—in connection with various cybercrime offences reported across the country between January 1 and July 31, 2025. The crackdown targeted a range of offences, including fake call centres, job scams, child exploitation, and cyber slavery rings. Three special operations carried out […]
The nine men admitted to being members of an “international cyberfraud syndicate.” Nigeria’s Federal High Court sentenced nine Chinese nationals to one year in prison each on June 5, 2025, for their role in an “international cyberfraud syndicate.” This criminal group recruited and trained young Nigerians to carry out online scams, including “romance scams, […]
In an age where digital threats loom larger than ever, cybersecurity has transitioned from a defensive expense to a strategic investment. Yet, despite the sector’s tailwinds, investors are underestimating one of its most formidable players: Palo Alto Networks (PANW). A discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, combined with the company’s robust financials and strategic AI-driven innovation, […]
A new survey of ransomware attacks serves up an old conclusion: Crime still does pay. Security firm Semperis posted its latest Ransomware Risk Report on Thursday, and not much of that 32-page PDF should make for encouraging reading. Among companies that responded to this survey, getting targeted by ransomware attacks seems borderline inevitable, with 81% of […]
After Reform promised to repeal the Online Safety Act, it didn’t take long for Labour to defend internet censorship. ‘And get rid of child protections online? Madness,’ Labour MP Chris Bryant tweeted. ‘Why would anyone want to grant strangers and paedophiles unfettered online access to children?’ asked Mike Tapp. Science Minister Peter Kyle went one […]
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — Kids all across Wilson County are returning to the classroom on Friday, and police officers are heightening their enforcement. The Mt. Juliet Police Department is adding more officers to students’ routes and school zones to ensure students’ safety. Neighborhood News: Stories impacting your community | Read More Police will be […]
Law enforcement in Limestone County have arrested an Alabama man who is accused of offering cash in exchange for sexual contact with someone he believed to be a child. Hayel Fadhlesaleh Hasson, 52, of Hoover, was arrested Saturday by investigators in Athens, according to the sheriff’s office. “Last month, Hasson initiated contact on social media […]
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Review: LLM Engineer’s HandbookFor all the excitement around LLMs, practical, engineering-focused guidance remains surprisingly hard to find. LLM Engineer’s Handbook aims to fill that gap. Vulnhuntr: Open-source tool to identify remotely exploitable vulnerabilitiesVulnhuntr is an open-source tool that finds remotely […]
FBI seizes 20 BTC from Chaos Ransomware affiliate targeting Texas firms Pierluigi Paganini July 30, 2025 FBI Dallas seized 20 BTC from Chaos ransomware affiliate “Hors,” tied to cyberattacks on Texas firms, on April 15, 2025. The FBI division in Dallas seized about 20 Bitcoins on April 15, 2025, from a wallet belonging to a […]
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