The Warlock ransomware operation first emerged in June 2025, following an advertisement on a Russian cybercrime forum titled “if you want a Lamborghini, please call me,” and quickly evolved into a notable ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation. The group operates via a closed, affiliate-style model, though public visibility into its internal structure is limited. Warlock activity has […]
This image is used for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three members of a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that allegedly defrauded foreign nationals, primarily U.S. citizens, minting around ₹3-4 crore through phishing calls and VoIP spoofing, officials said on Friday (July 25, 2025). In a […]
FILE PHOTO: Microsoft is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in its SharePoint service before they were patched. | Photo Credit: Reuters Microsoft is investigating whether a leak from its early alert system for cybersecurity companies allowed Chinese hackers to exploit flaws in […]
Hackers breached the Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company in June and stole customer data, the company said in a filing with the California Attorney General’s office. An unauthorized party accessed customer data during an intrusion discovered between June 9 and June 10, according to the disclosure. The company previously called the incident a network outage, however […]
European officials have confirmed the arrest of the alleged administrator behind XSS.is, one of the longest-running Russian-language cybercrime forums. Per Europol, the alleged administrator was arrested in Ukraine on Tuesday. A law enforcement notice on XSS now reads: “This domain has been seized.” According to a statement by prosecutors in Paris, French authorities obtained a […]
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (WAFB) – Deputies with the Livingston Parish Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force just arrested three alleged child predators, and local moms say it’s also up to parents to keep their children safe. RELATED: 3 suspected child predators arrested by Livingston Parish deputies The task force was created in 2023 and started […]
The cybersecurity sector has long been a magnet for investors seeking to capitalize on the relentless digital transformation reshaping global industries. Yet, for all its promise, the space is not without its challenges—particularly for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) like the First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF (CIBR), which must navigate a volatile landscape while aligning with rapidly […]
The China-backed threat group Storm-2603 deployed the Warlock ransomware on SharePoint servers run on-premises, Microsoft reported July 23.It was also reported July 23 that several government agencies had their SharePoint servers exploited by two other China-backed actors, along with Storm-2603.More than 400 organizations were compromised in at least four confirmed attack waves from July 17 […]
A Chinese-based threat actor has been observed using the flaws in Microsoft SharePoint to deploy ransomware on compromised systems. In an incident update on July 23, Microsoft revealed that a group tracked as Storm-2603 is distributing Warlock ransomware on exploited SharePoint on-prem servers. As a result, the tech giant has advised potentially affected organizations to […]
HYDERABAD: Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) Director Shikha Goel underscored the importance of continuous learning and technological agility in combating the rising tide of cyber threats. She noted that Telangana witnessed a 13% decline in cybercrime cases in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, an impressive feat, especially as […]
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