Ransomware actors have exploited unknown security gaps in 40% of attacks. (Photo: mojo cp/Shutterstock) Nearly half of organisations impacted by ransomware over the previous 12 months paid a ransom to recover access to their data, according to a new survey by Sophos. Its latest ransomware report draws from a vendor-agnostic global survey of 3,400 IT […]
The move comes as the campaign it was part of officially ends today What’s the story The Indian government has removed the caller tune featuring Bollywood icon Amitabh Bachchan‘s voice, which warned people about cybercrimes. The move comes as the campaign it was part of officially ends today. The recorded message, which would play at […]
By CAITLIN POWELL FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 20:30 EDT, 25 June 2025 | Updated: 23:40 EDT, 25 June 2025 A young woman accused of hacking into a university computer system to alter her academic results and to get discounted parking on campus has been busted by detectives. Western Sydney University was targeted by a series […]
A free Child Passenger Safety Event will take place this Thursday at the Ashville Fire Department. The event from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. will feature certified technicians who will be on site to: – Inspect car seats and check installation – Ensure your child’s seat meets safety standards – Answer your questions and provide helpful education Appointments are not required but are recommended and can […]
Sophos, a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions, has reased its sixth annual State of Ransomware Report, that studies the impact of ransomware attacks . This year’s survey found: That nearly 50 percent of companies paid the ransom to get their data back – the second highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six […]
BENGALURU: Artificial Intelligence (AI) was involved in approximately 82.8 per cent of all phishing email scams, while cybercrime incidents in rural Karnataka nearly doubled in recent years, according to the ‘State of AI-Powered Cybercrime Threat and Mitigation Report 2025’, released on Wednesday. The report, jointly published by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and Management […]
This interview is part of GovInsider’s inaugural Cybersecurity Champions report featuring public sector cybersecurity officials around the world. Please give a brief description of your job function as a cybersecurity professional, as well as what your organisation does. The role of the National Cyber Security Coordinator is to coordinate Australia’s strategic response to […]
A patient death linked to a ransomware attack on hospital blood services is a “reminder of the threat Russia poses to our day-to-day life”, Government officials have said. King’s College Hospital, in south London, said that a patient died “unexpectedly” during the cyber attack. And an investigation into the death found a “number of contributing […]
Ransomware attacks targeting the retail sector increased by 40% in May compared to April, according to findings released by NCC Group. The research noted that global ransomware activity decreased by 6% in May, with 393 attacks recorded worldwide. This marked the third consecutive month of decline following elevated attack volumes earlier in 2025. However, security […]
The woman is arrested at Kingswood. Photo: NSW Police. Cybercrime Squad detectives have charged a woman for a series of alleged cyber hacks on Western Sydney University. Since 2021, Western Sydney University experienced a series of cyber hacks involving unauthorised access, data exfiltration, system compromise and misuse of university infrastructure – including threatening the sale […]
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