Nearly half of companies say they pay up ransomware demands – but here’s why that could be a bad idea | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Sophos surveys organizations which have suffered ransomware attacks On average, they paid 85% of the demands The average demand has dropped to $1.3 million this year so far New research from Sophos has found as ransomware attacks have become more prolific than ever, more and more companies are caving to demands, with organizations in paying […]

AI becoming formidable tool for cybercriminals: Report | #cybercrime | #infosec

India ranked second globally in terms of being the most-targeted nation for crypto attacks in 2024, with 95 incidents, following the U.S., finds the study. | Photo Credit: File Photo The report, The State of AI-Powered Cybercrime: Threat & Mitigation Report 2025, recently released by the Global Initiative for Restructuring Environment and Management (GIREM), in partnership […]

Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity Invites Industry Experts from Around the World to Participate as Judges | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Help Evaluate the World’s Leading Cybersecurity Innovations and Achievements SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ –The Globee® Awards for Cybersecurity, part of the premier Globee® Awards business recognition programs, is now inviting industry professionals, cybersecurity experts, analysts, and practitioners from around the world to volunteer as judges for the upcoming awards cycle. Judges will evaluate […]

Many End up Paying Ransomware Demands, Though Less Than They Did in Prior Years – Digital Transactions | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The scourge of ransomware is not abating, but some of its impact may be. That’s because companies are getting better at negotiating payments of less than the original demand, according to a new report from Sophos, a cyberfraud-prevention firm. In its “State of Ransomware” report, released Tuesday, Sophos says 49% of the 3,400 organizations surveyed […]

INTERPOL Warns of Sharp Rise in Cyber Attacks Targeting Western and Eastern Africa | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The cybersecurity landscape across Africa has reached a critical juncture, with cybercrime now accounting for more than 30 percent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern Africa, according to INTERPOL’s newly released 2025 Africa Cyberthreat Assessment Report. This alarming statistic represents a dramatic shift in the continent’s threat landscape, where two-thirds of African member […]

BreachForums hacking forum operators reportedly arrested in France | #cybercrime | #infosec

The French police have reportedly arrested five operators of the BreachForum cybercrime forum, a website used by cybercriminals to leak and sell stolen data that exposed the sensitive information of millions. News of the arrests come from Le Parisien, which claims the law enforcement operation was carried out by the cybercrime unit (BL2C) of the Paris […]

From Child Safety To Vehicle Inspections, Abu Dhabi Launches ‘Safe Summer’ Campaign To Raise Awareness | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Alright, folks, summer’s landed, and Abu Dhabi is turning up the heat, but not the dangerous kind. The Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence Authority have kicked off the sixth season of their much-needed ‘Safe Summer’ campaign. It’s all about keeping families, homes, and roads safe while we all soak up the sun. Stay Sharp […]

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