A wiper module makes the Akira ransomware more effective than before. Even if victims pay the ransom, they lose their data. The question is whether this strategy will remain successful for the attackers. The relatively new group, which first came to public attention at the end of last year, is experimenting freely. Trend Micro discovered […]
A cyberattack on a primary organic food distributor has led to empty shelves at Whole Foods stores across the country. The company, Rhode Island-based United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), is one of the country’s largest organic food distributors and a major partner with Whole Foods. It became aware of a cyberattack on June 5, according […]
The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe. 1. Panchkula Duo Arrested for Exploiting Labourers’ Bank […]
If you’re weighing a future in cybersecurity, now is a good time to jump into this rapidly expanding subindustry. The cybersecurity job market is surging ahead as organizations everywhere face more attacks, stricter regulations, and higher costs. This demand isn’t limited to cybersecurity experts: entry-level analysts, mid-career switchers, and technical specialists are all in short […]
A new ransomware-as-a-service operation has emerged in the cyberthreat landscape, introducing a devastating capability that sets it apart from conventional ransomware families. Anubis ransomware combines traditional file encryption with a destructive “wipe mode” feature that permanently erases file contents, making recovery impossible even if victims pay the ransom demands. This dual-threat approach represents a significant […]
As the world becomes increasingly digitally connected, the value of data has skyrocketed, with many referring to it as the new oil that fuels the global economy. A new kind of never-ending war is waged in the shadows: Cyberattacks which attempt to either steal data or disable access for profit or political goals. If […]
The online child safety ecosystem has already witnessed several key improvements in the months following the April publication of a landmark Stanford Internet Observatory (SIO) report, writes Riana Pfefferkorn, formerly a research scholar at the SIO and now a policy fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI). On April 22, 2024, the […]
The human brain is more powerful and energy-efficient than any computer. Scientists are imitating the way it works to produce better computer chips and help deal with the growing amounts of data generated every day. By Tom Cassauwers To prevent smart household devices from being hacked, researchers are developing ultra-fast, energy-efficient brain-like chips that can […]
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. As Chief Digital and Information Technology at State Electricity Company (PT PLN), I am responsible for the […]
Last Updated:June 16, 2025, 09:33 IST Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has sparked widespread ridicule after claiming in Parliament that Pakistani “cyber warriors” were behind a blackout during an IPL 2025. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif (Photo: AP) Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is being mocked after he claimed his country’s “cyber warriors” hacked floodlights […]
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