On Tuesday morning, a note appeared on Kettering Health Center, Ohio: “Your network was compromised, and we have secured your most vital files”. This ransomware attack, which caused a “system-wide technology outage”, led to the cancellation of elective inpatient and outpatient procedures. This Ransome attack aligns with Mark Galeotti’s argument in his book, ‘The Weaponization […]

Cybercrimes could be punished more harshly under a new bill from a pair of senators that seeks to amend U.S. criminal code on computer fraud. The Cyber Conspiracy Modernization Act from Sens. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., and Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., would modify the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) to establish a specific penalty for conspiracy […]

IN just a few years, rapid advances in artificial intelligence have reshaped nearly every industry, including cybersecurity. The fast-moving evolution of AI has prompted IT and business leaders to revisit core aspects of their operations — ranging from workload management and DevOps to workplace mobility and security.Understanding how to plan for the continued growth of […]

Nitrogen, a ransomware strain, has emerged as a major threat to organizations worldwide, with a particular focus on the financial sector. First identified in September 2024, Nitrogen has rapidly gained notoriety for its sophisticated attack methods and devastating impact.  This ransomware encrypts critical data and demands substantial payments for decryption. It has targeted industries such […]

“The author (of the malware) sells both the server code and the malware itself,” researchers added. “The server automatically wipes SSH connection logs, IP addresses, command history logs, and cache, to avoid leaving any traces that could be used in forensic investigation.” Additional commands for remote access Skitnet also has commands to quietly install and […]

Hyderabad: A fake job agent from Gujarat, who allegedly lured a Karimnagar youth to a cyber crime hub in Myanmar in the guise of an IT job, was arrested on Wednesday when he landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.The accused, Hitesh, was caught based on a look-out notice issued by the Union […]

INTERVIEW Uncle Sam’s cybersecurity apparatus can’t only focus on China and other nation-state actors, but also has to fight the much bigger damage from plain old cybercrime, says former White House advisor Michael Daniel. And the Trump administration’s steep cuts to federal government staff are making that a lot harder. Daniel currently leads the Cyber […]

Since Pakistan strengthened laws targeting online content earlier this year, human rights groups and digital rights advocates have raised renewed concerns about the country’s press freedom. The amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) criminalizes the intentional dissemination of false information online that could incite fear, panic or unrest. Journalists are alarmed about the potentially […]