The OSCE Programme Office in Dushanbe conducted two specialized practical training courses from 12 to 16 May and from 19 to 22 May 2025 focused on strengthening cybersecurity measures in Tajikistan. Thirty-two law enforcement officials (31 men and one woman) from the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) participated in two intensive courses focused on enhancing […]

In the manufacturing sector, the distinction between cybersecurity and cyber resilience is not merely academic; it is a strategic imperative. The rapid digital transformation in manufacturing has made the industry a leading target for cyberattacks. Yet, many organizations still adopt a reactive stance, addressing breaches only after they occur. Cyber resilience is not just more […]

OT cybersecurity specialists Dragos has revealed in its latest analysis that in Q1 2025, 708 ransomware incidents were carried out, impacting industrial entities worldwide, representing an increase from approximately 600 incidents documented in Q4 2024. Manufacturing continued to be the most impacted sector, accounting for 68% (480 incidents) in Q1 compared to 70% (424 incidents) […]

In the evolving theater of hybrid warfare, cyber espionage has become a key instrument of state power. Recent reports and security assessments indicate a disturbing trend: Russian state-linked hackers have increasingly targeted surveillance and traffic camera systems across European Union (EU) border states, particularly those bordering the Russian Federation or its spheres of influence.  1. Strategic […]

ABILENE, Texas — The City of Abilene was impacted by a cyber attack April 18 that caused multiple city departments to be taken offline. RELATED | Russian group ‘Qilin’ claims Abilene data breach, demands ransom by May 27 According to a Comparitech article, a Russian-based ransomware group known as Qilin claims to have stolen 477 […]

In an unprecedented coordinated action, Microsoft announced that it has blocked nearly 2,300 websites linked to the Lumma Stealer malware, one of the most widespread and dangerous cyber threats of recent years.  The operation, made possible thanks to the authorization of a federal court in Georgia, represents a significant blow against the digital infrastructures used […]

Fulton, MD, May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Arms Cyber, the leading anti-ransomware platform, today announced full-featured support for macOS, becoming the first company in the industry to deliver comprehensive ransomware protection across all major operating systems — Windows, Linux, and now Mac.  This milestone marks a major advancement in enterprise cybersecurity, addressing a critical […]

Anakapalli: In a significant breakthrough, a massive international cybercrime syndicate posing as Amazon customer support representatives, operating out of Achyutapuram, was busted. The operation was done by the Anakapalli District Police, acting on a formal complaint from the Village Revenue Officer (VRO) and intelligence inputs. The sophisticated scam, comprising 33 persons, was targeted towards US […]

The attack impacted IT systems across 143 schools and nurseries in West Lothian, prompting swift contingency plans to avoid disruption during exams. West Lothian Council has confirmed that personal and sensitive information was stolen following a ransomware cyberattack which struck the region’s education system on Tuesday, 6 May. Police Scotland has launched an investigation, and […]

A global strike on a malware-as-a-service giant LummaC2, also known simply as Lumma, is a sophisticated Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) sold on underground forums since 2022. It enables threat actors to steal login credentials, credit card information, cryptocurrency wallet data, and other sensitive digital assets. In the blog, Microsoft revealed that between March 16 and May 16 […]