As Queensland launches yet another child safety inquiry, what’s going to be different about this one? | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

What’s going to be different about this inquiry? It’s the question those in the child protection system are understandably asking. This week, the Crisafulli government in Queensland ordered a commission of inquiry into the child safety system. Another one. The fact the child safety department even exists is the result of a previous inquiry. In […]

MP Reveals April Cyberattack on Bulgaria’s NATO Representation Involving Ransomware – Novinite.com | #ransomware | #cybercrime

In April 2025, a serious cybersecurity breach targeted Bulgaria’s Permanent Representation to NATO, according to Ivaylo Mirchev, an MP from the “We Continue the Change–Democratic Bulgaria” coalition. He raised the alarm publicly and also submitted a formal written question to Defense Minister Atanas Zapryanov. Mirchev stated that the attack involved ransomware – a type of […]

Microsoft takes legal action against infostealer Lumma — TradingView News | #cybercrime | #infosec

Tech giant Microsoft says it has taken legal action against the information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer and has blocked thousands of websites related to the software. Microsoft said in a May 21 blog post that a federal court in Georgia allowed the firm’s digital crimes unit to take down, block or suspend nearly 2,300 websites critical […]

Southern California law enforcement agencies arrest more than 250 alleged child predators in joint operation | #childpredator | #kidsaftey | #childsaftey

As part of the ongoing Operation Spring Cleaning, one of the largest law enforcement task forces in the country announced hundreds of arrests of alleged child predators throughout Southern California on Wednesday. The arrests were announced by the Los Angeles Regional ICAC Task Force, which is led by the L.A. Police Department and works with […]

Workflo Solutions and Bitdefender Help SMEs Fight Cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

Cyber attacks have hit the headlines recently with high profile brands such as Harrods, Co-op and M&S falling prey to large-scale data breaches Operational disruption, financial loss and reputational damage are just some of the far-reaching effects of these sophisticated attacks and it is clear that all businesses, no matter their size or sector, need […]

Ransomware Attack Disrupts Kettering Health, Cancels Procedures Across 14 Medical Centers | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Kettering Health is grappling with the aftermath of a ransomware attack that caused a system-wide technology outage, prompting the cancellation of elective procedures and disrupting normal operations across its 14 medical centers.  On Tuesday morning, the Ohio-based health network confirmed it was experiencing a cybersecurity incident resulting from unauthorized access to its network. The attack, […]

Disrupting Lumma Stealer: Microsoft leads global action against favored cybercrime tool | #cybercrime | #infosec

Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) and international partners are disrupting the leading tool used to indiscriminately steal sensitive personal and organizational information to facilitate cybercrime. On Tuesday, May 13, Microsoft’s DCU filed a legal action against Lumma Stealer (“Lumma”), which is the favored info-stealing malware used by hundreds of cyber threat actors. Lumma steals passwords, […]

Cybersecurity challenges and solutions for software-defined vehicles, ET CISO | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The evolution of the automobile, from being powered by steam to now including computerised consoles, is a commendable journey shaped by technological changes. In the 21st century, consumers can expect their vehicles to be vital to their digital lives. Previously, manufacturers and consumers focused on the hardware of an automobile, but with the current technological […]

Ransom Approved: 5 Public Companies That Paid Off Cyber Attackers | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

An increasing number of organizations are experiencing a ransomware attack. According to Sophos, 59% of organizations experienced one in 2024 and the majority of them (70%) resulted in data encryption. Not just the number of ransomware attacks, but the payment amount has also been rising. The median ransomware payment was less than $200k in 2023, […]

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