Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated new ransomware variant called “DOGE Big Balls,” which appears to be a modified version of the existing Fog ransomware family. The malware, provocatively named after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), employs a complex multi-stage infection chain utilizing both custom-developed PowerShell scripts and well-known open-source tools to compromise victim […]
Bryan Vorndran, who has helped guide the FBI to be more aggressive in disrupting malicious hackers and cybercrime gangs, will retire from the agency soon, Recorded Future News has learned. Vorndran, who joined the bureau in 2003 and has served as the assistant director of the FBI’s Cyber Division since early 2021, is expected to […]
Adalytics has been a thorn in the side of major ad platforms that have characterized its research as flawed, but now it has found an audience in the highest echelons of government. Members of Congress have sent letters to major tech companies, including Google and Amazon, expressing concern about ads served on websites known to […]
The recent surge of ransomware attacks on global organisations has drawn renewed focus to the critical risks facing essential infrastructure and business operations. The latest incident involves Aigües de Mataró, a Spanish water supplier, whose computer systems and website have been compromised. This attack follows a string of high-profile ransomware incidents in Spain, including the […]
Important global cybercrime news has been curated by FutureCrime Researchers to keep you informed about various types of digital fraud occurring worldwide and to provide insights into the best mitigation strategies. Read below to learn more in detail. 1. Three Held in Odisha for Duping Man of ₹70 Lakh in Cyber Fraud Case Three individuals […]
Cybersecurity threats in the transportation and shipping sectors are on the rise. Advanced persistent threat (APT) detections targeting the U.S. in Q1 2025 were 2.4 times or 136% higher than the level seen in Q4 2024, according to a recent report by AI-powered cybersecurity firm Trellix. The CyberThreat Report: April 2025 shows that among those […]
Coalition, a cyber insurance provider known for its Active Insurance model that aims to prevent digital threats before they cause harm, has published its 2025 Cyber Claims Report, offering a comprehensive view of cyberattack trends affecting its policyholders throughout 2024. According to the report, ransomware incidents remained the most expensive and disruptive form of cyberattack, […]
What we’re seeing with Medusa ransomware isn’t just another spike — it’s a sign of how ransomware is evolving. The question every organisation should be asking right now is: If an attack like Medusa came for you, could you survive it? New research from Illumio’s Global Cost of Ransomware Study shows just how widespread and damaging these […]
The agreement on the legally binding treaty marked the culmination of a five-year effort by UN Member States, with inputs from civil society, information security experts, academia and the private sector. UN Secretary-General António Guterres welcomed the adoption of the Convention – the first international criminal justice treaty to have been negotiated in over 20 […]
School safety concerns may worsen ongoing absenteeism in schools, suggest new federal data. Thirteen percent of high school students reported missing school in 2023 out of safety concerns, according to the data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, absenteeism varied significantly for different groups of students. Girls were 6 percentage points more […]
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