Cybercrime is a growing global threat, causing trillions of dollars in economic damage annually. This report explores how Eastern Europe and Russia have become a significant hub for cybercriminal activity, fueled by historical legacies, economic disparities, and state connections. The study outlines the key drivers of cybercrime in Russia and neighboring countries, including the rise […]

Kraken exposed a North Korean hacker posing as a software engineer, uncovering discrepancies like fake identities, voice changes during interviews, and suspicious technical setups. The exchange allowed the candidate to advance in interviews to gather intel on Lazarus Group’s hiring infiltration tactics. Lazarus Group has stolen $650M+ from crypto firms and is now shifting focus […]

A joint advisory released March 12 by the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center warns of activity by Medusa ransomware observed as recently as February. Medusa is a ransomware-as-a-service group that was first identified in 2021.   The group has more than 300 victims from the medical, […]

Agency says gangs caused $37bn in losses in Asia as they gain new footholds in Africa, South America, and Middle East. Asian cybercrime syndicates have caused an estimated $37bn in losses in the East and Southeast Asian regions, with the United Nations warning that the reach of the criminal networks is expanding globally. In a […]

In recent weeks, the DragonForce ransomware group has been targeting UK retailers in a series of coordinated attacks causing major service disruptions. Prominent retailers such as Harrods, Marks and Spencer, and the Co-Op have all reported ongoing incidents affecting payment systems, inventory, payroll and other critical business functions. DragonForce has previously been attributed for a […]

How can I protect myself from cybercrime? The EU is working on increasing cybersecurity, but following the tips below can help you stay safe while using the internet and working remotely: 1. Be cautious with unsolicited emails, text messages and phone calls Be especially cautious if someone tries to use a crisis to pressure you […]

As Criminals Innovate With AI, Cyber Defenses Scramble to Keep Up The rapid advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping the battlefield between cybercriminals and security teams—raising the stakes for corporations and government agencies already struggling to keep threats at bay. According to new research from cybersecurity firm Check Point Software Technologies, digital crime syndicates and […]

By SentinelOne Updated: March 30, 2025 Ransomware is rapidly turning into one of the most challenging threats a business can face in the modern digital environment, significantly affecting various industries. Ransomware is a type of malware that targets a victim’s files by encrypting them so they cannot be accessed unless the cyber criminal is given […]

BLUE ASH, Ohio (WKRC) – Dr. Gururau Sudarshan, known as Doctor G to his patients, was headed into work one morning last August when workers at his Cincinnati Pain Physicians clinic said they couldn’t get into the computer system. “We contacted my IT person, who was able to look through his server from remote. In […]

CISA, the FBI, the NSA, and international cybersecurity agencies are calling on organizations and DNS providers to mitigate the “Fast Flux” cybercrime evasion technique used by state-sponsored threat actors and ransomware gangs. Although the technique isn’t new, its effectiveness has been documented and proven repeatedly in actual cyberattacks.  How Fast Flux helps with evasion Fast Flux is a […]