New hacker group uses LockBit ransomware variant to target Russian companies | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A financially motivated cybercrime group dubbed DarkGaboon has been targeting Russian companies in a series of ransomware attacks, researchers have found. The group was first identified by Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies in January, but researchers have traced its operations back to 2023. Since then, DarkGaboon has targeted Russian organizations across various sectors, including banking, […]

AI is making cybercrime quieter and quicker: Fortinet survey reveals up to 3X surge in AI-powered threats across India | #cybercrime | #infosec

Fortinet announced the findings of a new IDC survey that reveals a sharp escalation in both the volume and sophistication of cyber threats across India and the Asia Pacific region. The study, commissioned by Fortinet, highlights how attackers are rapidly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to scale stealthy, fast-moving attacks, leaving security teams struggling to detect […]

Data breach impacts Pennsylvanian law firm CML | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Major U.S. local newspaper publisher Lee Enterprises had information from 39,779 individuals, including their Social Security numbers, compromised as a result of an attack by the Qilin ransomware-as-a-service operation in February, which allegedly led to the exfiltration of 350 GB of data, reports The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future. Source link […]

WFF integrates Salv Bridge to share scam intelligence with European FIs | #cybercrime | #infosec

Financial and cybercrime consultancy We Fight Fraud (WFF) has selected Salv to share intelligence with financial institutions operating across Europe.   WFF conducts research that reconstructs the tactics leveraged by criminals to commit financial scams, with these initiatives focusing on uncovering vulnerabilities so that banks and fintech companies can better safeguard their customers. During these activities, […]

Kettering Health Confirms That Interlock Ransomware Breached Systems to Stole Data | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Kettering Health, a prominent healthcare network, has confirmed that its systems were compromised by the notorious Interlock ransomware group on May 20, 2025, in what marks another significant cyberattack targeting critical healthcare infrastructure.  The healthcare provider disclosed the breach in an official statement released on June 5, 2025, outlining comprehensive remediation efforts and ongoing recovery […]

Venture firm DataTribe raises $41 million to port government-led cybersecurity innovation to the private sector | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

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Arkana Ransomware Group Claims Major Breach of Ticketmaster Databases | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Arkana Security Group claims to have successfully gained access to Ticketmaster’s database infrastructure and exfiltrated massive volumes of sensitive customer data. The threat actors have reportedly announced their intentions to sell comprehensive datasets containing ticket sales records, payment methodologies, customer demographic profiles, and internal fraud resolution documentation on dark web marketplaces.  This incident potentially affects […]

Why exposure validation is essential to cybersecurity resilience [Q&A] | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Cybersecurity teams are often overwhelmed by an endless backlog of vulnerabilities, but not all of them are high risk. Traditional exposure management emphasizes identifying and prioritizing risks, but without validation, teams often spend time remediating issues that don’t even put critical assets at risk. Dr. Süleyman Özarslan, co-founder of Picus Security and VP of Picus […]

Amazon Fire Stick Turns Risky: Users Targeted in Piracy-Driven Malware Scams | #cybercrime | #infosec

A new report has revealed that Amazon Fire TV Sticks—originally designed for convenient access to digital content—are increasingly being exploited by cybercriminals to steal credit card data, infect devices with malware, and run illegal pirate TV services. The findings, detailed by UK-based research group Enders Analysis, have sparked serious concerns among cybersecurity experts and digital […]