A new report by global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has identified Nigeria and South Africa among the countries experiencing a sharp rise in online threats during the first quarter of 2025. The report, which covered the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa region and was released on Monday, showed that Nigeria recorded “17.5 per cent of users” […]
We stay on top of updates for our phones and laptops. Some of us even make sure our smartwatches and security cameras are running the latest firmware. But routers often get overlooked. If it’s working, we assume it’s fine, but that mindset can be risky. Now, the FBI has issued a warning that cybercriminals are […]
High-profile acts of violence like the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, where a gunman shot and killed 19 students and two teachers at an elementary school, resonate with students and educators far beyond where the tragedy takes place. After the Texas shooting—as with other such attacks—educators nationwide were called upon to help students manage their fears, […]
When it comes to cybersecurity, I don’t know much about how it works from an experiential perspective. So, I suppose one could say I’m an outsider. But even an outsider like me understands that businesses must invest in cybersecurity in 2025. And I can appreciate that the need for cybersecurity will only get bigger in […]
Reports Point to Domain Controllers as Prime Ransomware Targets A recent report from Microsoft reinforces warns of the critical role Active Directory (AD) domain controllers play in large-scale ransomware attacks, aligning with U.S. government advisories on the persistent threat of AD compromise. In a blog post, Alon Rosental, Microsoft partner director of product management for […]
Bhubaneswar: Ahead of govt’s ambitious plan to set up a cyber command centre in Bhubaneswar, the Odisha police on Monday said it will provide comprehensive cyber crime investigation training to personnel across all ranks, from constables to deputy superintendents of police (DSPs).Director general of police Y B Khurania, while launching a training programme, emphasised that […]
Nova Scotia Power has officially confirmed it fell victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised sensitive customer data belonging to approximately 280,000 individuals. The Canadian utility disclosed on Friday that threat actors successfully infiltrated its network systems and published stolen data after the company refused to pay the demanded ransom. The cyberattack was first […]
Cisco Talos warns of active exploitation of a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2025-0994) in Cityworks supposedly by Chinese hackers from the UAT-6382 threat group. Learn about the malware, affected organizations, and critical security patches. Cisco Talos researchers have issued a critical alert regarding active cyberattacks targeting Trimble Cityworks, a widely used platform for managing public assets. According […]
A cybercrime story is never far from the news. Last month M&S was the latest in a growing line of high-profile institutions to suffer from a cyber attack. State-sanctioned practices, coupled with the growing use of AI and emerging technologies, are creating a complex cybercrime scene with a minefield of risks. It’s why the NCSC […]
Enterprise Ransomware Protection Market According to Market Research Intellect, the global Enterprise Ransomware Protection market under the Internet, Communication and Technology category is expected to register notable growth from 2025 to 2032. Key drivers such as advancing technologies, changing consumer behavior, and evolving market dynamics are poised to shape the trajectory of this market throughout […]
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