Guest blog courtesy of Bitdefender.Ransomware threat actors depend on numerous cybercriminal skillsets to breach, disrupt, and extort organizations. One of these skillsets belongs to Initial Access Brokers (IABs), who are prominent players in the prolific RaaS (Ransomware as a Service) ecosystem. They help drive the proliferation of ransomware and Business Email Compromise (BEC) attacks. In my […]

Retailer uses a variety of cyber partners to ID attacks in real-time, segregate data and environments, and enable rapid response Image: A grab bag of partners helped shut down the cyberattack Computing research has identified the security tools and partners the Co-op used to stop last month’s cyberattack in its tracks. Supermarket chain Co-op used […]

The ransomware group that hit UK retailers Marks & Spencer, the Co-op, and Harrods over the past few weeks now aims to target retailers in the United States, according to the Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG).”The U.S. retail sector is currently being targeted in ransomware and extortion operations that ‘we suspect’ are linked to UNC3944, also […]

Over the past few years, cybersecurity experts have increasingly said that nation-state operatives and cybercriminals often blur the boundaries between geopolitical and financial motivations. A new report released Wednesday shows how North Korea has flipped that idea on its head.  North Korea has silently forged a global cyber operation that experts now liken to a […]

Insiders within Coinbase leaked user data causing a major cybersecurity incident and exposing critical user data earlier this month. On May 11, 2025 the company received ransom demands from an unknown threat actor who claimed to have information about Coinbase customer accounts and internal Coinbase documents including customer service and account management systems materials. As […]

As digital technologies evolve… As digital technologies evolve, cybercrime has become a growing threat to individuals, corporations, and governments worldwide. This paper explores the various forms of cybercrime, evaluates the effectiveness of current international legal frameworks, and compares the cybercrime legislation and enforcement strategies of leading global actors. While notable progress has been made through […]

A bug bounty program is a proactive cybersecurity initiative that rewards independent researchers for identifying and reporting software vulnerabilities. While not new, this approach is gaining traction as organizations prioritize secure digital infrastructure. For business leaders, IT directors and project managers, implementing a bug bounty program can be a strategic decision, but not one that […]

The same miscreants behind recent cyberattacks on British retailers are now trying to dig their claws into major American retailers’ IT environments – and in some cases possibly even deploying ransomware, according to Google. The cloud giant’s threat-intel nerve-center Mandiant suspects the Scattered Spider (aka UNC3944) gang is behind these recent digital intrusions following a […]