ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) – A federal grand jury in Shreveport has returned an indictment charging Keith William Noce, 45, of Pineville, with use of a facility to attempt to cause a minor to engage in criminal sexual activity, according to U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook. The indictment is a result of Operation Restore Justice, […]
Posted: May 15, 2025 9:48 AM CDT by WAKA Action 8 News By JAMIE TUCKER Consumer Technology Reporter If it feels like you’re constantly seeing friends post, “I’ve been hacked — don’t accept friend requests from me,” you’re not imagining things. New research shows fake Facebook accounts and impersonation scams have exploded, up more than […]
US retailers should “take note”, Google is warning Scattered Spider was seen targeting multiple US retailers this year The group has been on a “long hiatus” Scattered Spider, a known ransomware collective, is widening its target scope, no longer focusing exclusively on UK firms. This is according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (TIG), who told […]
Artificial intelligence platform named Xanthorox has emerged as a potent new tool for cybercriminals, enabling the automated generation of phishing campaigns, malware, and hyperrealistic deepfakes. Unlike traditional dark-web tools restricted to hidden forums, Xanthorox’s developer openly advertises its capabilities on public platforms like GitHub, YouTube, and Telegram while accepting cryptocurrency payments for access. Cybersecurity experts […]
European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has officially launched the European Vulnerability Database (EUVD), a groundbreaking platform designed to enhance digital security across the EU. Developed in accordance with the NIS2 Directive, the database is now operational and accessible to the public, aiming to aggregate, standardize, and disseminate vital information about cyber vulnerabilities affecting Information […]
BianLian, RansomEXX, and others, are jumping the NetWeaver bandwagon In late April, SAP fixed a 10/10 bug in NetWeaver Visual Composer Metadata Uploader Researchers claim there are 1,200 vulnerable instances Multiple ransomware operators are trying to take advantage of the recently discovered, maximum severity flaw, affecting SAP NetWeaver Visual Composer. This is according to, among […]
A new study from Comparitech, based on data collected from 2,600 attacks between 2018 and 2023, shows the average time for a US company to report a data breach following a ransomware attack is 4.1 months. From 2018 to 2023, the average time to report a ransomware breach has increased, rising from 2.1 months in […]
Cybercrime poses a massive threat to small businesses and their customers’ data, yet many organizations lack the resources and time to strengthen cybersecurity. As a result, their digital systems are vulnerable to attack — often with devastating consequences. We’ll explore the current state of cybercrime and share tips on protecting your business from data breaches and responding […]
Published On : 2025-05-15 Ransomware of the week CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple – industries, geography, and technology – that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: MS WindowsTarget Geography: Turkey, USATarget Industry: Business Services, Hospital, Software. […]
Cybercriminals aren’t so different from the rest of us — they live in the real world, and their spending and investment habits, though funded through crime, can look surprisingly ordinary. Luxury cars and lavish vacations may still grab headlines, but those perks are reserved for the most elite cybercriminals. In reality, everyday businesses — like pizza […]
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