The UK government’s recently announced ban on public sector ransomware payments has received mixed reactions from industry. With the aim of removing the financial incentives that fuel ransomware attacks and making public sector bodies and critical national infrastructure less attractive targets, the policy marks a significant step in the fight against cybercrime. But the introduction […]

Not all history is written by humans. Some is logged by malware.

Apr 26, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have detailed the activities of an initial access broker (IAB) dubbed ToyMaker that has been observed handing over access to double extortion ransomware gangs like CACTUS. The IAB has been assessed with medium confidence to be a financially motivated threat actor, scanning for vulnerable systems and deploying […]

The government has authorised Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information from the Enforcement Directorate under the anti-money laundering law, a move aimed at detecting money trail and combating cyber frauds. Established under the home ministry, I4C is envisaged to act as the nodal point to curb cybercrime in the country. […]

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is in the process of a major push to eliminate jobs, starting with a voluntary resignation program, part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to reduce the size of the federal workforce.  CISA is now participating in workforce transition programs from the Department of Homeland Security, according […]

Ransomware attacks are becoming more refined and pervasive, posing significant challenges to organizations globally. A Veeam report reveals that while the percentage of companies impacted by ransomware attacks has slightly declined from 75% to 69%, the threat remains substantial. This decrease is attributed to improved preparation and resilience practices, as well as increased collaboration between […]