HE is the pipe-puffing sleuth who has solved the most complex of murders and snared international criminal masterminds. But it seems even Sherlock Holmes is not safe from Britain’s cyber crime epidemic. 6 Sherlock Holmes’ London base, at 221B Baker Street, is at the centre of its very own mysteryCredit: Alamy 6 The Sun witnessed […]

In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, protecting Windows servers from ransomware has become increasingly critical as these attacks continue to surge alarmingly. Ransomware attacks have increased by 435% since 2020, with organizations facing increasingly sophisticated attack methods. As these threats become complex, understanding the primary attack vectors and implementing robust protection strategies has become […]

Last month, I sat in on a cybersecurity briefing at a major East Coast bank where the CISO pulled up a slide that made everyone in the room uncomfortable. It showed a screenshot of Briansclub’s slick interface, complete with customer reviews, search filters, and a shopping cart feature. “This,” she said, “is what we’re up […]

Ohio-based Victoria’s Secret on May 29 said it was hit by a cyberattack and took down its website as well as some in-store services as a precaution.In a note sent to the retailer’s employees and reported in Bloomberg News, Victoria’s Secret Chief Executive Officer Hillary Super said that “recovery is going to take a while.”The […]

The Treasury Department on Thursday sanctioned Philippines-based Funnull Technology and its administrator Liu Lizhi for allegedly providing infrastructure that supported thousands of cryptocurrency investment scams, also known as “pig butchering.”  Funnull directly aided the majority of virtual currency investment scam sites reported to the FBI, resulting in more than $200 million in losses for U.S.-based […]

Reports are emerging that the LockBit ransomware group has experienced a data breach. This breach has exposed information on the group’s inner workings, including:  Ransomware build records Conversation transcripts between affiliates and victims Configuration data This leak reveals unprecedented intelligence into the operations of one of the most prolific ransomware groups. Although the leaked files were created […]

South Africa’s economy loses R2.2 billion per annum to cybercrime according to the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). In response to this growing threat, Exporters Eastern Cape recently hosted a Cybersecurity Crisis Simulation Workshop in Gqeberha to educate business leaders and staff on how to identify, manage, and respond to cyber threats effectively. […]

In a two UK-based universities have fallen victim to a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed NodeSnake within the past two months. According to analysis by Quorum Cyber’s Threat Intelligence (QCTI) team Report, this malware, likely deployed by the ransomware group Interlock, showcases advanced capabilities for persistent access and network infiltration. Emerging Threat Targets Higher […]

The CBI had earlier registered a case based on credible intelligence indicating the existence of a cyber crime syndicate cheating foreign nationals, particularly those from Japan, by posing as technical support personnel from reputed multinational corporations, including Microsoft. The syndicate operated call centres through which prospective victims were deceived into believing that their electronic devices […]