UK Food Distributor Targeted In Ransomware Attack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A UK logistics company that supplies some of the country’s biggest supermarket chains has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack, disrupting its operations and raising concerns about the vulnerability of smaller firms in the food supply chain.  Peter Green Chilled, a Somerset-based distributor, said it was the victim of a cyberattack on Wednesday […]

Top Mobile App Security Trends in BFSI | #cybercrime | #infosec

Today account takeover AML Compliance Credential Theft Manish Mimani, Founder & CEO, Protectt.ai By Manish Mimani, Founder and CEO of Protectt.ai Mobile apps are now the primary interface for digital banking, stock trading, insurance, and FinTech services. With millions using these apps to handle sensitive financial data in real time, cybercriminals see them as high-value […]

The Password Manager Turned Attack Vector | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A group of malicious actors has been targeting PCs with a maliciously altered version of the KeePass password manager, enabling them to steal credentials and lock victims out of their systems to demand ransom payments.  According to WithSecure’s Threat Intelligence team, the campaign has been active for at least eight months. During this time, attackers […]

Scattered Spider snared financial orgs before retail • The Register | #cybercrime | #infosec

interview Scattered Spider snared financial services organizations in its web before its recent spate of retail attacks in the UK and US, according to Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42. “We saw several instances in the financial services space, and now we’re starting to see instances in the retail-oriented, customer-facing space,” Unit 42 principal threat researcher […]

Ransomware attacks dropped by a third last month | #ransomware | #cybercrime

High-profile ransomware incidents affecting leading UK retailers continue to grab headlines, but in the background, total ransomware attack volumes appear to have eased off over the past few weeks, according to NCC Group’s latest monthly Threat Pulse report. NCC’s extensive telemetry observed 416 ransomware attacks in April 2025, down 31% month on month, with […]

Sarpy County introduces new program to enhance cybercrime investigations, prevention | #cybercrime | #infosec

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) – A new program aims to better protect Sarpy County residents from the ever-evolving threat of cybercrime. Three local organizations are teaming up to not only catch culprits and support victims, but to stop online crimes from happening in the first place. The Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office is collaborating with the University […]

Hackers are distributing a cracked password manager that steals data, deploys ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A malicious variant of KeePass is being offered online The malware deploys an infostealer and a Cobalt Strike beacon The cybercriminals are using the access to deploy ransomware Cybercriminals are distributing a tainted version of a popular password manager, through which they’re able to steal data and deploy ransomware. This is according to security researchers […]

Cyberport Hosts “AI x Cybersecurity Forum” | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Exploring the Risks and Opportunities of AI Applications in Cybersecurity HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 May 2025 – Co-organised by Cyberport and the Hong Kong Cybersecurity Professionals Association, the “AI x Cybersecurity Forum” took place today at Cyberport. Under the theme “Navigate the Future of AI-Powered Cybersecurity,” the forum brought together […]

Ohio’s Kettering Health system facing widespread outages after cyberattack | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

A cyberattack has disrupted hospitals and medical facilities in Ohio that are run by Kettering Health.  A spokesperson told Recorded Future News that the nonprofit hospital network is “currently experiencing a cybersecurity incident resulting from unauthorized access.” In a message on its website and on social media, the network said the incident began on Tuesday […]