CEO of cybersecurity firm charged with installing malware on hospital systems | #cybercrime | #infosec

CEO of cybersecurity firm charged with installing malware on hospital systems Pierluigi Paganini April 26, 2025 Veritaco CEO Jeffrey Bowie faces charges for allegedly installing malware on hospital computers, violating Oklahoma’s Computer Crimes Act. Jeffrey Bowie, CEO of the cybersecurity firm Veritaco, is facing two counts of violating Oklahoma’s Computer Crimes Act for allegedly infecting […]

Moldova arrests suspect in ransomware attacks targeting Dutch firms | #cybercrime | #infosec

Moldovan authorities have arrested a 45-year-old man suspected of involvement in a series of ransomware attacks targeting Dutch companies in 2021. The suspect, who is internationally wanted for cybercrime-related offenses including blackmail and money laundering, was detained last week following a search of his residence in Moldova. Officials did not release his name but said […]

Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group Issues 17 Recommendations | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

(COLUMBUS, Ohio)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Public Safety Director Andy Wilson, and Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Director Stephen D. Dackin today announced details of more than two dozen recommendations issued by the Ohio School Bus Safety Working Group to enhance the safety of school bus travel in Ohio. Governor DeWine created […]

14.5 Million Credit Cards Leaked as U.S. Becomes Cybercrime Epicenter | #cybercrime | #infosec

A sobering new report reveals that 2024 witnessed an unprecedented surge in stolen digital credentials, with 2.9 billion unique passwords and 14.5 million credit card numbers available on underground markets. The sharp rise, fueled by infostealer malware and a growing underground economy, signals a deepening crisis in global cybersecurity. An Expanding Underground Market The dark […]

New cybersecurity law updates may be on the way | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

New cybersecurity law updates may be on the way The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 expires this September. Michele Sandiford May 12, 2025 3:57 pm < a min read   The House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence is considering updates to a key cybersecurity law. The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 expires this […]

Moldova arrests suspect linked to DoppelPaymer ransomware attacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Moldovan authorities have detained a 45-year-old suspect linked to DoppelPaymer ransomware attacks targeting Dutch organizations in 2021. Police officers searched the suspect’s home and car on May 6, seizing an electronic wallet, €84,800, two laptops, a mobile phone, a tablet, six bank cards, and multiple data storage devices. The suspect remains in custody, while Moldovan […]

Nitrogen Ransomware Exploits Antirootkit Driver File to Disable AV & EDR Tools | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A new financially motivated threat, Nitrogen Ransomware, has rapidly emerged targeting the financial sector and beyond.  While traces of this financially motivated ransomware date back to July 2023, security experts primarily track its organized campaigns from September 2024. Nitrogen primarily targets organizations in construction, financial services, manufacturing, and technology sectors across the United States, Canada, […]