Welcome Financial Group lending unit suffers ransomware attack, internal documents exposed Korea JoongAng Daily Source link …………………….

Welcome Financial Group lending unit suffers ransomware attack, internal documents exposed Korea JoongAng Daily Source link …………………….

On Sunday, August 17, 2025, Nigeria officially began deporting a group of foreign nationals convicted of cybercrimes and Ponzi schemes. According to reports, the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) deported 42 individuals—primarily from China and the Philippines—back to their home countries. This first wave of deportations is part of a much larger crackdown. A total of […]

Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a severe risk advisory to 39 key government ministries and institutions following sophisticated ransomware attacks that have significantly impacted the country’s critical infrastructure, particularly the oil and gas sector. The attacks, attributed to the “Blue Locker” ransomware family, have raised serious concerns about the nation’s cybersecurity […]

A recent report states that Indian healthcare institutions face a total of 8,614 cyberattacks every week. That is more than four times the global average and over double the amount faced by any other industry in India. If the feeling was in the air before, the numbers leave no doubt; India’s healthcare sector is an irresistible […]

The Department of Justice has announced a significant victory against cybercriminals, seizing over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency and additional assets from a Zeppelin ransomware operation. The coordinated law enforcement action targeted Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who faces federal charges for his role in deploying ransomware attacks against victims worldwide, including numerous American organizations and businesses. Major […]

The cyberattack is believed to have exploited a recently discovered flaw in Microsoft software. CBC News revealed on August 14, 2025, that the House of Commons of Canada had been the victim of a data theft, following the exploitation of “a recently discovered vulnerability in a Microsoft product.” Journalists were able to review an […]

School is officially underway for many districts in the Rio Grande Valley. As students return to the classroom, the Texas Department of Public Safety says safety on the roads is a top priority. Officials say too many drivers forget the rules once summer ends, and DPS said they are stepping up not only to prevent […]

The Canadian Investment Regulatory Organization (Ciro) says it shut down some of its systems last week after identifying a “cybersecurity threat”. Editorial This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. The securities watchdog says it proactively shut down some systems after […]

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has seized over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, along with $70,000 in cash and a luxury vehicle, from Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, an individual linked to the Zeppelin ransomware operation. The assets, including Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), and USD Coin (USDC), were obtained through a coordinated enforcement action in Texas. Antropenko […]

Florida can continue branding convicted sexual predators on their driver’s licenses. In a divided ruling, the 5th District Court of Appeal has upheld the constitutionality of requiring state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to have “SEXUAL PREDATOR” stamped on them if the holder has been convicted of such a crime. The ruling reverses an earlier […]
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