Israel’s Cybersecurity Sector Surges, Secures 40% of US Funding Total Despite Geopolitical Tensions | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The spotlight features more than 500 active companies building next-generation solutions across AI security, cloud protection, secure enterprise browsers, and data posture management. Despite comprising just 7% of Israel’s 7000+ company-strong tech ecosystem, cybersecurity companies attracted 38% of all tech investment in 2024, signaling their strategic importance and growth potential.  The sector has experienced significant […]

Hackers are abusing ‘FileFix’ technique to drop RATs during ransomware attacks | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

FileFix is a new technique to deploy malware, born out of ClickFix It works by tricking users into pasting commands into File Explorer The resulting compromise leads to Interlock encryptors The dreaded ClickFix malware deployment technique has evolved, and the new variant – dubbed ‘FileFix’ – is being used in ransomware attacks. ClickFix is a […]

UK authorities arrest 4 people in probe of retail cyberattack spree | #cybercrime | #infosec

Listen to the article None min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Four people were arrested in the U.K. on Thursday as part of a National Crime Agency investigation into April’s high-profile cyberattack spree against retail giants Harrods, Marks & Spencer and Co-op.  The suspects — two 19-year-old men, […]

GLOBAL GROUP RaaS Operators Enable AI-driven Negotiation Functionality | #ransomware | #cybercrime

A sophisticated new ransomware-as-a-service operation has emerged with advanced AI-powered negotiation capabilities and mobile management features, targeting organizations across healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors. GLOBAL GROUP, operated by threat actor “$$$”, has claimed 17 victims across multiple countries since its June 2025 launch, demonstrating rapid operational scaling through automated systems and strategic partnerships with Initial […]

DragonForce stole 150GB of data | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Belk hit by May cyberattack: DragonForce stole 150GB of data Pierluigi Paganini July 15, 2025 Ransomware group DragonForce claims it attacked U.S. retailer Belk in May, stealing over 150GB of data in a disruptive cyberattack. The infamous Ransomware group DragonForce claimed responsibility for the May disruptive attack on US department store chain Belk. The ransomware […]

Ransomware Data Extortion Attacks Insolvency Scenarios | #ransomware | #cybercrime

This article was written in partnership with Alistair Fleming, Helen Clarke, Phillip Magness and Jaana Davidsson of Johnson Winter Slattery. Ransomware and data extortion attacks are unfortunately becoming increasingly common (see for example, high profile attacks on Canva,1 Latitude Financial2 and recently the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia).3 These attacks typically involve a party […]

Cybersecurity Market Analysis Report 2025-2030 | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Dublin, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Cybersecurity Market by Solution Type (IAM, Firewall & VPN, Log Management & SIEM, Antivirus/Antimalware), Service (Professional (Risk & Threat Assessment, Training & Education), Managed), Security Type (Cloud, Application) – Global Forecast to 2030” has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global cybersecurity market is set to experience […]

Statesboro Police remind parents to prioritize child safety at summer gatherings | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

As summer heats up and families flock to beaches, festivals, and parks, the Statesboro Police Department is reminding parents about crucial safety measures to protect children in crowded environments. As families head to the beach, festivals, and other summer gatherings, the Statesboro Police Department is encouraging parents and guardians to take a few simple steps […]