Ransomware Landscape Shifts as Attackers Target New Victims | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

The global ransomware threat is undergoing a major transformation, with new research from Black Kite exposing a fractured ecosystem marked by a surge of smaller, unpredictable attackers targeting less-defended organizations. The findings, drawn from data collected by the Black Kite Research & Intelligence Team (BRITE) between April 2024 and March 2025, reveal an industry in […]

Swift System Shutdown Foils Ransomware Demand in UK Retail Cyberattack Spree | #ransomware | #cybercrime

The UK retail sector is reeling from a coordinated series of cyberattacks attributed to the DragonForce ransomware group, which has targeted some of Britain’s most iconic retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The attacks, which began in late April 2025, represent a significant escalation in both scope and sophistication of ransomware operations targeting […]

Police Shut Down Fake Trading Platform That Scammed Hundreds | #cybercrime | #infosec

Police in Europe have shut down a fake online trading platform that scammed hundreds of victims out of €3 million in a coordinated global operation involving five countries. A fake online trading platform that defrauded victims of more than €3 million (around $3,000,000 has been shut down following a coordinated international operation involving five countries. […]

The evolving state of ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Companies need a comprehensive approach that integrates detection, containment and response. Ransomware has become the cornerstone of cyber crime, with attackers evolving their tactics to bypass defences and cause widespread disruption. Organisations face significant challenges as ransomware continues to exploit weaknesses in security measures and operational processes. A more targeted understanding of these vulnerabilities is […]

School Monitoring Software Sacrifices Student Privacy for Unproven Promises of Safety | #schoolsaftey #kids #parents #children

Imagine your search terms, key-strokes, private chats and photographs are being monitored every time they are sent. Millions of students across the country don’t have to imagine this deep surveillance of their most private communications: it’s a reality that comes with their school districts’ decision to install AI-powered monitoring software such as Gaggle and GoGuardian […]

12 arrested for operating ‘cybercrime ring’, cheating people with jobs | #cybercrime | #infosec

Bengaluru, Twelve people were arrested for operating a ‘cybercrime ring’ through which they cheated people by luring them with work-from-home opportunities, police said on Thursday. 12 arrested for operating ‘cybercrime ring’, cheating people with jobs The accused are part of the gang that hailed from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, they said. The arrest was made […]

Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence | #ransomware | #cybercrime

Morphisec has announced the launch of its KICKSTART Channel Program aimed at empowering channel partners with resources to strengthen ransomware prevention and exposure management capabilities. The initiative introduces a partnership framework for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Distributors, Systems Integrators, Referral Partners, and Technology Partners. Morphisec has structured the KICKSTART Channel Program […]

Kosovo authorities extradited admin of the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc | #cybercrime | #infosec

Kosovo authorities extradited admin of the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc Pierluigi Paganini May 15, 2025 Kosovar citizen extradited to the US for running the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc appeared in federal court facing related charges. Kosovo citizen Liridon Masurica (33) of Gjilan, was extradited to the US for running the cybercrime marketplace BlackDB.cc and appeared in federal […]

New Colorado Law About Child Safety Seats for 2025 | #childsafety | #kids | #chldern | #parents | #schoolsafey

Every parent in Colorado wants what’s best for their kids; yet, when it comes to those car safety seats, there’s a problem: They’re not installed, or being used, correctly. The last thing any parent would want is to get into an accident and find that, because their child’s safety seat wasn’t being used right, their […]

Ekinops announces the acquisition of Olfeo, a cybersecurity software provider for businesses | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

Olfeo, a French SSE (Security Service Edge) software provider, securing Internet access against cyberattacks Over 500 customers – €6.3m in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in 2024 Combined with its SD-WAN offering, Ekinops becomes a leading European provider of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions for networks cybersecurity, in line with its Bridge strategic plan Transaction fully financed […]