Tech Manufacturer Data I/O Hit by Ransomware | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] A leading data and security programming specialist is scrambling to restore operations after a ransomware incident, a new regulatory filing has revealed. Data I/O provides solutions for Flash-based devices in the automotive, medical, consumer electronics and industrial control markets. However, the US manufacturer said in an SEC filing late last week that it experienced […]

Bengaluru courts targeted by bomb threat emails, cybercrime probe underway: Report | Bengaluru | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] Published on: Aug 26, 2025 03:29 pm IST Multiple bomb threat emails targeting Karnataka High Court and Court of Small Causes in Bengaluru led to increased security and a cybercrime investigation.  Multiple bomb threat emails targeting the Karnataka High Court (HC) and the Court of Small Causes in Bengaluru last week have prompted heightened […]

Data I/O shuts down systems in wake of ransomware attack | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] Electronics manufacturer Data I/O has reported a ransomware attack that took place earlier this month. Regulatory filings from the firm show it detected a breach of internal IT systems on 6th August. “Upon discovery, the Company promptly activated its response protocols, took steps to secure its global IT systems and implemented containment measures, including […]

CertiK predicts ‘endless war’ with hackers after $2.5B stolen | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] Despite the crypto industry’s ongoing cybersecurity efforts, protocols are engaged in an endless war with cryptocurrency hackers, who continue to attack the weakest link in crypto protocols, which is often a human behavioral element. The industry is engaged in unfair warfare with bad actors, who only need a single point of vulnerability to exploit […]

HOOK Android Trojan Adds Ransomware Overlays, Expands to 107 Remote Commands | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] Aug 26, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new variant of an Android banking trojan called HOOK that features ransomware-style overlay screens to display extortion messages. “A prominent characteristic of the latest variant is its capacity to deploy a full-screen ransomware overlay, which aims to coerce the victim into remitting a ransom payment,” […]

Police must evolve as cybercrime losses top RM1.22bil, says IGP | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] KUALA LUMPUR: The police force must adapt and become a digitally enabled, intelligence-led organisation that is flexible and proactive, as cybercrime losses have surpassed RM1.22bil, says Datuk Seri Mohd Khalid Ismail. The Inspector-General of Police said that from January to October last year, Malaysia recorded losses exceeding RM1.22bil due to a surge in cybercrime. […]

Zambia Government Establishes Dedicated Team to Combat Cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] Ms. Musenge stated that the government has established a dedicated cybersecurity department with a highly capable and committed team. The Zambian government has reaffirmed its commitment to combating cybercrime and ensuring a secure digital environment for its citizens. Ms. Kasali Musenge, Government Chief Technical Officer for the SMART Zambia Institute, outlined a multi-faceted approach […]

No Miracle! The Pontifical Salesian University falls victim to ransomware. | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] Redazione RHC : 26 August 2025 08:36 On the night of August 19, the IT infrastructure of the Salesian Pontifical University (UPS) was the victim of a serious cyber attack that rendered the University’s website and all digital services temporarily inaccessible. The incident resulted in an immediate shutdown of online activities, causing inconvenience to students, faculty, […]

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