[ad_1] Generic spray-and-pray phishing attacks, such as the Nigerian prince scams that were fairly easy to identify, have rapidly evolved into targeted, convincing business email compromise attacks. Ransomware has advanced from locker strains that prevented users from accessing their systems — something remedied by backups — to triple extortion ransomware attacks that lock devices, […]

[ad_1] PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Authorities in Cambodia continued their stepped-up campaign against online scam centers, arresting at least 500 suspects in two provinces on Thursday and Friday, the country’s information minister said. The arrests in Kandal province on the outskirts of the capital Phnom Penh, and in the northeastern province of Stung Treng, […]

[ad_1] Victims of Phobos and 8Base ransomware incidents will now have access to a decryptor thanks to Japan’s National Police Agency.  On Thursday, Japanese officials published the free decryption tool and a guide in English for organizations impacted by the group’s attacks. U.S. prosecutors previously said operators of the strains collected upwards of $16 million […]

[ad_1] Investors seeking robust growth in the second half of 2025 and beyond should consider the cybersecurity industry. Not only is the pace of cyberattacks increasing, but they are also becoming increasingly sophisticated, and their impact on businesses is growing. The cost of cybercrime is expected to increase significantly in 2025, surpassing the $10.5 trillion mark, according […]

[ad_1] Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton, R-Ark., wants the Defense Department to investigate its contractors’ reliance on Chinese workers following a report about Microsoft’s use of engineers in China to perform sensitive tasks. “DoD […]

[ad_1] In today’s threat landscape, the conversation around ransomware has shifted from “if” to “when.” As organizations continue to evolve their cyber resilience strategies, it’s clear that recovery is no longer just an IT concern—it’s an enterprise-wide imperative.  The Rising Cost and Complexity of Ransomware Attacks  Ransomware remains one of the most disruptive and costly […]

[ad_1] Novabev Group, the parent company of premium vodka brand Beluga, has confirmed it was hit by a sophisticated ransomware attack on July 14, 2025, temporarily disrupting operations and affecting IT infrastructure across the company and its WineLab subsidiary. The Russian spirits manufacturer has refused to pay any ransom demands, maintaining a firm stance against […]

[ad_1] A Federal High Court in Ilorin, Kwara State has jailed a self-styled gospel singer and eight others for offences bordering on cybercrime, conspiracy, and misappropriation of funds. The offences were brought against them by the Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. According to a statement by the Head of Media […]