Experts say forcing companies to delete data would remove cybercrime ‘honey pot’ | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] Giving Australians the right to force the removal of their personal details from company databases would help combat the growing impact of mass data theft, experts say. More than 25 million customer accounts have been exposed in just three cyber attacks involving major companies in Qantas, Optus and Medibank. University of Queensland cyber security […]

Russian vodka producer reports disruptions after ransomware attack | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] More than 2,000 WineLab liquor stores across Russia have remained shut for three days following a ransomware attack on their parent company, one of Russia’s largest alcohol producers. Signs on WineLab doors said the stores were closed due to “technical issues.” The attack crippled parts of the Novabev Group’s infrastructure, affecting WineLab’s point-of-sale systems […]

Cambodia Arrests Nearly 1,000 in Nationwide Cybercrime Crackdown | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] Authorities in Cambodia have made a series of arrests this week, detaining nearly 1,000 people as part of an ongoing crackdown on cybercrime operations across the country. Most of those arrested are foreign nationals suspected of involvement in online scam networks. Just in one scam center in Kratie, police arrested 312 foreigners, including nationals […]

AI For Cybersecurity Is Advancing, But Users Need To Trust It | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] Several tech companies have been closing in on becoming the world’s first to hit a $4 trillion valuation for more than a year, and considering the AI boom, the first to cross that line shouldn’t be a surprise. Earlier this month, Nvidia won that crown. The GPU powerhouse is now bigger than 97% of […]

‘Octo Tempest’ hacking group now targeting aviation industry, Microsoft says | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware

[ad_1] A new report from Microsoft reveals that the cybercriminal group “Octo Tempest,” also known as “Scattered Spider,” has recently turned its attention to the aviation industry, after previously targeting retail, food service, insurance and hospitality sectors. The group is believed to have carried out a series of successful intrusions between April 2025 and July […]

Stormous Ransomware gang targets North Country HealthCare | #ransomware | #cybercrime

[ad_1] Stormous Ransomware gang targets North Country HealthCare, claims 600K patient data stolen Pierluigi Paganini July 17, 2025 Ransomware group Stormous claims it stole data from 600,000 North Country HealthCare patients across 14 sites in northern Arizona. The Stormous ransomware gang claims it has stolen personal and health data belonging to 600,000 patients from health […]

Co-op partners with The Hacking Games to help prevent future cybercrime | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] In the wake of the recent cyber-attack it experienced, Co-op has announced a new strategic partnership with The Hacking Games, a UK-based social impact business, to help prevent cybercrime by identifying young cyber talent and channelling their skills into positive, ethical careers. Globally, cybercrime is expected to cost £12 trillion this year, and with […]

Thai officials restore Ministry of Labor website after hack, defacement | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #hacker

[ad_1] The website for Thailand’s Ministry of Labor has been restored after hackers defaced the site and allegedly stole government data. Boonsong Tapchaiyut, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Labor, confirmed the incident on Thursday and ordered officials to conduct an investigation. Tapchaiyut claimed the hackers only defaced the website and did not penetrate servers […]

Centre pushes for urgent digital regulation, citing social media surveillance & cybercrime surge | #cybercrime | #infosec

[ad_1] The Union Government has asserted the critical need for digital space regulation, citing constant social media surveillance, a surge in cybercrime, and an evolving threat landscape. The Centre made its arguments before the Karnataka High Court during a hearing on a case involving X Corp (formerly Twitter) regarding content takedown directives. Solicitor General Tushar […]

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