Category: Cybersecurity Insiders

Phobos and 8Base Ransomware criminals arrested by FBI

In a major joint operation, the FBI, in collaboration with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), Europol, and law enforcement agencies from France, Germany, Japan, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Spain, and Bavaria, has officially announced the arrest of four European nationals…

Phobos and 8Base Ransomware criminals arrest by FBI

In a major joint operation, the FBI, in collaboration with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), Europol, and law enforcement agencies from France, Germany, Japan, Romania, Switzerland, Thailand, Spain, and Bavaria, has officially announced the arrest of four European nationals…

How Fast Recovery from Cyber Attacks Can Be Achieved

In today’s increasingly digital world, cyberattacks are a constant threat to organizations of all sizes. From ransomware to data breaches, the impact of a cyberattack can be devastating, affecting business operations, customer trust, and financial stability. However, with the right…

Using AI To Help Keep Your Financial Data Secure

Although cybercrime seems woven into the web of society, it still creates significant damage. Many people may not think about any phishing emails they receive because they know to ignore these scam attempts, but there are others who still fall…

Blockchain in Healthcare: Improving Patient Data Security

Introduction Most people remain curious about digital security for medical records today. Blockchain is a pathbreaking technology that has been evolving as a technological security shield for the healthcare industry, the financial sector, and many others. The system provides maximum…

Kraken Ransomware strikes Cisco servers to steal data

Cisco, a global leader in networking equipment, has recently fallen victim to a sophisticated cyberattack, where sensitive data from its active directory environments was stolen, posted on the dark web, and potentially sold to interested parties. The attack has raised…

What is a Seed Phrase Cyber Attack?

In the growing world of cryptocurrency and digital assets, security is a top concern. One of the most significant risks that cryptocurrency holders face is the potential for a seed phrase cyber attack. While these attacks are often misunderstood by…

Cybersecurity Warning: DeepSeek App Poses Potential Data Risks

Cybersecurity experts at BLOKK, an established phone application, have uncovered data safety concerns linked to DeepSeek, an emerging AI chatbot rivalling ChatGPT. Despite its swift rise and modest development cost—around $6 million—DeepSeek may be exposing users to serious privacy threats.…

DOGE sparks Cybersecurity concerns

Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was established during the Trump administration with a primary goal: to find ways to streamline government spending and reduce regulations. To lead this ambitious initiative, Tesla CEO Elon Musk was appointed, signaling a bold move…

Hackers eye Chinese LLMs to develop malware and other frauds

In recent years, we’ve observed a disturbing trend where hacking groups and threat actors from China have consistently targeted Western adversaries with cyberattacks. These attacks, whether politically or economically motivated, have often been linked to government or military intelligence support.…

IT Liability Concerns

According to research, the number of data breaches is increasing year over year. Worse yet, for businesses, data loss may not be the most considerable cost associated with an IT incident — it could result in a lawsuit from customers,…

Good news as ransomware pay fell by 35 percent in 2024

In recent years, you’ve probably encountered numerous news stories about victims of ransomware attacks and the payments made to obtain decryption keys. However, there’s some positive news: ransomware payments decreased by 35% in 2024, as many victims chose not to…