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The Ransomware Business Model: The State of CybercrimeThe Ransomware Business Model: The State of Cybercrime

The Ransomware Business Model: The State of Cybercrime

Ransomware has become big business. This article reveals how cybercriminals operate, why attacks are surging, and what businesses must do…

5 hours ago
Former CISA Chief Chris Krebs Targetted By Trump Executive OrderFormer CISA Chief Chris Krebs Targetted By Trump Executive Order

Former CISA Chief Chris Krebs Targetted By Trump Executive Order

Trump continues to target his former CISA head, signing a new executive order targetting Chris Krebs and SentinelOne

6 days ago
China Names US Operatives For Alleged CyberattacksChina Names US Operatives For Alleged Cyberattacks

China Names US Operatives For Alleged Cyberattacks

China is reportedly pursuing three alleged US NSA operatives, after cyberattacks on Chinese infrastructure

1 week ago
AI in Cybersecurity: Double-Edged Sword or Game-Changer?AI in Cybersecurity: Double-Edged Sword or Game-Changer?

AI in Cybersecurity: Double-Edged Sword or Game-Changer?

AI is transforming cybersecurity, offering faster defence and smarter attacks. Learn how businesses can harness its power while managing the…

1 week ago
Microsoft Pushes Ahead With Launch Of ‘Recall’ AI SnapshotsMicrosoft Pushes Ahead With Launch Of ‘Recall’ AI Snapshots

Microsoft Pushes Ahead With Launch Of ‘Recall’ AI Snapshots

Microsoft moves step closer to general release of controversial AI Recall feature that stores comprehensive history of users' activities

1 week ago
Singapore Banks Hit By Ransomware Data BreachSingapore Banks Hit By Ransomware Data Breach

Singapore Banks Hit By Ransomware Data Breach

DBS, Bank of China Singapore say customer data compromised after printing services supplier hit by ransomware attack

2 weeks ago
Hackers Target Australia’s Largest Pension FundsHackers Target Australia’s Largest Pension Funds

Hackers Target Australia’s Largest Pension Funds

Multiple pension funds in Australia have been hit in co-ordinated hacking attacks, and unfortunately customers have reportedly lost money

3 weeks ago
Pentagon Confirms Investigation Of Signal Use By Pete HegsethPentagon Confirms Investigation Of Signal Use By Pete Hegseth

Pentagon Confirms Investigation Of Signal Use By Pete Hegseth

Inspector General at the Pentagon confirms investigation into the use of Signal app by US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegset

3 weeks ago
Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges: Lessons from Industry LeadersOvercoming Digital Transformation Challenges: Lessons from Industry Leaders

Overcoming Digital Transformation Challenges: Lessons from Industry Leaders

Discover expert insights on overcoming digital transformation challenges. Learn how to manage change, balance innovation, and drive business growth effectively.

3 weeks ago
NHS Software Provider Fined £3m Over BreachNHS Software Provider Fined £3m Over Breach

NHS Software Provider Fined £3m Over Breach

NHS software services provider Advanced Computer Software Group fined £3m over ransomware breach that compromised data, shut down services

3 weeks ago
EU To Invest €1.3bn in AI, Cybersecurity, Digital SkillsEU To Invest €1.3bn in AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Skills

EU To Invest €1.3bn in AI, Cybersecurity, Digital Skills

As UK and Europe develop closer military ties, European Commission says it will invest €1.3 billion in AI and cybersecurity

4 weeks ago

Google To Acquire Wiz For $32bn In Cloud Security Mega-Deal

Google to acquire cloud security start-up Wiz for $32bn, its largest acquisition to date as it faces off against cloud…

1 month ago

Medusa Ransomware Hits Critical Infrastructure

Medusa ransomware group has affected more than 300 critical infrastructure organisations in US alone, warn CISA, FBI, MS-ISAC

1 month ago

Apple To Appeal UK Government Backdoor Order On Friday

MPs demand secret High Court hearing be held in public, after government had ordered a backdoor to Apple iCloud

1 month ago

Elon Musk’s X Suffers Multiple Outages

Nation-state cyberattack? Elon Musk blames outages on Monday at X (formerly Twitter) on “massive cyberattack”

1 month ago

US DoJ Charges Chinese Contract Hackers, Plus Police Officers

Chinese contract hackers, as well as Chinese law enforcement and intelligence officers, have been charged by US DoJ

2 months ago

Apple Appeals UK Order For ‘Backdoor’ iCloud Access – Report

Legal challenge launched by Apple against UK's order for backdoor access to Apple’s end-to-end iCloud encryption product

2 months ago

Trump Suspends Offensive Cyber Operations Against Russia

So Russia poses no cyberthreat? US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth orders 'pause' of offensive cyber operations against Russia

2 months ago

Ransomware Attacks Reach Record-Breaking Levels In 2024 – BlackFog

Scale of ransomware threat confirmed in new report from BlackFog, as attacks reached record-levels in 2024

2 months ago

IT Public Sector Bosses Warn Of Critical Cyber Defence Gaps

Trend Micro research exposes confusion about best practices for public sector cyber defences, and warnings of defensive gaps

2 months ago

Bybit Reserves ‘Fully Replenished ‘ After Record $1.5bn Crypto Hack

Bybit says it has replenished its reserves through a mix of emergency loans and large deposits, after huge crypto heist

2 months ago

Head-to-Head: The Mobile Catalyst

Discover how mobile technology, AI, and 5G drive digital transformation, enhance business efficiency, and create personalized customer experiences.

2 months ago

The Mobile Catalyst: Shaping Digital Innovation in Business

Discover how mobile technology, AI, and 5G drive digital transformation, enhance business efficiency, and create personalized customer experiences.

2 months ago

North Koreans Steal $1.5bn From Crypto Exchange Bybit

North Korea's Lazarus Group identified as attackers behind theft of $1.46bn in Ethereum tokens from Bybit in biggest-ever crypto heist

2 months ago

Apple Withdraws Advanced Data Protection For UK, After Government Order

Apple removes advanced data protection tool from the UK, after British government order to provide backdoor encryption access

2 months ago

Romance Scams, AI Fuel Record Crypto Fraud Revenues In 2024

Scammers take in record crypto revenues in 2024 driven by romance scams, generative AI, growing organisation, finds Chainalysis

2 months ago

US Lawmakers Blast UK’s Demand For Encrypted Apple Data

Two US lawmakers urge US national intelligence director to demand UK to back down or face restrictions on intelligence sharing

2 months ago