In 2024, a total of 5,414 ransomware attacks occurred worldwide, representing an 11% increase compared to 2023. Following a gradual start, ransomware incidents surged in the second quarter and peaked in the fourth, accounting for 1,827 incidents—approximately 33% of the…
Fairmont Federal Credit Union Faces Data Breach Investigation by Edelson Lechtzin LLP FAIRMONT, W.Va., September 12, 2025 — Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a prominent national class-action law firm based in suburban Philadelphia, is currently investigating reported data privacy violations stemming from…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has officially incorporated two significant six-year-old vulnerabilities affecting the Sitecore Content Management System and Experience Platform into its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This addition follows credible evidence indicating that these flaws…
The Zerobot DDoS botnet has undergone significant updates, enhancing its capacity to target a broader range of internet-connected devices and expand its network. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) is closely monitoring this evolving threat, referring to it as DEV-1061, which…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Skepticism Surrounds Announcement from Cybercriminal Group Akshaya Asokan • September 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A group of teenage hackers, known for targeting airlines, insurance firms, and casinos in both the United Kingdom and…
Digital Censorship Tools Revealed: A Look into the Global Surveillance Market Recent leaks from a lesser-known Chinese company, Geedge Networks, have unveiled significant insights into the marketing and exportation of digital censorship tools worldwide. This firm offers a commercialized version…
This week brought a significant cybersecurity incident involving a 23-year-old Serbian activist whose Android device fell prey to a sophisticated zero-day exploit. Developed by Cellebrite, this exploit chain compromised the user’s phone, likely enabling the deployment of a spyware solution…
Cybersecurity Alert: UK Schools Face Data Breaches Driven by Student Intrusions Recent findings from the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the UK reveal troubling trends among students exploiting their schools’ computer systems. Data indicates that students are responsible for approximately…
Cybercriminals continue to exploit Microsoft Word and Excel documents as conduits for malware delivery as we advance through 2025. These methods remain effective, leveraging phishing tactics and zero-click exploits to infiltrate targets with relative ease, particularly in corporate settings where…
In a troubling development, Chinese international students in the United Kingdom have been under sustained attack from a group of scammers known as RedZei. This scheme, also referred to as RedThief, has been actively targeting this demographic for over a…
