The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has enacted sanctions against the founder of a controversial financial services company, along with key associates, for their alleged involvement in illicit financial activities. Among those sanctioned are Elena Chirkinyan…
Email Security & Protection, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Incidents at Pain Management Firm and Pediatric Hospital Impact 50,000 Individuals Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 6, 2024 The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…
Cybersecurity incidents reported to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) have surged dramatically over the past four years, with reports quadrupling from 2019 to 2023. In a statement presented by Jitin Prasad, India’s Minister of State for Electronics and…
Rising Threats from Radicalized Online Communities: A Deep Dive into Terrorgram’s Impact Recent investigations have revealed the concerning proliferation of materials disseminated via a platform known as Terrorgram. This includes instructions for constructing explosive devices, tactical guides, and methods for…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Endpoint Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Possible State-Sponsored Exploit Kit Leveraging Browser Vulnerabilities for Spyware Deployment Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • December 6, 2024 Inside a “vocational skills education and training center” in Wensu County, Aksu Prefecture,…
In a notable development in cybercrime enforcement, the FBI has arrested a 19-year-old hacker named Remington Goy Ogletree in Fort Worth, Texas, as part of an ongoing investigation into the Scattered Spider cybercrime group, recognized for its sophisticated social engineering…
BT Group Victimized by Black Basta Ransomware Attack British telecommunications company BT Group has recently suffered a significant cybersecurity breach, with its Conferencing division falling prey to a ransomware attack attributed to the hacking group Black Basta. This incident compelled…
Ransomware attacks have increasingly threatened both businesses and individuals, leading to significant financial ramifications and disruptions to operations. The fallout from these incidents goes well beyond the immediate monetary demands. Companies often endure extended downtime, incur steep costs related to…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Big Data Security Analytics, Blockchain & Cryptocurrency David Sacks Appointed as Trump’s AI and Crypto Director Amid Industry Concerns Over Conflicts Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • December 6, 2024 David Sacks as seen in a Twitter…
Movie Theater Data Breach Leads to Class Action Lawsuits and Settlement A significant data breach affecting a prominent movie theater chain has prompted a wave of legal action and regulatory scrutiny. The incident has exposed sensitive customer information, compelling the…
