Prior to a disaster, establishing a reliable communication network is crucial, according to expert Meadors. It is vital to prepare a communication system with all necessary contacts before a situation arises that disrupts cell and internet connectivity. Regular firmware updates…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Iranian Espionage Group, BladedFeline, Targeting Kurdish Officials Since 2017 Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • June 5, 2025 Ebril, capital of the semi-autonomous Kurdistan Region of Iraq. (Image: Michal Izydorczyk/Shutterstock) A recently released report…
Data Breach Notification: A Wake-Up Call for Businesses In a significant cyber incident, Change Healthcare, a healthcare revenue and payment cycle management company, recently experienced a major data breach, compromising the sensitive information of over 100 million individuals. The breach,…
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Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Hackers Masquerading as IT Support Target Organizations Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 5, 2025 A sophisticated hacking tool. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent reports indicate that a hacking collective associated with attacks on British retailers is…
Cybercrime, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Crypter Sites Seized, Threat Intelligence Collaborations, and CrowdStrike Under Scrutiny Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 5, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles significant occurrences in cybersecurity globally.…
$31 Million Bitcoin Donation Sparks Inquiry Over Possible Criminal Origins Last weekend, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the notorious Silk Road marketplace, received a staggering $31 million in Bitcoin from an undisclosed source. While many viewed this as a generous…
A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of more than 3.6 million app developers, influencers, and entrepreneurs, according to a report from vpnMentor. Cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured database that contained an alarming 12.2 terabytes of…
Data Privacy, Data Security Insights from Blancco’s Forslund and Uenuma on Data Sanitization Security Concerns Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • June 5, 2025 Fredrik Forslund, Vice President and General Manager, International, and Maurice Uenuma, Vice President and General Manager, Americas, Blancco…
In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has been significantly influenced by high-profile groups such as Lizard Squad, whose activities stirred considerable discussion within the industry. Despite criticism from security experts regarding the media’s depiction of Lizard Squad as “sophisticated,” the…
