In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, law enforcement agencies globally have successfully dismantled critical online infrastructures associated with the BlackSuit ransomware group. This enforcement action, part of the coordinated initiative dubbed “Operation Checkmate,” has disrupted the group’s…
Former U.S. Soldier Arrested in Cybercrime Probe In a striking turn of events, former U.S. soldier Wagenius was arrested on December 20 and charged with multiple federal offenses related to hacking and extortion. His activities drew law enforcement’s attention starting…
Agentic AI, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development CEO Hitesh Sheth: Enhanced AI Solutions Elevate Efficiency and Meet Contemporary Network Demands Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • July 24, 2025 Hitesh Sheth, President and CEO of Vectra (Image:…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: Clorox Suing IT Vendor Over Password Incident Anviksha More (@AnvikshaMore) • July 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Information Security Media Group provides a weekly summary of cyber incidents globally. This week,…
Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Sensitive Travel Data A recent cybersecurity analysis has unveiled significant vulnerabilities within Airportr, a UK-based luggage service that collaborates with multiple airlines. This breach highlights potential risks not only for individual travelers but also for high-profile users,…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: CoinDCX’s $44 Million Exploit, Crypto Theft Hits $2.17B in First Half of 2025 Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • July 24, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Every week, Information Security Media Group provides an…
In recent years, corporate accountability has come into sharper focus, particularly as more businesses face scrutiny over questionable practices. Although some dismiss the proliferation of class action lawsuits as mere attempts to profit without justification, many view these legal actions…
A recent global cyberattack has targeted critical vulnerabilities in Microsoft’s on-premises SharePoint software, affecting multiple U.S. government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The breaches were first reported around Friday, July…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime , Healthcare , Industry Specific Healthcare Sector Targeted by Ransomware Group Interlock, Emerging Since 2024 Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • July 23, 2025 Image: Interlock U.S. officials have raised concerns about the ransomware group Interlock, which…
New York Surgery Center Agrees to $250K Settlement Over HIPAA Violations In a significant legal development, a New York-based surgery center has reached a settlement of $250,000 concerning violations related to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). This…
