Cyber Attack Targets UK Parliament Email System In a significant cybersecurity incident, the email system of the UK Houses of Parliament was breached on Friday morning, affecting at least 90 accounts belonging to Members of Parliament (MPs), their staff, and other parliamentary personnel. Initial investigations suggest that many of these…
Recent developments reveal that North Korean cyber operations are making significant inroads into the commercial ransomware landscape, indicating a heightened focus on obtaining direct financial rewards. The Symantec and Carbon Black Threat Hunter Team have reported activities by the notorious Lazarus Group, a state-sponsored actor, utilizing Medusa ransomware against targets…
SmarterTools recently disclosed a significant cybersecurity breach involving the Warlock ransomware group, which exploited an unpatched version of SmarterMail. The incident, communicated by Chief Commercial Officer Derek Curtis, occurred on January 29, 2026, when a mail server that lagged in updates became the entry point for the attack. Curtis detailed…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Governance & Risk Management, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Index Ventures Invests in Comprehensive AI-Driven Vulnerability Management Platform Michael Novinson (MichaelNovinson) • February 24, 2026 Alon Noy, co-founder and CEO, Astelia (Image: Astelia) Astelia, a startup founded by former leaders of Israel’s National Red Team,…
The Conduent data breach continues to escalate in severity as more information becomes available. Initial reports indicate that at least 25 million individuals have been impacted by this incident, with major repercussions observed in Texas and Oregon alone. In Texas, as many as 15 million residents may be affected, an…
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has addressed a significant cross-tenant vulnerability within its platform that could allow unauthorized access to resources. This issue, characterized as a “confused deputy problem,” pertains to a form of privilege escalation where an entity lacking permissions can manipulate a more privileged entity into performing actions on…
Petya Ransomware’s Global Surge Mirrors WannaCry Outbreak
June 27, 2017
Warning: A new wave of ransomware is here, reminiscent of WannaCry! The notorious WannaCry ransomware is far from over as another massive attack is wreaking havoc across the globe, disrupting operations in corporations, power supplies, and banks in nations including Russia, Ukraine, Spain, France, the UK, India, and various parts of Europe, demanding $300 in Bitcoin. Reports indicate that a new variant of Petya ransomware, also referred to as Petwrap, is rapidly proliferating, exploiting the same Windows SMBv1 vulnerability that WannaCry used to compromise 300,000 systems in just 72 hours last month. Alarmingly, many victims have reported that even their patched systems have fallen prey to Petya ransomware. “Petya utilizes the NSA EternalBlue exploit and also propagates within internal networks via WMIC and PSExec, which is why even patched systems can be affected,” confirms Mikko Hyppönen, Chief Research Officer at F-Secure. Petya is proving to be a serious threat…
Petya Ransomware Surge Mimics WannaCry’s Global Impact June 27, 2017 In a concerning echo of past incidents, the Petya ransomware has initiated a widespread assault on businesses globally, reminiscent of the infamous WannaCry outbreak. While WannaCry’s effects are still being assessed, Petya has swiftly gained momentum, disrupting operations in various…
Petya Ransomware’s Global Surge Mirrors WannaCry Outbreak
June 27, 2017
Warning: A new wave of ransomware is here, reminiscent of WannaCry! The notorious WannaCry ransomware is far from over as another massive attack is wreaking havoc across the globe, disrupting operations in corporations, power supplies, and banks in nations including Russia, Ukraine, Spain, France, the UK, India, and various parts of Europe, demanding $300 in Bitcoin. Reports indicate that a new variant of Petya ransomware, also referred to as Petwrap, is rapidly proliferating, exploiting the same Windows SMBv1 vulnerability that WannaCry used to compromise 300,000 systems in just 72 hours last month. Alarmingly, many victims have reported that even their patched systems have fallen prey to Petya ransomware. “Petya utilizes the NSA EternalBlue exploit and also propagates within internal networks via WMIC and PSExec, which is why even patched systems can be affected,” confirms Mikko Hyppönen, Chief Research Officer at F-Secure. Petya is proving to be a serious threat…
Justice Department Unveils Over Three Million Documents on Jeffrey Epstein, Highlighting Data Privacy Concerns Last month, the Department of Justice made headlines by releasing more than 3 million documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This extensive disclosure not only sheds light on Epstein’s personal network and actions but…
Recent analyses by Picus Labs raise critical questions about the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, particularly the evolving methods employed by attackers. The findings from the Red Report 2026 indicate a distinct shift away from traditional ransomware tactics. With over 1.1 million malicious files examined and 15.5 million adversarial actions…