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 total for the year. Notably, law enforcement actions against prominent…
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 a breach at Fairmont Federal Credit Union (FFCU). The credit…
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 are being actively targeted by malicious actors. The first vulnerability,…
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 encompasses unidentified, emerging, or developing activity clusters. First reported by…
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 United States, has announced the cessation of their activities. Their…
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 of China’s “Great Firewall,” which has been sold to countries…
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 known as NoviSpy. The vulnerabilities, which exploit weaknesses in the…
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 57% of reported personal data breaches within educational institutions, highlighting…
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 Office documents are routinely shared. This year, there are three…
