Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Cyber Extortion Group Holds Personal Data of 7.2 Million Paraguayans for Ransom Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • June 13, 2025 The government building in Asunción, Paraguay. (Image: FranckV/Shutterstock) A notorious data-leak extortion group, identified as Brigada Cyber PMC, is demanding a ransom of $7.4 million…
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Security Leadership in Focus: Addressing AI Risks and Cloud Responsibilities Recent discussions at the Gartner Security & Risk Management Summit highlighted critical issues surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and the security challenges faced by organizations today. Key topics included the fragmentation of AI technologies, the rise of non-human digital identities, and…
Cybersecurity experts and business leaders are on heightened alert following the recent confirmation of a breach at a utility billing software provider, which has its origins in unpatched vulnerabilities associated with the SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) platform. The breach has unveiled critical weaknesses that have been exploited by…
Operations alerts are communicated via direct messages, WhatsApp, or posts on social media feeds. Additionally, individuals can anonymously report immigration agent sightings through private texts or calls to designated numbers. Generally, users are required to provide basic information, including the time, date, city, state, and precise location of the operation.…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare, Industry Specific Multi-Line Insurance Company Alerts Clients to Potential Scams Amid Cyber Incident Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • June 12, 2025 Erie Insurance, known for its comprehensive insurance products, is managing a cybersecurity incident that has resulted in network disruptions. (Image: Erie Insurance) Erie Indemnity…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response M&S Restores Online Operations, Mexican Education Platform Compromised, Patch Tuesday Insights Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • June 12, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Information Security Media Group provides weekly summaries of notable cybersecurity incidents. Recent reports highlight a critical vulnerability affecting over 84,000 Roundcube…
In an increasing climate of surveillance and control, individuals seeking faster access to their devices through biometric unlocking methods should be aware of potential vulnerabilities. Certain smartphones, like the iPhone, feature emergency functions that can disable biometric locks. For instance, pressing the sleep/wake and volume buttons simultaneously will automatically lock…
Encryption & Key Management, Security Operations WhatsApp CEO Warns UK Encryption Demands May Set “Dangerous Precedent” Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • June 12, 2025 Exterior detail of an Apple store in London. (Image: 1000 Words/Shutterstock) WhatsApp is making headlines by aligning itself with Apple in a legal confrontation with the U.K.…
