Major Cyber Campaign Targets Nearly 1 Million Devices: A Review of the Multi-Stage Attack A comprehensive cyber campaign has recently come to light, targeting almost one million devices across a broad spectrum of individuals and organizations. This indiscriminate approach highlights a significant opportunistic strategy employed by the attackers, who aimed…
The Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape for Utilities in the Quantum Computing Era Utilities, including power, water, gas, and tribal services, represent the foundational pillars of contemporary society, delivering vital services that support day-to-day living. However, these essential infrastructures are increasingly confronted with a surging wave of cyber threats that can…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Government Also covered: The Recent Ransomware Surge, Controversies Surrounding the Crypto Reserve Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • March 7, 2025 Clockwise from top left: Anna Delaney, Tony Morbin, Chris Riotta, and Mathew Schwartz This week, ISMG editors convened to address the escalating threat…
A significant development in the cyber threat landscape has emerged with the rise of the ‘Spearwing’ Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group, which has been linked to a variety of cyber incidents targeting organizations worldwide. As this group gains notoriety, businesses are being urged to stay vigilant as the sophistication and prevalence of…
A recently uncovered botnet, dubbed Eleven11bot, has reportedly harnessed an estimated 30,000 compromised webcams and video recorders, achieving what could be the most significant denial-of-service (DoS) attack to date, as shared by a security researcher affiliated with Nokia. This botnet primarily targets entities across multiple sectors, with its largest concentration…
The realm of cybersecurity has become an indispensable aspect of organizational resilience. Across all sectors, businesses now navigate more perilous landscapes, confronting severe threats such as ransomware that compromise millions of operations annually. While the reality of these threats looms large, companies need not succumb to a climate of fear.…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Also: BianLian Ransomware Hackers Aren’t Really Mailing You Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • March 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Every week, Information Security Media Group compiles notable cybersecurity incidents and breaches globally. This week, the U.S. imposed sanctions on an Iranian…
In a significant cybersecurity event, NTT Communications has reported a data breach impacting approximately 18,000 organizations. This extensive incident has raised alarms within the tech community, particularly among business owners who understand the critical importance of data security in today’s digital landscape. The breach primarily affects companies in multiple sectors,…
In a recent disclosure, the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has been spotlighted for its crucial role in partnering with local health authorities to secure virological samples and prevent potential epidemics. DTRA’s commitment aims to ensure that biological materials do not inadvertently leak from public health facilities or fall into…
