Seven Schools Set for Event Launch in April and May BCR Cyber, a prominent provider of cybersecurity training and job placement solutions, has partnered with the Maryland Association of Community Colleges (MACC) to announce a series of ribbon cutting events at Maryland’s community colleges. These events mark the initiation of…
Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Microsoft Issues Warning: Domain Controllers Used by Ransomware Hackers to Deliver Malware Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) Microsoft has alerted organizations that ransomware groups are increasingly targeting Active Directory (AD) domain controllers to escalate privileges within compromised networks. This…
Western Sydney University (WSU) has reported two significant security incidents that compromised personal information of its community members, raising concerns over data protection practices. This Australian institution is recognized for its diverse educational offerings, serving a student population of approximately 47,000, with over 4,500 permanent and temporary staff. WSU operates…
Security Concerns Rise as AI Systems Expose Sensitive Information Recent findings from UpGuard have identified 400 exposed artificial intelligence systems, all linked by their usage of the open-source AI framework llama.cpp. This framework is designed to facilitate the deployment of AI models on user servers, allowing businesses to harness advanced…
In recent years, ransomware attacks have become a commonplace threat, with attackers breaching networks to encrypt files and subsequently demanding ransom payments for their release. As these criminal schemes have matured, hackers have adapted by not only encrypting data but also exfiltrating sensitive information. This malicious strategy employs the threat…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Also: PoisonSeed Phishing Campaign, FTX Clients Face Reimbursement Hurdle Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock In this week’s cybersecurity roundup, the Information Security Media Group highlights the dismantling of a Department of Justice unit focusing on cryptocurrency crimes,…
T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement: Key Updates for Affected Customers In 2021, T-Mobile experienced a significant data breach that compromised the sensitive information of approximately 76 million customers. As part of the fallout from this incident, the telecommunications giant agreed in 2023 to a settlement totaling $350 million to compensate those…
As the March Madness tournament wraps up, complete with exhilarating games and memorable highlights, fans are now revisiting their brackets in the wake of crowned champions. While the fervor of the tournament diminishes, the associated cybersecurity risks remain a pressing issue, particularly as cybercriminals seek to capitalize on high-stakes opportunities…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Oracle Refutes Cloud Breach Claims, Attributes Hack to Outdated Servers Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Recent highlights include…
