Recent cybersecurity investigations have revealed a sophisticated cyberespionage campaign attributed to a Chinese-speaking hacking group targeting various government and military institutions in Vietnam. The threat has been tentatively linked to the advanced persistent threat (APT) group known as Cycldek, also recognized as Goblin Panda or Hellsing, notorious for its spear-phishing…
A significant data breach has occurred, involving a staggering 269 gigabytes of information allegedly taken from over 200 policing entities, fusion centers, and various law enforcement agencies across the United States. Known as “BlueLeaks,” this extensive cache has been made available by the hacktivist collective DDoSecrets, highlighting concerns regarding data…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Carmaker Resumes Full Production Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 17, 2025 Image: Tada Images/Shutterstock Jaguar Land Rover announced on November 17 that a cyberattack in September led to an estimated loss of $260 million. The British automaker has now resumed…
The frequency of cyber security incidents and data breaches is escalating rapidly, impacting organizations across various sectors in Northern Ireland and beyond. This surge in incidents is prompting local enterprises to regard cyber threats as a matter of “when” rather than “if.” With cyber criminals increasingly targeting vulnerabilities, companies are…
Cisco has issued a warning regarding a notable increase in brute-force attacks targeting a variety of devices since March 18, 2024. These attacks specifically affect Virtual Private Network (VPN) services, web application authentication interfaces, and SSH services. Cisco Talos reports that the origins of these attacks can largely be traced…
Security experts have raised alarms regarding a series of targeted attacks aimed at unpatched Fortinet VPN devices, impacting industrial enterprises across Europe. These assaults are believed to have facilitated the deployment of a new ransomware variant known as “Cring” within corporate infrastructures. According to a report from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky,…
In a significant cybersecurity case, multiple defendants have been implicated in a fraudulent scheme that exploited U.S. employment practices to benefit foreign IT workers, including those in North Korea. The individuals involved facilitated identity fraud, allowing these workers to secure jobs at numerous U.S. companies unjustly. The total estimated earnings…
Hackers Exploit Google Analytics to Steal Credit Card Information from E-commerce Sites Cybersecurity experts have unveiled a serious threat affecting e-commerce platforms, where hackers are leveraging Google Analytics to siphon credit card information from unsuspecting users. This alarming trend was reported by industry leaders, including PerimeterX, Kaspersky, and Sansec, highlighting…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Alleged Russian Military Officer Arrested in Thailand for 2016 Election Interference Mathew J. Schwartz ( euroinfosec) • November 17, 2025 Thai authorities apprehend a suspected Russian hacker in Phuket on Nov. 6, 2025. (Image: Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau) On November 6,…
