The Fog Ransomware gang has surged into the spotlight with an audacious demand for $1 trillion from its victims, marking a shift in the tactics of cybercriminals. Unlike typical ransom situations, this demand appears to draw inspiration from an unconventional source—Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, commonly referred to as…
Application Security & Online Fraud, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Socket Acquires Coana to Enhance Its Security Offerings with Advanced Reachability Analysis Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • April 23, 2025 Feross Aboukhadijeh, Founder and CEO, Socket (Image: Socket) Socket, a software supply chain security company based in…
Insurtech company Lemonade has disclosed to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that the issue leading to the exposure of 190,000 driver’s license numbers has been addressed. In a report submitted on April 4, the company indicated that a technical glitch within its car insurance quote system was responsible for…
In the wake of Pope Francis’s passing, the process of electing his successor, known as the conclave, is set to unfold under tight security measures reminiscent of previous gatherings yet adapted to contemporary technological challenges. The Vatican, which has a historical precedent for banning cellphones to ensure secrecy during these…
As businesses navigate an increasingly digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity has escalated from a mere IT concern to a fundamental pillar of operational strategy. The proliferation of cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing attacks, insider threats, and advanced persistent threats (APTs), has made safeguarding digital infrastructure imperative rather than optional.…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Critical Infrastructure Under Siege: Hackers Target Dutch Operations Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 22, 2025 Image: Dutch defense agencies repelled attacks from Russian and Chinese hackers in 2024. (Source: Shutterstock) The Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service has revealed…
Cybercriminals, including state-sponsored actors, aggressively capitalized on vulnerabilities in the past year, significantly amplifying the impact of ransomware attacks by targeting a broader range of victims and circumventing defenses with alarming efficiency. According to Verizon’s recently released 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report, the detection of ransomware in data breaches surged…
Government, Industry Specific Senior Advisers Depart CISA Amid Workforce Reductions, Impacting ‘Secure by Design’ Initiative Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • April 22, 2025 Recent resignations from CISA may signal turbulent times for the agency’s cybersecurity efforts. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is experiencing a significant transition as a number…
Title: Cybersecurity Alert: Ransomware Attacks Impact Three More Healthcare Organizations In a concerning escalation of cyber threats, three healthcare organizations have fallen victim to ransomware attacks, underscoring the critical vulnerabilities within this sector. These incidents highlight the urgent necessity for enhanced cybersecurity measures as healthcare providers increasingly rely on digital…
