In recent years, an alarming trend of romance and investment scams—colloquially termed “pig butchering”—has resulted in the theft of tens of billions of dollars from individuals globally. Law enforcement agencies have recently intensified their efforts against this expansive scam network, specifically targeting the operations of human trafficking victims forced to…
Trilateral Sanctions Imposed on Russian National Linked to Medibank Ransomware Attack In a coordinated move, the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated financial sanctions against Alexander Ermakov, a Russian national believed to be behind the 2022 ransomware attack on Australian health insurer Medibank. This…
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), along with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Treasury Department, has issued a warning regarding ongoing cyber attacks attributed to the Lazarus Group, a notorious North Korean hacking organization. This threat primarily targets blockchain companies operating within the Web3.0 ecosystem.…
A new variant of ransomware known as HelloXD is actively targeting both Windows and Linux systems, alongside deploying a backdoor that allows attackers ongoing remote access to compromised machines. This underscores a concerning trend in ransomware threats, where operators are not only encrypting data but also setting up mechanisms for…
Recently, Europol announced the successful dismantling of an organized crime syndicate involved in phishing, fraud, scams, and money laundering. This operation, which was conducted in collaboration with law enforcement agencies in Belgium and the Netherlands, led to the arrest of nine individuals in the Netherlands. The suspects, predominantly men aged…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has successfully seized $500,000 in Bitcoin connected to a group of North Korean hackers who employed a ransomware variant known as Maui to extort digital payments from various organizations. This operation illustrates an increasing trend in cyber extortion tactics aimed at multiple sectors, including…
A new cyber threat attributed to the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group has surfaced, where attackers exploit fake LinkedIn job offers in the cryptocurrency and travel sectors to deliver malicious software. This campaign targets operating systems across the board, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. According to cybersecurity firm Bitdefender, the operation…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development AP2 Protocol Introduces ‘Mandates’ to Ensure Accountability in Agent-Led Transactions Rashmi Ramesh (rashmiramesh_) • September 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG In an innovative move, Google has unveiled a new “agent payments protocol,” enabling artificial intelligence to facilitate consumer shopping while ensuring…
A 26-year-old Ukrainian national has been indicted in the United States for allegedly participating in the Raccoon Stealer malware-as-a-service operation, widely recognized within cybersecurity spheres for its potential to facilitate extensive data theft. Mark Sokolovsky was taken into custody by Dutch authorities shortly after departing Ukraine on March 4, 2022,…
