Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Chaos Theory Meets Ransomware, Creating Unpredictable Outcomes Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • October 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Once predominantly a forte of Russian cybercriminals evading law enforcement, a surge in ransomware activity is now attributed to reckless teenagers from the West who operate under…
Cybercriminals Exploit Digital Trust in India: A Spotlight on Recent High-Profile Scams In early September, a 78-year-old retired banker from South Delhi lost a staggering ₹23 crore—his entire life savings—to a group of cybercriminals masquerading as law enforcement officials. The fraudulent scheme involved the manipulation of trust through a fabricated…
In a recent crackdown, Spanish authorities have arrested 34 individuals linked to a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate responsible for orchestrating a range of online scams, resulting in approximately €3 million (around $3.2 million) in illicit profits. This operation highlights the increasing threat posed by organized cybercriminal networks targeting unsuspecting individuals and…
Recent intelligence reveals that operators linked to the Lazarus group’s BlueNoroff sub-group have orchestrated a series of cyberattacks targeting small and medium-sized enterprises across the globe. The objective of these attacks is to siphon cryptocurrency assets, marking a significant maneuver by this recognized North Korean state-sponsored actor. Kaspersky, a prominent…
Critical Infrastructure Security, Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Forescout Warns That Today’s Hacktivists Could Represent Tomorrow’s Threats Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • October 13, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A pro-Russian hacktivist group announced on Telegram their alleged infiltration of a Western water treatment facility. However, security firm Forescout clarified that the group,…
Qantas Suffers Data Breach, Hackers Release Stolen Information on Dark Web The Australian government has reaffirmed its stance against negotiating with cybercriminals following a significant data breach affecting Qantas. This breach was perpetrated by a hacking group that has released sensitive customer data after their ransom deadline passed, showcasing a…
In a recent development highlighting the growing concerns surrounding youth involvement in cybercrime, two adolescents linked to the notorious LAPSUS$ hacking group received sentences for their participation in a series of high-profile cyberattacks on various corporations. Among the targeted firms were prominent names such as Microsoft, Uber, and Rockstar Games.…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Surge in Attacks on RMM Tools in 2025: 51 Solutions Identified as Targets Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • October 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools, originally adopted for widespread remote work during the COVID pandemic, are increasingly becoming instruments for cybercriminals. Once…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Growing Concerns Over Age Verification Systems as New Targets for Hackers Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 6, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent security breach involving a third-party customer service vendor for Discord has raised alarms among cybersecurity experts, as it appears…
