Black Hat, Cybercrime, Events Also: macOS Malware Insights, Cybercrime Trends, Spoofing Railway Technology Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • December 17, 2025 Image: Mathew J. Schwartz In December, London transforms into a hub for cybersecurity experts during the annual Black Hat Europe conference. Celebrating its 25th year, the event featured nearly…
Artificial intelligence is significantly transforming the landscape of cybercrime. According to David Sancho, a senior threat researcher at Trend Micro, autonomous AI agents are on the verge of conducting entire cyber attacks independently. These advanced algorithms can scan servers, identify vulnerabilities, refine exploit techniques, and even execute phishing campaigns from…
Topics: Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Fraud Risk Management, Ransomware Additional Coverage: SudamericaData Leak, RaccoonO365 Arrest, and Nefilim Case Update By Pooja Tikekar (@PoojaTikekar) • December 25, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG Every week, the Information Security Media Group provides a roundup of global cybersecurity incidents and data breaches. In this edition, a…
The Madhya Pradesh Cyber Police recently issued a stark warning about a significant breach affecting around 680 million email addresses and passwords in India, highlighting the urgent need for improved online security measures. This incident underscores not just the vast digital vulnerabilities present in India but also the precarious assumptions…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Chinese Hacking Group Implicated in Cyber Attack Akshaya Asokan ( asokan_akshaya) • December 19, 2025 Trade Minister Chris Bryant speaks on Sky News on December 19, 2025. (Image: Sky News) A senior official from the U.K. government…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management, Multi-factor & Risk-based Authentication Practical Steps to Enhance Security and Resilience Sean D. Mack • December 17, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Leaders of small and mid-sized enterprises (SMEs) frequently assert, “We’re too small to be a target.” This misconception endangers their organizations, especially…
AI-Based Attacks , Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Adapting to the Rapid Rise of AI-Driven Cyber Attacks: Strategies for Defenders Brandy Harris • December 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent revelations from Anthropic regarding a cyberespionage operation heavily relying on artificial intelligence technology have shed light…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime French Interior Ministry Faces Cyberattack; Germany Confronts Russian Ambassador Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 12, 2025 Image: Capitano Footage/Shutterstock The French Ministry of the Interior is currently investigating a suspected cyberattack on its email server, believed to be orchestrated by nation-state actors.…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Class Action Lawsuit Claims Web Trackers Misused Patient Data Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • December 2, 2025 Kaiser Permanente has agreed to pay up to $47.5 million to resolve class action litigation related to its website tracking activities. Kaiser Permanente has reached…
