Ransomware Landscape Sees Shift as Attacks Decline in Early 2024 The ransomware sector experienced a significant transformation in early 2024, following a notable increase in incidents throughout 2023. The year closed with an alarming 5,070 victims globally, reflecting a staggering 55.5% rise in ransomware attacks. However, as the new year…
Rising Cyber Threats: A Closer Look at Notorious Cybercriminal Groups In our increasingly digitized world, cyber threats have transitioned from sporadic incidents to highly organized and sophisticated attacks targeting a diverse array of entities, including governments, corporations, and individuals across the globe. These menacing threats are perpetrated by various factions,…
Russian Threats Intensify During U.S. Election, Sparking Concerns Over Voting Integrity As Americans head to the polls for the 2024 presidential election, U.S. intelligence agencies have issued warnings about an uptick in Russian interference tactics aimed at disrupting the electoral process. Recent reports indicate that the Kremlin is leveraging fake…
LockBit Ransomware Leader Uncovered: Dmitry Khoroshev Implicated in Major Cybercrime Operation In a significant development within the cybersecurity landscape, the U.K.’s National Crime Agency (NCA) has identified and sanctioned Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev, a 31-year-old national from Russia, as the mastermind behind the LockBit ransomware operation. This revelation has sparked a…
Plastic Surgery Clinic Faces $500K HIPAA Fine Following Ransomware Attack A South Dakota-based plastic surgery clinic has recently found itself at the center of a discussion around cybersecurity and regulatory compliance after paying a ransom of $53,000 to regain access to critical data locked by a ransomware attack. Dr. James…
Topics: Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Also: Recent Breaches at OnePoint Patient Care and French ISP Free Anviksha More (@AnvikshaMore) • October 31, 2024 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, ISMG compiles notable cybersecurity incidents and data breaches from across the globe. This week, S&P Global…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Italian Foreign Minister Denounces Database Breach as a Threat to Democracy Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 29, 2024 Investigators in Milan are examining a prolonged breach of government databases by a private investigation firm. (Image: Shutterstock) Italy’s Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, has publicly denounced the…
Election Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Foreign Influence Campaigns Intensify as Experts Tout Election Security Upgrades Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) • October 29, 2024 The latest early voting tracking data indicates over 50 million ballots have been cast in the presidential race. (Image: Shutterstock) Foreign influence efforts are gaining momentum as…
The landscape of cyber threats is evolving significantly as the 2024 U.S. Election approaches, prompting urgent discussions among cybersecurity experts. Recent events spotlight concerns surrounding cyberwarfare and nation-state attacks, fraud management and cybercrime, and the vital role of government measures in mitigating these risks. Assessing the Risks of Cyberthreats and…
