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…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Jaguar Land Rover Resumes Operations Following Cyberattack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • October 6, 2025 Image: Tada Images/Shutterstock Jaguar Land Rover, a prominent British automotive manufacturer, has initiated a phased return to operations after halting production for over a month due…
Cybersecurity professionals are on high alert as a group with alleged connections to the notorious Cl0p ransomware gang has been sending a series of emails to businesses, threatening to expose data purportedly stolen from Oracle’s E-Business Suite. This software is widely used for managing critical business operations, including finance and…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Asahi’s Japan Operations Disrupted by Cyberattack, Production Halted Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • October 2, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG This week, the cybersecurity landscape features significant incidents, notably the FTC’s lawsuit against Sendit for unlawful children’s data collection, another breach involving Harrods, an incident affecting Allianz, and…
