Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Malware Targets Western Officials, NGOs, and Journalists Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • May 11, 2025 Official homepage of the Russian Federal Security Service. (Image: Shutterstock) Recent reports indicate that Russian cyber espionage group Coldriver is deploying a new strain of malware known as…
As the impending end of support for Windows 10 draws near—set for October 14, 2025—businesses face substantial cybersecurity threats from unpatched vulnerabilities that will become permanent entryways for cybercriminals. Historically, when Windows 7 lost its support, there was a staggering 125% increase in malware infections, a wave of attacks Windows…
Social media has become integral to both personal and professional communication, with platforms like LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook serving as vital tools for marketing and engagement. This widespread usage has also rendered these platforms attractive targets for cybercriminals, who exploit their trustworthiness in their phishing schemes. Recent developments in social…
Data Breach at Alvin ISD Raises Questions over Notification Delays ALVIN, Texas (KTRK) — ABC13 is urging the Office of the Attorney General to clarify why it took until May 2nd to disclose information about a significant data breach affecting Alvin Independent School District (ISD). The breach, which occurred in…
In recent developments, the cybersecurity landscape has been significantly impacted by the emergence of Chimera malware, a sophisticated variant that diverges from traditional malware paradigms. Unlike typical ransomware, which primarily locks users out of their systems or encrypts data for ransom, Chimera leverages advanced artificial intelligence tools, complicating detection by…
Cybersecurity Firm CEO Faces Insider Threat Charges for Planting Malware in Hospital Network
In a groundbreaking incident that challenges the integrity of cybersecurity, Jefferey Bowie, the CEO of Veritaco, faces arrest for allegedly orchestrating a cyberattack on Saint Anthony Hospital in Oklahoma City. This remarkable case highlights a troubling scenario, where an industry leader becomes the perpetrator of a cybersecurity breach, raising alarms…
Cybersecurity Firm CEO Faces Insider Threat Charges for Planting Malware in Hospital Network
Title: AI Hallucination: A New Vulnerability in Code Generation Recent developments in artificial intelligence have unveiled a concerning phenomenon known as "package hallucination." This term refers to instances where large language models (LLMs) generate outputs that include factually incorrect or entirely irrelevant information. These inaccuracies have been a persistent issue…
Home > Fintech > The ‘kudzu’ of cybercrime: APAC businesses face alarming surge in system intrusions Businesses across the Asia-Pacific region face a significant escalation in data breach incidents attributed to an increasing reliance on third-party partnerships, leading to heightened vulnerabilities. A recent study by Verizon, titled the 2025 Data…
Webinar Alert: Taming the Hacker Storm – A Strategic Framework for Combating Cybercriminals In the evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new opportunity for learning has emerged. The upcoming webinar titled "Taming the Hacker Storm: A Framework for Defeating Cybercriminals and Malware" aims to equip business owners with essential knowledge…
