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…
Verizon Business Releases 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Alarming Trends in the Asia-Pacific Region Verizon Business has unveiled its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), drawing attention to a significant rise in system intrusions within the Asia-Pacific region. The report indicates that a staggering four out of five data breaches…
The conventional “castle-and-moat” cybersecurity model is becoming obsolete. While firewalls, endpoint protection, and network segmentation remain crucial, relying solely on them to fend off modern threats is misguided. The reality is that the most significant dangers are not attempting to penetrate defenses from outside; they are already entrenched within an…
Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management New Evidence Emerges of Chinese Cyber Operations Targeting Ivanti Products Jayant Chakravarti (@JayJay_Tech) • April 4, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A recent investigation has revealed that a suspected cyberespionage group from China has been targeting Ivanti’s VPN appliances, installing…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware, Video Also: Rapid7’s Boardroom Shake-Up, China’s Tactical Shift in Cyber Operations Anna Delaney (annamadeline) • March 28, 2025 Clockwise, from top left: Anna Delaney, Mathew Schwartz, Michael Novinson, and Tony Morbin. In this week’s analysis, ISMG editors delve into the contrasting strategies of ransomware attacks,…
Endpoint Security Cybersecurity Researchers Discover Surge of Malware Apps Utilized Through Microsoft .NET MAUI Framework Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • March 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Recent investigations by McAfee have uncovered a concerning trend among cybercriminals leveraging Microsoft’s .NET MAUI (Multi-platform App UI) framework to develop Android malware that effectively circumvents…
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a critical warning regarding the increasing risks associated with online file conversion tools. While many users rely on these tools for tasks such as converting documents to PDF or changing image formats, the FBI cautions that numerous high-ranking converters on search engines…
A cybercriminal group known as Cloak has publicly asserted its role in a cyberattack against the Virginia Attorney General’s office that took place in February 2025. This incident has resulted in significant disruption, prompting officials to implement emergency protocols to manage the aftermath. Chief Deputy Attorney General Steven Popps communicated…
The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a concerning evolution as recent reports indicate a surge in ransomware attacks. Traditionally, these attacks have been directed at individuals, corporations, and governmental bodies. However, cybersecurity specialists are now drawing attention to an alarming new tactic: the distribution of ransomware through online search queries.…
