Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Microsoft Issues Warning: Domain Controllers Used by Ransomware Hackers to Deliver Malware Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 11, 2025 (Image: Shutterstock) Microsoft has alerted organizations that ransomware groups are increasingly targeting Active Directory (AD) domain controllers to escalate privileges within compromised networks. This…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Incident & Breach Response Oracle Refutes Cloud Breach Claims, Attributes Hack to Outdated Servers Anviksha More (AnvikshaMore) • April 10, 2025 Image: Shutterstock / ISMG Each week, Information Security Media Group compiles reports on cybersecurity incidents and breaches from around the globe. Recent highlights include…
Trump Orders Review of Chris Krebs’ Security Clearance Following Disputed Election Claims In a notable development in the ongoing discourse surrounding the integrity of the 2020 presidential election, U.S. President Donald Trump has directed an investigation into the actions of former cybersecurity chief Chris Krebs. This move is widely interpreted…
Espionage Campaign Targets European Organizations Using Innovative RDP Exploits A recent cyber incident has emerged, involving a Russian nation-state cyber actor known as UNC5837, which has effectively exploited lesser-known features of Microsoft Windows Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) to launch espionage campaigns against European organizations. According to a report from the…
The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is accelerating at an unprecedented rate. Major technology companies such as Salesforce, Microsoft, and Google are embarking on a race to make agentic AI accessible to a broader audience. Recent market research indicates that a substantial 82% of organizations are planning to implement…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development OpenAI Secures $40 Billion Funding, Navigates Structural Changes Rashmi Ramesh • April 1, 2025 Image: Shutterstock OpenAI recently concluded a massive $40 billion funding round, heralded as the largest venture capital investment in the tech sector to date. This substantial…
Vishing Attack Leads to Environment Compromise at Ontinue’s Cyber Defense Centre The Cyber Defense Centre (CDC) at Ontinue has recently examined an alarming security breach that underscores the potential dangers of vishing calls. This incident illustrates how a seemingly innocuous voice phishing attack can escalate into a comprehensive compromise of…
Understanding the Risks of Personal Data Exposure in Today’s Digital Landscape As users access websites, they are often prompted to input their login credentials, many times with an option to save this information for convenience. While this feature provides ease of access, it poses significant security risks by storing usernames…
When faced with a login page and a forgotten password, many users often opt for the simple solution of clicking “forgot my password.” If customers understood that each reset request costs companies an average of $70, with larger enterprises accumulating password-related support costs that can reach $1 million annually, would…
