Cybersecurity Breaches Surge Across Africa in Early 2025 In January 2025, numerous African nations faced an alarming rise in cybersecurity breaches, compromising millions of online accounts across the continent. This surge reflects an ongoing struggle with digital security vulnerabilities that many countries are grappling with as they increase their digital…
The healthcare sector is grappling with an escalating security crisis, as over two-thirds of healthcare organizations reported experiencing ransomware attacks in 2024. In what can only be described as a troubling trend, five of the top ten ransomware incidents last year targeted healthcare facilities, with recovery costs averaging more than…
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 a significant escalation of cyber threats, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) in the UK has raised alarms in response to a series of ransomware attacks targeting high-profile businesses such as Harrods, Marks & Spencer, and Co-Op. As malicious actors have increasingly focused on the retail sector, the NCSC’s…
The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a significant transformation, with hackers increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance the sophistication of their attacks. Cybercriminals have adapted their strategies, employing AI to execute convincing phishing scams, which often replicate real voices and writing styles with alarming accuracy. This evolution allows them to…
In recent weeks, media coverage has intensified regarding a major cyber assault on three prominent UK-based retailers: Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-Op. Reports indicate that cybercriminals have successfully breached these companies, leading to significant data leaks with potential long-term repercussions for the organizations and their clientele. According to emerging…
Enterprises Need to Beware of These 5 Threats In an increasingly interconnected digital landscape, businesses must remain vigilant against a host of evolving cybersecurity threats. Recent reports have highlighted critical vulnerabilities that pose significant risks to organizations across various sectors. The implications of these threats span data breaches and cyber-attacks,…
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…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Extradition of Tyler Buchanan, 23, to the U.S. by Spanish Authorities Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya), David Perera (@daveperera) • April 25, 2025 Image: Hellen Grig/Shutterstock On Wednesday, Spanish officials extradited Tyler Buchanan, the suspected leader of the Scattered Spider cybercrime organization, to the United…
