Rising Threat of Data Breaches: Protecting Your Business and Personal Information In recent months, numerous companies have reported data breaches that have compromised sensitive customer information, highlighting a growing concern among businesses across various sectors. Cybercriminals exploit malware and security vulnerabilities to access this information, often reselling it on the…
Anti-Phishing, DMARC, Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime State-Sponsored Groups Target Semiconductor Sector with Spear-Phishing Attacks Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • July 17, 2025 Chinese state-aligned hackers have escalated their espionage tactics against Taiwan’s semiconductor ecosystem through concentrated spear-phishing efforts. (Image: Shutterstock) Chinese state-aligned hackers are intensifying their espionage…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom HMRC Loses $63 Million to Fraud Utilizing Taxpayer Data Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 11, 2025 Image: Chris Dorney/Shutterstock On July 11, law enforcement apprehended 13 suspects in Romania and one in England as part of a broad investigation…
AT&T has announced a new security measure designed to prevent unauthorized alterations to mobile accounts in a bid to combat a prevalent form of account hijacking known as SIM swapping. This criminal method involves scammers taking control of a victim’s mobile account by replacing their SIM card, enabling them to…
Phishing and human error are identified as the primary drivers of data breaches, according to a recent survey. A newly released survey indicates that 69% of companies in the UK reported breaches to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) within the last year, representing a significant increase from 53% in 2024.…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Social Engineering Russian-Speaking Hacker Group FIN6 Employs Job Fraud Tactics Prajeet Nair (@prajeetspeaks) • June 11, 2025 Image: Shutterstock A financially-motivated hacking group known as FIN6 is reportedly engaging in job fraud by impersonating job candidates to target recruiters, utilizing fake resumes hosted on reputable cloud…
LoanCare Experiences Significant Data Breach, Claim Deadline Approaches LoanCare has recently faced a considerable data breach, raising important concerns regarding the security of customer information. If you have received notification regarding this incident, it is critical to act swiftly, as today marks the final opportunity for affected individuals to file…
In a noteworthy development this week, German authorities have disclosed the identity of the elusive leader of the Trickbot ransomware gang, known only by the alias Stern. This figure has managed to remain anonymous even as other gang members have been identified through various leaks. The individual in question, Vitaly…
A recent analysis conducted by Cybernews Business Digital Index (BDI) has unveiled critical cybersecurity deficiencies among the world’s leading oil and gas companies. Alarmingly, 69% of these corporations received grades of D or F, highlighting significant vulnerabilities across their cybersecurity measures. Moreover, over half of the firms faced at least…
