Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom, Geo-Specific Clop Ransomware Group Targets NHS Barts Health in August Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • December 8, 2025 Image: Chris Dorney/Shutterstock The U.K. High Court is being petitioned by NHS Barts Health to prevent a potential data leak linked to a ransomware…
Pharma Firm Inotiv Confirms Data Breach Following Ransomware Attack In a significant cybersecurity incident, pharmaceutical company Inotiv has reported a data breach that was triggered by a recent ransomware attack. The company disclosed the breach to its stakeholders, emphasizing its commitment to investigating the potential impact on sensitive information. This…
Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Presented by Commvault 60 mins Many organizations remain oblivious to their vulnerabilities, particularly regarding Active Directory (AD), a critical component that initiates approximately 90% of cyberattacks. The risks associated with prolonged downtime are significant, ranging from data loss to potential legal ramifications and…
The Ladies’ College has reported a significant cybersecurity incident that occurred on June 24, 2024, when the institution discovered it was unable to access several on-premises servers. Upon investigation, unauthorized access was identified, leading to the encryption of some systems with ransomware. While the majority of the compromised data did…
Understanding the Escalating Cybersecurity Threats for SMBs In an era where cybersecurity breaches dominate headlines, the visibility of these risks extends beyond large enterprises to encompass small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and the public at large. This growing awareness among SMBs highlights the pressing need to bolster their security measures.…
On Thursday, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) included a recently patched security vulnerability affecting Cisco’s Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. This update comes in response to indications that the flaw is being actively exploited in…
The events of 2020 have undeniably shaped the landscape of cybersecurity, marking a year fraught with unprecedented challenges. As organizations shifted to remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic, cybersecurity professionals grappled with the significant increase in remote access to critical company assets, prompting a wave of new security concerns.…
Blockchain & Cryptocurrency, Cybercrime, Cybercrime as-a-Service Public-Private Collaboration Essential for Ransomware Response, Asserts Anne Neuberger Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • November 27, 2025 Anne Neuberger, former Deputy NSA for Cyber and Emerging Technologies, White House (Image: ISMG) At a recent event in London, Anne Neuberger, former Deputy National Security Adviser for…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Ransomware Experts Warn: Companies Acquiring SSL VPNs During M&A Are Vulnerable Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • November 26, 2025 Image: Shutterstock/ISMG A recent surge in ransomware attacks has led to a concerning trend where cybercriminals target SSL VPN devices typically used…
