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…
Surge in Cyber Attacks Signals Heightened Threat Landscape as Holiday Season Approaches As summer transitions into fall, cybersecurity landscapes are witnessing significant surges in malicious activity. The month of September recorded a noteworthy 28% increase in cyber incidents compared to August, according to the NCC. This momentum has continued into…
In today’s rapidly changing cybersecurity landscape, ransomware remains a particularly daunting challenge. It has evolved to become increasingly destructive, persistent, and difficult to combat, showing no indications of abating. Organizations that fall prey to ransomware attacks often experience extensive data loss, operational disruptions, costly recovery processes, potential legal ramifications, and…
A Year of Increased Cyber Threats: Espionage, Ransomware, and Ideological Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia Overview of Saudi Arabia’s Cyber Threat Landscape: As Saudi Arabia steps into 2025, it is contending with an exceptionally complex and turbulent cyber threat environment. Various factors contribute to this landscape, including state-sponsored espionage, sophisticated ransomware…
LifeLabs Suffers Major Data Breach Affecting 15 Million Canadians LifeLabs, Canada’s largest healthcare laboratory testing service provider, has reported a significant data breach that has compromised sensitive personal and medical information of nearly 15 million customers. The company revealed details of the breach in a press release on its official…
On Sunday, the European Banking Authority (EBA) reported a cyberattack that compromised its Microsoft Exchange Servers. As a precautionary step, the agency took its email systems offline temporarily. This incident raises significant concerns as it may have allowed unauthorized access to personal data stored in emails. The EBA, located in…
The U.S. Department of Justice has recently made significant announcements regarding two distinct cyberattack cases that highlight ongoing threats within the cybersecurity landscape. These cases involve a Swiss hacktivist charged with extensive cybercrimes and a Russian national who attempted to execute a ransomware attack against Tesla. In the first case,…
