International Anti-Ransomware Day is commemorated on May 12 each year, following Interpol’s 2022 proclamation. This day serves as a vital reminder for organizations to keep their data backups current and to implement a robust disaster recovery strategy. Such precautions are crucial for minimizing system downtime and mitigating data loss during…
A significant wave of cyberattacks has recently targeted prominent retail chains, raising alarms over data security and consumer confidence. Notable UK retailers including Marks & Spencer, Harrods, and Co-op have become victims in the latest wave of ransomware and sophisticated phishing campaigns that are proliferating globally. These incidents emerge during…
Recently, tensions have escalated between nuclear powers India and Pakistan following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, located in Jammu and Kashmir. In response, the Indian government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has initiated “Operation Sindoor,” targeting over 70 terrorists reportedly based in Pakistan. In the midst of this geopolitical…
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…
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) has issued a warning to parents and staff regarding a renewed cyber threat linked to a significant data breach involving PowerSchool, a leading education technology provider. The public disclosure, made on Wednesday, follows an earlier incident where PowerSchool admitted to an extortion attempt after…
Following a significant data breach, PowerSchool has reportedly paid a ransom, only to find hackers now targeting educational staff and institutions with direct extortion threats. On December 28, 2024, PowerSchool, a prominent player in the education technology sector, suffered one of the largest data breaches in the history of U.S.…
As incidents of cyberattacks on UK retailers escalate, insurance providers are reevaluating their approaches to cyber insurance tailored for this sector. The surge in both the frequency and complexity of attacks has led underwriters to consider substantial increases in premiums—potentially by as much as 10 percent—or in some cases, to…
Spike in Phishing Attacks: SpyCloud Uncovers Extensive Data Leak Austin, Texas – May 7th, 2025, CyberNewsWire – SpyCloud, a prominent leader in identity threat protection, has unveiled a startling analysis revealing nearly 6 million phished data records harvested from the criminal underground over the past six months. This comprehensive study…
