A recent report reveals that three splinter groups from the infamous Conti cybercrime organization have adopted call back phishing as a primary method for breaching targeted networks. This technique marks a significant shift in their approach to cyberattacks. Cybersecurity firm AdvIntel disclosed in a Wednesday report that these three independent…
Emergence of AI-Powered Ransomware: FunkSec Targets Global Organizations Cybersecurity researchers have identified a newly formed ransomware group, FunkSec, which has been active since late 2024 and has reportedly victimized over 85 organizations globally. This group employs sophisticated tactics, relying on artificial intelligence to enhance its ransomware operations, which significantly amplifies…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Service Disruptions Persist at Major European Airports Following Recent Cyberattack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • September 22, 2025 Flight cancellations at Brussels International Airport on May 4, 2010. (Image: Shutterstock) In a significant cyber incident categorized as a ransomware attack, several major European airports, including London…
The cybersecurity landscape has seen a notable shift in recent years, transitioning from ransomware as the primary threat to the rise of data exfiltration as a significant concern for organizations. Initially, attackers exploited vulnerabilities in various systems, reaping the rewards of cryptocurrencies while victims remained unprepared to defend against intrusions.…
Recent investigations have uncovered the involvement of former Conti cybercrime group members in multiple campaigns targeting Ukraine from April through August 2022. According to Google’s Threat Analysis Group (TAG), these cyber operations reflect a strategic continuation of prior attacks against the Eastern European nation amidst the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian conflict. The…
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Next-Generation Technologies & Secure Development Startup Develops AI Simulations to Combat Cyber Threats Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • September 19, 2025 Irregular’s CTO Omer Nevo and CEO Dan Lahav (Image: Irregular) Irregular, an AI security lab, has secured $80 million in funding to create test environments…
UK Teenager Charged in Connection with Major Ransomware Attacks Against US Firms Federal prosecutors in the United States have filed charges against a 19-year-old individual from the UK, Thalha Jubair, for conspiracy to commit computer fraud and other related offenses. The charges stem from a series of sophisticated cyber intrusions…
Property Business Australia Targeted in Kairos Ransomware Breach The Sydney-based real estate agency, The Property Business Australia, has reportedly fallen victim to a breach attributed to the Kairos ransomware group, which claims to have stolen sensitive data belonging to both agents and tenants. This incident highlights the increasing threats faced…
The Hive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has executed attacks against more than 1,300 organizations globally, amassing illicit earnings of around $100 million by November 2022. This malicious enterprise has demonstrated an extensive reach, impacting a variety of sectors, most notably healthcare and public health, as well as government facilities and critical…
