Live Webinar Announcement: Leveraging AI to Combat Ransomware Threats in the Cloud In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, businesses are increasingly recognizing the critical need to fortify their defenses against ransomware attacks. A new live webinar, titled "Harnessing AI Capabilities Against Ransomware: How to Maximize Threat Detection & Secure the…
Legends International, a prominent sports venue support company reported to generate approximately $1.7 billion in annual sales, has confirmed it was the victim of a cyberattack earlier this week. This incident has prompted the company to notify selected customers and employees via letters, indicating that sensitive information had been compromised.…
Immigration Surveillance and Cybersecurity Developments Amid Growing Concerns In a significant escalation of its immigration enforcement measures, the Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency has secured a $30 million contract with Palantir Technologies. This partnership aims to develop a sophisticated surveillance platform dubbed ImmigrationOS, designed to provide “near-real-time”…
Legends International, a prominent sports venue support company with reported sales of $1.7 billion, has recently notified customers and employees of a cyberattack targeting its IT systems. The company, based in the United States, communicated the breach in letters sent out earlier this week, revealing that sensitive personal information had…
In 2024, organizations globally incurred a staggering $813 million in payments to cybercriminals due to ransomware incidents. This substantial figure underscores the heavy financial toll that cybercrime exacts on businesses. A notable example includes the December 2024 cyberattack on Rhode Island, where state officials succumbed to a $5 million ransom…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Case Resolves HHS OCR Scrutiny of Two Security Incidents Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • April 17, 2025 Image: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority The Guam Memorial Hospital Authority has consented to a $25,000 payment to federal regulators while agreeing to implement a corrective…
Ransomware attacks have evolved into a major threat within the cybercrime landscape, predominantly characterized by hackers encrypting essential databases and demanding payment for access to decryption keys. This method of cyber extortion has already inflicted considerable disruption across various industries. However, cybercriminals continue to innovate and refine their tactics, becoming…
For businesses operating in Australia, a significant legal change is set to take effect on May 30, 2025, pertaining to ransomware incidents. Under the forthcoming Cyber Security Act, any organization that encounters a ransomware attack and chooses to comply with extortion demands will be mandated to notify the government within…
Data Privacy, Data Security, Fraud Management & Cybercrime UK Law Firm Penalized £60,000 for GDPR Violations Following Ransomware Attack Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • April 16, 2025 Image: Shutterstock The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) in the United Kingdom has imposed a £60,000 fine on DDP Law, a law firm based in…
