In a significant move today, the United States government filed charges against five individuals linked to a state-sponsored Chinese hacking group known as APT41, as well as two Malaysian hackers. This group is believed to have compromised over one hundred businesses globally, showcasing a sophisticated range of cyber-espionage and financially…
Active Directory, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware Presented by Commvault 60 mins Many organizations are inadvertently exposed to significant cybersecurity threats without even realizing it. A staggering 90% of cyberattacks originate from vulnerabilities in Active Directory (AD), emphasizing the urgent need for robust security measures. The longer an organization remains…
In a troubling development, German officials revealed last week that a ransomware attack on the University Hospital of Düsseldorf (UKD) led to a significant failure of its IT systems, ultimately resulting in a woman’s tragic death when she had to be redirected to a facility 20 miles away for treatment.…
A significant security vulnerability has been identified in Fortra’s GoAnywhere Managed File Transfer (MFT) software, which could potentially be exploited to establish unauthorized administrator access. This flaw, designated as CVE-2024-0204, has been assigned a critical CVSS score of 9.8 out of 10, indicating its severity. According to an advisory released…
(December 11, 2025, 04:29 GMT | Official Statement) — According to MLex, South Korea’s privacy regulator has imposed a total fine of 300 million won (approximately $203,000) on 2K Games, a prominent US game company, and the Busan International Financial Promotion Center (BIFC) over serious data breaches. The Personal Information…
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…
