Recent reports indicate a worrying trend among ransomware groups that are increasingly employing remote encryption methods in their cyberattacks. This evolution signifies a notable escalation in the strategies utilized by financially motivated actors seeking to amplify the efficacy of their operations. Mark Loman, the Vice President of Threat Research at…
Surge in Data Breaches Across Australia Signals Growing Cyber Threats Australia is experiencing a dramatic rise in data breaches, with a staggering 48% increase reported this year, indicating that cybercriminals are targeting organizations in the region with increasing frequency. This troubling trend is highlighted by data from Cyble’s dark web…
Generative AI is poised to empower individuals to perpetrate advanced phishing attacks, which will only be thwarted by next-generation multi-factor authentication devices. In 2023, ransomware incidents soared to unprecedented levels, resulting in record-breaking damages. Weekly headlines highlighted high-profile organizations such as MGM, Johnson Controls, Clorox, Hanes Brands, and Caesars Palace,…
Trilateral Sanctions Imposed on Russian National Linked to Medibank Ransomware Attack In a coordinated move, the governments of Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States have initiated financial sanctions against Alexander Ermakov, a Russian national believed to be behind the 2022 ransomware attack on Australian health insurer Medibank. This…
Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime Surge in Attacks on RMM Tools in 2025: 51 Solutions Identified as Targets Brian Pereira (creed_digital) • October 7, 2025 Image: Shutterstock Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) tools, originally adopted for widespread remote work during the COVID pandemic, are increasingly becoming instruments for cybercriminals. Once…
Data Breach Targets UK Nurseries: Education Sector Under Cyber Threat Last month, a significant cyber incident targeted UK nurseries, culminating in the exposure of children’s data online by a hacking group known as Radiant. This breach has sparked widespread condemnation, with critics labeling it as a new low in cybersecurity…
Google has sounded the alarm over a recent surge in extortion emails targeting executives from a variety of organizations. These communications, reportedly orchestrated by the infamous Clop ransomware gang, allege that the attackers have compromised sensitive data from the Oracle E-Business Suite applications used by their victims. The demands are…
The LockBit ransomware group has re-emerged on the dark web just days after an international law enforcement operation disrupted its operations by seizing control of critical infrastructure. This resurgence underscores the persistent threat posed by this malicious entity, known for its sophisticated attacks and extortion tactics. Recent developments indicate that…
Cybersecurity professionals are on high alert as a group with alleged connections to the notorious Cl0p ransomware gang has been sending a series of emails to businesses, threatening to expose data purportedly stolen from Oracle’s E-Business Suite. This software is widely used for managing critical business operations, including finance and…
