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Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter

Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter 2025-05-14 at 07:00 By Help Net Security The fall of two of the most dominant ransomware syndicates, LockBit and AlphV, triggered a power vacuum across the cybercriminal landscape, acccording to a Black Kite survey. In their place, dozens of new actors emerged, many of them lacking the infrastructure, discipline, or […]

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Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content

Fake AI platforms deliver malware diguised as video content 2025-05-09 at 16:53 By Zeljka Zorz A clever malware campaign delivering the novel Noodlophile malware is targeting creators and small businesses looking to enhance their productivity with AI tools. But, in an unusual twist, the threat actors are not disguising the malware as legitimate software, but

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LockBit hacked: What does the leaked data show?

LockBit hacked: What does the leaked data show? 2025-05-09 at 14:33 By Zeljka Zorz The affiliate panel of the infamous LockBit Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group has been hacked and defaced, showing a link to a MySQL database dump ostensibly containing leaked data relating to the group’s operations: The defaced dark web affiliate panel (Source: Help Net

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Masimo Manufacturing Facilities Hit by Cyberattack

Masimo Manufacturing Facilities Hit by Cyberattack 2025-05-08 at 10:32 By Eduard Kovacs Health technology and consumer electronics firm Masimo detected unauthorized activity on its network in late April. The post Masimo Manufacturing Facilities Hit by Cyberattack appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to this headline:

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Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams

Wave of tech layoffs leads to more job scams 2025-05-08 at 08:06 By Sinisa Markovic The tech industry is experiencing significant layoffs, leaving thousands of IT and cybersecurity professionals in search of new employment opportunities. Unfortunately, as these individuals search for new opportunities, scammers are actively preying on them. Losing a job, especially when you

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Digital welfare fraud: ALTSRUS syndicate exploits the financially vulnerable

Digital welfare fraud: ALTSRUS syndicate exploits the financially vulnerable 2025-05-07 at 09:46 By Mirko Zorz A new report from bot defense firm Kasada has exposed the growing threat of ALTSRUS, a fraud syndicate targeting some of the most vulnerable corners of the digital economy. Researchers revealed how the group has scaled its operations to steal

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US Charges Yemeni Man for Black Kingdom Ransomware Attacks

US Charges Yemeni Man for Black Kingdom Ransomware Attacks 2025-05-06 at 15:39 By Eduard Kovacs Rami Khaled Ahmed, a 36-year-old from Yemen, has been charged for launching ransomware attacks between 2021 and 2023. The post US Charges Yemeni Man for Black Kingdom Ransomware Attacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek

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How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks

How cybercriminals exploit psychological triggers in social engineering attacks 2025-05-06 at 08:03 By Sinisa Markovic Most attacks don’t start with malware; they begin with a message that seems completely normal, whether it comes through email, a phone call, or a chat, and that is exactly what makes them so effective. These threats rely on psychological

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Man Admits Hacking Disney and Leaking Data Disguised as Hacktivist 

Man Admits Hacking Disney and Leaking Data Disguised as Hacktivist  2025-05-05 at 14:48 By Eduard Kovacs A 25-year-old has admitted hacking Disney systems and leaking data under the guise of a hacktivist collective named NullBulge. The post Man Admits Hacking Disney and Leaking Data Disguised as Hacktivist  appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an

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UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks

UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks 2025-05-02 at 14:05 By Ionut Arghire Major UK retailers Co-op, Harrods, and M&S are scrambling to restore services that were affected by cyberattacks. The post UK Retailers Co-op, Harrods and M&S Struggle With Cyberattacks appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View

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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US

Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US 2025-05-02 at 11:33 By Ionut Arghire Ukrainian national Artem Stryzhak was extradited to the US and charged with using Nefilim ransomware in attacks on large businesses. The post Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Extradited to US appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original

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AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers

AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers 2025-05-02 at 09:02 By Help Net Security Threat actors are increasingly harnessing automation, commoditized tools, and AI to systematically erode the traditional advantages held by defenders, according to Fortinet. The post AI and automation shift the cybersecurity balance toward attackers appeared first on Help Net Security.

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DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year

DDoS attacks jump 358% compared to last year 2025-04-29 at 08:04 By Mirko Zorz Cloudflare says it mitigated 20.5 million DDoS attacks in the first quarter of 2025. This is a 358% increase compared to the same time last year. Their Q1 2025 DDoS report highlights a rise in the number and size of attacks,

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FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024

FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024 2025-04-24 at 13:19 By Ionut Arghire The FBI received roughly 860,000 complaints of malicious activity in 2024, with reported losses exceeding $16.6 billion. The post FBI: Cybercrime Losses Surpassed $16.6 Billion in 2024 appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source

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Cyberattack Hits British Retailer Marks & Spencer

Cyberattack Hits British Retailer Marks & Spencer 2025-04-23 at 13:35 By Ionut Arghire British retailer Marks & Spencer has been experiencing certain service disruptions after falling victim to a cyberattack. The post Cyberattack Hits British Retailer Marks & Spencer appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React to

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The dark side of YouTube: Malicious links, phishing, and deepfakes

The dark side of YouTube: Malicious links, phishing, and deepfakes 2025-04-23 at 08:01 By Sinisa Markovic With billions of users, YouTube has become a tempting target for cybercriminals. They post malicious links in video descriptions and comments. Some send phishing emails to creators, posing as sponsors but attaching malware. Others hijack popular channels to promote

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Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84%

Phishing emails delivering infostealers surge 84% 2025-04-23 at 07:31 By Help Net Security Cybercriminals continued to shift to stealthier tactics, with lower-profile credential theft spiking, while ransomware attacks on enterprises declined, according to IBM. Researchers observed an 84% increase in emails delivering infostealers in 2024 compared to the prior year, a method threat actors relied

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Cyberattack Knocks Texas City’s Systems Offline

Cyberattack Knocks Texas City’s Systems Offline 2025-04-22 at 17:36 By Ionut Arghire The city of Abilene, Texas, is scrambling to restore systems that have been taken offline in response to a cyberattack. The post Cyberattack Knocks Texas City’s Systems Offline appeared first on SecurityWeek. This article is an excerpt from SecurityWeek View Original Source React

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Bot Traffic Surpasses Humans Online—Driven by AI and Criminal Innovation

Bot Traffic Surpasses Humans Online—Driven by AI and Criminal Innovation 2025-04-21 at 16:01 By Kevin Townsend With 51% of internet traffic now bot-driven and a growing share of it malicious, organizations must prepare for an era of more evasive, AI-assisted automation. The post Bot Traffic Surpasses Humans Online—Driven by AI and Criminal Innovation appeared first

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Cybercriminals blend AI and social engineering to bypass detection

Cybercriminals blend AI and social engineering to bypass detection 2025-04-21 at 08:04 By Help Net Security Attackers are focusing more on stealing identities. Because of this, companies need to use zero trust principles. They should also verify user identities more carefully, says DirectDefense. Researchers analyzed thousands of alerts, mapping them to the MITRE ATT&CK framework,

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