RESOURCE: Thomson Reuters Foundation provides free resources and legal help for independent media around the world

From the Thomson Reuters Foundation, a welcome email describes the situation in South Africa and then turns to global support: I’m getting in touch to share some new reports and resources to support media freedom work in East and Southern Africa. Journ… Continue reading RESOURCE: Thomson Reuters Foundation provides free resources and legal help for independent media around the world

Ransomware in Italy: RedACT report sheds light on an evolving threat environment

SuspectFile has published a great interview with the people behind RansomNews.online: Within this context, the first RedACT H1 2026 report, published by ransomNews.online, represents a valuable contribution to the analysis of ransomware activity target… Continue reading Ransomware in Italy: RedACT report sheds light on an evolving threat environment

Consumer Dispute Panel Orders Coupang to Pay Affected Consumers 100,000 Won Each for Data Breach

Lee Yong-seong reports: The Consumer Dispute Settlement Committee has decided that Coupang must compensate affected consumers 100,000 won [about $70 USD] in cash or 100,000 won in Coupang Cash per person over a large-scale personal data breach, the com… Continue reading Consumer Dispute Panel Orders Coupang to Pay Affected Consumers 100,000 Won Each for Data Breach

North Korea’s Lazarus Group sharing tools with ransomware hackers, South Korean agencies warn

Alexander Martin reports: Cyberattack tools and infrastructure used by North Korea’s Lazarus Group appear to have been shared with ransomware criminals targeting South Korean organizations, according to new research released Thursday alongside a joint … Continue reading North Korea’s Lazarus Group sharing tools with ransomware hackers, South Korean agencies warn

Crime Stoppers International seeking tips on INC Ransom as part of new bounty program: Operation Silent Vector

Crime Stoppers International has announced a new program: Operation Silent Vector. And the first target they are offering a bounty for is INC Ransomware. Cybercriminals operate behind anonymity; this program pulls that mask off. Crime Stoppers Internat… Continue reading Crime Stoppers International seeking tips on INC Ransom as part of new bounty program: Operation Silent Vector

HHS OCR Settles Ransomware Investigation of OSF Healthcare System and Affiliated Covered Entities

In June 2021, DataBreaches reported on a ransomware attack affecting OSF Healthcare by a little-known gang called Xing Team. Our reporting noted OSF’s lack or response to inquiries and lack of timely notification. When OSF issued a statement in O… Continue reading HHS OCR Settles Ransomware Investigation of OSF Healthcare System and Affiliated Covered Entities