Collaborate Disseminate
A new ransomware operation has started to leak information it claims has been stolen from organisations it has compromised around the world.
In recent days Valencia Ransomware has posted on its dark web leak site’s so-called “Wall of shame” links to… Continue reading Warnings after new Valencia ransomware group strikes businesses and leaks data
The government of Ukraine imposed a ban on the Telegram messaging app being used on official devices belonging to government officials, military staff, and critical infrastructure workers, citing security fears.
Read more in my article on the Hot fo… Continue reading Citing security fears, Ukraine bans Telegram on government and military devices
Two men have been arrested by the FBI and charged in relation to their alleged involvement in a scam which saw almost a quarter of a billion dollars worth of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security… Continue reading Two men arrested one month after $230 million of cryptocurrency stolen from a single victim
A former boss of Ticketmaster has been sentenced after pleading guilty to illegally accessing computer servers of a rival company and stealing sensitive business information.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Ticketmaster boss who repeatedly hacked rival firm sentenced
Starting October 1, WordPress plugin and theme developers must enable 2FA. This move aims to boost security and help prevent supply-chain attacks from targeting millions of websites.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading WordPress plugin and theme developers told they must use 2FA
Cicada (also known as Cicada3301) is a sophisticated ransomware, written in Rust, that has claimed more than 20 victims since its discovery in June 2024.
Read more in my article on the Tripwire State of Security blog. Continue reading Cicada ransomware – what you need to know
A former IT engineer is facing federal charges in the United States after his former employer found it had been locked out of its computer systems and received a demand for $750,000.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading IT worker charged over $750,000 cyber extortion plot against former employer
Who doesn’t fancy earning US $2.5 million?
That’s the reward that’s on offer from US authorities for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the man who allegedly was a key figure behind the development and distribution of the notorio… Continue reading $2.5 million reward offered for hacker linked to notorious Angler Exploit Kit
2024 looks set to be the highest-grossing year yet for ransomware gangs, due – in no small part – to emboldened cybercriminals causing costly disruption at larger companies.
Read more in my article on the Exponential-e blog. Continue reading ‘Big-game hunting’ – Ransomware gangs are focusing on more lucrative attacks
Hackers who seized control of the official Instagram account of McDonald’s claim that they managed to steal US $700,000 from unsuspecting investors by promoting a fake cryptocurrency.
Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog. Continue reading Crypto scammers who hacked McDonald’s Instagram account say they stole $700,000