Cyber Criminal stories

Ransomware attacks dipped in November, but ClickFix techniques and alliances between groups like Qilin and CL0P drove fresh risks.

Hacktivism, cyber extortion and fragmented cybercrime will intensify by 2026, reshaping UK risks from small firms to critical infrastructure.

AI data leaks are helping drive a global cyber attack surge, with firms now hit by over 2,000 assaults a week and ransomware on the rise.

Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.

The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

Cybersecurity expert Louise Hanna warns Australian organisations lack education and proactive strategies, urging caution amid AI hype and supply chain risks.

Global ransomware attacks fell 31% in April, but key UK retailers like M&S and Harrods faced disruptive incidents amid a complex cyber threat landscape.

The OpenText 2024 report reveals rising collaboration between nation-states and cybercrime groups, posing a serious threat to global supply chains.

A new report reveals 81% of APAC businesses view cross-sector collaboration as crucial against fraud, but competitive desires impede wider participation.

A BioCatch study reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used by criminals for financial crime and digital fraud, posing significant challenges to global financial institutions.

RSM Australia warns that identity and cyber fraud pose significant threats to the healthcare sector, with criminals exploiting complex funding sources and billing systems.

Analysing nearly two billion emails, the report finds that cyber criminals are adapting their methods to reflect changing consumer habits.

Gen Z and millennials, the digital era's major users, are most at risk of falling prey to cybercrimes, a study suggests.

McAfee has launched AI-powered Scam Protection to combat cyber criminals using AI technology to deceive people out of thousands of pounds.

Delinea Secret Server introduces MFA enforcement at depth to meet increasingly stringent cyber insurance requirements.

Norton launches Norton Secure Browser to protect consumers from browser-based cyber threats and unwanted tracking.

According to the expert, cybercriminals are prospecting for valuable information, exploiting vulnerabilities and forging new techniques.

Mandiant's CTO, Charles Carmakal, discusses cyber security, threat intelligence, and projects in the APAC region.

According to the Secureworks Incident Response report, the number of incidents involving business email compromise doubled between January and December 2022.

Secureworks has cautioned against complacency despite a 57% decline in ransomware incident response engagements in 2022.