RansomwareRansomware payments drop 35% in 2024, first decrease since 2022The first half of 2024 recorded an increase in ransomware payouts.
Network SecurityInfostealers targeting macOS jumped by 101% in second half of 2024While infostealers are often seen as less dangerous compared with trojans, they can exfiltrate sensitive data, leading to data breaches.
RansomwareRansomware and exploits surge: Urgent cyber threat insights and critical moves for 2025In late 2024, ransomware groups showed heightened interest in sectors rich with sensitive data.
RansomwareDeepSeek, Nicolas Cage, OpenAI, Hackers, Ransomware, Canada, Joshua Marpet and More – SWN #448Today, we've got: DeepSeek, Nicolas Cage, OpenAI, Hackers, Ransomware, Canada, Joshua Marpet and More, on this edition of the Security Weekly News.
Vulnerability ManagementFlexibleFerret malware targets the macOS via North Korea job campaignNew malware strain a continuation of the North Korean Contagious Interview job lure campaign first described last December.
RansomwareThe State of Ransomware 2024Our fifth annual report reveals how ransomware experiences have changed over the last year, plus brand-new insights into the business impact of an attack.
Government RegulationsDOJ, Dutch police take down group selling phishing tools to cybercriminalsDOJ says the joint action with the Dutch National Police took down 39 domains of the Pakistani group Saim Raza.
MalwareAkamai warns of active attacks from new Mirai variantA new Mirai-based botnet is causing internet backbone provider Akamai to sound the alarm
RansomwareDefenders assemble: Time to get in the gameRecent research finds signs of progress in the public-private alliance against ransomware.
AI/MLChatGPT jailbreak method uses virtual time travel to breach forbidden topicsThe “Time Bandit” vulnerability could be used to make ChatGPT provide malware creation instructions.
Threat predictions for 2024: Chained AI and CaaS operations give attackers more ‘easy’ buttons than everSponsored by FortinetNovember 22, 2023
Watch: FBI encourages reporting of cyber incidents, backs legislationStephen WeigandDecember 23, 2021
UN civil aviation agency breach toll confirmed, Arab aviation org compromisedSC StaffFebruary 6, 2025