Jessica Molden

A recent report reveals that victims of ransomware collectively paid over $1 billion to their attackers in the past year, marking a record high. Ransomware attacks occur when hackers infiltrate the computer systems of organizations like businesses and hospitals, encrypting data and demanding cryptocurrency payments for decryption keys or to prevent data leaks. Despite efforts […]

Cybercriminals are exploiting job seekers on Facebook by posting fake job advertisements to distribute malware, specifically the Windows-based Ov3r_Stealer. This malware is designed to harvest sensitive information from infected PCs, including location, passwords, credit card details, and more. The ultimate goal of this campaign remains uncertain, but it’s possible that stolen data could end up

A finance worker fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving deepfake technology, losing $25 million to fraudsters posing as the company’s CFO in a video conference call, as reported by Hong Kong police. During the call, the worker interacted with what appeared to be colleagues but were deepfake recreations. Initially suspicious, the worker disregarded doubts

Claro Company, the largest telecom operator in Central and South America, recently disclosed a ransomware attack by the Trigona group, leading to service disruptions in various regions. The attack began on January 25, 2024, but the company only issued its first notification on February 2 via its Claro Nicaragua subsidiary. Despite the note originating from

The recent phone system issues in the Beaumont Independent School District are attributed to a national outage caused by a cyber attack on the district’s phone service vendor, as stated by BISD spokesperson Jackie Simien. The attack, identified in response to an FBI warning, prompted IT Expert Ira Wilker to highlight the vulnerability of soft

Lurie Children’s Hospital is currently experiencing a network outage due to a cybersecurity issue affecting phones, emails, and internet services. The hospital is actively investigating the matter with the support of cybersecurity experts and law enforcement agencies. As part of their response, Lurie has taken network systems offline and is working to establish a call

Top U.S. officials have warned lawmakers about China-backed hacking campaigns that pose a real and immediate threat to U.S. critical infrastructure, with the potential to disrupt services such as water and electricity. Amid escalating tensions between the U.S. and China, concerns are growing that Beijing could cause significant damage to necessities. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure

In September 2023, Johnson Controls International experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in a $27 million expense, according to the company’s quarterly report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The multinational conglomerate, specializing in industrial control systems, security equipment, air conditioners, and fire safety equipment, confirmed that unauthorized access, data exfiltration, and