New ransomware-as-a-service caters to cybercriminals with commercial expansion

New evidence suggests that the popular Play ransomware is now being rented out to cybercriminals. Known as ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), cybercriminals can pay to use the malware itself alongside the infrastructure needed to pull off an attack.This is a relatively new Read More …

FCC wants to improve cyber protections for schools, libraries

Ransomware attacks and cybersecurity threats against schools are multiplying and have led to some dramatic consequences. Last year, the Los Angeles Unified School District was hit by a ransomware attack that resulted in hackers posting 500 gigabytes of stolen data Read More …

The Rug Pull: A Million-Dollar Scam With A Fake Token Factory

In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrency, recent events have highlighted the ever-present threat of Rug Pulls—deceptive maneuvers that leave investors empty-handed. Threat Intel Blockchain system, developed by Check Point, recently sounded the alarm on a sophisticated scheme that managed to Read More …

British Library Employee data leaked in cyber attack

The British Library has confirmed that a cyber attack in October has led to a leak of employee data. The attack, which took place on 31 October, has also resulted in the library’s website being down for almost a month. Read More …

#StopRansomware: LockBit 3.0 Ransomware Affiliates Exploit CVE 2023-4966 Citrix Bleed Vulnerability

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Multi-State Information Sharing & Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), and Australian Signals Directorate’s Australian Cyber Security Center (ASD’s ACSC) are releasing this joint Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) to disseminate IOCs, TTPs, Read More …

Binance CEO pleads guilty to money laundering charges

The Binance chief executive, Changpeng Zhao, has resigned after pleading guilty to money laundering violations. The Justice Department said it was requiring Binance, the largest crypto-exchange in the world, to pay $4.3bn (£3.4bn) in penalties and forfeitures. It said Binance Read More …