FBI: Fake Ransomware Attack Claims Sent to US Executives via Snail Mail
Ionut Arghire • March 7, 2025
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Businesses have a responsibility to safeguard their workforce, which is best achieved by preparing and equipping the whole organization to better face these worst-case cyber scenarios.
Scammers hijacked NBA and Nascar X accounts on March 4, 2025, spreading false claims about $NBA and $Nascar coins.
Hacker alleged to have accessed company systems and encrypted files
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Businesses have a responsibility to safeguard their workforce, which is best achieved by preparing and equipping the whole organization to better face these worst-case cyber scenarios.
Scammers hijacked NBA and Nascar X accounts on March 4, 2025, spreading false claims about $NBA and $Nascar coins.
Hacker alleged to have accessed company systems and encrypted files
YouTube has issued an urgent alert to content creators regarding a highly sophisticated phishing campaign exploiting AI-generated deepfake.
AI-driven cyberattacks are rapidly escalating, with a vast majority of security professionals reporting encounters and anticipating a surge, while struggling with detection
Dozens of schools and thousands of individuals are impacted by a data breach resulting from a ransomware attack on Carruth Compliance Consulting.
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A final settlement approval hearing is set for June 25.
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A cybercriminal claimed to have stolen 12 million data records from the customers and clients of the company Zacks.
Amnesty International said that Google fixed previously unknown flaws in Android that allowed authorities to unlock phones using forensic tools. On
The federal government views the defendant as a flight risk and danger to the community due to his ability to access sensitive and private information.
Drata examined analyst reports and news reports to determine the cost of cyberattacks to companies and consumers around the world.
School student records. Federal government data. Health records and more. Expect an unprecedented year for data breaches.
The FBI has attributed the Bybit hack to a North Korean group named TraderTraitor as more technical details of the attack have come to light.
Identity theft is rising in Canada, and hacking email accounts is one of the sneakiest ways that scammers get your info. Here’s how to protect yourself.
The settlement follows a record-breaking data breach possibly affecting millions of UnitedHealth Group customers.
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