Alleged Ryuk ransomware gang member arrested in Ukraine and extradited to US

A 33-year-old man arrested in Ukraine will face charges in the U.S. of working for the Ryuk cybercrime operation, known for high-profile targets and large ransom demands.

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Security Evolution: From Pothole Repair to Road Building

Instead of constantly fixing security vulnerabilities, organizations should proactively build secure foundations that enable businesses to move faster while reducing risk.

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Paragon Commercial Spyware Infects Prominent Journalists

An unnamed customer of Paragon’s Graphite product used the commercial spyware to target at least two prominent European journalists in recent months.

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New Campaigns Distribute Malware via Open Source Hacking Tools

Trend Micro and ReversingLabs uncovered over 100 GitHub accounts distributing malware embedded in open source hacking tools.

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N. Korean Hackers Use PylangGhost Malware in Fake Crypto Job Scam

North Korean hackers deploy PylangGhost malware through fake crypto job interviews targeting blockchain professionals with phishing and remote access tools.

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Encryption Backdoors: The Security Practitioners’ View

After decades of failed attempts to access encrypted communications, governments are shifting from persuasion to coercion—security experts say the risks are too high.

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Krispy Kreme Confirms Data Breach After Ransomware Attack

Krispy Kreme is sending notifications to thousands of people impacted by the data breach that came to light at the end of 2024.

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Chain IQ, UBS Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

A ransomware group has claimed the theft of millions of files from procurement service provider Chain IQ and 19 other companies.

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Choosing a Clear Direction in the Face of Growing Cybersecurity Demands

In a rapidly changing AI environment, CISOs are worried about investing in the wrong solution or simply not investing because they can’t decide what the best option is.

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High-Severity Vulnerabilities Patched by Cisco, Atlassian

Cisco has resolved a high-severity vulnerability in Meraki MX and Meraki Z devices. Atlassian pushed patches for multiple third-party dependencies.

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