Two UK Hospitals Hit by Cyberattacks, One Postponed Procedures

Alder Hey Children’s Hospital and Wirral University Teaching Hospital have fallen victim to cyberattacks, including one involving ransomware.

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Malicious Ads in Search Results Are Driving New Generations of Scams

The scourge of “malvertising” is nothing new, but the tactic is still so effective that it’s contributing to the rise of investment scams and the spread of new strains of malware.

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8 Million Android Users Hit by SpyLoan Malware in Loan Apps on Google Play

Over a dozen malicious Android apps identified on the Google Play Store that have been collectively downloaded over 8 million times contain malware known as SpyLoan, according to new findings from McAfee Labs.
“These PUP (potentially unwanted programs) applications use social engineering tactics to trick users into providing sensitive information and granting extra mobile app permissions, which

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Russian Hacker With $10 Million Bounty on His Head Reportedly Arrested

Russian authorities have reportedly arrested Mikhail Matveev, who is wanted by the US for ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure.

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The Pressure Is on for Big Tech to Regulate the Broken Digital Advertising Industry

Brands have been at the mercy of the algorithm when it comes to where their ads appear online, but they’re about to get more control.

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INTERPOL Arrests 5,500 in Global Cybercrime Crackdown, Seizes Over $400 Million

A global law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of more than 5,500 suspects involved in financial crimes and the seizure of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed currencies.
The coordinated exercise saw the participation of authorities from 40 countries, territories, and regions as part of the latest wave of Operation HAECHI-V, which took place between July and

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AWS launches an incident response service to combat cybersecurity threats

Companies often struggle with how to respond to cybersecurity incidents. According to one recent poll, only three out of five organizations have an incident response plan in place, and only around a third do regular drills to ensure that their plans remain effective. The consequences of poor incident response are costly. The International Monetary Fund […]

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Why Simulating Phishing Attacks Is the Best Way to Train Employees

Despite advancements in cybersecurity tools, human vulnerability remains the weakest link, with phishing among the most dangerous forms…

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Top AI Trends of 2025 Businesses Should Be Ready For

AI is transforming business in 2025, from hyper-personalization to ethical AI. Success lies in mastering it to enhance innovation, efficiency, and trust while staying competitive.

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FBI-Wanted Hacker Behind Global Ransomware Attacks Arrested in Russia

Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev (aka Wazawaka) has been wanted by the FBI since 2023.

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