Houses of Parliament Blocks Over 46 Million Email Attacks in Three Years
Recent data from the Freedom of Information Act paints a stark picture of the escalating cyber security challenges the UK’s government agencies face. Over the past three years, the UK Houses of Parliament have intercepted and blocked more than 46 million email-based cyber attacks, underscoring the severity and persistence of these threats. A Growing Threat […]
LockBit Ransomware Group Teases February 2025 Return
A recent announcement from an individual claiming affiliation with the LockBit ransomware group signals a potential resurgence of the cyber criminal group’s activities, with a new phase supposedly launching in February 2025. Despite the significant disruption caused by the National Crime Agency’s (NCA) Operation Cronos in early 2024, which dismantled much of LockBit’s infrastructure, the […]
Ransomware Groups Exploiting Cloud Services for Data Exfiltration: A Growing Threat to Business Security
Cloud services have become a critical enabler for modern businesses, offering scalable, secure storage and processing capabilities. However, these same services are increasingly being exploited by ransomware groups as tools for both compromising systems and exfiltrating sensitive data. Ransomware exploits cloud services A recent report from SentinelLabs, The State of Cloud Ransomware in 2024, highlights […]
Ransomware Group members arrested as fight against Cyber Crime continues
Ransomware group members arrested – In a significant breakthrough in the fight against cyber criminals, four individuals connected to the notorious LockBit ransomware gang (who have been targeting healthcare companies recently) have been arrested as part of an international operation. This effort, led by the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), highlights the ongoing commitment of […]
Understanding Ransomware: A Critical Perspective for Organisations
In recent years, ransomware has emerged as one of the most pervasive and damaging forms of cyber threats, consistently making headlines across the globe. High-profile incidents, such as the May 2021 Colonial Pipeline attack—which disrupted 45% of the East Coast’s fuel supply—and the 2023 MGM Resorts breach, have underscored the devastating impact ransomware can have […]
A new malware campaign affecting Microsoft and Google Browsers
A recent analysis has exposed a major ongoing malware campaign that targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users. This attack has compromised more than 300,000 systems globally, installing malicious browser extensions and modifying critical browser files on Windows systems. New malware campaign affecting Microsoft and Google Browsers – what is involved? The cyberattack allows criminals to […]
