In a landmark case that highlights the intricate nature and high stakes of cybercrime in the digital currency era, Ilya Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind the 2016 Bitfinex exchange heist, received a five-year prison sentence from a United States court. The 35-year-old orchestrated an elaborate
Imagine receiving an official-looking letter in the mail, urging you to scan a QR code to download a severe weather warning app to keep you informed about potential natural disasters. This scenario may seem like an ordinary move from public authorities to ensure public safety, but in Switzerland,
The recent ransomware attack on Blue Yonder, a supply chain management SaaS provider, had a profound impact on its managed services hosted environment, affecting many of the company's 3,000 customers spread across 76 countries. The attack, which was publicly disclosed on November 21, has severely
The recent annual review published by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), an offshoot of GCHQ, highlights a significant increase in cybersecurity threats facing the United Kingdom. This review, covering the period from September 2023 to August 2024, indicates that the number of incidents
A disturbing incident has recently transpired in the Medchal Municipality area of Hyderabad, raising serious questions about the integrity of data privacy and security protocols. Confidential documents from the Comprehensive Family Survey have been found discarded along National Highway 44, near
The recent ransomware attack on Newpark Resources, a Texas-based supplier of fluid systems and industrial solutions to the oil and gas industry, has raised significant concerns regarding the company's digital security and business continuity. The attack, which occurred on October 29, 2024, led to
