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The Myth of Digital Safety If you believe your private data is secure from cybercriminals, you may need to reconsider. A new report from the Justice Department Inspector General, which outlines the FBI’s “efforts to mitigate the effects of ubiquitous technical surveillance” (UTS), reveals an unsettling truth: even the most fortified U.S. agencies are vulnerable … Read more
Infostealers and Ransomware Surge as Cybercriminals Expand Tactics Cybercrime has reached “an unprecedented level of sophistication,” according to KELA’s State of Cybercrime 2024 cybersecurity report. The study highlights how cybercriminals are forming alliances, adopting artificial intelligence (AI), and exploiting vulnerabilities at a scale never seen before. A Year of Alarming Growth in Cyber Threats Infostealer … Read more
Cybercriminals Exploit Trusted Services for Attacks Cybercriminals increasingly exploit legitimate online services to mask their attacks, according to Mimecast’s Global Threat Intelligence Report (H2 2024). The report highlights a rise in phishing, ransomware, and nation-state-backed cyber operations across global cyber threats. Hackers are leveraging platforms like Microsoft’s OneDrive, Google Docs, and Dropbox to host malicious … Read more