Jessica Molden

A cyberattack targeting the Colorado State Public Defender’s Office has shut down its computer network, leaving public defenders across the state unable to access essential work systems. This attack, identified as malware encryption, has rendered public defenders incapable of accessing court documents and filings and performing significant work for their clients. The Office spokesperson, James […]

A new variant of the XLoader malware has been discovered, capable of automatically launching on infected Android smartphones without user interaction. This strain can extract sensitive data such as photos, messages, and contact lists. Distributed through shortened links in text messages, XLoader impersonates Google Chrome to gain permissions and evade detection. It can even extract

The notorious Russian ransomware group ALPHV/BlackCat claims to have stolen a significant amount of military documents from a contractor of the Pentagon, impacting Virginia-based IT services firm Technica Corporation. This firm purportedly has access to classified information from US intelligence agencies. The breach also affected entities like the FBI and DCSA. The ransomware gang threatens

The North East Business Resilience Centre (NEBRC) warns engineering and manufacturing firms about the rising threat of ransomware attacks targeting their supply chains. Criminals exploit vulnerabilities within suppliers’ systems, putting businesses at risk of financial loss and reputational damage. To mitigate these risks, firms should conduct regular vulnerability assessments, collaborate closely with suppliers and tech

A recent report reveals that victims of ransomware collectively paid over $1 billion to their attackers in the past year, marking a record high. Ransomware attacks occur when hackers infiltrate the computer systems of organizations like businesses and hospitals, encrypting data and demanding cryptocurrency payments for decryption keys or to prevent data leaks. Despite efforts

Cybercriminals are exploiting job seekers on Facebook by posting fake job advertisements to distribute malware, specifically the Windows-based Ov3r_Stealer. This malware is designed to harvest sensitive information from infected PCs, including location, passwords, credit card details, and more. The ultimate goal of this campaign remains uncertain, but it’s possible that stolen data could end up

A finance worker fell victim to a sophisticated scam involving deepfake technology, losing $25 million to fraudsters posing as the company’s CFO in a video conference call, as reported by Hong Kong police. During the call, the worker interacted with what appeared to be colleagues but were deepfake recreations. Initially suspicious, the worker disregarded doubts