Tag: cybercrime
Identity-based attacks “skyrocket” by 156 percent
Identity-based attacks are emerging as the major attack vector for businesses of all kinds. According to cybersecurity company eSentire, Identity-driven threats have “skyrocketed”, with a 156 percent surge in identity-based attacks between 2023-2025.
Teenage super-hackers attack airlines
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) last week issued a warning on X that the cybercriminals responsible for the recent devastating cyber-attacks on the UK retail sector are now targeting the airline sector on both sides of the Atlantic. Hard on the heels of the FBI’s warning came the news that the Qantas airline has suffered a major cyber-attack, affecting more than six million customers and likely resulting in the “significant” theft of personal information. Qantas confirmed the data breach Wednesday morning, alerting customers to a cyber incident affecting a third-party platform used by an airline contact center.
Swissquote Under Pressure For Rising Cybercrime Risks – July 1st
The Swiss financial regulator is urging SwissQuote to improve its cybersecurity measures due to increasing cybercrime risks, emphasizing the importance of strengthening defenses to protect client data and financial assets.
Cybercrime Kills
A patient’s death following a cyber-attack on the UK health sector by ransomware group Qilin has now been reported. The death has been confirmed by King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. It has been attributed to a long wait for a blood test as a result of a cyber-attack on 3 June last year, which brought pathology services to a temporary standstill. IT company Synnovis, which provides blood test services primarily in southeast London, was the victim of a ransomware attack carried out by Qilin. The hospitals affected were Guy's and St Thomas', King's College, and Lewisham and Greenwich, along with primary care facilities across six London boroughs and two mental health trusts.
So It’s Cyber-War…
As Iran prepares to avenge its recent humiliating ground defeats with concerted cyber-attacks on the US, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a stark warning to the medical sector. “Manufacturing infrastructure can be particularly vulnerable with connected devices, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), and smart technologies becoming more ubiquitous. These connected technologies, considered Operational Technologies (OT), have historically been designed to prioritize consistent functionality over cybersecurity. Consequently, it is sometimes difficult to tell what, when, and where communications are happening, which has the potential to increase the risk of a cybersecurity incident,” warns the FDA.
Pro-Iran Hackers Likely to Target the US – June 24th
The US Department of Homeland Security warns the public that hacktivists and Iranian government-affiliated actors will likely target US networks, following the air strikes launched on Iranian nuclear sites on June 13, 2025.
Cyble Announces Partnership with Fintech Australia – June 23rd
Global AI-native cybersecurity solutions company Cybel has announced a partnership with Fintech Australia, aiming to strengthen cyber resilience across Australia’s fast-growing financial sector.
16 Billion Passwords Breached – June 20th
The Cybernews research team discovered a record-breaking breach of over 16 billion passwords worldwide, including Facebook, Google, and Apple credentials. Cybernews states that this is new data and not merely recycled from older breaches, and the data most likely comes from a wide variety of infostealers.
Ransomware group offers cyber gangs legal advice
A new cybercriminal group, Qilin, is rapidly establishing dominance in the murky world of ransomware by providing not just ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) but a full soup-to-nuts cybercrime service .In addition to the malware, Qilin also provides a full suite of legal guidance for criminals together with operational and storage features. According cybersecurity company, Cybereason, Qilin is positioning itself not just as a ransomware group, but as a full cybercrime service.
Lenovo Announces Chinese Cybersecurity Collab – June 19th
Lenovo PCCW Solutions is collaborating with leading Chinese cybersecurity firm Qi An Xin Technology to launch the first Security Operation Centre, aiming to address the urgent need for cybersecurity solutions amidst the surge of cyber threats.
Japan Pushes Proactive Cyber Laws – June 17th
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba implements a new cybersecurity defense law ahead of national elections to take proactive measures against cyber threats. The legislation allows the government to monitor online communications and requires private companies to report cyberattacks.
Criminal use of AI enters new and dangerous phase
Cybercriminals have just added what may be the most dangerous weapon yet to their arsenal of illegal software, a Dark Web version of legitimate artificial intelligence (AI) platforms. Tel Aviv-based network security company, Cato Networks, has uncovered an emerging criminal platform called Nytheon AI that it says is “a fully-fledged illicit AI platform”. While there have been other attempts to offer criminal versions of popular AI models, Nytheon AI is the first truly comprehensive multilingual offering. Threat actors can now use the platform to conduct a variety of attacks including tailored spear-phishing campaigns, deepfake documents, and polymorphic malware capable of constantly mutating its appearance.