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Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security
Data Protection

Thales & Eyedea team up to enhance AI software security

Thales has partnered with Eyedea to enhance the security of AI software, leveraging the Thales Sentinel platform for robust protection of intellectual property.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, exposes AI attack risks
Malware

Cybercrime crackdown disrupts malware, exposes AI attack risks

Law enforcement and cybersecurity firms have disrupted major malware networks amid rising risks from AI-driven cyberattacks and escalating supply chain breaches globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes
Risk & Compliance

Instagram posts fuel surge in money mule recruitment schemes

Nearly 24% of Instagram posts tagged as 'quick-money' offers are linked to money mule recruitment, posing major challenges for law enforcement and platforms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service
Malware

Cloudflare, Microsoft & police disrupt global malware service

Cloudflare and Microsoft, with global law enforcement, have disrupted LummaC2, a major malware service stealing data worldwide and used for cybercrime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023
Europol

F5 Labs report reveals 112% rise in DDoS attacks for 2023

F5 Labs' 2024 report unveils a 112% surge in DDoS attacks from 2022 to 2023, with telecom firms hit hardest, seeing a 655% rise in incidents.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force
EduTech

LockBit ransomware gang dismantled by global task force

The notorious LockBit ransomware gang, linked to over £120m in extortion and impacting 2000+ victims globally, has been dismantled by an international task force led by the UK and US.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Feb 2024
ESET's threat intelligence data feeds enhance Microsoft Sentinel's security capabilities
Security Information and Event Management

ESET's threat intelligence data feeds enhance Microsoft Sentinel's security capabilities

ESET, a global cybersecurity firm, boosts Microsoft Sentinel's security abilities by integrating its six threat intelligence data feeds.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection
Encryption

Utimaco launches u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud to boost data protection

Utimaco introduces u.trust LAN Crypt Cloud, an innovative solution enhancing data protection against unauthorised access and cyber threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023
Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor
Malware

Europol, FBI, Bitdefender team up on ransomware decryptor

The decryptor neutralises the latest versions of GandCrab – the most prolific families of file-encrypting malware to date.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2019
It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces
Cybersecurity

It's 'lights out' for two more dark web marketplaces

Don't be fooled if you see talk that Wall Street Market has been taken down – because it's most likely not what you think.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown
Cybersecurity

Europol makes 61 arrests & nets €6.2 million in dark web crackdown

Europol's international operation against dark web crime sees 61 arrests, seizes EUR €6.2 million, and closes 50 accounts; drugs and firearms also confiscated.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people
Marketing Technologies

Europol cracks down on counterfeit sites; arrests 12 people

Europol and law enforcement authorities from 26 countries have dismantled an online counterfeit goods ring and arrested 12 people.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Nov 2018

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Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks
Malware

Extortion and ransomware drive over half of cyberattacks

Over half of cyberattacks last year were driven by extortion or ransomware, with criminals focusing on financial gain rather than espionage, Microsoft reveals.

By Amy Hogan-Burney • 8 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m
Malware

US charges Russian in Qakbot cybercrime, seizes USD $24m

The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Group-IB launches Partner Programme to combat cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Group-IB launches Partner Programme to combat cyber threats

Group-IB has launched a new Partner Programme to bolster resellers and MSSPs with advanced cybersecurity solutions amid escalating cyber threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Microsoft & Fortra's joint fight against Cobalt Strike abuse
Malware

Microsoft & Fortra's joint fight against Cobalt Strike abuse

Microsoft, Fortra, and Health ISAC unite against cybercrime, significantly reducing Cobalt Strike misuse by 80% through international cooperation and proactive strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie
Unified Communications

Finnish Customs dismantle dark web marketplace Sipulitie

Finnish Customs, alongside international law enforcement, has dismantled the Sipulitie dark web marketplace notorious for narcotics sales, marking a significant victory.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024