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Introduction: The Pervasive Threat of Malicious Software In today’s interconnected world, digital technologies underpin nearly every aspect of modern life and commerce. However, this reliance creates vulnerabilities that malicious actors are eager to exploit. Central to many cyber threats is malware, short for malicious software. Malware represents any software or firmware intentionally designed to perform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a sweeping international operation, the U.S. Justice Department has unsealed charges against two Russian nationals accused of masterminding a global ransomware campaign that extorted over $16 million from victims, including hospitals, schools, and businesses. The operation, involving law enforcement agencies from over a dozen countries, marks a significant blow against the
The cryptocurrency landscape was rocked to its core on Monday, January 27, 2025 as PEKEN GLOBAL LIMITED (“PEKEN”), the Seychelles-based entity operating the globally renowned cryptocurrency exchange KuCoin, pleaded guilty to a charge of operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. This landmark case, brought forth by Danielle Sassoon, the United States Attorney for the Southern
Who is CDK Global? CDK Global is a leading provider of integrated data and technology solutions for the automotive retail industry. Their software is used by dealerships worldwide for various critical operations, including sales, service, parts, and financing. They play a crucial role in the day-to-day functioning of thousands of dealerships globally. How the Cyberattack
Ransomware scams are a type of cyberattack in which hackers encrypt a victim’s data and demand a ransom payment in order to decrypt it. The attackers typically send an email to the victim, claiming that their computer has been infected with a virus and that they need to pay a ransom in order to decrypt
Ransomware scams have become a serious threat to individuals and organizations worldwide. These attacks involve encrypting the victim’s data and demanding a ransom for its release. This article will discuss ten types of ransomware scams, methods for prevention, provide a Q&A section, offer examples, and explain how to report such incidents. 10 Types of Ransomware