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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

Global Stories

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Endpoint Protection

Pentera adds Cl0p ransomware testing for Windows & Linux

Pentera has added Cl0p ransomware testing to its platform, enabling organisations to safely assess defences on both Windows and Linux systems against this active threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Malware

Why is ransomware still a thing in 2025?

Ransomware persists in 2025 as attackers exploit easy targets, with cybercrime losses hitting USD $16.6 billion despite soaring cybersecurity investments.

By Christiaan Beek • 7 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025

Crypto

Financial services face rising DDoS threats – Akamai

Akamai's latest report reveals financial services face escalating DDoS attacks, with politically motivated strikes and rampant brand impersonation and phishing threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

AI Security

Cybercriminal activity surges as new tools & gangs emerge

Cybercriminal activity surges due to new tools, gangs, and geopolitical tensions. APT activities, ransomware, and AI-powered tools fuel unprecedented threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Microsoft

Surge in hacktivism aligns with geopolitical tensions in 2023

Cyberattacks surge by 11% amid Israel-Hamas, Ukraine-Russia, and Taiwan-China tensions, highlighting new hacktivist trends.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Nov 2023

Malware

Notorious ransomware group REvil taken down in government fight back

Multi-government effort takes down notorious ransomware group REvil, hijacking servers in cybercriminal takedown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Oct 2021

Malware

REvil accounts for 73% of ransomware attacks - report

McAfee Enterprise's latest report reveals the evolving tactics of cybercriminals, with ransomware dominating and cloud threats on the rise.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Malware

McAfee uncovers top threat trends for Q2, 2021

Flexible pandemic workforce fuels cyber criminals' new and updated threats, with ransomware in the spotlight, says McAfee's Advanced Threat Research Report.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021