Overview Ransomware and supply chain attacks soared in 2025, and persistently elevated attack levels suggest that the global threat landscape will remain perilous heading into 2026. Cyble recorded 6,604 ransomware attacks in 2025, up 52% from the 4,346 attacks claimed by ransomware groups in 2024. The year ended with a near-record 731 ransomware attacks in December, second only to February 2025’s record totals (chart below). … Read More "Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Soared in 2025"
The Hacker NewsFeb 02, 2026Threat Detection / Endpoint Security For mid-market organizations, cybersecurity is a constant balancing act. Proactive, preventative security measures are essential to protect an expanding attack surface. Combined with effective protection that blocks threats, they play a… Read More "Securing the Mid-Market Across the Complete Threat Lifecycle"
Zudem lernt das System, wie einzelne Personen am besten begreifen. Die eine Person liest lieber Texte, die andere schaut lieber Videos. Die Werkzeuge können sogar Rollenspiele durchführen und den Wettbewerb unter Kollegen anspornen. Das demokratisiert Expertenwissen auf eine völlig neue… Read More "Human Risk Management: Das Paradoxon der Sicherheitsschulungen"
A months-long supply chain attack that affected the Notepad++ update process has been linked to a compromise of shared hosting infrastructure rather than a flaw in the software’s code. This according to an ongoing investigation involving external security experts and the… Read More "Notepad++ Update Hijacking Linked to Hosting Provider Compromise"
Assessing the cybersecurity risk posed by third-party vendors and service providers is time-consuming, operationally complex, and often riddled with errors. You need to keep track of requests you send out, chase up vendors who haven’t answered, and ensure that when… Read More "Third-Party Risk Assessment Best Practices in 2026"
Scammers are literally on their toes all year round, but for all the wrong reasons, devising ways and means to trick innocent people. In their latest attempt at fraud, cyber criminals are using fake SMS pretending to be from Income… Read More "Alert! Income tax refund SMS – Newest way of conducting bank fraud by cyber criminals"
Perth renters targeted by an Australian housing scam. Scammers posing as private landlords lure tenants with cheap rent and fake listings For many residents in Perth, finding a rental has become a high-stakes challenge. As demand for housing surges, a… Read More "Perth Renters Warned About Australian Housing Scam"
Ravie LakshmananFeb 02, 2026Hacking News / Cybersecurity Every week brings new discoveries, attacks, and defenses that shape the state of cybersecurity. Some threats are stopped quickly, while others go unseen until they cause real damage. Sometimes a single update, exploit,… Read More "Proxy Botnet, Office Zero-Day, MongoDB Ransoms, AI Hijacks & New Threats"
Behavioral standards: What ‘good’ looks like on Tuesday You can’t ask people to “care about risk” and expect it to stick. People run on what gets rewarded and what gets them in trouble. So strong teams set behavioral standards. Not… Read More "How risk culture turns cyber teams predictive"
Russian-linked hacking group Fancy Bear (APT28) has reportedly exploited a recently disclosed vulnerability in Microsoft Office to conduct cyber-attacks against Ukrainian and EU organizations. The warning was published on February 2 by the Computer Emergency Response Team of Ukraine (CERT-UA),… Read More "Fancy Bear Exploits Microsoft Office Flaw in Ukraine, EU Cyber-Attacks"
