With healthcare facilities scrambling to pinpoint and address their top cyber threats, Fortified’s report provides some guidance on where to begin. The report identifies five major security gaps in healthcare organisations: inadequate asset inventories, a lack of unified risk…
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UK Tax Fraud Scheme Uncovered Following Arrests in Romania
Despite being organized and waged on a global scale, phishing-based tax fraud schemes that target the United Kingdom have emerged in recent years as a significant development in the fight against transnational cyber-enabled financial crime. An operation coordinated by…
Online Criminals Steal $500K Crypto Via Malicious AI Browser Extension
A Russian blockchain engineer lost over $500,000 worth of cryptocurrencies in a sophisticated cyberattack, highlighting the persisting and increasing threats posed by hostile open-source packages. Even seasoned users can be duped into installing malicious software by attackers using public…
Gigabyte Firmware Vulnerability Enables Stealth UEFI Malware Infection
According to security researchers, a critical set of vulnerabilities has been identified in UEFI firmware for a number of motherboards manufactured by Gigabyte, causing serious concerns about device integrity and long-term system security, as well as serious concerns regarding device…
Interlock RAT Evolves in New KongTuke Web-Inject Attacks Targeting U.S. Industries
A recently enhanced version of the Interlock remote access Trojan (RAT) is being deployed in an ongoing web-inject campaign linked to the ransomware group behind it. Known for its double-extortion tactics, Interlock has now shifted its technical approach with…
‘FileFix’ Malware Trick Amplifies Interlock Ransomware Threat With Evolved Attack Tactic
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a dangerous new twist to the notorious ClickFix malware tactic. The evolved variant—called FileFix—is now being weaponized in active ransomware campaigns, further advancing the threat landscape. ClickFix typically lures users by showing them a bogus…
Ransomware Attacks Surge in 2025, With Smaller Businesses and Manufacturers Most Affected
Ransomware threats are rising fast in 2025, with the first half of the year already showing a sharp increase in attacks. New research shows that U.S.-based companies, small and medium-sized businesses, and firms in the manufacturing sector are currently…
Linux Distribution Designed for Seamless Anonymous Browsing
Despite the fact that operating systems like Windows and macOS continue to dominate the global market, Linux has gained a steady following among users who value privacy and security as well as cybersecurity professionals, thanks to its foundational principles: transparency,…
Major Breach at Medical Billing Giant Results in The Data Leak of 5.4 Million Users
Episource, the medical billing behemoth, has warned millions of Americans that a hack earlier this year resulted in the theft of their private and medical data. According to a listing with the United States Department of Health and Human…
Episource Healthcare Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of 5.4 Million Americans
In early 2025, a cyberattack targeting healthcare technology provider Episource compromised the personal and medical data of over 5.4 million individuals in the United States. Though not widely known to the public, Episource plays a critical role in the…