Tag Archives: Cybercrime

Cybersecurity Forecast 2026: The Rise of AI Agents, Persistent Extortion, and Evolving Nation-State Tactics

Dec. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — The Cybersecurity Forecast 2026 report by Google Cloud examines the anticipated evolution of digital threats, primarily focusing on the transformative role of artificial intelligence. It describes how adversaries will increasingly use AI agents for automated attacks and sophisticated social engineering, while defenders will adopt similar technology to enhance security operations. Beyond AI, the analysis highlights the persistent danger of ransomware and the expansion of cybercrime into the blockchain and virtualisation sectors. The document also evaluates the strategic motivations of nation-state actors from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea as they pursue global espionage and disruption. Ultimately, the report serves as a guide for organisations to modernise their identity management and governance frameworks in response to these emerging risks. Continue reading

06Nov/25

VIPRE Q3 2025 Email Threat Landscape Report

The report provided by VIPRE Security Group concerning their Q3 2025 Email Threat Landscape Report, which details how cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated methods to bypass traditional email defences. The report reveals that commercial clutter makes up the largest proportion of email volume and is intentionally used to desensitise users, enabling malicious emails like phishing attempts to blend in. Key findings highlight that attackers frequently exploit compromised URLs or open redirects and are strategically targeting Outlook and Google mailboxes, which together constitute ninety per cent of observed phishing attacks. Furthermore, the report notes emerging technical trends such as the use of Fetch API for credential exfiltration and the abuse of Apple’s TestFlight platform to distribute malicious iOS applications, while acknowledging that geographic dispersion across spam-sending markets is making traditional IP blocking ineffective. Overall, the source stresses that organisations must adopt equally adaptive and layered defences to counter the evolving threat landscape. Continue reading

23Jan/25

Cybersecurity Priorities 2025

Jan. 23, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ —  Info-Tech Research Group’s 2025 Security Priorities report identifies key cybersecurity challenges, including the rise of AI-powered threats and quantum computing. The report, based on extensive research, advises organisations to proactively manage risks by operationalising AI security, strengthening identity management, and building resilient vendor security practices. Continue reading

12Oct/24

As an ethical hacker, I can’t believe the risks people routinely take when they access the internet in public

Christopher Patrick Hawkins, University of Staffordshire

In the modern world we are all constantly connected, but this comes with risks. As most cybersecurity specialists will tell you, the biggest vulnerability in any system is the user – whether at home or work.

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22Jul/24

Infoblox Exposes: Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate Linking European Football Sponsors, Human Trafficking and a Trillion-Dollar Illegal Gambling Economy

Infoblox Inc., a leader in cloud networking and security services, today announced a significant breakthrough in cybercrime investigation with the unmasking of a threat actor that the company has named “Vigorish Viper.” Vigorish Viper is a Chinese organized crime syndicate that utilizes a sophisticated technology suite to take advantage of the global $1.7 trillion illegal sports gambling economy, with links to money laundering and human trafficking operations across Asia. This Infoblox discovery marks a significant milestone in the ongoing battle against global cybercrime using DNS intelligence. Continue reading

29Aug/23

International ransomware gangs are evolving their techniques. The next generation of hackers will target weaknesses in cryptocurrencies

Alpesh Bhudia, Royal Holloway University of London; Anna Cartwright, Oxford Brookes University; Darren Hurley-Smith, Royal Holloway University of London, and Edward Cartwright, De Montfort University

In May 2023, the Dallas City Government was hugely disrupted by a ransomware attack. Ransomware attacks are so-called because the hackers behind them encrypt vital data and demand a ransom in order to get the information decrypted.

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16Jun/23

World’s biggest cyber attack on European banks.

June 16, 2023 /Security/ — Three hacker groups, Killnet, Anonymous Sudan, and REvil, have reportedly teamed up to launch a “world’s biggest cyber attack” on European banks. The groups have released a video warning of the attack, which they say will target SWIFT, the international payments system.

KillNet is a pro-Russian hacking group that has been active since 2022. The group has claimed responsibility for a number of cyberattacks, including attacks on Ukrainian government websites and infrastructure. Continue reading

05May/23

Google Career Certificate for hackers

22Apr/23

UK Security Minister CYBERUK speech

20 April 2023 /Policy/ — The Security Minister stressed the importance of businesses and individuals taking steps to protect themselves from cyber threats. He said that businesses should invest in cyber security measures, such as firewalls and intrusion detection systems. He also said that individuals should be careful about what information they share online and should use strong passwords. Continue reading

19Jan/23

SecurityGen identifies the cybersecurity priorities for mobile operators in 2023

SecurityGen, the award-winning global provider of security solutions and services for the telecoms industry, today announced its cybersecurity priorities for telecom operators in 2023. Continue reading