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Ransomware Attackers ‘More Systematic,’ Claims Become Costlier: Report
A portfolio claims analysis shared by Resilience, a cyber risk solutions company, showed the year-over-year average cost of individual ransomware attacks rose by 17 percent in the first half of 2025. ...
An Increase in Identity Theft, Cybercrime Predicted in 2025
The forecast for identity theft scams and cybercrime in 2025 is bleak, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). It's anticipated there will be reduced support for victims and less law ...
Large Number of Americans’ Data Stolen in UnitedHealth Hack
UnitedHealth Group said on Monday that hackers stole health and personal data of potentially a "substantial proportion" of Americans from its systems in February, as the largest U.S. health insurer ...
Latest Hacker Claim Involving UnitedHealth’s Stolen Data Questioned
A freshly formed hacking gang claims to have won access to a massive stash of data stolen from UnitedHealth Group, the largest U.S. health insurer, but with little evidence to go on it is not clear ...
Business Leaders Appear Less Concerned by Cyber Risk: Report
The worldwide impact of cybercrime on business is predicted to balloon to $10.5 trillion by 2025, but boardroom focus on cyber risk appears to be diminishing, according ...
U.S., Other Nations Name ‘Lockbit’ Digital Gang Top Ransomware Threat
The United States and six other countries identified the digital extortion gang operating under the "Lockbit" banner as the world's top ransomware threat. In a joint advisory issued last week, U.S., ...
Preventing DDoS Attacks in the Global Insurance Sector
Every year (and at times, every month), cybercriminals continue to adapt their attack methodology, and businesses in the insurance sector need to be especially vigilant ...
‘Cryptojacking’ Attacks on Financial Firms Surged in First Half
Hackers are increasingly targeting financial firms such as banks and trading houses with attacks designed to use their computer systems to mine cryptocurrencies, according to cybersecurity firm ...