Ryuk Ransomware Operator Convicted to 15 Year Prison Sentence
Federal authorities secured a major conviction against a Ryuk ransomware operator, imposing a 15-year prison sentence for attacks that cost victims hundreds of millions.
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Healthcare Cybersecurity Guide: HIPAA Compliance Risks and Protection Best Practices
Healthcare breaches cost $10.22 million per incident in 2026, yet most organizations lack MFA and continuous monitoring—and HIPAA rules are about to get much stricter.
Argentine Football Association Hit by Infostealer Malware Cyber Attack 2026
The Argentine Football Association's systems fell to infostealer malware on a developer's machine, exposing databases and compromising institutional email accounts during the 2026 World Cup.
Ransomware Negotiator Charged With Secretly Helping Hackers Against Victims
A ransomware negotiator secretly provided attacker intelligence to hackers, helping them extort $75 million from victims.
Intimate Image Theft Epidemic Growing: Resources For Hacked Account Victims
million social media accounts were hacked in 2025; victims of intimate image theft now have federal tools and resources to fight back.
Saint Paul Residents Notified of July 2025 City Cybersecurity Breach Impact
Saint Paul disclosed a July 2025 cyberattack affecting 12,484 residents and city employees, with 43 GB of sensitive data stolen including Social Security numbers.
Ransomware Targeting Schools Up 16 Percent: Generative AI Security Risks Blamed
Education sector faces 16% surge in ransomware as AI automates attacks—making sophisticated operations accessible to less-skilled actors.
GigaWiper Malware: Windows Backdoor Combining Ransomware and Destructive Wiper Tools
A Windows backdoor that can deploy either ransomware encryption or data-destroying wiper payloads gives attackers unprecedented flexibility in deciding your organization's fate.
Complete Cybersecurity Bundle Sale: VPN Antivirus Storage ID Protection 75 Off
NordVPN's security bundle drops to $4.49/month during a 75% off flash sale, covering VPN, antivirus, cloud storage, ID protection, and password management for $121.23 over 27 months.
Consultant Faces 6-Year Prison Term for Aiding Ransomware Extortion Conspiracy
A consultant who aids ransomware extortion faces federal prison time and career-ending consequences that extend far beyond the courtroom.