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The Unsolved Mystery of Phineas Fisher, the Hacker Who Eluded Capture
A decade after breaching FinFisher and Hacking Team, elusive hacktivist Phineas Fisher remains one of cybersecurity’s biggest mysteries, with their true identity still unknown.
By Shivangi Yadav27 July 20265 min read
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Paying Hackers’ Ransoms May Lead to More Extortion, Proofpoint Warns
A new Proofpoint report warns that companies paying ransomware demands often face additional extortion attempts, highlighting the growing risks of negotiating with cybercriminals.
By Shivangi Yadav23 July 20262 min read
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Florida Ransomware Negotiator Sentenced for Helping BlackCat Gang Extort U.S. Companies
A Florida ransomware negotiator has been sentenced to more than five years in prison for conspiring with the BlackCat ransomware gang to extort U.S. companies while working for a…
By Shivangi Yadav20 July 20262 min read
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FBI Arrests Florida Man Accused of Using Fake Steam Games to Steal Cryptocurrency
The FBI has arrested a Florida man accused of uploading malware-infected games to Steam, infecting thousands of computers and stealing more than $220,000 in cryptocurrency from victims.
By Shivangi Yadav19 July 20263 min read

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UK Police Say Arrest of Two Hackers Severely Disrupted Scattered Spider
UK authorities say the imprisonment of two hackers responsible for the 2024 Transport for London cyberattack has significantly disrupted the operations of the Scattered Spider cybercrime…
By Shivangi Yadav17 July 20263 min read
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US Indicts Russian Bulletproof Hosting Operators Over $62 Million Cybercrime Scheme
US authorities have charged operators of a Russian bulletproof hosting network accused of enabling cyberattacks that caused more than $62 million in losses to victims worldwide. Learn what…
By Shivangi Yadav16 July 20262 min read
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First AI-Run Ransomware Attack Wasn’t Fully Autonomous, Researchers Say
The first AI-run ransomware attack still relied on human involvement for victim selection, infrastructure setup, and the use of stolen credentials, highlighting both the promise and the…
By Shivangi Yadav8 July 20264 min read
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Canadian Spy Agency Disrupted Drug Traffickers, Extremists and Ransomware Network in Cyber Operations
Canada’s Communications Security Establishment revealed it carried out cyber operations targeting drug traffickers, violent extremists and a ransomware group, highlighting its expanding…
By Shivangi Yadav7 July 20263 min read

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FBI Creates Mock Small Town to Test Real-World Cyberattack Scenarios
The FBI has developed a replica small town designed to simulate real-world cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, helping agents and partners prepare for emerging cyber threats and…
By Shivangi Yadav24 June 20262 min read
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Hackers Claim Unauthorised Access to Oracle PeopleSoft Systems Across More Than 100 Organisations
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a large-scale campaign targeting Oracle PeopleSoft servers, with hackers claiming access to systems at more than 100 organizations. Learn what…
By Shivangi Yadav13 June 20262 min read
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CrowdStrike Report: North Korean Hackers Responsible for Nearly Half of US Tech Sector Cyberattacks
A new CrowdStrike report reveals that North Korean cyber operatives were linked to nearly 47% of state-sponsored attacks targeting US technology companies. Learn how fake remote IT workers…
By Shivangi Yadav13 June 20263 min read
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Major Cyberattacks of 2026: The Biggest Data Breaches, Leaks, and Ransomware Incidents So Far
From ransomware attacks to massive data leaks, 2026 has already seen some of the most significant cybersecurity breaches affecting businesses, governments, and millions of users worldwide…
By Shivangi Yadav9 June 20266 min read