Cyber Crime

---By Matthew Kayser--- The cybersecurity market has never moved slowly, but AI has changed the pace of change itself. Attack methods are evolving faster than product roadmaps. Some defensive capabilities that were emerging only a few years ago are now becoming baseline expectations. Many buyers are better informed and harder to reach through traditional channels. As security priorities shift, a competitor analysis tool can help organisations evaluate digital demand, audience behavior, and market positioning alongside...

Cybersecurity researchers at Sysdig recently published what they describe as the first documented case of agentic ransomware: an attack in which an AI model independently swept a compromised network for credentials, wrote its own ransom note, and corrected its own coding errors mid-attack. Sysdig's director of threat research described the operation as "driven end-to-end by the model's own decision-making, rather than a human at the keyboard," with the agent achieving initial access by exploiting a...

The FIFA World Cup 2026 gives security teams an easy seasonal hook. A global event creates urgency, distraction and a flood of believable lures: fake tickets, unsafe streams, betting scams, malicious apps, QR-code traps and impersonation attempts. The tournament also frames a broader question for CISOs: how do organisations prepare people before a convincing request arrives under pressure? No serious coach measures a team's readiness by attendance. A national side is not ready for the...

Many companies cause a is a hit until there's a breach at some point in time. A suspicious email gets clicked, a system goes down at the worst possible time, or someone in IT notices unusual activity on a Friday afternoon. By that time, the damage is possibly done, and the efforts to contain those types of situations are costly, adds stress to company employees, and can damage your company’s reputation. Working with a security...

As automated attack networks grow larger and more sophisticated, security teams are struggling to keep pace with a surge in malicious bot activity that is reshaping the DDoS threat landscape In December 2025, Solana experienced one of the largest DDoS attacks in history, with traffic peaking at 6 Tbps. Although the attack continued over more than a week, Solana reported zero network down time. Had the attack succeeded, it could have scammed everyday retail investors...

Several major London boroughs, including Westminster, Kensington and Chelsea, and Hammersmith & Fulham, are facing serious disruption after a cyberattack crippled key IT systems, preventing residents from accessing frontline services and raising fears of data exposure, according to reports. While details remain limited, the incident is already prompting renewed warnings from cybersecurity experts about structural weaknesses across the UK public sector, particularly where councils rely on shared platforms, legacy systems, and under-resourced IT teams. Simon...

In an era where security threats, hacks, and even assisination attempts at major political events have become an urgent concern, Active Security has taken a fundamentally different approach to protecting large, stadium-level gatherings: building high-fidelity camera networks where compromising one device doesn't give attackers access to everything else. These networks are designed to integrate seamlessly into broader security environments, whether that’s supporting state, local, and government protection agencies or military operations. This ensures consistent, secure...

Forescout Vedere Labs published a report exposing how a pro-Russian hacktivist group was duped into thinking they had hacked a European water facility, unaware their target was in fact a carefully crafted honeypot.   This “hack” provided Forescout researchers the rare opportunity to see first-hand how these groups look for and exploit weaknesses in critical infrastructure. Attackers were able to break in with default credentials, deface the human-machine interface and tamper with PLC settings. The group,...

Online gaming is fun, convenient and rich in spectacular rewards but protecting your personal data is a necessity. By being cautious and opting for reputable sites, you can enjoy secure and safe digital play every time you start playing. As more gamers seek excitement from online casinos, never has the importance of cybersecurity been more evident. Today's highest-quality online casinos offer ultimate convenience, yet a sophisticated user is also aware of the importance of data...

Legal oversight plays a critical role in the structure and integrity of online gaming. Without a defined set of guardrails, platforms could cut corners on everything from data protection to player fairness. Regulations give users confidence, ensure consistent practices, and help eliminate grey-area operations. Oversight does more than enforce rules. It levels the playing field. As the industry grows, so do the expectations of fairness, security, and transparency. These are no longer optional. They're baseline...