Sometimes you have to keep fighting, and sometimes, going to the media to get coverage of your complaint will help. Mark Emem reports: Bank of America repeatedly refused to reimburse a customer after hackers cracked his account and drained $70,000, according to a new report. 74-Year-Old Henry Waleczko says he became locked in a battle…
Category: Malware
NCERT Issues Advisory on “Blue Locker” Ransomware Targeting Pakistan’s Key Institutions
Onsa Mustafa reports: Pakistan’s National Cyber Emergency Response Team (NCERT) has issued a high-priority cybersecurity advisory, warning of a critical ransomware, “Blue Locker”, threat aimed at government ministries, regulatory bodies, and other essential organisations across the country. The malware has been observed in a growing number of incidents. It encrypts files on infected systems, appending…
Pakistan Petroleum thwarts ransomware attempt, says no critical data compromised
Business Recorder reports: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has reported a ransomware attack on parts of its IT infrastructure, detected on August 6, 2025, but said the incident was swiftly contained with no compromise of critical systems or sensitive data. The E&P disclosed the development in its notice to the…
Ohio law to require local governments to formally approve ransomware payments
Cleveland.com reports: In response to Cleveland and other local governments around Ohio being targeted with cyberattacks and ransomware threats, the state of Ohio will soon require all counties, cities, townships, school districts, libraries, and other local governments to have a cybersecurity policy that adheres to certain standards, as well as only allow locals to approve…
Qilin Ransomware Affiliate Panel Login Credentials Exposed Online
Kaaviya reports: A significant security breach within the Qilin ransomware operation has provided unprecedented insight into the group’s affiliate network structure and operational methods. On July 31, 2025, internal conflicts between the ransomware group and one of its affiliates led to the public exposure of sensitive operational details, marking a rare glimpse into the inner…
Highlands Oncology Group notifies 113,575 people after ransomware attack by Medusa
On August 1, Highlands Oncology Group in Arkansas notified the Maine Attorney General’s Office of a ransomware attack it discovered on June 2, when certain files and systems were inaccessible. Investigation into the incident revealed that there had been unauthorized access at times between January 21, 2025, and June 2, 2025. On June 19, the…