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Businesses Are Feeling the Ransomware Impact in 2025 More Than Ever Before
With attackers leaning on automation, exploiting weak patching, and abusing unsecured devices, ransomware has reasserted itself as one of the most disruptive cyber threats facing organizations today. In this article, we review the key takeaways from th…
WestJet Customers Warned After Data Breach Exposes Passenger Passports and IDs
Canadian airline WestJet disclosed that sensitive information, including passenger travel documents, was exposed to criminals in a June cyberattack.
Data breach more serious than initially thought
WestJet has confirmed that a cybersecurity incident …
International Day of Older Persons: Protect Your Senior Loved Ones With Bitdefender
Today, on International Day of Older Persons, we honor the invaluable contributions of our parents, grandparents, and all seniors. They are a source of wisdom, resilience, and tradition. But in the connected era, their overall wellbeing also depends o…
It’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Time for the Password Talk (and Why MFA Matters, Too)
October is my favorite month — and no, it’s not because pumpkin spice lattes are back on the menu or because it’s spooky season. It’s because October gives us a whole month dedicated to something I’m passionate about: cybersafety. It’s the perfect time…
First increase in ransomware attacks in three years driven by new technology
New research from Hornetsecurity has found that a quarter (24%) of businesses reported being victims of a ransomware attack in 2025, a sharp increase from 18.6% in 2024. The results from Hornetsecurity’s annual Ransomware Impact Report mark the end of …
From fake lovers to sextortionists: 260 scammers arrested in Africa
INTERPOL has announced the arrest of 260 alleged romance scammers, sextortionists, and online fraudsters as part of a multi-national operation across Africa.
Authorities claim that they have identified more than 1400 scam victims, estimating total los…
Hidden WordPress Backdoors Found Creating Admin Accounts
Security researchers have uncovered two backdoors planted on compromised WordPress websites that were ultimately designed to generate administrator accounts. The intrusion also helped attackers maintain long-term access even after the web admins tried …
Dutch teens recruited on Telegram, accused of Russia-backed hacking plot
According to local media reports, two 17-year-olds have been arrested by Dutch authorities on suspicion of spying for pro-Russian hackers.
The teenagers, who have not been named by police because of their age, were reportedly arrested last week “on su…