International Police Operation Disrupts 8Base Ransomware Crew

An international law enforcement operation led to the disruption of the infamous 8Base ransomware gang and the arrest of four suspects. 8Base ransomware gang taken down A joint effort involving law enforcement in Asia, Europe, and the US has taken down the notorious...

Payroll Fraud in Small Businesses: Warning Signs and Prevention Tips

Payroll fraud is a serious threat to small businesses, with losses estimated at $7 billion annually, according to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE). Even more concerning is that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are more vulnerable to these...

Toll booth bandits continue to scam via SMS messages

North American drivers are continuing to be barraged by waves of scam text messages, telling them that they owe money on unpaid tolls. Last month we described on Hot for Security how US authorities had issued a warning about SMS phishing attacks from scammers posing...