Information Security

The emergence of ShrinkLocker, a novel ransomware, has taken the cybersecurity world by storm by exploiting Windows BitLocker full-disk encryption to render users’ files inaccessible. This sophisticated attack, identified by Kaspersky, highlights the evolving tactics cybercriminals employ to evade detection and wreak havoc on victimized systems. By leveraging a legitimate Windows utility, ShrinkLocker underscores the ever-increasing complexity of ransomware threats,

The initial discovery of Medusa, later dubbed TangleBot, revealed a deeply concerning malware targeting Turkish financial institutions. However, its reach has grown to encompass North America and Europe by 2022. Medusa’s core capability is on-device fraud (ODF), allowing attackers to perform fraudulent transactions directly on compromised devices. The malware’s functionalities include keylogging, screen control, and the ability to read and

The recent legal proceedings against Sellafield Limited, one of the world’s largest handlers of plutonium, have cast a spotlight on cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the nuclear sector. Sellafield’s plea of guilty to historic cybersecurity offenses has raised alarm bells about the state of cybersecurity at critical infrastructure facilities. This article delves into the details of Sellafield’s cybersecurity failings, the implications for