Tag: cyber extortion
28 articles

Hazy Hawk Exploits DNS Records to Hijack CDC, Corporate Domains for Malware Delivery
Hazy Hawk exploits DNS records to hijack CDC and corporate domains, enabling malicious actors to deliver malware through compromised network infrastructure.

LockBit Leaks Expose Efforts to Enlist Inexperienced Ransomware Operatives
LockBit leaks expose recruitment attempts targeting inexperienced ransomware operatives, revealing insider tactics behind a rising cybercrime threat.

PowerSchool Confirms Ransom Payment Amid Renewed Extortion Threats
PowerSchool confirms a ransom payment amid renewed extortion threats, heightening cybersecurity concerns for schools and educational technology.

PowerSchool’s payment to hackers for data deletion raises fraud concerns
PowerSchool’s payment to hackers for data deletion sparks fraud concerns, exposing cybersecurity loopholes and ethical risks.