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LevelBlue SpiderLabs: Ransomware Attacks Up 17% in 2025

Ransomware attacks increased by 17.2% percent year-over-year in 2025, with the group Qlin dominating the threat landscape, according to data generated by the LevelBlue SpiderLabs team. These attacks focused primarily on the manufacturing and technology sectors, with the US by far being the most targeted nation. 2025 continued the trend of yearly increases; however, over the last few years, the rate of attacks has somewhat slowed.

Third-Party Risk Management: Best Practices and Trends

In the quiet corners of the darknet, threat actors aren’t always looking for a way to break through your front door. Instead, they’re hunting for the “side door”—the niche cloud provider you use for analytics, the marketing firm with access to your customer data, or the logistics partner with a direct line into your ERP. As we move into 2026, Third-Party Risk Management(TPRM) has evolved from a periodic compliance exercise into a high-stakes game of digital chess.

API Security in the Education Sector: Protecting the Digital Learning Ecosystem

Recent research shows that the education sector now faces over 4,300 cyberattacks per week per organization, a 41% year-on-year increase. Education also consistently ranks among the top three most targeted industries globally, driven by the volume of sensitive student data and heavy reliance on cloud-based learning systems.

Top Git Hosting Services for 2025

Choosing different IT services is like choosing a car. Apparently, all cars have four wheels, an engine, and they can be driven. But in the end, differences are much bigger, and the final choice depends on many factors. Of course, we always take into account the price, but not only. First of all, the choice depends on the purpose and usability. After all, we will not take a sports car to drive on muddy forest roads. Personal preferences and habits also matter.

Why Physical Brand Assets Still Matter in a Zero-Trust Digital Workplace

In today's digital-first work environment, organizations are embracing zero-trust security models to protect sensitive data, manage access, and prevent cyber threats. The focus is heavily on technology-firewalls, authentication protocols, endpoint monitoring-but in the rush to secure the digital realm, one crucial element is often overlooked: physical brand assets. From branded merchandise to office signage, these tangible items continue to play an essential role in reinforcing company identity, culture, and security awareness.

What to Do If a Slip and Fall Happens in a Building With No Cameras

Slip and fall accidents inside buildings that don't have surveillance cameras can make things trickier when you're trying to prove what actually happened. The best way to build a solid case without video evidence? Get obsessive about documenting the scene and your injuries, right from the start. Snap a bunch of photos, hang onto any clothing that got wet or torn, and get checked out by a doctor as soon as you can. All of this stuff lays the groundwork for your claim.

Zestix Threat Actor Profile | TTPs, Victims, and Breach Activity

Zestix is identified as a criminal threat actor primarily motivated by personal gain. The actor first emerged in September 2025 and operates at an intermediate resource level, functioning as an individual. Zestix has been involved in significant data breaches, notably targeting organizations in the transportation and government sectors.

CoPilotLeaks: A Look at the Threat Actor's TTPs, History and More

CopilotLeaks is a criminal threat actor group known for its data breaches and leaks targeting various sectors in Bolivia and Paraguay. The group operates under multiple aliases, including Megumi, vulnerandolo, and Johan_Liebheart. Their primary motivation is personal gain, and they are characterized as having an intermediate level of sophistication.

What You Need to Know about the Aflac Data Breach

The American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) is a Fortune 500 company that provides financial protection through supplemental life and health insurance products to millions of individuals worldwide. Founded in 1955, the company serves policyholders and customers through its subsidiaries in the United States and Japan.

Most Parked Domains Lead Users to Scams or Malware

Over 90% of parked domains now direct users to malicious content, compared to less than 5% a decade ago, according to researchers at Infoblox. “Parking threats are fueled by lookalike domains,” Infoblox explained. “No domain is immune. When one of our researchers tried to report a crime to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), they accidentally visited ic3gov. Their phone was quickly redirected to a false “Drive Subscription Expired” page.