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Master Malware Analysis: Boost Your Skills with This In-Depth Course

In today's rapidly changing technological landscape, information quickly becomes outdated. That's why strong practical skills and experience are so important for tech specialists. A solid skillset guarantees that they'll be ready to explore the uncharted territory of constantly evolving tools and emerging threats. But how do you achieve that as an aspiring cybersecurity specialist? Despite the fact that cybercrimes are on the rise and cybersecurity specialists are in high demand, there aren't many educational products that offer relevant hands-on knowledge in this field.

Who broke the Internet? Arkana Security names U.S. broadband provider on new DLS

In 2024, Cyjax observed the emergence of 72 extortion and ransomware group data-leak sites (DLSs). As of late March 2025, Cyjax has identified DLSs for 19 new groups this year, as noted in recent blogs on extortion groups Morpheus, GD LockerSec, Babuk2, Linkc, and Anubis.

Why Your Security Training Is Failing

"We have an attention span of around 1.8 seconds" - Carolin Desirée Toepfer explains why traditional security training isn't working. Learn how repetition and psychology-based approaches can drive real behavior change instead of just checking compliance boxes. Watch this episode of Data Security Decoded for research-backed insights from the founder of a cybersecurity edtech platform.

Ransomware Warning - A Silent Threat Hits Every 39 Seconds

Assume starting your weekday with a cup of coffee and being prepared to take on the tasks of the day. Suddenly you notice something unusual as the machine starts. The previously accessed files disappear, and the screen flickers. A red notice appears stating the files have been encrypted and the data would be permanently deleted unless a total of ten million dollars in Bitcoin is paid within 48 hours.

Hundreds of Malicious Android Apps Received 60 Million Downloads

Bitdefender warns that a major ad fraud campaign in the Google Play Store resulted in more than 60 million downloads of malicious apps. The attackers managed to place at least 331 malicious apps in the Play Store. In addition to displaying full-screen ads, some of the apps also directed users to phishing sites designed to harvest their credentials. “Most applications first became active on Google Play in Q3 2024,” Bitdefender says.

Security Bulletin: QakBot/Qbot Malware

QakBot (also known as Qbot or Pinkslipbot) is a highly adaptive malware that has evolved over the past decade to evade security defenses. Initially developed as a banking trojan to steal financial data, it has since expanded its capabilities, employing advanced evasion techniques and a modular architecture to facilitate credential theft, lateral movement, and ransomware deployment.

BlackLock Ransomware: What You Need To Know

BlackLock is a relatively new ransomware group. First seen in March 2024, the ransomware operation initially operated under the name El Dorado, before rebranding as BlackLock late last year. BlackLock follows a RaaS (ransomware-as-a-service) business model, leasing its tools and infrastructure to affiliates who launch attacks, sharing a proportion of the proceeds with BlackLock.

How to Effectively Train Your Employees on Cybersecurity

Welcome to the Data Security Decoded podcast. In this episode, our host, Richard Cassidy, is joined by Carolin Desirée Toepfer, founder of Cyttraction and CISO as a Service for multiple organizations across Europe and North America. Carolin shares her journey from building websites and online communities to becoming a cybersecurity leader, offering insights into the unique challenges of European cybersecurity, AI security frameworks, and transforming cybersecurity training into data integrity training that better aligns with business needs.

Cybersecurity Essentials for Startups

Launching a startup is an exciting venture. From conducting market research to defining your value proposition and developing a solid business plan, laying the groundwork for your business requires careful planning and diligence. Another key factor to consider is funding. Whether through investors, crowdfunding, or alternative financing options like private loans, securing adequate capital is essential for success.