Recent cyber attacks on major astronomy observatories have cast a dark shadow over our attempt to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos. With two significant telescopes in Hawaii and Chile facing disruptions, the incident underscores the growing need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in the field of astronomical research.

In an ambitious international operation, law enforcement agencies, spearheaded by the FBI, have neutralized the Qakbot malware infrastructure. This significant move not only marks a large-scale effort to actively combat malware but also underscores the intensified global threat posed by cyber-extortion campaigns, primarily ransomware.

Bluefield University recently fell victim to a ransomware attack perpetrated by the AvosLocker gang, resulting in the hijacking of the institution’s emergency alert system.

On March 6, 2023, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a joint warning to critical infrastructure groups worldwide regarding the dangers of Royal Ransomware.

Online scams have become so common that we are immediately suspicious whenever we see a pop-up on a website, get an email with a link to click, or a file to open. So how is it possible that so many people and organizations continue to fall for whatever cybercriminals throw their way?