Government Data Crisis Deepens as Hackers Exploit Corporate Cloud Breaches
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Sophisticated Cyber Espionage Campaign Targets Global Organizations with Custom Malware
A sophisticated cyber espionage campaign dubbed “PassiveNeuron” is targeting high-profile organizations across Asia, Africa, and Latin America with previously unseen custom malware. Security analysts report the campaign specifically compromises Windows servers using advanced techniques for persistent access and data exfiltration.
Global Cyber Espionage Operation Uncovered
A sophisticated threat campaign targeting prominent organizations across government, industrial, and financial sectors has been identified by cybersecurity researchers, according to recent reports. Dubbed “PassiveNeuron,” the operation has been active across Asia, Africa, and Latin America, deploying custom malware implants specifically designed for cyberespionage purposes.
Ransomware Payments Hit Record $3.6 Million Average as Attackers Shift Strategy
The average ransomware payment has skyrocketed to $3.6 million in 2025, representing a 44% increase from the previous year. According to new research, cybercriminals are executing fewer but more targeted attacks against high-value sectors, with healthcare and government agencies facing nearly $7.5 million payouts per incident.
Ransomware Economics Shift Toward Higher-Value Targets
The cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a dramatic transformation as ransomware attackers pivot toward quality over quantity, according to the 2025 Global Threat Landscape Report from security firm ExtraHop. The average ransomware payment has surged to $3.6 million this year, up 44% from $2.5 million in 2024, despite a 25% decline in the overall number of attacks.
Self-Propagating GlassWorm Poisons VS Code Extensions
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17 million hit in major lending company data breach — how to see if you’re affected and what to do next
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Corporate Brand Impersonation Emerges as Top Social Engineering Threat
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Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity at Risk as Information Sharing Law Lapses
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Gmail And Outlook Users Warned As Image-Based Hack Attacks Surge In 2025
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Cybersecurity Liability Emerges as Key Driver for Business Investment in Protection Measures
Cybersecurity experts are urging a fundamental shift in how security solutions are pitched to businesses. Rather than focusing on compliance checkboxes, industry leaders suggest framing security investments as protection against devastating lawsuits that often follow data breaches. Recent analysis reveals that legal liabilities can far exceed ransomware demands, creating new urgency for comprehensive security documentation.
Rethinking Security: From Compliance to Liability Defense
Cybersecurity providers are increasingly framing their services as legal liability protection rather than mere compliance tools, according to industry leaders speaking at the XChange NexGen 2025 conference. Bruce McCully, founder and CEO of Galactic Advisors, emphasized that businesses need to understand that lawsuits following breaches can be more devastating than the cyberattacks themselves.