Gen’s Q3 Threat Report has revealed significant increases in ransomware and mobile banking threats. Ransomware payments reached a global high of $460m in 2024, due, in part, to vulnerabilities in outdated software. The report saw a 614% rise in “Scam-Yourself Attacks”, a 39% increase in data stealing malware activity and a growing risk from ransomware threats. The increase in mobile threats was also alarming, with spyware incidents up by 166% and banking malware by 60%.
Microsoft asks Trump for help with Russian hacks
Microsoft’s chief legal officer Brad Smith testified that China, Iran, and Russia are intensifying digital efforts to meddle in global elections. This comes as Microsoft’s
