The LockBit ransomware group is embroiled in a stand-off with the Federal Reserve Board, threatening to release 33 TB of alleged breach data if a ransom payment isn’t made. Although there has been no official confirmation or comment on the breach, tensions between Russia and the US are expected to rise if the allegations are true. LockBit, believed to have ties to Russia, has targeted a variety of organizations, including government and law enforcement agencies. The deadline of June 25 approaches for the potential data release.
Sonatype reports rise in open source malware to 17,954
The 1Q 2025 Open Source Malware Index from Sonatype revealed that open source malware packages doubled compared to the same period last year, with 56%
