A Biden administration official has addressed the United Nations Security Council, labeling ransomware as a public health crisis and condemning Russia for harboring cybercriminals. This came as 54 UN member states signed a joint statement urging all members to collectively strengthen cybersecurity and resilience, particularly in healthcare and emergency services. Major ransomware attacks and new variants are linked to Russia, with the pace of such attacks escalating.
Beware Of PixPirate Malware Attacking Users Via WhatsApp
A dangerous malware campaign known as PixPirate has been predominantly targeting users in Brazil and India with infections also spreading to Italy and Mexico. The