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FIFA World Cup Sparks Cybercrime Palooza
The FBI warns soccer fans about scams involving fake FIFA websites targeting ticket purchasers ahead of the 2026 World Cup, urging caution.
The 5 Biggest Shifts in Verizon’s 2026 DBIR: Security Teams Worked Harder and Still Lost Ground
Vulnerability exploitation overtook stolen credentials, third-party exposure climbed and security teams struggled to keep pace with growing attack volume.
Hacked Ransomware Crew Uses Breach as Recruitment Tool
A leaked backend database of RaaS criminals sheds rare light on affiliate structure, exploit playbook and operations.
Canvas Maker Reaches Secretive Deal with ShinyHunters After Data Theft
The company says stolen Canvas data was returned and destroyed, but it refuses to disclose what was exchanged in the deal.
Iran-linked Hackers Used Ransomware Panic as Cover for Espionage
A Rapid7 report reveals suspected Iranian hackers, MuddyWater, utilized Chaos ransomware tactics for espionage, emphasizing social engineering and stealthy data exfiltration methods.
Canvas Maker Instructure Faces May 6 Leak Deadline After ShinyHunters Breach Claim
Edtech giant confirms breach exposing names, emails, student IDs, and private messages — the second Instructure incident tied to ShinyHunters in eight months.
Ransomware Attacks Surge 22% in Q1 2026, Report
The Gentlemen ransomware surges 588% in Q1 and fake extortion sites add new pressure points, ReliaQuest says.
No Margarine for Error: Land O’Lakes Man Pleads Guilty in BlackCat Case
Land O’Lakes man slips into BlackCat scheme as insider, pleads guilty.
Ransomware Victims Climb in Q1 as Threat Landscape Shifts
GuidePoint says ransomware activity stayed high in Q1 2026, with The Gentlemen surging and construction attacks rising 44% from a year earlier.
Triad Nexus Returns with Rebuilt Scam Infrastructure
Triad Nexus rebuilds fraud network after sanctions, hides behind cloud infrastructure and fake brands.