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Winona County, Minnesota, faces a crippling ransomware attack, exposing the growing threat cybercriminals pose to rural local governments with limited cybersecurity defenses.
Braincipher has named Weston Consulting its latest ransomware victim, following recent attacks on Winona County and Liteline. The breaches highlight the escalating threat of cyber extortion against North American organizations in 2026.
The Pear ransomware group has claimed Mesquite Plumbing Inc. as its latest victim, exposing DNS records and raising fresh concerns about cyber threats to critical service providers. Here’s what we know so far.
Pear ransomware has claimed Florida law firm Roger D. Mason II, P.A. as its latest victim, exposing vulnerabilities in the legal sector and underscoring the persistent threat of digital extortion.
Cybercriminals are hijacking fake CAPTCHA pages to trigger costly international SMS messages, exploiting telecom billing systems and leaving unsuspecting victims with hefty phone bills.
Ransomware attacks have exploded in 2025, with AI-driven cybercrime tools enabling rapid, automated extortion on a global scale. Victims, industries, and even law enforcement are racing to keep up with this new era of industrialized digital threats.
Cybercriminals are exploiting fake companies and advanced hacking tactics to steal millions in cargo shipments, according to a new FBI alert. Learn how these invisible heists work and what the logistics sector must do to respond.
Cybercriminals are exploiting fake business identities to orchestrate sophisticated cargo thefts, costing the US and Canadian logistics sectors nearly $725 million in 2025. Discover how these scams operate and how companies can protect themselves.
A new cyber scam turns fake CAPTCHA challenges into SMS traps, tricking users into racking up international charges. Discover how this scheme operates and what you can do to protect yourself.