In October 2022, a routine hospital visit turned into a nightmare for a mother in Iowa. Her 3-year-old son, recovering from a tonsillectomy, was accidentally given an overdose of medication. The reason? A ransomware attack had crippled the hospital's computer systems, making it impossible for staff
Windows 10 users are sitting ducks for cyberattacks. That's the harsh reality. Microsoft has made it clear that sticking with Windows 10 is like leaving your front door wide open for burglars. Over 90% of ransomware attacks target unsupported PCs, and that's a huge red flag. Yet, a staggering 84% of
A hacker group has found a clever way to disable Windows Defender using a legitimate Intel driver. This method, known as a "Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver" (BYOVD) attack, has been active since mid-July 2025 and is being used in ransomware campaigns. The attackers use a driver from Intel's perform
In recent times, cybersecurity experts have raised alarms about a sneaky ransomware group called Medusa. This group has been causing trouble since 2021, and it's not slowing down. They use phishing to trick people into giving up their login details. Once they have what they want, they lock up the
The FBI has sounded the alarm about a dangerous ransomware threat. They've warned that the Medusa ransomware group is targeting critical infrastructure. This group has been active since 2021 and has already affected at least 300 victims. They use sneaky tactics like social engineering and exploiting
The rise of cryptocurrency has also led to an increase in crypto scams, with scammers using social media platforms to infiltrate people's lives and steal their money. In 2023, the Federal Trade Commission reported that crypto scams lost Americans $1.41 billion over 47,537 fraud reports. This trend i
