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Financial Technology & Security

Ransomware Surge: Attacks Climb 50% as Rivalry Between Top Gangs Intensifies

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 | 12:00

The global cybersecurity landscape is grappling with a significant resurgence in malicious activity, as new data reveals a sharp uptick in ransomware incidents throughout the third quarter of 2026. According to a comprehensive analysis published by Nord Security on October 21, the period between July and September saw nearly 3,000 ransomware attacks—a stark indicator that […]

Financial Technology & Security

Microsoft Dismantles Massive Phishing-as-a-Service Network in Global Law Enforcement Operation

Monday, October 12, 2026 | 13:00

In a significant blow to the global cybercrime economy, Microsoft has announced the successful disruption of a sprawling phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) infrastructure that has plagued organizations worldwide since the beginning of 2026. This coordinated intervention, carried out in partnership with international law enforcement agencies—most notably the Japanese police—marks a major milestone in the ongoing battle against […]