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A cyberattack that disrupted systems at the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority is now being attributed to Iranian state-backed actors, according to new research that points to a broader escalation in cyber activity targeting U.S. infrastructure. Researchers at Gambit Security say the group behind the March breach, calling itself Ababil of Minab, is likely linked to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and State Security. The group had claimed to act independe

Ransomware activity remains stubbornly high in 2026, even as monthly volumes fluctuate, according to new threat intelligence from NCC Group. The firm recorded 748 global ransomware incidents in April, a slight decline from March but still part of a broader trend that shows attackers operating at a higher baseline than last year. That shift reflects something more structural than a temporary spike. The ransomware-as-a-service economy has matured into a repeatable, scalable bus

This guest article was contributed by Aviral Verma, Head of Research, Securin Ransomware remains one of the most dangerous cyber threats in 2026. Not because it’s new, but because it’s faster, more scalable and increasingly powered by AI. Attackers are using AI to automate malware, refine phishing and chain exploits with unprecedented efficiency, while defenders rely on it to improve detection and response. Securin’s latest Ransomware Index Report shows that in 2025, ransom

A high-profile cyberattack targeting one of the world’s most widely used education platforms has escalated into a multi-stage extortion campaign, raising fresh concerns about SaaS security, identity risk, and third-party dependencies across higher education. The hacking collective ShinyHunters claims it breached systems tied to Instructure, the company behind Canvas LMS, not once but twice in recent weeks. The timing has amplified the impact. Both incidents coincided with fin

In a move that underscores the tension between national security and operational cybersecurity, the Federal Communications Commission has extended temporary waivers allowing certain foreign-made routers and drones already deployed in the United States to continue receiving critical software and firmware updates through January 1, 2029. The decision reverses an earlier trajectory that would have cut off updates by 2027 for devices placed on the agency’s “Covered List,” a desig

A growing wave of AI-powered scams is reshaping how Americans interact with one of the most basic forms of communication: the phone call. New research from Truecaller suggests the threat has reached a tipping point, where fear of fraud is now actively disrupting everyday life and business operations. According to the company’s 2026 Phone Fraud and AI Threat Survey, scam activity has evolved from a persistent annoyance into a systemic trust breakdown. The data shows that a maj