cybercrime trends - Hack Brief

Ransomware

Ransomware Explodes 46% as Industrial OT Systems Become Prime Cybercrime Targets in 2025

Industrial systems are now cybercriminals’ favorite prey, with ransomware attacks skyrocketing 46% and wreaking $57 billion in damages. Your operations could be next.

Hack Brief Team
June 4, 2025

Ransomware

Play Ransomware Wreaks Havoc: 600 Organizations Hit Since 2023, Says FBI

FBI reveals staggering Play ransomware assault on 600+ organizations, with hackers…

Hack Brief Team
June 6, 2025

Data Breaches

Unprotected Database Exposes 4 Billion Chinese User Records, Including Alipay and WeChat Data

China's largest data breach exposes 4 billion private records, revealing every aspect…

Hack Brief Team
June 6, 2025

Cybercrime

Love Traps: How Dating Apps Are Luring Tourists Into Kidnapping Scams in Mexico

Dating apps are now deadly weapons in Mexico's tourist hotspots. Criminals create fake…

Hack Brief Team
June 6, 2025

Cyber Attacks

From Satellites to Smartphones: How Cyberwarfare Is Breaching Every Digital Barrier

From AI-powered phishing to trillion-dollar losses, modern cyberwarfare has evolved…

Hack Brief Team
June 6, 2025