Lawsuit Claims Insurer Owes Retailer for Coverage of Card Replacement CostsTarget has filed a lawsuit against its long-time insurer, ACE American Insurance Co., in an attempt to recoup money it spent to replace payment cards as part of settlements over the retailer’s massive 2013 data breach. Find out how much money the company is seeking.

Fed Warns These Cryptocurrencies Could Be Used for Money Laundering, Terrorism FinancingThe U.S. Federal Reserve is warning that the increasing use of cryptocurrencies known as “stablecoins,” without proper safeguards and regulations, could pave the way for crime, including money laundering and terrorism financing.

Infections Spread Not Via Microsoft Teams, But By Stolen Active Domain CredentialsDopplepaymer ransomware, despite ongoing rumors, is not being spread via the Teams collaboration platform or BlueKeep remote desktop protocol flaws, Microsoft says. But it warns that the damaging crypto-locking code is being spread via stolen Active Directory administrator credentials.

A common misconception most people have about cyber attackers is that they use only highly advanced tools and techniques to hack into people’s computers or accounts.  This is simply not true. Cyber attackers have learned that often the easiest way to steal your information, hack your accounts, or infect your systems is by simply tricking… Continue Reading Trust Your Instincts

What Do They Have in Common? Difficult RecoveryA ransomware attack against a chain of veterinary medicine clinics plus an attack against a New York hospital show this threat remains pervasive, victims are diverse and recovery is difficult.

Researchers Explain Resurgence in Ransomware, Persistence of Exploit KitsAttacks tied to Shade ransomware continue to surge as part of an overall resurgence in ransomware, security researchers warn. Other malware trends include stealthy ways to sneak malicious code onto systems – including JavaScript and zipped attachments – as well as the continuing use of exploit kits.