Author Archives: Onsite Computing, Inc.

Iranian Hackers Maintain 2-Year Access to Middle East CNI via VPN Flaws and Malware

An Iranian state-sponsored threat group has been attributed to a long-term cyber intrusion aimed at a critical national infrastructure (CNI) in the Middle East that lasted nearly two years. The activity, which lasted from at least May 2023 to February 2025, entailed “extensive espionage operations and suspected network prepositioning – a tactic often used to […]

U.S. Charges Yemeni Hacker Behind Black Kingdom Ransomware Targeting 1,500 Systems

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Thursday announced charges against a 36-year-old Yemeni national for allegedly deploying the Black Kingdom ransomware against global targets, including businesses, schools, and hospitals in the United States. Rami Khaled Ahmed of Sana’a, Yemen, has been charged with one count of conspiracy, one count of intentional damage to a […]

Ransomware tops the threat list for US critical infrastructure

According to the FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report, ransomware poses a persistent and growing threat to US critical infrastructure, which includes sectors such as healthcare, communications, energy, and financial services. Experts warn that phishing and social engineering are key tactics fueling these attacks, underscoring the importance of proactive cybersecurity measures. The alarming surge in ransomware […]

Ransomware is the leading threat to US critical infrastructure

The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report reveals that ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, financial services, communications and other critical infrastructure in the US are on the rise. Experts warn that phishing and social engineering remain key drivers behind these attacks, highlighting an urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures. The alarming surge in ransomware attacks In 2024, […]

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