Main Facts India’s headline retail inflation surged significantly to 5.54% in September, accelerating from 4.83% in August. Released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday, the latest data highlights a concerning upward trajectory in consumer prices. This surge follows closely on the heels of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) aggressive […]
New "Settra" Ransomware Variant Targets Retail and Manufacturing Sectors with Aggressive Anti-Recovery Tactics
By James Coker / Enriched Security Report Published: September 2024 Main Facts Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress have issued a high-priority warning regarding the emergence of a novel and aggressive ransomware variant dubbed Settra. First cataloged in June 2024, Settra has actively targeted organizations within the consumer services, retail, and manufacturing sectors. While researchers have documented […]
Sophisticated "HelloNet" Campaign Exploits Russian Security Infrastructure to Target Government and Critical Sectors
In an alarming development for regional cybersecurity, a highly organized threat actor has successfully weaponized the update mechanism of ViPNet—a cornerstone of Russia’s information security infrastructure—to infiltrate high-value targets. The campaign, dubbed "HelloNet" by security researchers at Kaspersky, has been operational since at least May 2025, systematically compromising government agencies, energy providers, and logistics firms […]