Imagine opening your next electricity bill and wondering: “Is this number even real?” That’s the reality facing hundreds of thousands of Nova Scotia Power customers after a sophisticated ransomware attack halted meter data collection and exposed sensitive personal information—including bank account numbers. In this post, I’ll break down what happened, what it means for your…
In the ever-evolving world of digital privacy, there’s a new cautionary tale that’s hard to ignore. Imagine an app designed to secretly track people’s activities—only for that very app to suffer a massive data leak, exposing not just its thousands of users, but even the identity of its own creator. If you’re feeling a mix…
If you’re following cybersecurity news—or just worried about ransomware—you’ve probably heard the latest bombshell: Hunters International, one of the most notorious ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups, has announced it’s closing up shop. Not only that, but they’re offering free decryptors to all their victims. For many, this news brings a wave of relief, curiosity, and a whole…
