[ad_1] Deputies arrested Crystal Lynn Wakeland for allegedly hiding evidence of a sexual predator’s failure to register a new phone. On May 20, Channie Lehemiah Donald Jr. – a registered sexual predator – for stopped for driving with a suspended license. Donald had a black iPhone, which he allegedly used to text Wakeland. That raised...Read More

[ad_1] Nova Scotia Power, the largest electricity provider in the province, confirmed on Friday, May 23, 2025, that it has been the victim of a sophisticated ransomware attack. The breach, first detected on April 25, was later traced back to March 19, when threat actors gained unauthorized access to segments of the company’s Canadian network...Read More

[ad_1] “By November 2022, Snap employees were discussing 10,000 user reports of sextortion each month, while acknowledging that these reports ‘likely represent a small fraction of this abuse’ given the shame and other barriers to reporting,” says a newly unsealed version of the lawsuit filed by New Mexico’s attorney general against Snap. This less-redacted version...Read More

[ad_1] INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — A new report shows that cybercrimes are growing fast, creating serious threats to businesses and your personal information. Jane King has tips from experts on how you can protect yourself from cyberattacks. Verizon just released a report on cyberattacks and found that they are increasing at an “alarming rate”. The report...Read More

[ad_1] Chief Safety Training Officer Named at Ohio School Safety Center (COLUMBUS, Ohio)— Ohio Governor Mike DeWine today announced that more than 1,000 K-12 schools across Ohio will receive state assistance to pay for security upgrades that enhance the safety of students and staff. While speaking this morning at the Ohio School Safety Summit in...Read More

[ad_1] The ransomware world isn’t just evolving—it’s fragmenting, decentralizing, and growing more dangerous. In this volatile landscape, DragonForce is emerging as one of the most intriguing and threatening actors of 2025. Born from possible hacktivist roots and now fully immersed in the economics of cyber crime, DragonForce represents a new era of hybrid threats: ideologically...Read More

[ad_1] Digital transformation, globally interconnected systems, contactless payments, mobile apps, and cloud-based services have enhanced customer experience and operational efficiency. However, these innovations have also widened the attack surface for cybercriminals. Sophisticated cyberattacks are increasing in frequency. According to recent statistics, most industry verticals are being targeted by ransomware and phishing campaigns. Digital transformation in...Read More

[ad_1] Cybercriminals have been dealt a major blow as global law enforcement agencies, coordinated by Europol and Eurojust, dismantled critical components of the infrastructure behind some of the world’s most disruptive ransomware operations.  Between 19 and 22 May 2025, authorities conducted a sweeping takedown of the digital backbone enabling initial access malware; tools routinely used...Read More

[ad_1] A global law enforcement operation involving the UK, Europol, and the US has struck a major blow to the criminal underground, with 270 arrests of dark web vendors and buyers across ten countries. Known as Operation RapTor, this international sweep has dismantled networks trafficking in drugs, weapons, and counterfeit goods, sending a clear signal...Read More

[ad_1] Nova Scotia Power has faced ransomware attack, exposing customer data. (Photo: Patrick Hatt/Shutterstock) Nova Scotia Power has confirmed it is the victim of a ransomware attack that compromised certain IT systems and led to the online leakage of data from approximately 280,000 customers. The stolen information potentially includes billing details and, for those using...Read More