[ad_1] Summary June was the fourth month in a row in which ransomware attacks dropped globally, declining by 6% with 371 cases. Ransomware Attacks Fall by Almost Half in Q2, But Stay on the Front Line of Cyber Warfare July...Read More

[ad_1] Earlier this morning, it was reported that on 22 July 2025, Ukraine arrested a man suspected of being the administrator of XSS.IS, one of the world’s most notorious and sophisticated cybercrime platforms. The arrest was made with the assistance of Europol and French authorities. Now, as seen by Hackread.com, the forum itself has also...Read More

[ad_1] Gwinnett teen forced to cut himself by online predator as nationwide threat grows A Gwinnett County teenager who carved a stranger’s name into his leg after online threats is part of a disturbing nationwide trend that has federal investigators tracking hundreds of similar cases. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]...Read More

[ad_1] The U.K. government announced on Tuesday plans to lead a crackdown on cybercriminals by introducing new ransomware measures. These efforts aim to address the growing threat of ransomware and will be developed in collaboration with industry partners following a public consultation. The goal is to better protect businesses and critical services across the country....Read More

[ad_1] PARIS — Ukrainian security services backed by French police have arrested the suspected administrator of a Russian-language cybercrime platform that served as a marketplace for stolen data, hacking tools and illicit services, law enforcement authorities said Wednesday. The suspect arrested in Kyiv on Tuesday is alleged to have made more than 7 million euros...Read More

[ad_1] After a national search, the Georgia Institute of Technology has selected Joseph “Joe” Lewis as its new associate vice president of Information Technology and chief information security officer (CISO). He will begin the role on July 28. Lewis brings more than two decades of cybersecurity leadership experience across federal, defense, and private-sector organizations. He...Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware, considered by British authorities to be the UK’s greatest cybercrime threat, costing the nation billions of pounds and with the capbility to bring essential services to a standstill, is in the gunsights of government. The Home Office has confirmed that it is seeking to legally ban public bodies from paying ransom demands to...Read More

[ad_1] At Meta, we work to protect young people from both direct and indirect harm. Our efforts range from Teen Accounts, which are designed to give teens age-appropriate experiences and prevent unwanted contact, to our sophisticated technology that finds and removes exploitative content. Today, we’re announcing a range of updates to bolster these efforts, and...Read More

[ad_1] KERRVILLE, Texas – 18 people have been arrested after a months-long undercover mission, during which multiple people were accused of sex crimes against minors. The Kerr County Sheriff’s Office executed a months-long undercover mission where investigators talked with many people online who believed they were speaking with children. A total of 18 people were...Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware gangs might have to scratch a few targets off their lists. The UK High Office and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) announced proposals to ban ransom payments in an effort to “crack down on cyber criminals and safeguard the public.” According to the announcement, the proposals would prohibit “public sector bodies and operators...Read More