[ad_1] An Indian-origin associate professor at the University of California San Diego has come under scrutiny after a viral video showed him being confronted in an alleged online child predator sting. In the footage, Nisarg Shah is accused of attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 14-year-old boy for alleged sexual activity. San...Read More

[ad_1] Manufacturing Industry Hit the Hardest The study reveals that the joint-most targeted sector is manufacturing, with a staggering 81% of firms hit with ransomware attempts in the last 12 months. 50% of these attacks were successful, with 63% of breached companies meeting the attackers’ demands. In 61% of cases, companies paid out between $500,000...Read More

[ad_1] In an era where digital interactions dominate communication, the risks associated with cyber threats such as phishing attacks have soared. Phishing, a form of online deceit where attackers impersonate trusted entities, lures unsuspecting victims into clicking malicious links. These clicks can unleash a wave of adverse consequences ranging from malware infections to debilitating ransomware...Read More

[ad_1] BlackSuit had reportedly begun shedding its members before the clampdown. The BlackSuit ransomware gang had its malware and servers effectively severed following the effort “Operation Checkmate” in late July. According to CyberScoop, BlackSuit compromised more than 150 organisations, with manufacturing, education, healthcare, and construction the most targeted industries. The analysis by Bitdefender, which helped...Read More

[ad_1] The Top Ten cyber crime news summaries on The420 are meticulously curated by Future Crime Researchers from the Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF) and powered by Algoritha Security Pvt. Ltd. These summaries feature the most critical cyber crime developments from around the world. Keep reading—and stay safe.   1. Software Engineer Arrested by CCB...Read More

[ad_1] Romulus Mihai, 33, entered the US under the visa waiver program in 2013 and tried to become a citizen, officials said. What he didn’t disclose: He had already been convicted in Belgium for the sexual exploitation of a child. Instead of serving his sentence, Mihai fled to the US, ICE said. “Not only did Mihai...Read More

[ad_1] Most UK business leaders admit they would break the law to keep their company alive after ransomware attacks Publicly supporting ransomware bans means little when private survival instincts take over during a breach Anti-ransomware policies face collapse as firms quietly admit they’ll still negotiate with attackers UK business leaders appear united in principle behind...Read More

[ad_1] News Desk 06 August 2025, 11:44 AM IST ED uncovers ₹260 crore international cyber scam using fake cops, crypto laundering, and UAE hawala links ED officials said that the operation stems from multiple FIRs filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Delhi Police. Photo: PTI New Delhi: In a sweeping crackdown on a...Read More

[ad_1] By Allison Grande ( August 5, 2025, 10:36 PM EDT) — A California federal judge has trimmed a proposed class action accusing footwear retailer Rack Room Shoes Inc. of allowing Meta and other third parties to intercept website visitors’ personal information, axing a pair of consumer protection claims while permitting revamped federal wiretap and...Read More

[ad_1] When Technology Resets the Playing Field In 2015 I founded a cybersecurity testing software company with the belief that automated penetration testing was not only possible, but necessary. At the time, the idea was often met with skepticism, but today, with 1200+ of enterprise customers and thousands of users, that vision has proven itself....Read More