A construction worker addicted to online rummy, a veteran’s son dabbling in cryptocurrency, and a factory worker chasing online jobs three very different lives that converged on the same path. All became “money mules,” the disposable human infrastructure behind global cybercrime. The Invisible Workforce of Cybercrime In India’s swelling digital economy, investigators are uncovering a...Read More
Texas (U.S) Attorney General Ken Paxton reportedly has launched an investigation into Meta AI Studio and Character.AI, alleging that the companies may be misleadingly marketing themselves as mental health tools and engaging in “deceptive trade practices.” “In today’s digital age, we must continue to fight to protect Texas kids from deceptive and exploitative technology,” Paxton...Read More
A man in Texas recently sued the massive online children’s game Roblox after he claimed he was sexually extorted, groomed, and abused by an online predator when he was a child. What Is Roblox? Roblox, based out of San Mateo, CA, is an online platform that allows users to create their own avatar and world....Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle linked to Zeppelin ransomware operations. The warrants were unsealed on August 14, 2025, in federal courts across Virginia, California, and Texas. Authorities allege that the assets belong to Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko, who has...Read More
Hyderabad/New Delhi: In a significant development in India’s ongoing battle against cybercrime, Union Home Ministry officials have revealed that a staggering Rs 5,489 crore has been recovered from cyber fraudsters. The figure was disclosed during a detailed review of the Cyber and Information Security Division (CIS) by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Bandi...Read More
Data Privacy , Data Security , Healthcare Settlement Includes Corrective Action Plan Focused on Improving Risk Analysis Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • August 18, 2025 Image: BST An investigation into a ransomware breach reported in 2020 that affected the protected personal information of 170,000 people led to a $175,000 fine against a certified...Read More
Australians continue to ignore basic safety measures, a cybercrime survey has found. Photo: Shutterstock More than 47 per cent of Australians fell victim to cybercrime in a 2024 survey which showed respondents were stagnating on passwords and falling behind on safety measures. The Australian Institute of Criminology’s (AIC) Cybercrime in Australia 2024 report saw 10,335...Read More
In an era where AI-driven threats are evolving at breakneck speed, Palo Alto Networks (PANW) has emerged as a linchpin in the global cybersecurity landscape. With a 14% year-over-year revenue increase in Q2 2025 to $2.3 billion and a 37% surge in Next-Generation Security (NGS) Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) to $4.8 billion, the company is...Read More
The U.S. Department of Justice announced yesterday the seizure of over $2.8 million in cryptocurrency assets, $70,000 in cash, and a luxury vehicle connected to a sophisticated ransomware campaign orchestrated by Ianis Aleksandrovich Antropenko. The defendant faces federal charges for computer fraud, abuse, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with deploying Zeppelin ransomware...Read More
