[ad_1] A Scattered Spider member gets 10 years in prison Pierluigi Paganini August 21, 2025 A 20-year-old Scattered Spider member gets 10 years in prison and $13M restitution for SIM-swapping crypto thefts. Scattered Spider hacker, Noah Michael Urban (20), was sentenced to 10 years in U.S. prison and ordered to pay $13M restitution for SIM-swapping...Read More

[ad_1] In an era where geopolitical tensions and cyber threats collide, Microsoft’s 2025 cybersecurity strategy has emerged as a linchpin for global tech trust. By addressing supply chain vulnerabilities, advancing AI-driven security, and fostering public-private collaboration, the Redmond giant is not only safeguarding its own infrastructure but also redefining how investors perceive risk and opportunity...Read More

[ad_1] Attackers are deploying a sophisticated, modular backdoor that mimics ChatGPT Desktop to disguise itself as part of an attack chain that exploits a critical Windows flaw to deliver the Play ransomware. A threat group that Microsoft tracks as Storm-2460 is deploying the PipeMagic backdoor in an attack campaign that exploits CVE-2025-29824, an elevation-of-privilege vulnerability...Read More

[ad_1] New data from Check Point Software Technologies shows that ransomware is evolving rather than disappearing. Its Q2 2025 Ransomware Report highlights that the threat landscape is fragmenting, as established players like Qilin and DragonForce are expanding their tactics with AI-powered tools and aggressive affiliate recruitment, while groups such as Hunters International are abandoning file...Read More

[ad_1] Noah Michael Urban, a key member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime collective, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy in April. He was arrested in January 2024, and in November, the U.S. Justice Department charged Urban (also known as King Bob, Gustavo...Read More

[ad_1] Qilin has been the top ransomware group in recent months, so it’s not surprising that the group has apparently attracted the attention of law enforcement. Europol is offering a $50,000 reward for information on two senior members of the Qilin ransomware group, according to news reports. According to Australia’s Cyber Daily, Europol posted on...Read More

[ad_1] Threats to cybersecurity continue to increase steadily again this year. In the first half of 2025, Inetum LiveSOC, Inetum’s Security Operations Center, processed 77.093 cyber security alerts, and 25.171 incidents. For ransomware alone, a total of 2.406 attacks have been reported, moving Belgium to the 8th spot (+1) in the top 10 country list....Read More

[ad_1] The Chandigarh Cybercrime Cell has apprehended two individuals involved in a sophisticated digital arrest scam that defrauded a local resident of over Rs 77 lakh. The accused have been identified as Sajid Ahmed Patel, aged 30, from Maharashtra, and Shayeed Rafiq Mullah, aged 37. Victim Tricked by Fake Crime Branch Officers On July 10,...Read More

[ad_1] The recent $48 million hack of Turkey’s BtcTurk exchange has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency sector, exposing vulnerabilities that threaten both institutional and retail investors. As cybercriminals exploit weaknesses in hot wallet infrastructure and cross-chain transaction systems, the need for robust portfolio resilience and strategic hedging has never been more urgent. This article examines...Read More

[ad_1] TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – If you see something, say something. That’s what hundreds of students are encouraged to do to help keep themselves and their fellow students safe. At Marana Unified School District, that method of speaking up is through a tip line called ‘Speak Up.” The anonymous text and call line was...Read More