New Delhi, The CBI has busted a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that siphoned off more than ₹350 crore from US citizens since 2023, arresting three alleged fraudsters who bilked unsuspecting victims posing as tech support, officials said on Monday. ₹350 crore; three arrested” title=”CBI busts cybercrime gang that duped US citizens of over ₹350 crore; three...Read More
As President Donald Trump pushes federal law enforcement toward an immigration crackdown, agents and prosecutors fear he’s drawing resources from one of the most vulnerable groups: victims of child sexual exploitation online. Current and former government employees tell The Verge that the Trump administration’s laser focus on border security threatens to strain investigations into online...Read More
Cybercrooks are no longer limiting their operations to Bengaluru but are now preying on customers in tier-II and tier-III cities across Karnataka. Data shared by home minister G Parameshwara in the ongoing assembly session revealed that in the first seven months of 2025, about 8,620 cases were reported across the state.Bengaluru topped the list with...Read More
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has dismantled a transnational cybercrime ring accused of defrauding US nationals of more than $40 million, in a joint effort with the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. The crackdown, part of Operation Chakra-IV, targeted illegal call centers and residential locations in the northern part of the country. Authorities seized...Read More
The banking sector is at a crossroads. For decades, legacy systems—often decades-old mainframes running COBOL or other archaic code—have formed the backbone of financial infrastructure. These systems, while historically reliable, are now a ticking time bomb. Recent data reveals that 70% of global banks still rely on legacy systems, with 43% using COBOL-based platforms to...Read More
More than £200,000 raised by charges to enter Sheffield’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) will be used to improve road safety around five schools. The money will be spent on temporarily closing roads outside Broomhill Infants, Meynell, Fox Hill and Rivelin primary schools and Hinde House Secondary at pick-up and drop-off times. Sheffield City Council introduced...Read More
New Delhi: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), under its ongoing Operation Chakra-IV, has dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime network that defrauded US nationals of nearly $40 million and arrested three key accused, an agency statement said. The action was carried out in close coordination with the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The arrested have...Read More
In 2025, Interpol’s coordinated crackdowns on crypto-related cybercrime—most notably Operation Serengeti 2.0—marked a turning point in the global enforcement of digital asset security. By dismantling 11,432 malicious infrastructures, arresting 1,209 cybercriminals, and recovering $97.4 million in illicit funds, these operations underscored a shift toward stricter regulation and institutional oversight in the crypto space. For investors,...Read More
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than ever, organizations must stay ahead to protect their data, systems, and operations. From ransomware to sophisticated phishing campaigns, the risks are increasing in both scale and complexity. For businesses looking to safeguard their assets, a Security Operation Center (SOC) has become a vital component of modern...Read More
The number of publicly known ransomware victims jumped early 70% compared to the same period in 2023 and 2024, according to the newly released Acronis Cyberthreats Report H1 2025. The surge underscores ransomware’s continuing grip on businesses worldwide, especially as attackers increasingly exploit AI to sharpen their tactics. While the endgame for cybercriminals is still...Read More
