International police Operation Alice take down 373,000 dark web sites exploiting children Pierluigi Paganini March 23, 2026 Operation Alice: Police dismantle a massive dark web network with 373,000 fake sites luring users seeking child sexual abuse material. An international law enforcement operation, code named Operation Alice, shut down one of the largest dark web scams,...Read More
We post metal news every day, throughout the day, covering thousands of metal bands including underground and unsigned bands. Below is the latest news, but check back often for updates. You can also browse our news archive or find news by band. ART|EST Premiere New Single & Lyric Video Leipzig, Germany-based technical death metal outfit...Read More
Cybersecurity threats in 2026 are escalating, with ransomware attacks 2026 becoming more sophisticated and financially damaging. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms now allow even low-skill attackers to target hospitals, government networks, and critical infrastructure, often demanding double extortion payments. AI-powered phishing, deepfake voice calls, polymorphic malware, and supply chain compromises make these attacks harder to detect and...Read More
Three quarters of the global leaders interviewed for a survey for the World Economic Forum in Davos say in the last year, cybercrime has hit them, their companies or someone they know. Ohio’s state auditor says it’s also become a big and costly problem for some local governments. “I’ll be blunt; I think we lose...Read More
Stacks of computers lined the walls of the otherwise unremarkable room, their electronic hum a wash of white noise behind the voices of the dozens of people chatting into headsets. At first glance, it looked like an ordinary call center in the Global South, but the operators weren’t handling customer service or tech support: They...Read More
Experts identify unsecured home networks as major vulnerabilities for data breaches The UAE Cybersecurity Council has issued a warning regarding the increasing risks associated with remote working, noting that this transition has led to a rise in attacks specifically targeting unsecured home routers. These vulnerabilities have the potential to expose the data of individuals, institutions,...Read More
We post metal news every day, throughout the day, covering thousands of metal bands including underground and unsigned bands. Below is the latest news, but check back often for updates. You can also browse our news archive or find news by band. ART|EST Premiere New Single & Lyric Video Leipzig, Germany-based technical death metal outfit...Read More
In a groundbreaking development for AI safety and cybersecurity, OpenAI’s GPT-5.4 Thinking has been officially classified as a “high” cybersecurity risk under the company’s Preparedness Framework. This marks the first time a general-purpose AI model has received this designation, highlighting its advanced capabilities in simulating and executing complex cyber operations. The evaluation, detailed in a...Read More
The birth of ransomware was a stunt that got out of hand. In 1989, an evolutionary biologist called Joseph L Popp Jr was working part time for the World Health Organisation on the Aids epidemic. He was a difficult man. When he was denied a permanent job, he decided to punish his peers while shocking...Read More
In recent years, endpoint detection and response (EDR) killers have become a standard weapon in modern ransomware attacks. Before launching an encryptor, attackers gain elevated privileges and deploy tools to turn off security protections. While the “Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver” (BYOVD) technique remains the most common method, cybercriminals are increasingly adopting new approaches, such...Read More
