SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane police are warning parents about a rise in online predators targeting local children, prompting a new community education campaign focused on digital safety. The Spokane Police Department is partnering with the Spokane Regional Health District and the FBI on a Child Internet Safety Education Campaign in response to increased reports of...Read More
A Russian-speaking ransomware crew known as The Gentlemen has quickly risen to become one of the most active threats in 2026, ranking second only to Qilin in ransomware activity. Their toolkit combines Fortinet vulnerability exploitation, AI-assisted operations, and a fully custom command-and-control framework that most security tools simply do not see coming. The group operates...Read More
The dark web continues to fuel a growing underground economy where cybercriminals buy and sell stolen data, malicious tools, and hacking services. In 2026, the barrier to entry for cybercrime is lower than ever, allowing threat actors with limited technical skill to purchase ransomware kits, stolen credentials, or even hire malicious hackers for targeted attacks. Key Takeaways...Read More
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas DPS’ Featured Fugitive for June is a child predator with ties to Llano and Burnet Counties, the law enforcement agency offering $4,000 if a tip received this month leads to his arrest. The suspect, 19-year-old Victor Manuel Ramos Jr. from Horseshoe Bay, has been wanted out of Llano County since August...Read More
Numerous interdependent players in the cybercrime ecosystem create economies of scale for criminals. Given the covert nature of cybercrime operations, greater information and transparency will help combat them. A shared map of the ecosystem will serve cybercrime defenders, prosecutors, legislators and investigators to plan, communicate and collaborate effectively. As highlighted in the Global Cybersecurity Outlook...Read More
‘Comedyhacker’ Tobias Schroedel used AI to clone MC Clement Manyathela during his Security Summit keynote. Creating deepfakes and accessing stolen data on the dark net is surprisingly easy, delegates learned at the ITWeb Security Summit, when keynote speaker Tobias Schroedel took them on a guided tour through the dark net. The IT security expert known...Read More
Should You Turn Off Bluetooth? The FCC Says Yes. I’m Not So Sure. The Federal Communications Commission recently reminded Americans that turning off Bluetooth when you’re not using it can help protect your devices from hackers. It’s one of those warnings that sounds alarming at first. After all, Bluetooth is everywhere. It’s how we connect...Read More
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday defended a new artificial intelligence executive order from the White House that recommends — but does not mandate — cooperation between the federal government and industry on a key cybersecurity measure. The order, released Tuesday, directs the Treasury secretary to form an AI cybersecurity clearinghouse within 30 days, following...Read More
Douglas Johnston, 70, faces charges of possession of child sex abuse material and possession of child pornography. INDIANAPOLIS — On April 15, 2026, Google made a National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) tip that flagged 75 files of child sex abuse material by a Google subscriber. According to court documents, an IMPD detective...Read More
Author: Michael Daniel | Published: June 2, 2026 Legal Expert Monyluak speaking on Eye Radio’s Dawn Show. Photo Credit: Awan Moses/Eye Radio A legal expert is calling on the government to train and equip police investigators and prosecutors on cybercrime to effectively handle cases involving online sexual abuse. Speaking on Eye Radio’ Dawn Show this...Read More
